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Apple’s Latest IOS Beta Quietly Kills AI News Notifications

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

As someone who is inundated with emails and messages throughout the day, one of the Apple Intelligence features I was most cautiously optimistic about was […]

Apple

Four Ways to Turn Your Hallway Into a Useful Room

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

The day you moved into your home, you may have wondered how you could fill all that space. Fast forward a few years, and suddenly […]

Home & Garden

How to Audit Your Own Expenses

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

I know what it’s like when the thought of looking at your personal finances makes your stomach turn. The first step to gaining control of […]

Budgeting

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

I love Kindle e-readers and have been using them since the first Kindle Paperwhite came out in 2012. Ever since I first laid my hands […]

Books

20 Movies That Will Remind You That the Government Can’t Be Trusted

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

Governments lie. They are deceiving. They steal. Sometimes the blame comes from within: corrupt people who have tricked their way into the corridors of power […]

Movies

What’s Next Now That the Supreme Court Has Upheld the TikTok Ban?

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’ve been on TikTok in the last few days, you’ve no doubt witnessed your favorite creators saying goodbye and telling you where you can […]

Mobile Apps

How to Create Your Own AI Bots in Google Gemini

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

Google hasn’t been shy about embedding the Gemini AI bot into just about every app and device imaginable—from the Pixel 9 to your video calls […]

How to Create Your Own Weird Emoji on IPhone

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

Of all the new and strange artificial intelligence features in Apple Intelligence, Genmoji is perhaps the most interesting. Even though it’s in beta and the […]

Apple

These Jabra Headphones Are Now $50 Off

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’re looking for reliable noise-canceling headphones for the gym, the Jabra Elite 4 Active is now $69.99, down from $119.99. Jabra Elite 4 Active […]

Tech

What’s New on Hulu in February 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

Hulu’s February slate includes new historical drama series A Thousand Blows (February 21) from the creator of Peaky Blinders . The story is set in […]

Streaming

What’s New on Disney+ in February 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

Pixar fans are in for an emotional February on Disney+. The eight-episode miniseries Win or Lose, premiering Feb. 19, tells the stories of eight interconnected […]

Streaming

How the Scary Hour Helps Me Take Control of My Finances

Posted on January 17, 2025 by resourcefulman

We all have financial challenges that make our stomachs churn. You know the ones: checking your credit card balance after a month of spending, finally […]

Budgeting

How to Clean up After You Notice Mice, Cockroaches and Other Pests

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

I’ve lived in New York City for 15 years, and during that time I’ve lived in some truly terrible apartments, as poor grad students are […]

Cleaning & Organizing

What to Expect From the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unboxing Stream

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

Another year, another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. The Android giant has made a habit of holding at least two such events a year: one for foldable […]

Tech

All ByteDance Apps Operate in the USA

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

The future of TikTok in the US is completely in doubt . If the US government gets its way, the app will be banned starting […]

Mobile Apps

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Winter Coat?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

We all have to do a lot of laundry on a regular basis, so a seasonal item that we wear less often may not fit […]

Cleaning & Organizing

Government Tries to Backtrack on TikTok Ban

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’ve been on TikTok in the last few days, you’ve no doubt witnessed your favorite creators saying goodbye and telling you where you can […]

Mobile Apps

This 65-Inch Sony OLED TV Is $500 Off

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

There’s a huge difference between OLED and QLED : OLEDs offer the highest quality pictures at a higher price, but you can still find budget […]

Tvs

This Free App Combines Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon Into One Channel

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

Replacing X is an ongoing project. Bluesky is currently the fastest growing network, but both Threads and Mastodon have seen growth spurts over the past […]

Mobile Apps

I Tried This “foolproof” Trick With Cachio E Pepe and It’s Completely Legit

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’ve ever tried to make cacio e pepe at home and ended up with pasta covered in chunks of cheese instead of a delicious […]

Cooking

Five Ways to Tell If a Sofa or Sofa Will Be Comfortable in the Long Run

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

Buying furniture yourself can be stressful. Beyond the cost —if you’re furnishing an entire two-bedroom home, it could cost you around $25,000 depending on your […]

Home & Garden

Pros and Cons of the Best TikTok Alternatives

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

I love Tik Tok. As an adult, I’m not proud of this, and I won’t share the total number of hours I’ve spent scrolling to […]

Mobile Apps

Here’s How to Bring Back the Power Button for AirPods Noise Canceling

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you can’t figure out how to turn off noise cancellation on AirPods Pro or AirPods 4 with ANC, you’re not alone. After the iOS […]

Apple

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Garmin Venu 3S

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

Garmin smartwatches have been gaining popularity among sports enthusiasts and health-conscious people in recent years. Their Garmin Venu 3S, launching late 2023, is one of […]

Fitness

Here’s When You Can Try Switch 2 for Yourself

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

The Nintendo Switch 2 is now official, and… we don’t know much about it yet. It’s a little larger, it’s backwards compatible, and the Joy-Con […]

Tech

You Can Now Schedule Recurring Tasks and Reminders Using ChatGPT

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

With the new Tasks feature, ChatGPT takes a big step towards becoming your indispensable digital assistant. With it, you can set reminders and recurring tasks […]

What’s True in Switch 2 Leaks

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

Early this morning, Nintendo finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 in a surprise video announcement. That in itself wasn’t that much of a surprise: recent […]

Gaming

“Burst” Lets You Send Disappearing IMessages

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

The latest messaging app to climb the iPhone App Store charts is Explode . Explode helps you send disappearing (or “exploding”) photos to your iMessage […]

Mobile Apps

This Ultraportable JBL Speaker Is Now $25

Posted on January 16, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’re looking for a compact Bluetooth speaker that’s both rugged and portable, you might want to check out the JBL Go 3 (available in […]

Tech

Bluesky Will Have Its Own Instagram (Sort Of)

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you’re one of the millions who have joined Bluesky in recent months, chances are you’ve been put off by established social media platforms. You […]

Mobile Apps

What Homeowners Insurance Actually Covers (and How Much You Should Have)

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

As Los Angeles County continues to battle devastating wildfires , you may be wondering about the safety of your own home. More specifically, how will […]

Insurance

Here’s How to Prevent Your Watch Strap From Irritating Your Skin

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

Fitness trackers and smartwatches want to live on your wrist 24/7. Of course, you’ll need them during your workout and later for sleep tracking, and […]

Fitness

This Photo-Sharing App Feels Like a Throwback to the Glory Days of Instagram

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

Are you one of the many who are reconsidering their relationship with Meta’s Instagram ? If you’re looking for another photo sharing channel, Pixelfed, an […]

Mobile Apps

The Mocktail Club Recipe Book Could Take Dry January to the Next Level

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]

Drinks

Why I Use Mug Warmers With All of My Candles

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

Last year I was looking for a good gift for my mother, who loves gadgets, but for whom I had already bought all the Alexa-enabled […]

Home & Garden

These Six Materials Can Block Your Home’s Wi-Fi Signal

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

Nothing can ruin your day more thoroughly than a crappy Wi-Fi signal , which slows down your entire life to a state filled with error […]

Internet

The Nine Best Shows to Watch When You Need Cleaning Inspiration

Posted on January 15, 2025 by resourcefulman

With TikTok on the verge of disappearing from the US, users looking to the app for cleaning inspiration are turning to other mediums like Instagram […]

Cleaning & Organizing