Let the Kids Get Their Birthday Gifts
In recent years, the inscription “Please, no gifts” has become increasingly common on the invitation to the child’s birthday. And I can understand why. They […]
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Find Out If Your Photo Is in This AI Training Dataset
Facial recognition systems are everywhere, from security cameras trying to detect criminals to the way Snapchat finds your face to wear bunny ears. Computers need […]
Continue reading »How to Maximize the Flavor of Lemon Desserts
Most people identify with either a chocolate dessert or a fruit dessert. I am firmly in the second category, but to be more precise, I […]
Continue reading »Share Files up to 2.5 GB at a Time (Free) With Firefox Send
Sometimes it’s much easier to upload a file (or a ton of files) to a cloud storage service like Box or Dropbox instead of trying […]
Continue reading »Play up to $ 500 in the New Chipotle Rewards Program
The pleasure of eating a kitten-sized burrito is great in itself, but you can now reap additional benefits, including real money, thanks to the Chipotle […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Make This Your Year of Depth
When you strive for self-improvement, there are countless books, apps, techniques, etc. that promise to “fix” you or help you become better than you can. […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Get Spotify Premium and Hulu for $ 9.99 Per Month
Spotify and Hulu have slashed the price of both services to $ 9.99 a month. Last April, the two companies began offering Spotify Premium and […]
Continue reading »How to Find Time to Work on Creative Projects
Prepare for … ): title Prepare for … Running a small business is hard work, but we’re here to help. Welcome to Work Smarter, your […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Developer Options on Your New Galaxy S10
Samsung’s all-new Galaxy S10 arrived on Friday, and I have no doubt that many shoppers spent the entire weekend on their first day fiddling with […]
Continue reading »Find Out Who Pays for Political Ads in Your Area (and How Much) With This Tool
If you watch TV, chances are you also watch your fair share of political ads. When most radio, TV, satellite and cable TV providers broadcast […]
Continue reading »Learn How to Make the Perfect Cheese Plates Using This Instagram Account
I love cheese platters. Not only are they filled with delicious cheese for me to eat, they are lovely to look at. A good cheese […]
Continue reading »How to Stay Free Anywhere in the World
With the sharp drop in long-haul ticket prices, travel is easier and cheaper than ever before. However, the second largest expense when moving to a […]
Continue reading »How to Survive in Quicksand
As a child, I knew two things about quicksand: it’s a dangerous danger for cartoon characters in the jungle, and that in real life it’s […]
Continue reading »Your Child May Have Misused an Asthma Inhaler
Using an asthma inhaler correctly is a complex, multi-step process. If you don’t do it right , you may not be able to reap the […]
Continue reading »Close the Panel for Entering the PIN Code When Using a Restricted Access ATM
Skimming scams are all over the place, but according to Krebs on Security , another component that’s easy to prevent is scammers who write down […]
Continue reading »You Are Dying ?! Ask Two Cardiologists About Your Health at 1:00 Pm ET [update: Complete]
Oh oh. My head hurts. Are you catching a cold or is this just the beginning of an annoying spring allergy? You also have headaches […]
Continue reading »Use the Mobile Passport App to Drive Through Customs Without International Entry
Waiting in line at US Customs when you return to the US from an international flight can be excruciating. There is a good reason why […]
Continue reading »Turn Sad Stale Cookies Into Delicious Croutons
Yesterday morning I decided to bake the leftover cookie I bought for this article on red-eyed gravy . My boyfriend was hanging out, and since […]
Continue reading »IHOP Offers Customers Free Pancakes on Tuesday
Tuesday is the 14th annual IHOP Free Pancake Day and this year’s theme is “Do It For The Kids.” From 7:00 am to 7:00 pm […]
Continue reading »Apply Magnetic Primer to the Children’s Bedroom Wall
Last week, we suggested that you turn a hidden wall in your home (such as a basement or laundry room) into an “ art wall […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Make a Bullying List
There was hardly anything that did not frighten me in my youth. Sleeping alone in the dark, attending classes outside of my comfort zone, telling […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Home More Comfortable for Guests With Cat Allergies
It’s so hard when your close friends can’t hang out at your house because your best friend, the cat, lives there. If you do decide […]
Continue reading »Stop Calling Vegetable Boards Steaks
I don’t have a favorite food. In fact, I’m not sure how I would classify such a thing at all, since what I want to […]
Continue reading »Stop Using the Words “at Least for Comfort”
When someone confesses to you about anything – from a truly awful day to an ordinary shitty day – the next words from your lips […]
Continue reading »How to Create a Portable Version of Cinebench R20
I was thrilled when I read about the launch of Cinebench R20 last week. This is one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever said, […]
Continue reading »What to Do If a Coworker Closes Their Eyes Too Much
This week Human Resource answers the question: What do you do with a “friend” at work who treats you as their personal therapist? Questions about […]
Continue reading »Turn a Can of Black Eyed Peas Into a Hearty Stew
I never thought I’d say this, but I’m pretty obsessed with canned black-eyed peas. Yes, they make great hummus , but they are also the […]
Continue reading »How to Study Prostate Play
Mention the word “prostate” in a group of men and most of them will automatically think of the inconvenient doctor’s examinations of the prostate cancer […]
Continue reading »I Am the Author of Nefertiti Austin and I Am a Parent.
Nefertiti Austin is a single mother of two whom she adopted from a foster family. Her memoir, “ Motherhood is white: memories of the race, […]
Continue reading »What Exercises You Can’t Do?
We all have exercises that we don’t like. For example, you know how I feel about boards. But how many of these exercises do we […]
Continue reading »Best Advice I’ve Heard About Asking Your Boss for More Money.
I have interviewed many career and money experts to seek advice on promotion. They usually give the same (good!) Advice: be prepared, investigate the situation, […]
Continue reading »What’s the Worst Tourist Trap in Your City?
In New York, skip the Statue of Liberty and take the ferry to Staten Island; walk the Manhattan Bridge instead of the Brooklyn Bridge. In […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in the Week of March 11, 2019
Our long-standing national nightmare is over, comrades. The second half of Arrested Development Season 5 arrives on Friday. Look, I’m trying to polish the poop. […]
Continue reading »New Travel Rules for Americans in Europe
Starting in 2021, Americans, as well as others from many other visa-free countries, will have to do a little more work before they can visit […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of the Hole Punch on the Galaxy S10 Display
Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 may not have a notch, but it does have a punch-hole camera on the front. The camera facing forward can sometimes […]
Continue reading »How to Access Slack’s Secret Dark Mode on IOS and Android
If I could, I would use all my phone apps in dark or night mode. Night mode is easier on the eyes and saves battery […]
Continue reading »These Airlines Are Offering to Waive Rebooking Fees Due to Winter Storm Taylor
A winter storm is sweeping through the Midwest this weekend. If you have a flight over the center of the country, you will probably be […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Duke Vs. UNC Without TV
I grew up in North Carolina, a few miles from the Duke and UNC campuses. The rivalry between the two schools is serious, even in […]
Continue reading »Find Out When Malware Is Trying to Access Your Mac’s Camera or Microphone Using This App
I started covering my laptop camera about five years ago. At the time, my decision was motivated not so much by security concerns as by […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of a Pimple
Come on, we did it all. When you look in the mirror at a pimple on your chin that feels like a conjoined twin, it’s […]
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