The least annoying printer
Plus: You shouldn’t recycle shredded paper
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May 14, 2026

Today: A printer that simply works. Plus …

A printer good enough to stop sneaking print jobs at the office

A Brother DCP-L2640DW printer displayed next to a cup of coffee, a notepad, sticky notes, and writing utensils displayed in front of a green background.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

After testing roughly 75 printers, we can say with confidence: All printers suck. That being said, we do think some of them suck significantly less than others. Our new favorite laser printer falls firmly in the latter category.

It prints in clear black and white, and, unlike its inkjet brethren, it won’t clog or require constant upkeep. And the results are crisp. If all you need is something that works consistently for the occasional return label or document, this is the one.

Fast, inexpensive, and reliable→

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Plus: Very beautiful stationery

An assortment of colorful stationery, including cards with names printed on them and a croissant-shaped card, on a stone surface.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

“When you spend your days staring at screens or fretting about impending AI doom,” writes gifts expert Mari Uyehara, “a beautifully designed paper card can feel like tactile relief, representing a more authentic and considered human connection.” To that end, she’s found five brands that deliver artfully designed note cards for all your correspondence.

Including the “haute couture of stationery”→

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Two different bottles of hair removal creams displayed in front of a blue background.

The best hair-removal creams

Today’s options are great for speedy hair removal and can leave skin feeling silky smooth→

Various lightweight knit sweaters and polos are shown laying on top of one another.

It’s polo season, baby

For spring, summer, and beyond: our brand-new guide to men’s lightweight knits and polos→

The two utility knives we recommend.

Instead of opening all your packages with scissors, please get a utility knife

These are the very best→

Your daily deal: Excellent carry-on luggage

The Aer Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase 41L on top of a purple background
Aer

This handsome hard-shell suitcase is a breeze to roll around the terminal. And it has one key feature that sets it apart: lockable wheels that keep it in place. Something that’s especially helpful for anyone juggling children or other bags.

It’s on sale right now→

One last thing: Think twice before recycling your shredded paper

A pile of paper with shredded pieces of paper on top of the pile.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

If you use a paper shredder (a practice we highly recommend), you actually shouldn’t be tossing your scraps into the recycling bin. But wait: Isn’t throwing away shredded paper wasteful? Isn’t shredded paper still paper, and thus recyclable? The answer to both questions is, well, kind of.

The proper way to dispose of shredded paper→

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