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Plus: Money moves you should make, new picks and more [Wirecutter logo]( [How to work from home now that you can't go into the office]( If your company is making you work from home during the coronavirus outbreak, there are [a few things you can do]( to make the experience easier. Wirecutter is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more](. Be prepared [Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession]( Stocks are down, and people are worried about a recession. Here’s [what you should do]( to make sure your finances are in order. [Your Credit Card Travel Insurance Might Cover Coronavirus—But Only If Your Doctor Says You’re Sick]( Unless you or your travel companions actually have coronavirus, your credit card’s trip insurance benefit [likely won’t cover it](. [Dry Skin From Coronavirus Handwashing? Here’s What Dermatologists Recommend.]( All this extra handwashing may dry your hands. Lotions, creams, and ointments can help. Look for [lotions with occlusives]( thick oils that trap existing moisture in the skin like a glove. New picks The Best Tampons: [Tampax Pearl]( and [Pure]( We’ve [now tested tampons]( from 18 brands. Among applicator tampons, Tampax Pearl and Pure and the ones we prefer. Testers who tried all absorbencies of both Tampax Pearl and its new, near-identical organic version, Tampax Pure, praised the standard-size applicators, relatively long and thick braided strings, and uniquely sturdy, easy-to-open wrappers (which make disposal of used tampons a breeze). If you prefer non-applicator tampons, [O.B. Pro Comfort]( and [O.B. Organic]( are our favorites. The Best Plug-In Smart Outlet: [Wyze Plug]( After we did a new round smart plugs testing, the Wyze Plug is now our top pick. It’s the least expensive smart plug we’ve ever tested. It’s also compact, reliable, and easy to use. We like that it also supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT, for added control and automation. More this week [The Best Ant Killer]( If you try to kill household ants [the wrong way]( you can actually split apart the colony—and make the problem worse. [How to Sell and Buy Secondhand Things Online Without Getting Scammed]( Before buying or selling [anything online]( conduct your own background check on the site you want to use. Deals we love These are some of the best deals we’ve seen this week (that are still around). [Aukey Minima 18W PD Charger (PA-Y18)]( $12 $15 from Amazon If you want the smallest power brick available that’ll charge your phone at the fastest speeds, this is a solid discount on one of the top picks in our guide to the best USB phone charger. [Read more: The Best USB Phone Charger]( [Mysterium Board Game]( $26 $38 from Amazon Mysterium is an expansive and continuous co-op adventure game in our guide to the best board games. It’s part Clue and part Dixit: Players are psychics who must work together to solve a murder case based on ambiguous, beautifully illustrated “vision” cards that are open to interpretation. This deal matches the best price we've ever seen. [Read more: The Best Board Games]( For our complete deals coverage, check out [wirecutter.com/deals](. Copyright © 2020 Wirecutter, Inc., all rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for our newsletters. You are free to unsubscribe at any time.‌ Our mailing address is: Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018‌ [Add us to your address book‌]( [Unsubscribe from this list]( | [Update subscription preferences‌](