Use Magna-Tiles to Attach Happy Birthday Banners to Your Car
We are all creative in how we celebrate milestones, as well as physically distance ourselves from the pandemic. One of the popular tactics, especially on […]
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Get a New Bing Wallpaper for Your Android Every Day
It’s safe to say that Bing wallpapers are liked by more people than its search engine. So much so that Microsoft has released Bing wallpaper […]
Continue reading »Watch Jane Goodall and Neil De Grasse Tyson Talk Science, Live
It was a strange few years for science. While the climate change debate has become increasingly political and many elected officials have incited the public […]
Continue reading »How Safe Is It to Communicate in Nature?
As the pandemic looms and summer approaches, you may wonder if there are safe ways to go outside and see others in person without the […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Summer Internship Is Canceled
A summer internship can help a college student or entry-level worker start a career. But the coronavirus outbreak has postponed many of those summer plans. […]
Continue reading »This Week We Return to Training for Fighter Pilots
This month, we kicked off our fitness challenge – returning to classic home workouts – with a scientific seven-minute workout . This week we will […]
Continue reading »Attend a Zoom Meeting From Within the TARDIS
Zoom custom backgrounds save you the hassle of showing off the same boring wall, messy apartment, or childish chaos in every meeting. And if you […]
Continue reading »What to Do With Extra Egg Whites and Yolks
If you’ve ever made meringues, custard, or super-airy sour foods, you’ve run into the problem of excess eggs. Whether it’s the white or the yolk, […]
Continue reading »How to Create Multi-Images for Instagram
If you’ve ever tried to upload a panoramic image to Instagram – or, to be honest, any interesting horizontal image – then you’ve probably run […]
Continue reading »How to Celebrate Your Teen’s Graduation During a Pandemic
This month, millions of high school students graduate, take final assignments, and take exams at the end of the school year. Their long road to […]
Continue reading »How to Fix Cracked IPhone Screen During Shutdown?
During a pandemic, there is not much you can do – at least if you are smart. You shouldn’t go to the mall (even if […]
Continue reading »How to Set up a Medical ID on Your IPhone
IOS 13.5 is coming soon with a new feature that could save your life. Once the update drops, you can choose to automatically share your […]
Continue reading »Check This Directory to Avoid Coronavirus Scams
You’ve heard warnings about the rise in financial scams during the coronavirus outbreak. But as you go about your day to day life, it can […]
Continue reading »How to Avoid Burnout in the Midst of a Pandemic
Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Given the relentless stream of stressors over the past […]
Continue reading »Make the Perfect Little Cheese Cups From a Shot Glass
About once a year, my mother and I traveled to Calistoga, California to drink wine, sink into the mud, and lie motionless on hotel beds. […]
Continue reading »Post-Pandemic Shopping Experience
By now, you’re used to the plexiglass fencing at the grocery checkout counter. The neon tape on the pharmacy floor telling you where to stand […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Your Luggage Free of Toiletries
Have you ever opened your suitcase and found your favorite hair product dripping all over your clothes? If you’ve ever had toiletries that ruined your […]
Continue reading »How to Transfer Google Authenticator to Another Android
Google Authenticator is receiving its first big update since September 2017 , and you’ll get more than just a few cosmetic updates once the updated […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, May 7, 2020
We almost made it to the end of the week! If you’re looking for something to watch tonight to help you head off Friday as […]
Continue reading »If You’re Out of Baking Powder or Baking Soda, Try These Substitutes
What if your recipe uses baking soda but you only have baking powder, or if you have baking soda but not baking powder? It turns […]
Continue reading »How to Plan Your Virtual College Attendance
Due to the closure of college campuses and the remote operation of admissions offices, prospective students may not be able to attend in person for […]
Continue reading »How to Scan and Import Text Into Google Chrome Using Google Lens
Google Lens has allowed users to scan, save and translate text using smartphone cameras for years, but recent updates have added new features such as […]
Continue reading »Your Child Could Become a Junior Home Fire Chief
For over 70 years, Hartford Insurance Group has been teaching children to become junior fire chiefs – and now that so many children are out […]
Continue reading »How to Fix Your Sewing Machine
If you’ve dug up your quarantine sewing machine, now is a terrible time to lug it into the repair shop if something goes wrong. Fortunately, […]
Continue reading »How to Cook a Killer Hornet
This week, the New York Times introduced many of us to the killer hornet, better known as the Asian giant hornet. But a small part […]
Continue reading »How to Play Your Favorite Board Games Online
Don’t let the pandemic ruin your weekly board game evenings. In the video above, I share how I played some of my favorite board games, […]
Continue reading »How to Revert a Deceased Relative’s Stimulus Check
If you receive a promotion check for a deceased relative, or a direct deposit into one of their accounts that you control, or even if […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Peel Shallots
Shallots are premium onions. Sweeter and less harsh than yellow or red onions, but no less aromatic, they are one of those magical ingredients that […]
Continue reading »Find Your Pop Music Blind Spots With This Quiz
Every day the Internet forces me to admit the fact that I am much older than I think. Recently, this (already deleted) tweet did a […]
Continue reading »Should You Postpone Examining Your Child During a Pandemic?
My son recently turned one year old and was due to undergo a 12 month wellness visit in connection with this event. Or … wait […]
Continue reading »Help Local Book Sellers With These Amazon Alternatives
It doesn’t matter if you love Amazon or hate it. Two facts are clear right now: it will probably take you a little longer to […]
Continue reading »Transform Your Living Room Into an Art Museum With This IOS App
We hear a lot about how isolation from COVID-19 has impacted small businesses and restaurants, but it affects every aspect of our culture. Museums and […]
Continue reading »These Insects Are Not Killer Hornets, so Please Stop Killing Them.
Asian giant hornets are big and striped, yes. But it’s the same with some other insects. If you see anything similar to these killer hornets […]
Continue reading »How to Donate Airline Miles to Charity
Right now, with travel not working and important workers working around the clock to protect us, it is important to find ways to do our […]
Continue reading »Install the New Beta Version of Android Slack for a Cleaner User Experience
I try not to use Slack on my phone if I can avoid it – there should be few notifications – but if I did, […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, May 6, 2020
It’s Wednesday! If you’re looking for something to get you past the hurdle and make it through the week, we’ve dug up some of the […]
Continue reading »Prepare Nest Devices for Required Two-Factor Authentication
Google is going to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all Nest users . This is a good thing! Most people shouldn’t have any difficulty with […]
Continue reading »Daniel Radcliffe Reads Harry Potter to Us
One thing we’ve learned from this pandemic is that we really enjoy having celebrities read to us. Actor Josh Gad was one of the first […]
Continue reading »Why Too Much Positive Thinking Can Be Counterproductive
Recognizing the positive is a way to remember all the good things in life. However, as with everything, there can be too much good. This […]
Continue reading »How Did Your Expenses Change During the Outage?
My budget now makes absolutely no sense. My gym has stopped charging me, my insurance company is giving me a discount, and any trips I […]
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