15 Best Types of Living Christmas Trees (and Which Ones to Choose)
If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have a decorated tree somewhere in your home. As a child, the tree in my house was an old, […]
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How to Recycle, Repurpose or Discard Broken Christmas Lights
It’s almost inevitable that when you take out your holiday decorations for the season, at least one light bulb or string of lights will break, […]
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How to Stream Movies and TV Shows in Virtual Reality
I was attracted to virtual reality by the idea that I could actively immerse myself in other worlds. I liked the idea of using a […]
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Ellie’s Christmas Pudding Chronicles: Evolving Flavors
It happens. I’m all about Christmas: planning the holiday party, baking cookies to send to friends, wrapping gifts in glitter paper that smears all over […]
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Inflating Tires in Winter Is Not a Hack
Snow, ice and cold temperatures can make winter driving difficult. Drivers are addressing this issue in a variety of ways, from winterizing their vehicles and […]
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Why Is Your Refrigerator Leaking Water (and How to Fix It)
Keeping your refrigerator running normally requires minimal effort. If you clean up any food spills or dirt and periodically check the seal to make sure […]
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A Rocking Toilet Could Be a Sign of a Much More Serious Problem.
Sitting in a rocking chair is relaxing and soothing, but sitting on a rocking toilet has the opposite effect. It turns out that contact with […]
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These Are the Best Christmas Sales on Headphones
Unless you’re gifting AirPods to an Android user, you can’t go wrong with a good pair of headphones as a gift. However, to make it […]
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This Winter You Can Easily Wax Your Flower Bulbs
I’ve long loved keeping bulbs blooming all winter long in my home, but I’m usually not very good at watering and caring for them. I […]
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The NordicTrack S22i Commercial Studio Cycle Is on Sale Right Now at Its Lowest Price Ever
Not everyone can afford a Peloton. Even when they go on sale , you won’t find them around 40% off. Luckily, there are other brands […]
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What to Do If You Failed a Class in College
Failing a class in college is a strange taboo, although it happens to all students. If you found this post, you are probably facing the […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: “Vibecession”
This week, the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary named “rizz” the word of 2023, in part because of its “potential as a term of […]
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Apple Journal Can Help You Finally Start Journaling
Apple doesn’t release new apps often, so when they announced their own Journal app at WWDC this year, it made a splash. With iOS 17.2 […]
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You Can Use Meta’s New AI Image Generator for Free
If you’re interested in trying your hand at artificial intelligence (ethics aside) , there’s no shortage of tools to choose from. From DALL-E OpenAI to […]
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The Best Sex Toys for Stocking Stuffers
It’s the season of gift-giving, and while you’ll be giving useful gifts to friends and family, you can also use this time to buy edgy […]
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15 Best Movie Podcasts to Help You Find Your Next Favorite Movie
If, while browsing Netflix’s latest offerings on yet another countless nights out, you felt like you’d already seen every decent movie in existence, well, you’d […]
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What Finally Got Rid of the Scuff Marks on My (Borrowed) Patent Leather Shoes?
Recently I found myself in a difficult situation. I borrowed someone’s patent leather boots for Halloween and kicked the crap out of them. I was […]
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Air-Fried Chickpeas Can Get Even Crispier
Crispy chickpeas are a classic air fryer snack. What once took 30-40 minutes in a conventional oven can now be done quickly in a countertop […]
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You Can Now Add One, Yes, One Tag to Posts in Topics.
Threads were launched earlier this year in an attempt to take advantage of the fall of X ( sigh , formerly known as Twitter). Threads […]
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This Smart Soundbar and Subwoofer Is a Great Deal Right Now
The Roku Streambar and Roku Wireless Bass combo can do a lot for your entertainment area and take your TV to the next gear, especially […]
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20 Places Where You Can Legally Download or Watch Movies for Free
Has Netflix interrupted you with a “This TV is not part of your Netflix home” message since it started cracking down on password sharing? Are […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Disengaged Adults: Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Breaks the Internet
This week’s Out-of-Touch guide features one of the most viral videos of all time – the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 from RockStar […]
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Beats Powerbeats Pro Are Now on Sale at Their Lowest Price Ever
Beats Powerbeats Pro are considered one of the best pairs of headphones for those who lead an active lifestyle and want to be sure of […]
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How to Wrap Absolutely Any Gift (Even If You’re Out of Tape or Paper)
The holidays are approaching, which means you have a lot to do. You need to make travel plans to visit loved ones, reception plans to […]
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Every New Feature in the December Google Pixel Release
With the annual Pixel hardware release in the rearview mirror, Google is now turning its attention to the software side. First up: the new Pixel […]
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How to Share Your Location in the Find My App on IPhone
Sharing location is one of those set-it-and-forget-it things, but can be useful in a pinch. For example, if you’re lucky enough to get separated from […]
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Gemini – Google’s Answer to GPT-4
Google Gemini is Google’s latest (and best) AI language model that can offer robust capabilities that rival those of OpenAI GPT-4. However, with all the […]
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You Can Create Your Own Browser for IPhone Using Quiche
Safari on iPhone is fast, convenient and, admittedly, a little boring. There are plenty of third-party options in the App Store, but since Apple forces […]
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Reheat Fried Chicken Without Losing Any of Its Crunch.
Fried chicken is one of those foods that changes me. If this becomes an option for dinner, I’m pretty sure my pupils will grow like […]
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This Medium Rare Brisket Is a Sous Vide Miracle.
To get the perfect brisket, you typically had to cook it thoroughly, at least enough to render out all the fat and make it tender. […]
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The Best Gifts for DIYers (They’re Not Tools)
For those just starting out on their DIY journey, or for those who already seem to have just about every tool you could think of, […]
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This Year You Should Join the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count.
The Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual event since the early 20th century. In response to declining bird populations in […]
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How to Watch the 2023 Game Awards Tonight
The Game Awards are back. Host Geoff Knightley, who founded The Game Awards back in 2014, is set to take to the stage tonight, Thursday […]
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Nanoleaf Garlands Are Worth It to Decorate Your Christmas Tree
Holiday lights are perhaps the best use of smart features, making it easy to turn lights on and off from inside or set a schedule. […]
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Use These Five Strategies to Find Affordable Rentals in an Inaccessible City
Living in a city like New York, San Francisco, or Boston often means spending a large portion of your income on rent, especially if you […]
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What I Learned From Tracking My Sleep With Apple Watch
After six years of using the same Apple Watch, I was recently asked to upgrade to a newer model – partly because the newer versions […]
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The Best Smartwatch Deals Arriving in Time for Christmas
Christmas is approaching and it’s time to cross some names off your gift shopping list. But procrastination doesn’t have to mean overspending: There are some […]
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Where to Find Cheap House Cleaning Services for the Holidays
With the holidays approaching and so much to do, now is the time to start thinking about cleaning your home, even if (or maybe especially […]
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These Are the Biggest Differences Between Google Bard and ChatGPT
AI chatbots are more popular than ever, and there are many reliable options beyond OpenAI’s ChatGPT. One particularly strong competitor is Google’s Bard AI, which […]
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Make These Lazy Air Fried Mac and Cheese Bites.
As I sit here munching on air fried mac and cheese nuggets, the word “Cheez-Its” keeps coming to mind. That’s because the crispy glaze combined […]
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