Productopia | Tanya Menoni

Kettlebells are one of the hottest workout trends around, and chances are you've seen someone swinging these round cast-iron weights. They are most often used for explosive motions with a focus on whole-body conditioning, while dumbbells are usually (but not always) used to isolate and build strength in specific muscles. Experts say kettlebells and dumbbells bring different fitness gains, but they each deserve their own place in your home gym. Read more

Commuting to work on a bike can be very convenient, but many don't have a secure place to lock a bike once there. That's why folding bikes are so popular among commuters, since most transform into incredibly compact packages that you can carry into work or onto a bus. The top-rated folding bike, Brompton M3L, for example, has a folded size of 22.2 inches by 21.5 inches by 10.6 inches, which won't take up much room in your cubicle.

Many people might think of folding bikes as wobbly, slow and inefficient, but that's really not the case. Manufacturers have made huge strides in designing bikes that are lightweight and fold easily while still offering a stable ride. Those reviewed in our folding bike report get high marks for ride quality. While they won't beat your road bike in a race, folding bikes can be a comfortable and sturdy way to get to work. Read more

There are lots of important considerations to keep in mind when shopping for a new laptop, like the ones in our recently updated report. In fact, it's easy to get overwhelmed in a sea of specifications -- RAM, processors, graphic cards, expansion ports, optical drives, and more. It's a lot to consider. But one of the most important considerations might be reliability and support. After all, your laptop won't do you any good if it doesn't work or is constantly being sent in for repairs. One way to gauge reliability and support is through the results of large customer satisfaction surveys produced annually by publications and sites like PCMag.com, PC World and ConsumerReports.org. What do they tell us? Let's find out. Read more

The summer is half over, but there's still time to dust off the mountain bike that sat in your garage all winter and hit the trail. And once the heat of the summer subsides, fall is a beautiful time to explore mountain-bike trails. If you're ready to upgrade -- or are a new rider looking to get started -- our mountain bike report identifies some of the top picks at numerous price points. Read more