Xavier Piedra

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Senior Editor, Reviews at Popular Mechanics

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Articles

Hurry! Dyson, Shark, and Roomba Vacuums Are Up to 80% Off for October Prime Day

Oct 8, 2024 | realsimple.com | Xavier Piedra

Photo: Real Simple / Madison Woiten Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has arrived, and with it comes many discounts on a variety of household items, including cleaning appliances. Just head straight to Amazon’s October Prime Day hub to find several vacuum models that are on sale for almost half their original price. To easily find what vacuums are available for purchase, we recommend browsing through Amazon’s Vacuums & Floor Care section.
Real Simple's Top Tested Garden Hose Is 43% Off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Oct 7, 2024 | realsimple.com | Xavier Piedra

Photo: Real Simple/Henry Wortock While summer may be over, that doesn’t mean gardening is off the table just yet. Many gardeners know that fall still offers plenty of time to douse your plants, veggies, and flowers with much-needed water, and the only way to do so is with a reliable garden hose.
Can You Play Little Kitty Big City on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch

May 9, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Gordan Perisic |Xavier Piedra |Samuel Moreno |Antonio Samson

Little Kitty Big City is the brand-new cozy cat game and it’s perfectly made to be enjoyed with a handheld device. With that in mind, players are wondering whether it’s available on the most popular handheld options. Can you play Little Kitty Big City on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch? Little Kitty Big City is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One/S/X on May 9th and you can even play it on the Steam Deck.
Best Dr. Ratio Build in Honkai: Star Rail

May 3, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Xavier Piedra |Samuel Moreno |Maddison Ahlbrand |Antonio Samson

Dr. Ratio is a 5-star character that was given to all Honkai: Star Railplayers for free from Version 1.1 until Version 2.1. If you redeemed the Doctor during this time, you likely tested out his follow-up attack-focused kit. Dr. Ratio follows the path of The Hunt, making him a single-target damage dealer who specializes in decimating most bosses. To help you dominate some of Honkai: Star Rail’s hardest content, we compiled the best Light Cones, relic sets, traces, and team comps for Dr. Ratio.
How to get all animals in Manor Lords

May 3, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Melissa Sarnowski |Abby Smith |Xavier Piedra |John Schutt

Manor Lords is in Early Access, and some of its features aren’t as clear as others when it comes to how to use them. Adding animals to your settlement is high on this list, and they’re important for survival. Here’s everything you need to know about getting all animals in Manor Lords. Once you have animals, they’ll breed and give you a steady supply of livestock. However, the problem is getting your first animals needed to begin this cycle.
All Ways to Heal in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Apr 26, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Abby Smith |Xavier Piedra |Gordan Perisic |Serhii Patskan

The only way to keep your party members strong in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is to ensure they stay at full health. There are several ways to heal, so even if you don’t have any Healing Herbs, you can avoid falling. Here’s a look at all the ways you can recover. It’s easy to forget to replenish your health after a battle, especially if you use Auto Battle more often.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Trophy Guide

Apr 26, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Abby Smith |Xavier Piedra |Gordan Perisic |Serhii Patskan

Legendary Hero Unlock all achievements Last One to Appear Recruit all heroes (Secret) Hero’s Victory Complete the game and watch the ending scene I Love Weapons! Upgrade all weapons to the highest level Town-Building Hero Unlock all developments at the Drafting Table (Secret) Hero Beyond Time and Space Complete all the trials at the Proving Grounds (Secret) Invincible Hero Reach level 99 with Nowa Monument Builder Build a landmark Hero of Commerce Earn 1 million Baqua by trading A Place for...
How to S Rank Every Tides of War Stage in Honkai: Star Rail

Apr 26, 2024 | gameskinny.com | Xavier Piedra |Abby Smith |Gordan Perisic |Serhii Patskan

Tides of War is a current on-going event in Honkai: Star Rail that tests your ability to maximize your team’s damage output under specific conditions. Each stage has a specific gimmick that you must build teams around to accumulate Grit Points, which provide buffs that help clear mobs faster. When you complete each level, you’ll be given a rank (C–SS), which is determined by how quickly you finished the battle. Getting S-rank is all you need to obtain the rewards from each stage.
China’s exports to Central Asia seen booming

Apr 10, 2024 | silkroute.news | Xavier Piedra

The dry port of Khorgos Gateway at the Chinese-Kazakh border. Kazakhstan was China’s largest trade partner in Central Asia in 2023. Photo: primeminister.kz Central Asia is becoming one of Eurasia’s main trade and transit hubs, with Kazakhstan in the forefront. Sino-Central Asian trade turnover stood atUS$89.4 billion at the end of 2023, a 27% increase over the 2022 level of US$70.2 billion, according to China’s Customs Agency.
Xavier Piedra, Associate Home Editor

Oct 4, 2023 | thespruce.com | Xavier Piedra

Xavier Piedra is an associate editor at Dotdash Meredith. He has several years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content across a variety of major outlets including Tinder, POPSUGAR, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, The Spruce, and more. Some product categories he's personally reviewed and edited include home services and subscriptions, meal kits, and beauty products.