What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage Right Now
Housing is one of your biggest monthly expenses. And if you have a mortgage that is stretched out over the next 10, 15 or 30 […]
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Your Kids Are Learning Tons of Soft Skills Right Now
When my son asked me yesterday afternoon to help him with math in third grade, my first impulse was to slowly back out of the […]
Continue reading »Stop the Spread of False Information by Accepting the WhatsApp Policy
Convincing your friends and loved ones to stop spreading nonsense on the Internet seems like a Sisyphean task – one that you probably gave up […]
Continue reading »How to Improve the Security of the Lock Screen on Your Pixel 4
The April 2020 Android Security Patch includes significant improvements to the Pixel 4’s facial recognition feature. This is a simple yet important security update to […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, April 7, 2020
We are all on the lookout for new things to do at home. To help you on your quest, every night we put together some […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare Pets for the Big Move
Our pets want a comfortable bed, good food, and a solid routine. But no, they depend on our basic life decisions, and sometimes – especially […]
Continue reading »Don’t Miss the Pink Supermoon Tonight
If you want to take a break from all your many worries right now (there are so many), be sure to take a few minutes […]
Continue reading »Launch Disney + Faster by Installing It As a Progressive Web App
If you watch Disney + a lot on Windows or macOS, consider setting the website as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for quicker access to […]
Continue reading »Should Your Job Search Be Suspended?
If you are looking for a new job, recent international events may make you question your career plans. Companies have suspended hiring, jobless claims have […]
Continue reading »Pickle Easter Lamb in Labna
I once had big plans for an Easter brunch with my friend Dan . We had grandiose views of pre-made cocktails, hollandaise sous-vide, and a […]
Continue reading »How to Cut Your Child’s Hair at Home
A couple of months before the pandemic, my son, who always wore a pretty neat haircut, suddenly decided he liked it better. Well, either he […]
Continue reading »How to Disable Firefox 75’s New Address Bar
For those who updated Firefox today, and for those who haven’t updated yet – using the hamburger icon> Help> About Firefox – know that today’s […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Sexual Predators on the Internet
Do you know what zoom bombing is? Me too – about 2 minutes ago. My 15-year-old cousin chatted with Zoom with her high school basketball […]
Continue reading »How to Recover Closed Tabs After Accidentally Quitting Chrome?
You know what we’re talking about: it’s a frustrating feeling when you realize that the desktop version of Chrome has closed or crashed due to […]
Continue reading »For Fitness Challenges This Week We’re Sweating With Richard Simmons
I asked you to name the best home workout you’ve done so far, and every week this month we’ll all pick one to do together. […]
Continue reading »Remove Late Payments From Your Credit Report With a Goodwill Letter
Late payments can damage your credit, especially if you stop paying on loans or credit cards for an extended period of time. And while we […]
Continue reading »Here’s a Helpful Timer for Everything You Do With Sourdough.
All bakers these days, which, apart from the lack of flour, is not bad. (For example, better than anyone who copes with isolation when they […]
Continue reading »Is Micro Training Effective?
We are all working in survival mode now, and stopping regular exercise in the midst of a pandemic is certainly understandable. But regular exercise can […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Pets During Quarantine
We made it a week later to figure out how to spend far too much time with people we supposedly love, but what about people […]
Continue reading »Let the Kids Practice the Alphabet With Magnets and Cookies
Toddlers everywhere love two things: playing with the things they’ve taken out of kitchen cabinets and magnets. That’s why, if you have letter magnets and […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Employer Pauses 401 (K) Compliance Searches
We’ve reached the point of the coronavirus pandemic where if you can keep your job and work without leaving the safety and comfort of your […]
Continue reading »Watch Classic Public Movies on This Netflix Clone
I love the effort of a good community, and giving all the “window” one can give MetaFilter user MALEVOLENT , who has taken the time […]
Continue reading »How to Fall Asleep When the World Is Crumbling
Between concerns about the safety of ourselves and our loved ones, and the staggering effects of the economic collapse, most of us have trouble sleeping. […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, April 6, 2020
Looking for something to see tonight? Every night we pick some of the best streaming options for the evening. This weekend we covered virtual Nascar […]
Continue reading »Cloth Masks, Wet Markets and 5G Towers Are Top Reasons for Coronavirus Concerns This Week
Welcome to our weekly discussion, now called the Coronavirus Roundtable. Once again, I’d love to hear what you’ve heard about our current pandemic, especially if […]
Continue reading »If You Are Using the Key Ring App, Please Update Your Account Security Now
If you are using the popular Key Ring digital wallet app, you need to update your security immediately. The app recently accidentally exposed the personal […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About Quibi
Quibi, a new streaming service from Jeffrey Katzenberg, founder and CEO of Dreamworks, officially launched today. Unlike most streaming services, which are designed to be […]
Continue reading »How to Make Sure You Get Coronavirus Aid Money Even If You Don’t Have to File Taxes
Aid payments are slated to begin this week, but there is still some confusion over who gets what and what information the government needs to […]
Continue reading »Discover and Share New Recipes With This Open Source Cookbook
Cooking at home is one of the few activities that a large part of the population can now do, which means that it has become […]
Continue reading »Set up a Quick Meeting With Skype “Meet Now”, No Sign-in Required
My new Dungeons & Dragons playgroup has been gathering for almost the past few weeks, but we still can’t decide which service offers the best […]
Continue reading »What Does It Mean to Be Dressed in Fur?
Most of us know what it means to be fired: you have been fired from your job, often represented through no fault of yours, and […]
Continue reading »Children Should See These Videos
The excess screen time is now largely given. We all do our best to work from home and help our kids complete online learning assignments […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Touching Your Face Using Atomic Habits James Clear
New York Times bestselling author James Clear is joining us on The Upgrade this week to help us form important new habits during this panic […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Voucher Expires During a Pandemic
As we all travel through life during a pandemic and do our best to flatten the curve without engaging in nonessential travel, airlines are updating […]
Continue reading »Google Maps Now Show Delivery and Food Options Nearby
Ordering or picking up dinner? Google Maps has been updated with two search filters that highlight nearby delivery and takeout options. The new search options […]
Continue reading »A Case to Save Your Coronavirus Check
If you are out of work or on a shorter schedule during the coronavirus pandemic, your government aid, which could arrive as early as this […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know If You Wear a Cloth Mask in Public
The CDC now recommends the use of “sheet face masks “ to slow the spread of COVID-19. As we discussed earlier, cloth masks have their […]
Continue reading »Explanation of the Different Tests for COVID-19
There is a lot of talk about tests for COVID-19, and there is also a lot of confusion about what the results might mean. If […]
Continue reading »Now Is a Good Time to Make a Bunch of Cocktail Syrups.
Making a cocktail at home requires several accessories. Aside from a shaker, stirring glass, spoon, and more, the Home Bar isn’t complete without bitters, citrus […]
Continue reading »Now Is Not the Time to Write to Your Ex.
These long days and nights of quarantine forced us to start doing things that we probably would not have done under normal circumstances. Whether you’ve […]
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