How to Stream Apple’s September 14 Event (and What to Expect)
Apple recently announced that its next hardware showcase is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, so we may be just days away from finally seeing the […]
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What You Should Know About Monica Lewinsky Before Watching Impeachment: an American Crime Story
Whether you’ve just watched the first episode of FX Impeachment : An American Crime Story, or noticed a few headlines about the subject and producer […]
Continue reading »See the Brighter Side With an M&M Cocktail
As my occasional New York nomad continues, this week I am staying at a hotel in Chinatown, right across from the Manhattan Bridge. The hotel […]
Continue reading »How to Use Live Text, the Best New Feature in IOS 15
There’s a lot going on in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 , from small features like background sounds to banner features like FaceTime SharePlay. But […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Switch Safari Browsing to Private in IOS 15
In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Safari is undergoing a huge visual change – Apple has literally moved everything around (for starters, the search bar […]
Continue reading »What Can You Learn From My 10 Year Mental Health Battle
When you have mental health problems, no one tells you that it can take years to solve them. This is understandable – mental health professionals […]
Continue reading »How to Date Someone Much Higher (or Lower) Than You
By and large, dating someone of a different height isn’t all that important. And if you’re noticeably short or tall, you’ve probably been there, doing […]
Continue reading »Children’s Culture Guide for Adults: Who Is Mr. Beast?
This week kids are stealing things from school, giving out incredible amounts of money, and getting nervous about the Matrix reboot. Who is Mr. Beast […]
Continue reading »Signs Your Child Needs a Mental Health Day (and How to Give It)
Students were already going through a mental health crisis before the coronavirus turned their world upside down. But when the pandemic forced everyone to isolate, […]
Continue reading »How to Recover IPhone Without Passcode
So, you forgot your iPhone password. It happens to the best of us. And you can guess whatever you want, but after too many tries, […]
Continue reading »How Long Do Dried Beans “last”?
My concept of “spoiled” food is simple: As long as it doesn’t smell weird, feel stickier than it should, or has mold growing on it, […]
Continue reading »Parents, Please Stop Doing This in School Group Chats.
It’s that time of year again when we buy school supplies for a small amount of GDP, prepare our kids’ backpacks, wave at the bus […]
Continue reading »7 Smart Ways to Use Your French Press (Besides Making Coffee)
A French press is a valuable addition to any coffee lover’s kitchen. I’ve had my stainless steel press for over a decade – and it’s […]
Continue reading »18 Sci-Fi Movies to Watch Before the Matrix 4 Comes Out
The Matrix, with its bizarre, dynamic exploration of the nature of reality (and heavy doses of trans-allegory), has brought mind-blowing science fiction to the masses. […]
Continue reading »What Is Clear Whey (and Why Should You Try It)?
While there are many different types of protein powders , I have always preferred plain unflavored whey. Its creamy taste and texture make it great […]
Continue reading »How to Work in Two Permanent Jobs Without Getting Stranded
According to recent reports from Forbes , the Wall Street Journal and Business Insider , a new trend has emerged in teleworking: keeping two full-time […]
Continue reading »Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Skip a Workout.
We’ve all had days where we talked ourselves into either skipping or changing a planned workout. Sometimes it happens because we are sick, exhausted, in […]
Continue reading »You Should Ask Yourself These Four Questions Before Any Major Purchase
Shopping means putting on your outerwear, going out and finding the things you want in retail stores. But now shopping isn’t so much an event […]
Continue reading »You’ve Been Doing Your English Muffins All This Time Wrong
The hardest aspect of this job is knowing what “most people” already know. Constantly thinking about food and cooking means that I have lost my […]
Continue reading »How to Fix the Error That You Can’t Share Apple Music to Instagram
If you listen to a lot of music, you might want to share your tastes with all your friends by posting these ringtones on your […]
Continue reading »7 Best Ways to Untangle Your Child’s Wild Mane
Any parent who has a child whose hair is mildly mild to aggressively matted knows the struggle to smooth out that follicular greatness. Even the […]
Continue reading »This Is What It Means to Train in Virtual Reality.
After some experimentation with VR fitness, I eventually came to the conclusion that he was good at certain things and not at others. In this […]
Continue reading »Most Useful Google Search Modifiers Everyone Should Use
Chances are, you use Google several times a day, from finding restaurants nearby to answering your everyday questions. And usually Google is pretty good at […]
Continue reading »How to Check If Your Government Owes You Unclaimed Money
You should never leave money on the table that is rightfully yours, but in the case of unclaimed property – funds or assets owed to […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Your IPhone Into a Free High Resolution Webcam
Apple makes a mid-range camera for the iPhone, but when it comes to their Mac, that’s a whole different story. Sure, they get better, as […]
Continue reading »How to Remove Followers on Social Networks Without Blocking Them
Unless your social media accounts are blocked with the highest privacy settings, you probably have followers you want to prevent them from seeing all your […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Keep Track of Your Favorite Pot Cooking Times
If you have an Instant Pot – or “One Pot,” as my stepmother likes to call it – you’ve probably noticed that the Internet is […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Eat Cheap and Healthy When You Don’t Have a Full Kitchen
Redditors at r / EatCheapAndHealthy helped us when we were looking for cheap and healthy cold meals and cheap and healthy dinners when we are […]
Continue reading »15 Paramount + Originals You Don’t Watch but Should Be
It was a mess for a while, and Paramount + (originally “CBS All Access”) seemed like a desperate afterthought in the streaming wars – a […]
Continue reading »How to Know If a Processor Upgrade Is Really Worth It
There is a lot of hype about how many cores a device’s processor (also known as a central processing unit) has. You can often hear […]
Continue reading »Don’t Use Soft Apples in Your Pies (and Other Ways of Choosing the Right Apple for Cooking)
Apples are my favorite fruit, and I don’t really like it. For me, this is a huge variety: I can try several varieties that are […]
Continue reading »10 Ways to Solve Common Microphone Problems
How many times has this happened to you? You call Zoom and start a fantastic speech, only to face a sea of confused, worried and […]
Continue reading »How to Speed up Your Old Android Phone
If your Android phone scans multiple times a day, you might think it’s time to update it. But before you finish buying a new one […]
Continue reading »Why Not Freeze Jeans?
There is a long-standing clothing advice that in order to maintain the color and shape of premium denim, we should refrain from washing with soap […]
Continue reading »We Insist That You Make These Two-Ingredient Homemade Biscuits.
Warm cookies are the perfect way to start your morning. They also make a fantastic afternoon snack that can be tailored to whatever you want […]
Continue reading »What Is a Menstrual Disc and How Do I Use It?
Menstrual discs, once a little-known hippy product, have become something of a trend. Their advertisements are popping up all over the place, and now several […]
Continue reading »Nectarines Are Just Bald Peaches
In my opinion, peaches have always been sweeter than nectarines. I don’t particularly like the feeling of trichome on my lips, but I’ve always thought […]
Continue reading »7 Biggest Mistakes I Made When Renting an Apartment (and How to Avoid Them)
One of the benefits of renting a lot of different apartments over the years is that you can look back and think, “Wow, I really […]
Continue reading »8 Common Conversation Phrases to Avoid (and Which Better to Say)
We’ve all heard them, and most likely we’ve all used them once or twice: that particular phrase that automatically forces the listener to defend himself, […]
Continue reading »8 Reasons to Buy PSVR Over Oculus Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 is a fantastic choice for those looking to immerse themselves in virtual reality. A quality headset, versatile controllers, and good software […]
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