How to Display Your Books As a More Sophisticated Adult
Bookshelves have become the official unofficial backdrop for Zoom presentations. I can’t count the number of meetings I’ve seen a presenter sitting in front of […]
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Gym Selfies Are Really Good
Social media is full of gym selfies of people beaming with sweat after a good workout. It’s also full of people complaining about selfies at […]
Continue reading »Should I Include My Postal Address on My Resume?
Almost every resume template has a place for your home address, but do you really need to include it? If you’re a privacy advocate, this […]
Continue reading »How to Make Google Assistant Pronounce Your Name Correctly
Google is updating Google Assistant with improved contextual learning features that should make the digital assistant more accurate. One of the changes is the ability […]
Continue reading »How to Get Refunded on Federal Student Loan Payments You Made During the Pandemic
If you are a cash-strapped federal student loan borrower, consider asking for refunds if you made additional payments after March 13, 2020, when the CARES […]
Continue reading »How to Share Your ETA in IOS 14.5 While Driving, Biking, or Walking
Share ETA is one of the best features in iOS 13 if you and your friends use Apple Maps. And once you update to iOS […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Eat Some Non-Hot Food
It hasn’t warmed up properly yet, but once it does, three things become reality: I will start to hate using the oven. I want to […]
Continue reading »What Are Your Parenting Mantras?
There is so much emphasis on long play in parenting. We can raise children, but in reality we are raising adults – people who, in […]
Continue reading »Are Sentences Ending in Prepositions Really Something to Be Wary Of?
“Correct” English is full of stumbling blocks, the main one being a sentence ending in a preposition. For example, a question like this: Are sentences […]
Continue reading »Use the Strava Heatmap to Find New Running, Cycling or Swimming Spots
Strava’s heatmap is nothing new, but it wasn’t until recently that I actually looked at it. This interactive tool shows you where Strava users are […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Maximize Your Caffeine Intake According to Science
Coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages are only good for the taste, but sometimes you may think more about their caffeine content than about the […]
Continue reading »Renting a RV Is Cheaper Than You Think
People across the country (and around the world) have found creative new ways to spend their vacations in the past 13 months, the most popular […]
Continue reading »These Are the Boundaries That Every Dog Owner Should Teach
As someone who is an intelligent and quirky herding dog, I had to learn some hard lessons about the importance of boundaries. If, for example, […]
Continue reading »How to Remap Game Controller Buttons on Any Platform
Video game button remapping is an important feature that can make gaming sessions more comfortable, make you a better player, and open up opportunities for […]
Continue reading »You Need Ground Garlic in Pickles and Dressings
Garlic powder is not respected. Of course, the aroma and flavor of fresh garlic is hard to beat, but in some cases, dried garlic doesn’t […]
Continue reading »How to Be a More Playful Parent
Before they have children, everyone will have a different idea in their heads about what kind of parents they think they will be. Maybe you […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Break From Credit Card Payments Now
A recent report from LendingTree says now is the right time to ask your credit card lender to lower your interest rate, waive late payment […]
Continue reading »Make Waffles Tiny Potatoes
A few nights ago I watched a video of a woman screaming about potatoes . I still don’t know who this woman was, but the […]
Continue reading »How Can I Get Back in Shape After a Long Rest?
For about 10 years, I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu three times a week – a constant level if you still find it entertaining. […]
Continue reading »How to Fix App Tracking Transparency on Your IPhone If It Is Grayed Out in IOS 14.5
Apple has finally released the long-awaited App Tracking Transparency feature with the launch of iOS 14.5, and it’s incredibly useful if you want precise control […]
Continue reading »Get the Latest Nvidia Drivers to Block These High-Risk Errors
Windows users with Nvidia graphics cards should update their display drivers immediately to fix several problematic (and potentially crashing) errors. A recent Nvidia security bulletin […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Keep a Soap Bar in the Shower
It’s better to keep your shower clean than waiting until you can no longer ignore the mess, but that doesn’t make it any easier to […]
Continue reading »Do This Before Unpacking in Your New Apartment or House.
Moving to a new apartment or house is an exciting time. You hunted for months (or even years) and finally found the perfect place to […]
Continue reading »Calculate How Many Followers You Need to Become a Full-Time Influencer
I remember the feeling when one of my Instagram posts got a couple of hundred likes: ” Now this is my career – I’m an […]
Continue reading »Why Is Your IPhone Battery Recalibrating in IOS 14.5
You should check your iPhone’s battery life regularly. And given how easy Apple made it with the launch of iOS 11.3, there’s really no excuse […]
Continue reading »How to Remember the Difference Between Hone and Home in On
There are certain things that you would like to “hone” and there are things that you would like to “focus” on, but they are not […]
Continue reading »If You Hate Bezels, Joy, and Money, Wrap Your New IMac M1 in Black
Apple recently unveiled its 2021 iMac M1 models . The new desktops are available in a variety of colors: blue, green, orange, pink, purple, yellow, […]
Continue reading »How to Observe the Eta-Aquarid Meteor Shower
At this time of year, the sky gives a pleasant sight to mere mortals living on earth. You may already be hungry for the next […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Keep Garlic From Sprouting
It seems that wherever I buy garlic, at least half of my catch is always on the verge of sprouting. As the bud (the little […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Air Conditioning
It’s that time of year: you put sweaters in a box under your bed, window air conditioners reappear all over the area, and you notice […]
Continue reading »You Must Peel Dried Chili Peppers
Each pantry needs several varieties of dried chili. If you have a decent supply, you need a little more than adding them to some hot […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Garden
It’s planting season now, but before heading to your local garden center for unusual (and expensive) solutions to your gardening problems, think you already have […]
Continue reading »What the New CDC Guidelines Mean for Your Child’s Summer Camp
If last summer was the closing season for all camps, then this summer you need to figure out how to keep them open. As we […]
Continue reading »How to Schedule Student Loan Repayment to Resume Repayment This October
The pause for federal student loans and interest ends in October , but are you ready? Given that 55% of borrowers are unsure if they […]
Continue reading »How to Answer Calls With Voice in IOS 14.5
It never fails. When your hands are busy, or you wash the dishes, and they are covered in soap, or when you work outside and […]
Continue reading »How to Stay Sane While Cooking for Others
Now that most of my buds are on their way to full vaccination, I begin feeding them carefully. And while it may take a little […]
Continue reading »When Can a Resume Be More Than One Page?
When it comes to business etiquette, there seem to be some unwavering standards, with no definitive rules explaining why – consider always sending a thank […]
Continue reading »Are Booty Bands Really Helpful?
We sang praises to resistance units before, and they definitely found their way. The straps are affordable and portable, so it’s no surprise they’re popular, […]
Continue reading »Wash These Items After You Buy Them Because You Don’t Know Where They Were
If you only wash your new household items after the first use, you may be missing an important first step. Often the cleaning process should […]
Continue reading »Best New Features in Telegram Bulk Update
A significant new version of Telegram is now rolling out to all platforms. The update includes new shopping features for buyers and sellers, updated voice […]
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