Don’t Compliment Children by Insulting Yourself
By now, we know that when we praise children, we should focus less on natural ability or intelligence and more on effort. For example: “You […]
Continue reading »Month: December 2019
Sorry Winter Morning Won’t Brighten Until January
If you are looking forward to the winter solstice this weekend because it is the shortest day of the year – and thus each subsequent […]
Continue reading »How to Kick Hackers Out of Your Ring Account
Much has been written about the security of Amazon ring cameras. I still maintain that most of the problems people find with company security require […]
Continue reading »Did Your Spending in 2019 Match Your Personal Values?
Earlier this week, I prepared a report on all my 2019 expenses, divided by category. While I am confident that I will have a few […]
Continue reading »Glaze Holiday Ham With Pepper Jelly
Applying a sticky, sweet frosting to salty holiday hams is almost a matter of course, but the best frosting should not only taste sweet, but […]
Continue reading »The Best Apps for Solving Rubik’s Cube
The Rubik’s Cube or “magic cube” can be configured in over 43 quintillion ways, and each configuration can technically be solved in 20 moves or […]
Continue reading »Get One-Way Tickets for JetBlue Flights for Just $ 44
When heading home for the holidays, you’re probably thinking about a vacation that doesn’t involve sleeping in the kid’s bedroom. Time to start planning: JetBlue […]
Continue reading »Best Money We Spent This Year
They say money can’t buy happiness, but I’m not sure. Certain purchases can make your life easier or more enjoyable, which contributes to overall happiness. […]
Continue reading »How to Recognize When Your Smart Speaker Is Eavesdropping
Not everything has to be a platform for something else, and this is especially true for your smart home. While you can complement your smart […]
Continue reading »The Best Horror Movies for Those Who Hate the Holidays
If you’re the type of person who hates the holidays, chances are the predictable formula of Christmas movies doesn’t suit you. But if you’re into […]
Continue reading »Iloveyou & 24 Other Worst Passwords of 2019
Don’t use bad passwords. Even for nonsense. Because the stupid social network you join today might someday add a wallet, cloud service or camera, and […]
Continue reading »We Explain the Most Popular Google Diets of 2019
There were many trendy diets in 2019, including a few that I hadn’t even heard of until I started researching this list. Google has published […]
Continue reading »How to Send, Save, Block, and Report Messages on Google Photos
Google Photos has received several major updates recently, but the app now has a full-fledged messaging service that you can use to share photos and […]
Continue reading »Growing Arguments for Taxing the Rich
So far, many Democratic presidential candidates want to raise taxes on the rich to fund their political plans. But what does this actually mean? There […]
Continue reading »How to Help Children Develop News Literacy Skills
Helping children develop their news literacy skills is more important than ever, and teaching children to recognize fake news alone is not enough. To develop […]
Continue reading »How to Prevent Microsoft From Installing Edge (Chromium) on Your PC
Microsoft plans to release Edge via Windows Update on January 15th. We had a great time playing with itas the Chromium version of the browser […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Get a US Passport
Because they last a long time, it’s easy to forget that your passport will soon expire. Whether you have an unexpected international trip or you […]
Continue reading »Update WhatsApp to Block Error When Deleting Your Group Chats
A serious WhatsApp error has been detected that could cause your chat history to be permanently deleted by other users, and you should update the […]
Continue reading »Learn and Practice SQL With This Game
Have you ever tried learning SQL, a query language that allows you to dig into the internals of databases? Most tutorials start by creating your […]
Continue reading »Check Your Voter Registration Now
On Monday night, a federal judge approved the purge of 313,000 voters in Georgia who did not vote in the recent election, effectively cutting the […]
Continue reading »Do Not Buy a New Stand Mixer Yet
Every home baker needs a mixer and often goes on sale in time for a holiday gift. If you intend to buy it for yourself […]
Continue reading »You Can Still Apply for ACA Health Insurance
If you were hoping to apply for a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act 2020, you should be aware that the application deadline […]
Continue reading »Our Most Popular Money Tip of 2019
While you think about your own financial lessons from last year, take a look at some of the most popular stories here at Two Cents […]
Continue reading »How to Properly Care for Your Shower, According to a Plumber
A reliable plumbing system with good maintenance can and should last for decades. This is good because replacing all of this is a large and […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Alexa and Google Home From Recording You
It is well known that Alexa-enabled devices and Google Home products record everything you say to them . You may not know how to delete […]
Continue reading »How Do You Help a Young Child Overcome Fear of Others?
We all have stories about this neighbor. Someone who never mows the grass. Someone who never cleans up after their dog. Someone who plays video […]
Continue reading »Don’t Wait to Buy an Upgrade at the Airport
We all know tricks about when to buy flights, like booking exactly 65 days before the scheduled departure date or on Tuesday morning, because that’s […]
Continue reading »Why Your USB Cable Can’t Charge Your Android Smartphone
A cable is a cable, right? Not really. While there should n’t be any difference between one USB cable and another – it’s basically a […]
Continue reading »Favorite Lifehacker Employee Newsletters of 2019
Email newsletters continue to grow, which is why we’re following the 2017 Lifehacker staff recommendations with a new batch of our favorite newsletters. This is […]
Continue reading »Clean up Menu Bar Clutter With This Mac App
As you install more and more software on your Mac, your menu bar can start to become cluttered with extraneous icons. Not only does it […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Plank Before Squats or Deadlifts
We’ve all heard the phrase “use your core” in relation to lifting weights. And your core strength is critical – we’ve written about this in […]
Continue reading »What Happens to Your Domain When You Die?
No matter how many sci-fi films depict it, we won’t be able to achieve eternal life by uploading a digital version of our consciousness to […]
Continue reading »No, Snoop Dogg Can’t Pay Off Credit Card Debt
While browsing your Facebook feed, you may have seen videos of Snoop Dogg promoting a debt relief program from the so-called Debt Council. “If you […]
Continue reading »How to Change Your Boss’s Mindset
Many persuasion tips assume relatively similar strength dynamics. But sometimes you need to convince someone at a higher level in the hierarchy: your boss, his […]
Continue reading »How to Find a Compatible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Using Google Maps
Electric cars may be the future, but differences in charging plugs from different manufacturers and models make finding a compatible EV charging station much more […]
Continue reading »What Advice Would You Give to Parents of Children With OCD?
Last week I wrote about a resource for parents of children with autism – a book that provides parenting advice from adults who also have […]
Continue reading »How to Start a Podcast With Abu Zafar
Ever dreamed of creating your own podcast? Become the next Teri Gross or Joe Rogan? This week we’ll learn how to do it with the […]
Continue reading »How to Get Samuel L. Jackson on Your Amazon Echo for Free
I don’t need more than good old Alexa in my Echo, but if you’d rather hang out with Samuel L. Jackson , Gordon Ramsay, or […]
Continue reading »Beware of Gift Card Scams
If you’re still looking for a gift, that’s why you should avoid these grocery store gift cards, which are as tempting as they are when […]
Continue reading »Why Does Your Favorite Android App Just Mysteriously Restart
If your Android app is suffering from amnesia, you are probably a little confused. Where did your data go? Why does this app (or some […]
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