Your Nintendo Switch Has a Spotify-Style ‘Annual Review’
Spotify Wrapped is such a simple idea: it does nothing but show people a summary of what they’ve been listening to over the past year, […]
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11 Coolest Gadgets to Help the Tech-Savvy Stoner
Thoughtful giving begins by looking at the recipient: their preferences, hobbies, and interests. And when the people in your life are fans of weed, it […]
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No, the “salad Dressing Cleaning Hack” Doesn’t Work (but It Does)
You may have seen some online chatter lately about the “salad dressing” cleaning method as a ploy to remove accumulated grease and debris from kitchen […]
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McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets Are Now Practically Free
McDonald’s recently offered a free Crispy Chicken Sandwich , as well as the McGold Card , which offers “for life” free food. Their so-called ” […]
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The Mystery Behind Mario Kart 7’s Strange Update
When people talk about Mario Kart in 2022, most people are talking about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch. This is what Nintendo is focusing […]
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12 Holiday Cookie Recipes With Five or Less Ingredients
Making holiday cookies for the holidays doesn’t necessarily mean having six types of sprinkles or three different types of sugar. In fact, I find that […]
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The 22 Best Films of 2022 That Won’t Be Nominated for an Oscar
We all know how it goes: Golden Globe nominations just dropped, Oscar nominations coming up in January, and in both cases, most of the discussion […]
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The 6 Best TV Deals You Can Get Before Christmas
Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t the only times to buy discounted TVs – some stores still have good deals if you’re still looking to […]
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7 Apps to Get the Best Mac Features in Windows
Some macOS features are so great they’re now legendary. The Mac pioneered fast local searches with Spotlight. You can hit the spacebar on any file […]
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Stop Putting Dryer Sheets in Air Vents
While dryer sheets are often advertised as all-purpose odor absorbers, they are actually only suitable for the dryer. This may seem like an easy and […]
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Why Does Hanukkah Change Every Year?
Hanukkah (or Hanukkah, if you prefer) is an eight-day Jewish religious holiday that usually takes place in late November or early December. It celebrates the […]
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12 Criminally Forgotten Video Games You Can Play Today
Video games more than ever. This year alone, games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II , Elden Ring , and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet have sold […]
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Get a Cheap Thrill With Sweetened Cream Cheese
Due to one gaffe that resulted in a broken left ankle, I stayed with my parents for a week because I am still – three […]
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This Might Be the Best Way to Stop Being Bullshit
Have you ever been baffled by how someone can believe in a conspiracy theory that is clearly not true? Well, turn that around for a […]
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Why You Should Air Fry Tofu Before Marinating
Marinated tofu is great, but getting tofu to actually absorb marinades is harder than it sounds. If you want the flavor to fully penetrate, you […]
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Add This Not-so-Secret Ingredient to All Your Party Snacks.
I love ham, roasts, potatoes and pies, but December is snack season for me. It’s time for textured, salty snacks, and the more of them, […]
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If You Hate Holiday Baking, Make Chocolate Salami
Something about making a dessert that looks like fissile chunks of salted meat really works during the holiday season. This no-bake dessert is surprisingly light, […]
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The 10 Best (and Worst) TikTok Cleanup Trends in 2022
Several TikTok cleaning trends have popped up this year. Some of them were really helpful and cool. There were simply no others. Separating these two […]
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11 Best New Features in IOS 16.2
Today, after seven weeks of beta testing , Apple released the latest build of the iPhone operating system, iOS 16.2. The free update brings some […]
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Throw Away These Recalled COVID Testing Kits
Diagnostic testing company Detect has voluntarily recalled more than 11,000 of its Detect COVID-19 test kits due to an increased likelihood that tests could produce […]
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LASIK Has More Risks Than You Probably Realize
LASIK eye surgery is known for being a quick and convenient medical procedure, and sometimes it is. The operation takes only a few minutes and […]
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HBO Max Has a Hidden Horror Movie ‘The Christmas Log’
Do you know those Christmas magazine videos that are popular during the holidays ? There’s a new one available to stream on HBO Max, but […]
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Take This Quiz to Find Out Which Smartphone Camera You Like Best
Smartphones these days have great cameras, to the point where it’s hard to make a wrong choice. However, if you’re like most people, you’re a […]
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Ten Incredibly Useful Menu Bar Apps You Should Install on Your Mac
You know all about how to set up your Macbook’s dock , but you’re also on the menu bar. Some of your Mac’s best apps […]
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The Easiest Way to Soundproof a Room
If you live in an apartment or condominium that shares walls with other residents, or if you just really like quiet sleep, noisy neighbors or […]
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The Best Way to Split an Egg Is When You Cut a Recipe in Half
Some recipes are easy to cut in half or thirds; one cup of sugar becomes half, or half a teaspoon of baking powder becomes 1/4 […]
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You Need a Home Care Folder (and What to Put in It)
Keeping track of home maintenance schedules inside and out, landscaping, and emergency contacts for repairs can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners. Even for seasoned […]
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12 Weirdest Video Game Peripherals Ever Made
I love third-party video game peripherals. If I didn’t have a family, I would just surround myself with plastic guitar controllers, useless motion control extensions, […]
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You Can Get Saints Row IV Re-Elected for Free Right Now
Earth has been invaded by aliens and as the President of the United States, it’s up to you to avenge the violent invasion with Superman-like […]
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How to Know It’s Time to Say Goodbye to a Kitchen Appliance
Part of the job of a food writer is to write about things that are popular, because popularity leads to clicks, and clicks are what […]
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These Subaru SUVs Need to Be Parked Outside Before They Catch Fire
Cars that catch fire seem to be on trend this year, with Ford and Ram Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) being recalled in November and Kia […]
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The 7 Best Videos for Starting (or Perfecting) the Deadlift
The deadlift is one of the easiest things you can do in the gym: you just grab a barbell and stand up. But it’s also […]
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Geminid Meteor Shower About to Peak
This Wednesday and Thursday, December 14 and 15 marks the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, the main event of the year for meteor […]
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Don’t Let a Future Break Ruin This Year’s Holiday Photos
It’s so annoying when you look through old photos and see one in which you look great or have a great time, but your ex […]
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12 Best Gifts for Someone Who Needs Help Relaxing
You know when you pop into a department store or drugstore during the holiday season and see those big pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion […]
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How to Feel at Home While on Vacation
Travel – whether it’s vacation, vacation or business trip – is a double-edged experience. Visiting new places can be exciting, comforting with family, or pursuing […]
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This Terrifying Call From Your “mom” Could Be a Scam
I’ve been getting so many spam calls lately that I hardly ever pick up the phone. However, if I see a call from someone I […]
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Why You Should Slice Potatoes for Your Next Mash
There are a lot of ways to make puree , and almost all of them are acceptable (even, or even more so, the microwave method […]
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You Can Get Your Free McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich Right Now
McDonald’s “SZN 0f Sharing ” is in full force, and this week’s promotion is Crispy Chicken Sandwich , a classic dish made with just four […]
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Host the Best Freakin’ Holiday Cookie Exchange
A good exchange of holiday cookies will give you a feeling of comfort, contentment and joy. Poor cookie sharing is frustrating, unexpectedly competitive, and may […]
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