Smart locks offer a convenience that traditional locks can’t match, but do they sacrifice home security? Wirecutter editor Jon Chase has been testing smart locks for over a decade, and he’s here to debunk commonly believed myths around keyless entry — one battered door at a time.

If you’ve ever spilled something on a beloved article of clothing, you know the importance of an effective laundry detergent in your life. We’re getting to the bottom of the dirty laundry pile — learning about the best detergent to wash clothes and tackle different stains, all supported by years of extensive testing and research.

Under Taliban rule, Afghan girls are officially barred from receiving an education beyond the sixth grade. Across the country, however, clandestine classrooms have emerged to defy the ban. Our Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief, Elian Peltier, visited one of these covert schools to meet the young women determined to learn.