How to Use Alexa’s New Live Translate Mode
Amazon Echo devices can now act as your personal translator thanks to Alexa’s new Live Translate mode. Like the translation features available in other digital […]
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Is Your Honda Part of a Larger Review?
Remembers lettuce , although this is common these days, it really isn’t that much of a problem for the average consumer unless you’ve already swallowed […]
Continue reading »Your Field Guide to Four Potential COVID-19 Vaccines [Updated]
It’s time for coronavirus vaccines. Here in the US, we received our first Pfizer / BioNTech Emergency Vaccine Authorization (EUA) just a few days ago […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix in January 2021
For those who spend a lot of time cursing the culture of nostalgia and lamenting the fact that the vast majority of new entertainment – […]
Continue reading »Add Christmas to Your Hot Drinks With This DIY Lollipop Syrup
I love candy. I love the way it looks. I love the smell. I love the taste. And while mint-curved sugar sticks are great tools […]
Continue reading »How to Tell If a Sports Team Name Is Racist
The Washington football team used to be called the Washington Redskins. The now discarded talisman existed for almost a century – from 1933 to the […]
Continue reading »What Will Happen in Hulu in January 2021
This January, Hulu is bringing together more sci-fi, action-adventure and alien encounters to air in the new year (since alien invasion is the only thing […]
Continue reading »Gifts for Your Child’s Teacher This Holiday Season
In the latest Chronicle of What We Need to Do Almost This Year, it’s time to figure out how to give our kids’ teachers a […]
Continue reading »The Best New Features and Fixes in IOS 14.3
iOS and iPadOS 14.3 are here and they seem to be safe to download. At least I haven’t noticed any major reports that the update […]
Continue reading »How to Use Apple Fitness +
Apple Fitness + launches today, and if you have an Apple Watch Series 3 or newer, you can try it. The service will cost $ […]
Continue reading »Don’t Miss the Affordable Care Act Deadline Today
For many people, today is the last day they can enroll in the federal government-subsidized health insurance system for 2021, as open enrollment in 36 […]
Continue reading »How to Make Fortnite Work Better on an Old Computer
With over 350 million players, Fortnite is one of the largest gaming franchises, and this success owes much to its availability. The game is free […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Disney + in January 2021
Last week, during a conference call for investors masquerading as entertainment content (or vice versa), Disney announced a dizzying array of new Disney + TV […]
Continue reading »How to Make a Holiday Gift Without Ruining a Surprise
The packages in my family open as soon as they arrive, so it is very important to keep holiday gifts separate from the standard packages. […]
Continue reading »Prepare Nachos to the Next Level by Melting Grated Cheese in Queso
Usually when making nachos (or cheese fries), there comes a point where you have to choose between a creamy, saucy queso and a deliciously elastic […]
Continue reading »Get Free Games and Add-Ons From Ubisoft and Epic All Week
My favorite part of the holidays is knowing that some game developers and distribution services will stop at nothing to get my attention. I’m fine […]
Continue reading »This Is the Year to Intensify the Holiday Magic, Damn It
The other day, my 10-year-old child said something that broke my heart a little: “This pandemic has taken all our holiday traditions from us.” Maybe […]
Continue reading »Are Buy Now Pay Later Retail Loans Profitable?
While shopping online, you may have noticed buy now, pay later purchase options that break down the price of an item into interest-free installments. This […]
Continue reading »Could Twitter Ban Trump If He Becomes a Private Citizen?
For four years, the president’s Twitter feed has served as his worldwide megaphone, a daily controversy, inciting divisions and testing the limits of the platform’s […]
Continue reading »Add Some Orange Peel to the Coffee Grounds
There are two genres of coffee lovers: purists and whimsical people. I am (obviously) second and will drink almost any coffee, even the gasping one, […]
Continue reading »How to Use Cartoons As a Useful Escape
Watching your favorite program until your eyes fall out has its benefits, especially during a pandemic. When emotions ran high, television was a useful escape […]
Continue reading »What Nobody Tells You About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not as easy as baby plus nipple. This can trigger many unexpected biological quirks and emotional reactions, leaving many new parents stumped. Here […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of Pins and Needles in Your Hands
This happens when you least expect it: for one minute your hand functions as usual , and then it is partially numb and wobbly, and […]
Continue reading »Why Named Games on Social Media Are a Security Threat
This should be common sense at this point, but the fact that they continue to evolve on social media suggests that a lot of people […]
Continue reading »How Did They Make the Vaccine so Quickly?
Vaccine development takes time. Earlier this spring, we learned that the previous record for vaccine development was four years from sample to approval, and that […]
Continue reading »How to Track What Your Child Is Watching on Netflix
Netflix has begun rolling out new tools to make it easier for parents to keep track of what their kids are watching on the streaming […]
Continue reading »This Holiday Season, Ignore Tradition
When COVID-19 emerged in March and turned into a pandemic, most of us did not think about the possible disruption of the holidays. It was […]
Continue reading »How to Plan for Ending a Student Loan Deferral
The good news is that the federal student loan payment freeze has been extended until February 1, giving borrowers more breathing room. However, since additional […]
Continue reading »Plan a Post-Pandemic Vacation With Airbnb
Unique lodging options have always been a part of Airbnb’s choices, from tree houses to glamping, but if you’ve ever wanted to experience a fairytale, […]
Continue reading »How to Get Money Back for Cyberpunk 2077
After 8 years of development and numerous delays, Cyberpunk 2077 finally came out last week. One of the most anticipated video game releases of 2020, […]
Continue reading »16 Disney + Shows You’ll Want to Prepare For
Disney has announced an impressive roster of TV series coming to Disney Plus over the next few years, with the most exciting news coming from […]
Continue reading »Are You Tearing the Parchment Paper Incorrectly?
Parchment paper is a very important paper. Some people might even call it exciting . Yes, it prevents cakes, cookies and pastries from sticking to […]
Continue reading »How to Make a Non-Offensive Fitness Gift
Exercise equipment this year is even more in demand than most others. Kettlebells and barbells reappear in the warehouse from time to time after a […]
Continue reading »Follow This Year-End Financial Checklist
While this annus horribilis may not end soon enough, you don’t want 2020 to go by without some year-end personal finance support, as there are […]
Continue reading »How to Dress Your Baby in the Morning Without a Fight
It should be pretty simple: the person wakes up in the morning and changes their pajamas instead of daytime clothes. We humans do this almost […]
Continue reading »How to Start 2021 Right, With Charles Duhigg
This week we get tips on how to keep our New Year’s promises with the help of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg. Hear Charles share […]
Continue reading »Your Spinach and Artichoke Sauce Needs Some Pepper
A hot spinach and artichoke sauce, or in my case Brussels sprouts and artichoke sauce , requires a lot of cheese. But which types are […]
Continue reading »Challenges Faced by Transgender Athletes Off the Pitch
For the most part, there are no overarching rules or national legal precedents dictating whether transgender athletes can compete in a variety of sports in […]
Continue reading »Track FPS in Your Games With These Apps
Cyberpunk 2077 is a real game and it will crush your frame rate (FPS) if you want to experience it in all its gorgeous ray […]
Continue reading »Shop for Kids Using This Guide to Gifts From a Real Teenager
Your holiday shopping time is running out. If you hesitated not knowing what to get these last few kids on your list, my son is […]
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