Editorial standards
The buying advice should survive a look at its sources.
Evidence before recommendations
We use manufacturer specifications for published product details, official documentation for software behavior and independent testing for measured performance. We distinguish an announced feature from one that is available, and a manufacturer claim from a measured result.
A source can be right about a specification without settling whether you should buy the product. That judgment depends on price, alternatives and the job you need the device to do.
What “review” means
We label researched buying assessments as buying analysis or buying guides. We attribute another publication’s testing to that publication. Firsthand observations or measurements are identified as such when they form part of an article.
We don’t invent product use, benchmarks, interviews or anecdotes. A hypothetical price comparison is identified as an example, not presented as a current offer.
Sources and updates
Articles include links to their supporting sources. Product availability, prices and software features can change after publication. An update date tells you when the article was last revised; it does not mean every retailer’s price was checked that day.
We keep material corrections visible in the affected article. A changed opinion is different from a corrected fact, and we explain either when it affects the recommendation.
Commercial relationships
The launch articles contain no affiliate links. Advertising, sponsored content and any later affiliate links must be identified where readers encounter them. Payment does not buy a recommendation. Our disclosure page explains the current setup.
Research tools
Artificial intelligence may assist with research organization and drafting. Generated text is not a source. Factual claims need traceable evidence, and editorial recommendations need a reason a reader can examine.
Corrections
Send the article link, the disputed passage and a supporting source through our contact form. We review the issue and revise the article when a correction is warranted.