Know Your Network, Lesson 2: Getting to Know Your Router’s Admin Page
Most routers come with some kind of administrative website that you access by entering their IP address in your favorite web browser and entering your […]
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Firefox VPN
Mozilla has launched a beta version of its long-planned VPN, the Firefox private network , adding another VPN service for both mobile and desktop users. […]
Continue reading »What to Watch on Netflix in March 2020
As winter takes its last breath and spring is approaching, Netflix updates its schedule with tons of new content to help you avoid the weather, […]
Continue reading »Sober People Deserve More Than Sprouts.
I love sober people. I want them to be happy and to feel welcome in all places, including bars. The dry January may be over, […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Dark Mode in IOS and Android
At Lifehacker, we talk a lot about dark mode – and judging by the feedback we receive whenever a new app or service introduces a […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Using the Barbell When Squatting
Most gyms have a cylindrical cushion somewhere near the squat rack. (If it’s not there, check out the Smith machine.) When I first started squatting, […]
Continue reading »How to Broadcast Today’s Democratic Presidential Debate
The ninth Democratic presidential debate is due tonight in Nevada, three days before the Nevada factional meeting. Six candidates qualified for a stage seat: Elizabeth […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Kids Away From Anything in a Public Toilet
It happened when I was helping my daughter to get into the toilet, and my son was standing behind me. When I turned to face […]
Continue reading »How to View or Delete Your Huge List of “other” Google Contacts
Here’s a handy trick if you’ve ever tried to find an old Gmail contact or unsaved number on Android: it turns out that Google maintains […]
Continue reading »Filing for Bankruptcy? You Can Also Opt Out of Your Student Loan Repayment
Have you ever chatted with someone with so much debt that they feel overwhelmed? “Maybe I’ll just file for bankruptcy,” they might say. But then […]
Continue reading »Get Free Scientific Illustrations From the Biodiversity Heritage Library
Whether you’re looking for a new wallpaper, a tattoo idea, or just have fun browsing through illustrations from the past, Biodiversity Library is a treat […]
Continue reading »Get Tax Refund on Amazon Gift Card
If your tax provider offers to refund your taxes on an Amazon Gift Card or any other type of gift card, say no. Why? Because […]
Continue reading »Always Buy Lemons
I go to grocery stores a lot. At least four times a week, I add a “go to bbiab store” Slack (because I don’t want […]
Continue reading »Is Brown Rice Really Much Healthier Than White Rice?
My friend and I disagree when it comes to rice: she loves brown rice for health reasons, and I love white rice for delicious reasons. […]
Continue reading »How to Check USB Devices for Unsafe Firmware
USB peripherals can leave your computer vulnerable to hackers. Data security firm Eclypsium says that most Windows and Linux-based peripherals use “unsigned” firmware, which makes […]
Continue reading »You Really Need to Set up Automatic Credit Card Payments
Hey, you paid your credit card bill in a month, right? If this question made you sit up a little straighter and second guess whether […]
Continue reading »How to Please a Cat
I envy the dog people. You can meet a dog simply by walking up to it on the street. The typical dog trusts you immediately. […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Dark Mode in the Google Android App
Soon every app will have a dark mode because it looks cooler than a bright white background, dot. Google’s latest setting on the official Google […]
Continue reading »This Is Proper Etiquette When Leaving a Hotel Room.
Even if you hate travel but have to do it for work, you probably at least appreciate the fact that you need to sleep in […]
Continue reading »How Much Recovery Do You Need Between Workouts?
If you train hard on Monday, then on Tuesday you will get a little tired. You can still go to the gym, but your performance […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Any Instant Liquid in a Saucepan Into a Gravy
The Instant Pot is good for a lot of things, but I mostly use it to cook large chunks of tough meat with a lot […]
Continue reading »Stop Ring From Sharing Your Data With Marketing Companies
Ring’s home security devices are supposed to help protect your family and home, but it turns out that the company is using its products to […]
Continue reading »Get Your Driver’s License With a Real ID Now
Is your driver’s license nearby? Check to see if it has a gold or black star in the upper right corner (if you are in […]
Continue reading »How to Properly Close a Credit Card
It’s time to part … with your credit card. For one reason or another, you decided to get rid of everything in your wallet and […]
Continue reading »Please Update This WordPress Plugin to Prevent Site Hacking Attack
I use WordPress to power my little corner of the web, and I confess I was lazy to update my various plugins and themes. I […]
Continue reading »Is It Too Late to Get the Flu Shot?
So, everyone you know is sick and you cannot afford a vacation if something is sick. It helps you eat well, sleep well, and wash […]
Continue reading »What to Take With You on a Cruise in Case of Emergency
I have had about six cruises so far, and at least two of them included what you might call “medical emergencies.” There was one voyage […]
Continue reading »This Is the Easiest Way to Crush Whole Tomatoes.
In most canned tomato recipes, you will need to crush them against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. It’s a simple enough […]
Continue reading »Change Your Screen to Grayscale to Combat Phone Addiction
If you find it difficult to look away from your phone, there is a good reason for that: it was designed this way. A few […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Warm Without Increasing Your Heating Bill
Oh, the weather is awful outside, but it’s February now, and all the delights of the cold have long been lost. With at least one […]
Continue reading »Make an Emergency Child Care Plan
Fast: you have two children, one of them is seriously injured and has to go to the hospital, and the other cannot go in an […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of the Most Annoying Android Malware: XHelper
xHelper is a gift that never stops giving. And by gift I mean “Android malware”. and by “kickback” I mean “opening your system to all […]
Continue reading »Use Your Travel Time When Working From Home
If you work from home, you’ve probably read all the tips for optimizing your working day that you can find. And I’m sure you know […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Multiple Google Home Devices Into a Connected Speaker
At some point, I decided to do my best to use Google Home devices. I love being able to ask what the weather is now, […]
Continue reading »How to Train Your Brain to Be Less Distracted
We live in a society where all of us are constantly pulled in different directions. When you’re at work, you have to focus on the […]
Continue reading »Do Not Click Links in Texts From “your Bank”
If you receive a message from someone claiming to be your bank, please do not follow the link. A new mobile phishing scam is sending […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Daytona 500 Without Cable
Today is the Daytona 500, one of the most significant Nascar races of the year. Today’s race will officially kick off at 1:00 PM ET […]
Continue reading »What Opens and Closes on President’s Day 2020
Tomorrow is the President’s Day. This is a federal holiday, which means many people are not working and also means that many places that are […]
Continue reading »Don’t Buy Glasses Online If You Have a Strict or Complex Prescription
When shopping for new eyewear, online shopping can be a simple and often cheaper alternative to visiting a traditional eyewear store. It turns out that […]
Continue reading »You Can Watch the Show for Free on Redbox’s New Live TV Service
If you’re looking for something to watch out for this holiday weekend, you now have another place to go. Redbox, a company that offers DVD […]
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