What to Do If Your Old LiveJournal Password Is Leaked
I love receiving emails from Firefox Monitor saying that my email was discovered as the result of a brand new data breach. The insult is […]
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Should You Try Facebook’s New CatchUp App?
Facebook recently released an early version of CatchUp , a voice chat app with one useful feature: users can see when their contacts are available […]
Continue reading »Taking Melatonin Is Not a Sleep Cure
With all of us probably suffering from a bout of sleepless nights lately, you might be tempted to grab a bottle of melatonin, a natural […]
Continue reading »Why Your Positive Coronavirus Antibody Test May Be Wrong
The CDC has released new guidance on antibody testing, which notes that a test with 90-95% accuracy can give false positives in more than half […]
Continue reading »Do Not Update the Firmware of the TI-83 or TI-84 Calculator
It’s strange to think of using a calculator in 2020 when almost everyone has a smartphone or laptop within their reach, but Texas Instruments calculators […]
Continue reading »You Gotta Make Sausage Ball Waffles
During quarantine, I did two things: make sausage and (less successfully) reorganize my kitchen. The former became an obsession – I almost refined my breakfast […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You See a COVID-19 Surcharge on Your Check
If you are starting to return to society to buy various goods and services, take a look at your receipts: you can see that the […]
Continue reading »Does Teletherapy Work?
One of the most serious side effects of COVID-19 has been its impact on mental health . It is understood that the global pandemic is […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, May 27, 2020
Looking for something fun to watch tonight? Each day, we have hand-picked some of the best streaming options we’ve found. Yesterday we shared with you […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About Today’s MacOS 10.15.5 Update
The macOS 10.15.5 update is rolling out computers this week, bringing several new features and tweaks, including a long-awaited feature that should help keep your […]
Continue reading »Watch NASA’s Launch to the International Space Station
Update: The launch of Crew Dragon has been delayed due to weather conditions. The next attempt will be Saturday, May 30 at 3:32 pm ET, […]
Continue reading »How to Read J.K. Rowling’s New Book of Chapters for Free
J.K. Rowling pulled a literal box out of her literal attic a few weeks ago to literally dust off a rough draft of a book […]
Continue reading »Instead of Looking for the Perfect Work Environment, Try Getting Around
Difficulty getting comfortable in an impromptu home office? We have internalized the idea that there is an ideal “ergonomic” setup, and that if everything is […]
Continue reading »How to Unblock Hidden Browser Games in Edge, Firefox and Chrome
Your web browser is full of secrets. I usually spend time learning new features that can be unlocked through pages like chrome: // flags and […]
Continue reading »Is It Safe to Rent a Car Right Now?
Summer is traditionally the best time to travel long distances. Whether you’re visiting family and friends, heading to a theme park, or just getting away […]
Continue reading »Reduce Your Risk of Contracting Coronavirus With a Contact Budget
Now that states are reopening and many people have to account for their work, many of us are forced to look for new sources of […]
Continue reading »Keep Your Hands Off Retirement Savings for As Long As Possible
If you are going through a difficult financial period, your retirement account may seem like a good place to generate income quickly. And if you’ve […]
Continue reading »Should You Look for a Job While on Vacation?
If you’ve been on vacation during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be asking yourself if it’s better to wait or if you need to start […]
Continue reading »Make Lazy Creamy Spinach With Melted Cheese
Steakhouses, with their first-class cuts and endless side dishes, have always seemed special to me. Choosing a side dish and salad dressing can seem as […]
Continue reading »How to Fight for Justice for George Floyd
On Monday night, May 25, 2020, four Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd when they handcuffed him and then pinned him to the ground as […]
Continue reading »How to Mentally Prepare for the Opening
While many of us may have become accustomed to this “new normal” during a pandemic, getting back on the street when regions begin to reopen […]
Continue reading »How to Help Kids Get Better at Video Chat
During the pandemic, parents learned one thing: young children are not good at video chatting. We may have already suspected this based on occasional disastrous […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Start Sharing Puzzles
In the era of physical distancing, the consumption of jigsaw puzzles in America has skyrocketed. People trapped in enclosed spaces with nothing to do have […]
Continue reading »How to Identify and Clean Discord ‘AnarchyGrabber3’ Malware
A fairly new piece of malware has appeared on Discord. The software, dubbed “AnarchyGrabber3”, logs you out of the application and captures your Discord credentials […]
Continue reading »How to Jailbreak an IOS 13.5 Device
Jailbreaking iPhone was popular in the early days of iOS, but Apple has become better at containing the practice, and the iOS jailbreak scene has […]
Continue reading »No, Wearing a Mask Is Not Dangerous
Mask myths are on the rise, mixing with critical advice and facts we all need to know in order to wear them responsibly. Many of […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About This New Hydroxychloroquine Study [Updated]
Editor’s Note: This article originally described a study published on May 22, which was later withdrawn on June 5 due to concerns over the integrity […]
Continue reading »Shallots Are the Perfect Onion Alternative for One Person
Cooking as one person really means mastering portion control and learning to scale. One onion may not seem like too much onion, but a one-person […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Netflix Won’t Connect to TV
This weekend one of my housemates asked me a weird question: Netflix, which used to work great on his TV, no longer loaded. Everything else […]
Continue reading »Create Graphics for Free Using This Site
After spending a couple of months at home full time with their children, many parents are looking forward to spending the summer with … their […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, May 26, 2020
Want to watch something interesting tonight? We’ve handpicked the best evening streaming options for you every day. Yesterday we told you about the recording of […]
Continue reading »Get Ready to Buy a Dirt Cheap Car Rental
There is currently not much demand for rental cars, and the industry is beginning to have an impact: Hertz, which also runs Dollar and Thrifty, […]
Continue reading »How to Fend Off Hungry Rats
Oh, 2020. When we think you’ve already thrown us all the horrific, ridiculous scenarios, you hit us with another one. Aggressive rats this time. And […]
Continue reading »Why Your IPhone Wants You to Update Many More Apps Than Usual
The Apple App Store randomly asks users to re-download app updates they have previously installed. A similar issue has been affecting Android users for several […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Disney + in June 2020
It looks like June is going to be a pretty bright month in terms of new Disney + content. The streaming service has posted a […]
Continue reading »Develop Your Critical Thinking With This Cheat Sheet
The next time you need to think critically about something – whether you’re contemplating a new idea, weighing the pros and cons of a potential […]
Continue reading »What to Do With Your FSA Contributions If Your Day Care Center Is Closed
The physical distancing measures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic have made all your childcare plans uncertain. Will your kindergarten reopen? If so, would it be […]
Continue reading »How to Recognize a Misleading Crowd Photo
When businesses reopen and people head to beaches and parks, you’ve likely seen news photos or videos depicting people packed into dense crowds, blithely defying […]
Continue reading »Use Candied Fruit for Cakes and Instant Cooking
Many quick breads (such as banana) and cakes (such as carrots) require small amounts of pecans or walnuts. I usually take pecans because they are […]
Continue reading »How to Know If Someone Was Secretly Using Your Computer
Now that we’re all sharing our home workspace with roommates, friends, and loved ones, it’s worth thinking a little more about the security of your […]
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