These Home Security Systems Can Shoot Paintballs (and More)
Most Americans have some kind of home security system , usually a series of connected cameras. Now a number of companies are starting to sell […]
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Instead of One Tree, Plant a “pocket Forest”
If you’re considering adding a tree to your landscape, whether you want to provide shade, provide habitat for animals, or just for beauty, there’s a […]
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This Is the Best Free App to Manage Your MacBook’s Battery
Your MacBook has several built-in features to help keep your battery healthy . It will automatically shut down your laptop if it gets too hot, […]
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You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Gemini to Search Google Photos
At I/O 2024, Google announced an exciting new AI feature for Google Photos simply called Ask Photos . With Ask Photos, you can treat the […]
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This TikTok “Cottage Cheese Wrap” Recipe Is Actually Bad
A cottage cheese wrap is going viral online, touted as a high-protein substitute for bread for sandwiches and wraps. Well, I love cottage cheese and […]
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Everything You Need to Know Before Digging on Your Property
When you buy something, you can do whatever you want with it – within reason. When it comes to our property, we might assume that […]
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The 30 Most Depressing Movies Ever Made
Just as turning on the blues can be a balm for a troubled soul, immersing yourself in a deeply sad film can give you a […]
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Google Is Rolling Out Some Great Privacy Features to Android This Year
Android 15 is in development at Google headquarters and there are a lot of changes to come. But in my opinion, the best part of […]
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This Air Roast Pork Tenderloin Is an Easy Workweek Dinner.
Hands-free dinners are a valuable part of any home cook’s arsenal of tricks. This is usually where the Instant Pot and slow cooker come in, […]
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How to Get 60 Free Children’s Books From Dolly Parton
There are many reasons to love Dolly Parton. In addition to being one of the best singer-songwriters of all time, she is a fashion icon, […]
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Apple Just Announced a Number of New Accessibility Features for IOS 18
All eyes are on Apple’s WWDC event next month . That’s when the company will undoubtedly show off its latest operating system updates, including its […]
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The Latest IPhone Update Could Restore Your Old, Embarrassing Photos
iOS 17.5 is officially out , bringing the latest security updates to all applicable iPhones. In addition to fixing some serious security flaws that Apple […]
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Google Brings Android Streaming, Gaming Apps to Parked Cars
Cars with screens aren’t going away anytime soon. Even though scientists complain that they are a distraction , companies use them because of their adaptability. […]
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How to Stop Deer and Other Animals From Ruining Your Yard (Without Ruining Your Yard)
If you’ve put a lot of effort into planting your outdoors, the last thing you want is for pests to take up residence and use […]
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You’ll Soon Be Able to Create AI Videos With Google’s New VideoFX Tool
At Google I/O, the company made several artificial intelligence announcements, including a new experimental tool called VideoFX . With VideoFX, users can create high-quality videos […]
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Google’s Project Astra Is an Artificial Assistant That Can Respond to What It Sees
At I/O 2024, Google made a lot of interesting announcements in the field of artificial intelligence, but everyone is talking about Project Astra. Essentially, Project […]
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What Is Brick Repurposing and When Do You Need It?
Brick is a very durable material: clay bricks typically last a century or longer , and there are many examples of brick buildings that are […]
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Seven Health Benefits of Gaining Muscle Mass
Not everyone has the same reaction to adding new muscles to their body. Some people like it: “Great, I got kicked!” Some are disappointed: “Oh […]
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This App Syncs the Pomodoro Timer Across All Your Apple Devices
We’ve talked more than once about the Pomodoro technique , which is based on intense concentration on a task for 25 minutes and a five-minute […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Changing Reality on TikTok
Social network TikTok’s misinformation policies are pretty robust, at least on paper . It specifically bans content containing “medical misinformation about vaccines or abortion” and […]
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KitchenAid Food Chopper Is on Sale for $50 Right Now
You can get this KitchenAid food chopper on sale for $49.99 right now (regional $119.99). It has a 3.5 cup capacity, two speed levels and […]
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How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do You Really Need?
Car insurance is a necessity, but it is not universal for everyone. Your state requires minimum coverage, but it may not be enough to provide […]
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This IPhone Tool Makes It Easy to Mute Unknown Callers, Search for Saved Passwords, and More
Your iPhone has more features than you’ll probably ever use, but that’s where the problem comes in – the overcrowded Settings app. With every new […]
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How to Remove AI From Google Search
Google’s AI keynote Google I/O is over, but Gemini has a long way to go before it can make Google’s AI dreams a reality . […]
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All the New Android Features Google Just Announced at I/O
During yesterday’s big Google I/O keynote, Google talked about several new AI features coming to Android , including a new change to the search circle […]
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How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Zero training is not enough. Going for a walk every day is probably beneficial. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your […]
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The Best Custom GPTs That Will Make ChatGPT Even More Useful
If you subscribe to the ChatGPT Plus package ($20 per month), you can use native GPTs— generative pre-trained transformers . These are chatbots that serve […]
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These Are the Best Free Gardening Apps
While one of the benefits of gardening is enjoying the outdoors, using technology doesn’t take anything away from that. In fact, I’d say it makes […]
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11 Best Ways to Declutter Your Home
There are so many techniques and methods to help you declutter your home, but they all have the same goal: reduce clutter and organize everything […]
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Use This Application to Add Advanced Window Management Options to Your Computer
Have you ever wished that a certain window could be docked above all the others? Or that you could see through the window what was […]
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10 Fruit Trees You Can Grow at Home
When you think of farming or gardening for food , you think of beautiful nature. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon […]
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Eight Subtle Signs That Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Identity theft is a real threat to worry about. Not only is someone stealing from you and committing fraud in your name, but the negative […]
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How to Start Roller Skating Without Breaking Anything
Roller skating has always felt like freedom to me. When you go fast, you fly. Even when you’re tinkering around in a small space, making […]
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Five Ways to Make Meatballs Even Tastier
Not only are meatballs something everyone looks forward to, but they also go great with most dinners. Add them to soups, stir them into pasta, […]
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All New Gemini Features Announced at Google I/O
Google I/O has come and gone—at least the keynote. Unlike previous years, not many groundbreaking features were announced; rather, the event was mainly focused on […]
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Google I/O Reveals Gemini Still Needs Time to Bake
During the Google I/O 2024 kickoff keynote , the overall tone seemed to be: “Can we get an extension?” Google’s promised AI improvements are definitely […]
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Why You Should Start Planning Your Fall Gardening Now
Although Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated with tomatoes and other heat-loving plants being dug into the ground in many areas of the United States, promotional […]
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Windows 11 Screenshot Tool Lets You Scan QR Codes
Microsoft is updating the Windows 11 Snipping tool , which is the platform’s default option for capturing and annotating screenshots. You’ll soon be able to […]
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How to Get the Best Mortgage Refinance Rate
Refinancing your mortgage could potentially save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan, that is, if you can secure a lower interest […]
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10 Easy Ways to Improve (or Replace) the Start Menu in Windows 11
Every major Windows update since Windows 8 has seen a redesign of the Start menu, and Windows 11 is no exception. This time, however, Microsoft […]
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