Pang-Chieh Ho

New York

Engagement Editor at Consumer Reports

In an unrequited relationship with all movies. Writer for @ConsumerReports, previously at @Digg.

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Articles

Yes, Your Smartphone Can Cause Hand Pain

2 months ago | consumerreports.org | Pang-Chieh Ho

Here’s why, and what you can do to alleviate it March 23, 2025 Using your phone for extended periods without changing position can lead to discomfort in your hand, neck, and shoulders. Photo Illustration: Consumer Reports, Getty Images The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed.
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Home Goods

Nov 21, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Samantha Gordon |Tanya A. Christian |Pang-Chieh Ho |Daniel Wroclawski

Find some of the best savings of the year on air purifiers, washers and dryers, vacuums, and everything else you need around the house Updated December 2, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more.
6 Things You Should Never Do to Your Fridge

Nov 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pang-Chieh Ho

By Pang-Chieh HoI haven’t broken a fridge yet in my lifetime, but I’ve come close. A few years ago, the fridge I shared with roommates started making loud, alarming sounds and was having trouble cooling. To make things worse, our landlord told us he wasn’t going to buy a new fridge, so whatever was going on was a mystery we had to solve. We had a fridge that seemed to be on its last legs, and we needed to figure out what was killing it. Fast.
Best and Worst Dishwasher Brands of 2024

Nov 1, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Pang-Chieh Ho

Which brands make the best dishwashers? Is it Bosch? Whirlpool? KitchenAid? We consider performance, reliability, price, and more to give you the answer. November 2, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Unsure which dishwasher to purchase? Knowing the best dishwasher brands is a good start.
Top Picks in Laundry, Cleaning, and Home for 2024

Oct 24, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Tanya A. Christian |Keith Flamer |Pang-Chieh Ho |Deb Silber

The year's best vacuums, washing machines, bedding, and more, picked by CR's experts based on our extensive lab testing October 24, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more.
Best Vacuums for Busy Families

Oct 13, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Pang-Chieh Ho

When kids make messes, these hardworking vacs clean up October 14, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. No time to clean? A robotic vacuum can come to your rescue. Some are even super at picking up cereal.
Choose the Right Vacuum for Your Home

Oct 11, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Mary Farrell |Pang-Chieh Ho

Vacuum Cleaners Vacuum Cleaners Best Vacuums Buying Guide Ratings & Reviews How We Test Best Vacuums Updated October 11, 2024 Top Vacuum Cleaners Questions Do I need a second vacuum?
Is It Bad to Sit With Your Legs Crossed?

Sep 14, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pang-Chieh Ho

Pang-Chieh HoSeptember 15, 2024 at 1:00 AM·3 min readBy Pang-Chieh HoAre you a cross-legged sitter? I am, as are 81 percent of participants we asked in an Instagram poll. My preferred sitting pose is having one leg crossed over the knee or sometimes crossing my legs at my ankles, but I’ve often wondered whether these positions are harmful for my body. So are they? Should we not sit with our legs crossed? Here’s what experts say.
How to Throw Out Stuff You Don’t Need

Aug 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pang-Chieh Ho

By Pang-Chieh HoA few years ago, a friend visiting me in New York City for the first time marveled at my apartment. Not because it was spacious or beautiful (it was neither), but because of the few things I had there. “Did you just move here?” she asked, slightly agog. “No,” I told her, my feelings somewhere between sheepish and proud. “I’ve been living here for three years.”To say I like my stuff to be uncluttered would be an understatement.
Can You Predict If a'Love is Blind' Couple Will Get Married by the Editing Order?

Aug 23, 2024 | pangchiehho.substack.com | Pang-Chieh Ho

Yes, “Love is Blind” is about romance. But it’s also a guessing game where viewers try to suss out who will get married at the end. Every viewing party has a person who says, I knew it, I called it from the beginning. I like being that annoying person. But how can you tell which couple is going to say “I do” in the show?