This Bluesky Tool Makes It Easy to Find Accounts You’ll Want to Follow
I may be more than a little obsessed with Bluesky, the new social network that’s taking the internet by storm and serving as a refuge […]
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I Finally Found a Good Retro Music Visualizer App
Every once in a while, my seemingly pointless question about computers becomes an obsession. This week the question is: “What happened to music visualizers? And […]
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Add This Amazing “palate Cleanser” to Your Thanksgiving Spread
I host a full Friends Day dinner in early November because it’s so nice to get my chosen family together for a home-cooked meal in […]
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YouTube Music Is Already Releasing a Wrapped Version of Spotify
Spotify may have pioneered the annual streaming recap, but these days every other service has its own version of “Wrapped.” For example, if you’re a […]
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You Might Want to Wait Until Next Year to Buy an IPhone
Thinking about buying a new iPhone? You certainly have options: Apple’s latest generation of smartphones, the iPhone 16 series , offers four different models, each […]
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Strava API Changes Could Kill a Lot of Great Learning Apps
Strava announced this week that it will restrict API access for some third-party apps in the future. While they are careful to state that the […]
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You No Longer Need a PS5 to Play Games on the PlayStation Portal
PlayStation Portal, Sony’s latest foray into handheld gaming devices, disappointed PSP and PS Vita fans when it hit store shelves last year, requiring owners to […]
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Go-to Dinners Is the Cookbook You Need for Thanksgiving (and Every Other Night)
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 […]
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Your Amazon Music Unlimited Subscription Now Includes a Free Monthly Audiobook
When it comes to music streaming services, Spotify is the undisputed champion. So when the company added 15 hours of audiobooks per month to its […]
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Video Calling on Facebook Messenger Is Getting an Update
Messenger (i.e. Facebook Messenger) is getting some new features. Meta announced a number of changes to the app in a blog post on Wednesday , […]
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What’s New on Paramount+ and Showtime in December 2024
Paramount+ has a small lineup of original films in December, the most notable of which is the series premiere of Dexter: Original Sin (December 13). […]
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The First Developer Preview of Android 16 Is Here
If you’re an Android fan, you’re probably used to the typical release of Android developer previews: Google typically releases the first developer preview in February […]
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These Bissell Vacuums Are on Sale Ahead of Black Friday (and They’re All Great)
I never imagined that as I got older and more mature, I would turn into a person with a “favorite vacuum cleaner”, but that’s where […]
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What’s New on Netflix in December 2024
Netflix has a packed December lineup of live events, comedy watches and popular series. The platform will be streaming two NFL games on Christmas Day—Ravens […]
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Outsource Your Holiday to-Do List and Relax This Year
The holidays are here, and with them comes holiday stress. Almost everyone in the US admits to feeling stressed during the holiday season, and while […]
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How to Find a Health Insurance Plan With a “Simple Price” (and Why You Should Definitely Do It)
It can often feel like health insurance was designed to be difficult to understand (though hopefully this explanation may help ) . Luckily, new labeling […]
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This Epson Smart Gaming Projector Is Now $400 Off
The Epson 2350 4K PRO-UHD Smart Gaming Projector is currently $899.99, down from $1,299.99, the lowest price ever sold on Amazon, according to price trackers […]
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Five Smart Ways to Use Rechargeable Light Bulbs
Improving the lighting in your home can make life more comfortable and even make dark areas safer, but adding unwired lighting can be expensive. While […]
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Bose Ultra Open Headphones Are Now $50 Off
The Bose Ultra Open Headphones, priced at $249 (down from $299), look like something out of a sci-fi movie, thanks to a clip-on design that […]
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Here’s My Secret to Tweaking a Favorite Family Recipe for Thanksgiving
Tweaking a traditional Thanksgiving recipe is a dangerous game. I once saw a TikTok where the host was completely chewed out at the Thanksgiving table […]
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Listary Is a Fast and Powerful Search Tool for Windows
Finding files in Windows is not very fast. Listary is a free application with excellent indexing that allows you to find any file on your […]
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My Favorite Home Depot Early Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is no longer a one-day sale on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This is one of the biggest sales of the year, starting as […]
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Microsoft Unveils Several New “AI Agents” in Office
Weeks after making Copilot AI features free for Microsoft 365 (Office’s successor) to subscribers in parts of Asia and Oceania (perhaps a harbinger of things […]
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My Four Favorite Steak Knives for the Holiday Season
Steak knives not only look great on the dinner table, but they are also an essential tool for slicing all types of roasts. So why […]
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Explanation of All the Bars in the Gym
The first step in lifting a barbell is to place weights on the barbell. Some gyms only have one type of barbell, and it weighs […]
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Four Common Ways People Damage Their Equipment While Cleaning
Technological devices are so dirty, but we rarely think about it because they have become an extension of ourselves. My phone stays in my hand […]
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You Can Finally Reset Your Instagram Algorithm
The modern Internet is driven by algorithms . For example, when you load Instagram, what you see in your feed is strategically sorted by the […]
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How to Talk to a Real Person at Home Depot Customer Service
The holiday shopping season has unofficially begun, andearly deals have already arrived from many retailers, including BOGO deals from Home Depot . As is often […]
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You Need to Update All Your Apple Devices Now
If you have an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or even a Vision Pro, it’s time to upgrade. Apple has just released new security updates for all […]
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Microsoft and Meta Bring Windows 11 to Quest 3
One of the key benefits of the Apple Vision Pro is how easy it is to connect it to your Mac and use it as […]
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How to Talk to a Real Person at Best Buy Customer Service
Sometimes the help you need doesn’t fit into any of the pre-recorded dialing options, and talking to the person on the other line is really […]
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Asus Copilot+ Laptop With OLED Display Is on Sale Right Now for $550
A laptop may be a simple tool, but the Asus Vivobook S 15 goes beyond that with an exceptional OLED display, lightweight design, premium materials […]
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Eight Signs That Your Home Will Require Special Care
When you’re looking to buy a home, you also need to prepare for its upkeep . The average homeowner spends $6,000 and more than 500 […]
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Microsoft Teams Wants to Make a Universal Star Trek Translator a Reality
Since Star Trek’s debut in 1966, many iterations of the franchise have relied on a particularly useful technology that explains how the Enterprise crew can […]
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What to Do If You Booked a Flight on Bankrupt Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines, a company so famous for being cheap that it’s fodder for memes , filed for bankruptcy Monday. Spirit plans to continue business as […]
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Why Black Friday Is a Bad Day for Impulsive Electronics Buying
Food, clothing, home goods: If you can buy it, chances are it’s advertised as a Black Friday deal . But just because you get something […]
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Never Buy a Home Next to This Type of Property.
Searching for a home can be both exciting and frustrating. Finding and purchasing a home can take anywhere from four weeks to six months (or […]
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How to Create a Starter Package on Bluesky and Why You Should Do It
One of Bluesky’s strengths as a social network is that it allows you to choose your own default channel, rather than letting an algorithm decide […]
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Use Google Maps to See If Your Holiday Gift Is in Stock
In the digital age, gift giving has become easier than ever, with online stores offering a wide range of options. However, there are times when […]
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Android Has a New Tool to Help Curb Your Tech Addiction
Most of us could probably use some help reducing our dependence on our phones. Digital Wellbeing is a screen time monitoring tool built into Android […]
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