Is Paramount + Worth It?
Not to be outdone by Disney and Warner Bros., Viacom recently announced its own streaming service , creatively called Paramount +, to launch on March […]
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What Parents Need to Know About Discord
If you or your teen is into gaming, you’ve probably at least heard of Discord, even if you haven’t used it yourself. This is another […]
Continue reading »Check Your Hearing Before Paying for Spotify “Hi-Fi”
I’ll admit, I was delighted that my favorite streaming service Spotify has announced the rollout of a new level of service for lossless audio streaming […]
Continue reading »When to Watch the February “Snow Moon”
The winter in the United States in 2021 was harsh, with snow covering the entire east coast and ice spreading south all the way to […]
Continue reading »This PlayStation Remote Play App Is Better Than Sony
One of my favorite innovations in modern gaming is the ability to stream what you play to your smartphone, whether from the cloud, home consoles, […]
Continue reading »The Only Way to Reheat Mashed Potatoes
Unlike soups, stews, stews, and chili peppers, mashed potatoes wo n’t get better after a night’s rest in the refrigerator . Cold potatoes are tough […]
Continue reading »What’s New on HBO Max in March 2021
You might think you’ve seen Justice League , but have you seen Zach Snyder’s Justice League ? If you’re generally interested in comics, movies, or […]
Continue reading »DIY Vinegar and Orange Peel Cleaning Spray
When it comes to home cleaning, vinegar is the best assistant for DIYers, but the smell can be pungent. Of course, part of the benefit […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix in March 2021
In the absence of broadly compelling new movies and TV series (I’m afraid there won’t be any Oscar contenders this month), Netflix seems to be […]
Continue reading »Protect Yourself From Facebook and Instagram Ad Fraud
Shopping on social media carries a lot of risk as the pandemic escalates. Online shopping scams have accounted for nearly half of all complaints on […]
Continue reading »How to Set up New Automatic Netflix Downloads
The Netflix Android app now automatically downloads the shows and movies it thinks you’ll love. This is similar to the Smart Downloads feature in the […]
Continue reading »Confuse Google Ads With This Browser Extension
In an online world where countless systems are trying to figure out exactly what you like in order to show you ads about it, their […]
Continue reading »What’s the Best Parenting Advice You’ve Ever Received?
A lot of parenting advice is bad advice. It’s not just that standards and social norms change over time, it’s also that when something works […]
Continue reading »Leave Stews, Soups, and Chili Peppers Overnight
I will not eat chili the same day it was cooked. This is not fair to the recipe and it is not fair to me. […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Embrace Unique “they”
Grammatical snobs might shudder at the idea, but it’s time to normalize the use of them as singular pronouns. This is 2021; no more “he […]
Continue reading »What’s New in Hulu March 2021
There was a time when streaming services boasted of being the first to get [insert your favorite big theatrical hit], but this became increasingly rare […]
Continue reading »Why Do Personal Checks Still Exist?
Personal checks are gradually becoming obsolete . They are like fax machines – outdated, slow, only a group of hardened people still use them, even […]
Continue reading »How to Clean the Vents
Although Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, spring is coming sooner than we think. And since it’s been a long quarantine winter, and […]
Continue reading »How to Take Screenshots on IOS Without That Pesky Preview Popup
Screenshots are very useful whether you take them to send to a friend, turn them into a meme, insert into a Lifehacker article, or remind […]
Continue reading »Remove Odors From Your Entire Home by Boiling Vinegar
There is no need to hide the smell if it can be neutralized. We’ve written in the past about how a bowl of vinegar can […]
Continue reading »Don’t Ask Pregnant Women If They Are Horny.
When my partner and I announced to our close family and friends that we were waiting, we were soon bombarded with one specific question: “Are […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Make Monthly Payments on a Suspended Student Loan (Even If You Can)
If you live on student loans, you’ve probably been paying close attention to our government ‘s ongoing debate about enacting government student loan forgiveness – […]
Continue reading »Use Old Turmeric to Make Bright Yellow Fabric Dye
My sisters are talented, unlike me. Sydney (aka “Sid”) is a comic book historian (sounds fake, but obviously very serious work) and Meredith (aka “Diet”) […]
Continue reading »Why Men Resist Treatment and Why We Shouldn’t
Men become depressed, suffer from anxiety and struggle with suicidal thoughts and urges, but are much less likely than women to seek therapy. While women […]
Continue reading »What’s New at Disney + March 2021
WandaVision, the first Disney + series to explore one of the darkest corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ends early next month, but the streaming […]
Continue reading »Add These Key Financial Timelines for 2021 to Your Calendar Now
You can’t plan without looking ahead, which means now is a great time to add important personal finance dates to your calendar. Here is a […]
Continue reading »11 Otherworldly Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Written by Black Authors
As a black woman and nerd content enthusiast, I sometimes have a hard time finding the reflection of blackness in mainstream fantasy and science fiction. […]
Continue reading »Use This Bot Instead of Bookmarking Tweets
It is difficult to track individual tweets. According to TechJury, the social media platform sees an average of 528,780 new tweets every minute, so one […]
Continue reading »Sharing and Receiving Files Anonymously With OnionShare
Whether you are a spy or a computer geek, there are many ways to share and receive files with others without revealing anyone’s identity. Whatever […]
Continue reading »What’s the Worst Parenting Advice You’ve Ever Received?
There are many good parenting tips out there — helpful, supportive, research-based tips to help us raise our children to be happy, healthy, and kind […]
Continue reading »Turn a Packet of Smartfood Popcorn Into a Bowl of Cereal
Just days after the gossip of mashed potatoes, I turned my happy ass back on, to extol the virtues of Smartfood Popcorn Grits. This may […]
Continue reading »Your Ghee Needs Fish Sauce
In terms of fish flavor enhancers, my favorite is the fermented fish sauce from Southeast Asia. I love canned anchovies, especially when paired with slow […]
Continue reading »How to Talk to Young Children About Race
If recent history has taught parents, especially whites, anything, it is that we need to talk more and more deeply with children about race. (I […]
Continue reading »How to Score Free Views Before New Movies Come Out
The average cinephile may itch with impatience for the release of a new blockbuster, but unless you have a legitimate critic’s platform, chances are you […]
Continue reading »Find and Remove New Malware for MacOS Silver Sparrow
What is a Silver Sparrow? No, this is not a Game of Thrones character – has this ship already sailed? – but rather a new […]
Continue reading »9 Latest Films That Will Take You to New York Before the Pandemic
Have you ever watched a new movie in 2021 and all you could think of is hey, no one is wearing masks! Then it registers: […]
Continue reading »Wine in a Box Is the Best Wine to Make
The preparation of the wine should be good enough to drink, but not so bad that you feel sick when pouring it into a sauce […]
Continue reading »How to Record Your Screen on a Chromebook
In the coming weeks, Google will add built-in screen recording to all Chromebooks. The new tool allows users to capture video from their device screen […]
Continue reading »How to Be More Optimistic With Anne Lamotte
Even with a vaccine just around the corner, it can be difficult to continue to overcome the stress and anxiety that the pandemic has brought […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of Mice Without Killing Them
Nobody likes the invasion of mice, but not everyone wants to harm the fluffy parasites that may have entered your home. Luckily, you can scare […]
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