“Sigma Male” Is Not a Person
Absolute nonsense from the insel world seeps into mainstream culture, so it’s time to explain. I’m talking about the idea of a “sigma male” that […]
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How to Automatically Block Trolls With Twitter’s New “Safe Mode”
Emphasizing rampant harassment on Twitter has now become a cliché; we all know this is a hotbed of abuse and cyberbullying. Fortunately, the company seems […]
Continue reading »Child Culture Guide for Adults: Why Does Gen Z Develop Tics?
This week, kids are spreading tick disorder via social media, pretending to be arrested, and using furry porn to fight COVID misinformation. Everything is extremely […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Configure Smart Devices With Multiple Email Addresses
When you live with someone, you share your things. Both of you use a smart speaker to listen to music in your home, and you […]
Continue reading »How to Get New SNAP Benefits Even If You Are Still a Student
Starting October 1, monthly SNAP food benefits will grow by an average of $ 36 per person, the largest increase in the program’s 46-year history. […]
Continue reading »How to Make Spillable Pitchers for Bricklayers
You may not think about it that often, but a cardboard container for kitchen salt (with a handy metal spout) comes in handy. Not only […]
Continue reading »10 Things You Shouldn’t Put in the Dryer
Lately, my little one has been putting all kinds of things in the dryer. He sees me putting my clothes there and wants to help, […]
Continue reading »15 Apple TV + Original TV Shows You Should Watch (Not Ted Lasso)
Ted Lasso is a breakout hit for Apple TV +. This is undoubtedly the most interesting show to come out of streamers in its, well, […]
Continue reading »12 Ways to Speed up Your Slow IPhone
Like any other technology, the iPhone gets slower over time. Of course, this could easily hold out for 4-5 years, given the quality of Apple’s […]
Continue reading »15 Films That Will Inspire You on an Existential Journey Through the USA When Life Seems Shitty
Oscar award-winning exhibition Chloe Zhao Nomadland inspires a new wave of tourism in unlikely places in South Dakota, including animal park “Gardens of reptiles” and […]
Continue reading »Looking for Smart Swimming Goggles?
There was a time, before smart watches, when I got carried away with swimming for a short time. I learned to read the pool pace […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are About to Forfeit Your Federal COBRA Grant
The COBRA Extended Subsidy, which temporarily covers 100% of your unemployment premiums, ends October 1 . The program allows you to keep your former employer’s […]
Continue reading »Treat Your Vet Visit Like a Mechanic’s Ride
Veterinarians and auto mechanics have a lot in common. They both solve pressing problems for people who often have no idea what’s going on and […]
Continue reading »How to Hide Your Home From Prying Eyes on Google Maps
With more and more user-friendly features such as panoramic street photography available on Google Maps and other competing mapping services, there is always a risk […]
Continue reading »Can You Buy Medicinal Herb in Other States?
As medical and recreational use is legalized in states across the country, it seems like a lot about cannabis use is changing rapidly. However, some […]
Continue reading »How to Convince a Stranger to Return Lost AirPods
Two hundred dollar wireless headphones are great. Until you lose them. I have long resisted buying good headphones, even in the heady days of the […]
Continue reading »How to Check for Updates on Your Pixel Buds a-Series
Google’s latest wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds A-Series, are a great choice for both Pixel users and Android owners who don’t want to go broke. […]
Continue reading »10 Useful Things You Can Do With the Touch ID Button on Mac
Apple introduced Touch ID to the MacBook Pro in 2016, along with the controversial ( but surprisingly versatile ) Touch Bar. Since then, the sensor […]
Continue reading »How to Time Credit Card Payments to Improve Your Credit Score
Setting up auto payments for credit card payments is a great way to avoid accidental fines and late fees, but there is an additional trick […]
Continue reading »How to Download YouTube Videos in 4K for Free
We are rapidly entering the era of 4K standard definition, and new 4K content is available on YouTube every day. Unfortunately, you cannot watch these […]
Continue reading »Why Is Your Doctor Reluctant to Give You an Unlabelled COVID Vaccine?
When Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved in August, it was only approved for children aged 16 and over in a two-dose series. But because fully […]
Continue reading »10 Smart Keyboard Shortcuts You Don’t Use on Your Mac
Longtime Mac users are probably familiar with the secrets of the Option key. It can reveal hidden menus and other useful functions with one click, […]
Continue reading »Why Your Rent Is Often More Than Your Mortgage Payment
Tenants, frustrated by headlines about the hot housing market that make it seem like their last chance to buy a property, won’t be comforted by […]
Continue reading »How to Teach Yourself to Try (and Love) New Food
Picky food isn’t just for kids. Many adults avoid certain ingredients or foods for various reasons. Whether you grew up somewhere that didn’t have a […]
Continue reading »How Strong Emotions (Even Good Ones) Tire Us
If you’ve ever experienced a surge of strong emotions – be it positive, such as a surge of happiness, or negative, such as a surge […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Turn on Strava’s “Beacon” Feature When You Go for a Run
If you are running or traveling alone, it is always wise to let someone know about your plans and when you are going to return. […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Flood Insurance (Beyond the Obvious Reason)
Hurricane Ida devastated Louisiana and threatens ” once in a lifetime flood even t” in the northeast in the next few days – a grim […]
Continue reading »How to Use Your IPhone As an Official ID
Why do we still have physical IDs in this digital age? When I can use Apple Pay, I don’t need a credit card; I no […]
Continue reading »Difference Between Loneliness and Isolation (and Why It Matters)
We often use the words “loneliness” and “isolation” interchangeably, and over the past year or so, many of us have become too familiar with both […]
Continue reading »How to Protect Your Garden for the Winter
Some plants just don’t cut for cold weather, but a surprising number of perennials are quite capable of surviving a cold winter – at least […]
Continue reading »Why Kids Don’t Want to Talk About Their Day (and How to Get Them to Open Up)
The ride home from school can feel like a battle of will with the eldest son. When I start the car, he is a bundle […]
Continue reading »How to Test Universal Control on MacOS Monterey Beta
One of the most exciting features that Apple announced at WWDC 2021 was Universal Control. This feature makes it easy to switch cursor and keyboard […]
Continue reading »How to Enable and Configure Dark Mode in Windows 11
Like almost every other major operating system currently available, Windows 11 offers users options for its interface in light and dark modes. Dark modes are […]
Continue reading »Best Ways to Save Phone Battery on Power Outage
An inconvenient side effect of a power outage, especially one lasting several days, is the inability to charge your devices, especially those that can work […]
Continue reading »Where to Hide Your Emergency Fund to Protect It From Inflation
Aside from a checking account, is there a good place to put emergency cash so it doesn’t get eaten up by rising inflation? Unfortunately, with […]
Continue reading »21 Smart AirPods Pro Settings Everyone Should Use
Apple’s AirPods Pro are great wireless earbuds, especially when paired with other devices in the Apple ecosystem. If you’ve got a pair of Pros, you […]
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