Now You Can Use AI to Summarize the News You Read
AI sums it up well. You can use it to summarize PDFs and task it with splitting YouTube videos into truncated transcripts , for example. […]
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How to Finally Use Google Authenticator Without a Phone
Since its inception, Google Authenticator has been a popular choice for generating two-factor authentication codes on the fly. The service is reliable and secure, but […]
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Finally You Can Use Whatsapp on Multiple Phones
WhatsApp may be very popular, but the app has always lagged behind when it comes to multi-device support. Not too long ago , you couldn’t […]
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How to Fix a Bad Run
Last Wednesday, I was trudging up the mountain, barely breathing. Something was squeezing my chest, and I wasn’t sure how to blame the overly tight […]
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What Magnesium Supplements Can Actually Do
Spend too much time in certain social media circles and you might get the impression that a magnesium supplement is a miracle pill that can […]
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Seven Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Deal With ADHD
Our new friends at Mashable recently published this interesting article on how people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can benefit from using AI tools. This […]
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Grow Vegetables in a Bag This Summer
Whether you live in a small space or are just a lazy gardener, grow bags could be the solution for your garden this summer. They […]
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You Can Use Coffee to Turn Brownie Mix Into “pudding”
There is a lot of hype around chewy brownies, fudge, and even brownies, but what about wet brownies, huh? (Still working on the title.) It’s […]
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Why Every Gardener Needs a Visual Diary
Your phone and social media love to remind you of what you did on this day a year or five ago. It’s a good way […]
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The Mandoline Slicer Will Make You the Best Chef
Mandolin slicers have a terrible reputation. And yes, they are damn sharp and can do some serious damage if you don’t respect the blade. But […]
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How to Sell Your Soul to the Devil
Once, when I was drinking in a bar in Boston, a stranger offered me a beer in exchange for my soul. She showed me a […]
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What Your Garden Needs Is an Electric Drill
The internet is going crazy about using your drill in the garden . In short, you insert a very long drill and make holes into […]
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What’s New on HBO Max in May 2023?
I regret to inform you that this is the last time I can tell you what new shows and movies are coming to HBO Max […]
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How to Get Rid of the Annoying, Lying Snapchat AI Bot
I confess: I did not foresee this. I thought My AI was pretty good , actually. Snapchat offered it to all users for free , […]
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This Tool Shows How Far You Can Go With Tax Refunds
As of the week leading up to tax day, the IRS had paid out nearly 76 million refunds, with an average refund of $2,840 . […]
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All the Amazing New Canva AI Features You Need to Know About
Canva has already democratized the graphic design process by simplifying everything with templates and resource libraries to the point where anyone with a web browser […]
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YouTubers You Really Want Your Teens to Follow
Parents of teenagers may find it difficult to give their children more independence on the Internet, instead of controlling everything that is on their watchlist. […]
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10 First Things You Should Try With ChatGPT
ChatGPT is now dominating discussions in every corner of the tech world and beyond, and it’s easy to see why. Whether you’re interested in AI […]
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What Do “breathe in the Back” and Other Weird Yoga Terms Really Mean?
Yoga instructors love to come up with creative ways to explain what your body is supposed to do when you do a series of poses. […]
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An Easy Way to Keep Brussels Sprouts From Sticking Together
Cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts are hearty, bitter, and tough. Roasting them in a hot oven is a great way to infuse and soften them […]
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10 True Crime Podcasts You Probably Haven’t Listened to Yet
Back in 2014 (a millennium ago by the standards of the Internet), the Serial podcast began, and the whole world stopped listening to it. Today, […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust AI Detectors
Many teachers are unhappy with the AI revolution, and it’s hard to blame them: ChatGPT has proven that you can send a hint to an […]
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You Must Put Your Coffee Table on Casters
We all struggle to keep our space tidy and at the same time live in small spaces with rooms that do double duty. The tables […]
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10 Fictional AIs Ranked by How Likely They Are to Kill Us All
“Mrs. Davis” is a whole new take on artificial intelligence: here’s a series that sees a heroine nun battling an artificial intelligence dreaming of world […]
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You Can Use Pool Noodles to Prop up Small Plants in Large Pots.
Here we love pool noodles. What makes them so special and versatile is the padding they offer and the thin hole in their center – […]
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How to Clean up the Refrigerator Without a Million Plastic Containers
My fridge can’t hold the organizational hopes and dreams that I have as a home cook and Better Than Bouillon hoarder. But the winter is […]
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Take These Measures to Prevent Disease From Ruining Your Garden
Viruses and fungi are some of the most serious problems in the garden, and often we ourselves are to blame. I spoke with Meg Cowden, […]
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The Best Questions to Ask on Your First Day at a New Job
The first day at a new job can be a lot like the interviews you went through to get this job. You are still nervous, […]
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How Screen Time Can Save You When Your IPhone Is Stolen
Apple prides itself on protecting the privacy of its users, but it’s not perfect. Like all technology, Apple devices have their weak points when it […]
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It’s About Never Eating Cold Cake Again.
Fruit is refreshing when cold. Yogurt is most deliciously creamy when chilled. Ice? Transcendental. But Cupcake: This is where I have to stop you. For […]
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Use Cheap LED and Solar Lights for Professional Landscape Lighting
In daylight, my garden is a beacon of color and texture, but when the sun goes down, the yard turns into a black hole. Delivery […]
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Pool Noodles Are the Best Way to Transport Knives When Traveling
Before heading out into the desert for a short hike, you ‘ll likely cross everything you need off your packing list , but you might […]
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How to Add Shade to a Treeless Backyard
With warmer weather and longer sunny days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer get-togethers. If you don’t […]
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Six Basic Knife Techniques Everyone Should Know
Like storytelling, culinary skills are often passed down from family. As a child, you go to the kitchen and watch your parents cut, stir, cook […]
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What to Do If One Child Thinks He Is a “bad Child”
It can happen innocently enough. One child resolutely follows the rules, the other takes risks. The eldest is the leader, the youngest is the clown, […]
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Products From the “Food Aversion Test” That Are Actually Unsafe to Eat
The food aversion test is the latest silly way to waste time online, and like any good test, it reveals things about us that we […]
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Why Clothing Subscription Boxes Are Mostly Meaningless
One problem that almost every adult faces is buying clothes. It comes in different forms. Some people are very fashion conscious but struggle with their […]
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If You Didn’t Eat Cheese Fried Omelets, Would You Even Live?
While I cook “whole” foods and even balanced meals, nothing can keep me from participating in snack culture, including but not limited to fast food […]
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All the Ways Airbnb Hosts Lie to You
Short-term rental platforms aren’t going anywhere, and when you think of short-term rentals, you think of Airbnb . But there are more and more reasons […]
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You Can “dust” the Curtains in the Dryer
Curtains can make a room feel cozier by helping regulate the amount of natural light that comes in. time, they tend to collect dust. Depending […]
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