July 2024 – Resourceful Man

What People Get Wrong This Week: Sofas, Dolphins, and J.D. Vance

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Does U.S. Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance consider the image at the top of this article to be pornographic? It depends on whether […]

Entertainment

How to Exercise If You’re Still Sore From Last Time

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Perhaps the hardest part of sticking to a workout regimen is getting started, but the second hardest part is arriving at your next workout when […]

Fitness

Superlist Is a Comprehensive Application for Running on Windows and Mac

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

I’ve used goal-driven apps (GTD) for almost my entire journalism career. These apps go beyond your typical to-do list—if you’ve ever used Trello , this […]

Internet

Apple Awards Mysterious “points” to Apple Intelligence Beta Testers

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Apple Intelligence won’t officially launch until the iOS 18.1 update later this year , but Apple is already asking users to help train it, and […]

Two Tips to Help Prevent Baked Goods From Burning

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

One of my favorite everyday treats is a simple bread cake, with a cake without frosting being a close second. Both cakes are treasures for […]

Cooking

What to Do If You Receive Someone Else’s Letter

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Mistakes happen, especially when it comes to mail. Carriers sometimes misread addresses, letters can move around in the back of a truck, and people move […]

Home & Garden

You Should Update Your Laundry Basket

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

You almost certainly have a basket that you collect your dirty clothes in (right?). But still your clothes end up on the floor. Even if […]

Cleaning & Organizing

‘Enhanced Voice Mode’ Coming to ChatGPT Plus

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

This week , OpenAI announced that it has begun rolling out an enhanced voice mode for ChatGPT Plus users . While not all Plus subscribers […]

MagicQuit Automatically Closes Unused Mac Applications

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

As someone who loves trying and writing about new Mac apps, I see a cluttered dock on my laptop quite often. I don’t often close […]

Apple

Beware of These Red Flags in Your Realtor Contract.

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Buying or selling a home has always been a little crazy. The moment you walk into a Realtor’s office to inquire about a home or […]

Housing

Why Do You Need the Right Hangers?

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

I’m going to give you some organization tips that may seem trivial, but I hope I’ve built enough credibility on this topic that you’ll pay […]

Cleaning & Organizing

You Need to Update Your IPhone As Soon As Possible

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

There are many different versions of iOS available on the market today. You can install the iOS 18 beta , which brings future features like […]

Apple

Why Taking Out Someone Else’s Mortgage Is Probably a Bad Idea (Even If the Interest Rate Is Low)

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

House hunting can easily turn into house fever , especially when home prices continue to rise and you continue to lose the bidding wars for […]

Housing

How I Use Smart Technology to Raise Chickens on My Backyard

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Although I had long toyed with the idea of raising a flock of chickens in my backyard, I knew it wouldn’t be easy. Caring for […]

Home & Garden

The 26 Best Shows Streaming on Max Right Now

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Max has always benefited from being home to HBO hits like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us , but the streamer has also […]

Streaming

You Can Now Hide IPhone App Names

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Home screen customization is finally coming to iPhone with iOS 18 . You can place apps and widgets anywhere on your home screen as long […]

Apple

My Favorite Moments and Drama of the Fourth Day of the Olympic Games in Paris

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Day four of the Paris Olympics included a bronze medal for the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team, a silver medal for the internet’s new darling, […]

Entertainment

This Creepy AI Pendant Wants to Be Your Friend

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Yesterday, X user Avi Shiffman announced a new AI-powered device simply called “Friend.” His post about it quickly went viral – probably not because people […]

Google Maps Will Now Alert You to Nearby Police Officers

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

Google makes it easier to follow traffic laws, or at least let you know when you should pay extra attention to them. New traffic tracking […]

Mobile Apps

Pros and Cons of 529 Prepaid College Plans

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many families face the daunting task of saving for their children’s future academic endeavors. 529 plans […]

Money

How to Prepare for a Flat Tire (If Your Car Doesn’t Have a Spare Tire)

Posted on July 31, 2024 by resourcefulman

If you find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire, your first step will probably be to pull out the spare […]

Auto and EV

A Disengaged Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: South Korean Pistol Shooting Champion Kim Yeji

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Young people don’t usually vote in large numbers, and I understand that: voting is boring and only inspires politicians anyway. But Kamala Harris’ entry into […]

Entertainment

Transform Your Lemon Pudding Into a Fluffy Meringue Pie.

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Few dessert flavors evoke summer freshness quite like lemon. Honestly, lemon dessert is also a great break from winter spices and chocolate. Lucky for us, […]

Cooking

Best Ways to Install and Remove Plates From a Deadlift Barbell

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

The deadlift is a great exercise for your back, glutes, and legs, and it’s a key exercise if you’re hoping to get anywhere in powerlifting, […]

Fitness

Don’t Overlook Ceiling Storage Options

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

I’m a proponent of vertical organization and am a big believer in the benefits of turning unused wall space into a storage solution and investing […]

Cleaning & Organizing

Organize Your Days Better With “time Blocking”

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

There are many ways to create a schedule, from using a pen and planner to using dry erase markers and writing on your watch . […]

Work

You Can Create Your Own Chatbot Using Meta’s “AI Studio”

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Last year, Meta announced a series of AI updates for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. These new features included things like AI stickers, AI image editing, […]

Seven Home “Upgrades” That Don’t Cost the Money

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Every home feature has a monetary value—how much it costs to install it and what return on that investment the homeowner hopes to get from […]

Housing

How to Do Dead Hangs (and When to Do Them)

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Hanging from a bar without doing pull-ups can feel like a non-exercise. But “dead hangs,” as they’re called, are a useful tool for building grip […]

Fitness

Netflix Has Stopped Supporting Downloads on Windows, but There’s a Workaround

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

In a recent update , Netflix has ditched its dedicated Windows app and now offers a web app instead. However, this new “app” is essentially […]

Computing

How to Use Statistics for Nerds on YouTube

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Despite its name, YouTube’s Stats for Nerds feature isn’t just for nerds. This option is disabled by default on all YouTube videos, but when enabled, […]

Tech

What Is a Combi Oven? (and Three for Discharge)

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

In the vast world of kitchen appliances, the air fryer has reigned supreme for several years now, crisping, drying and reheating French fries to their […]

Cooking

What to Do If You Are Sued in Small Claims Court

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

When you think of the court system and litigation, you may think of huge , big-money lawsuits that go on for years, or the flashy […]

Money

The 30 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies on Netflix Right Now

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

We constantly use the term “science fiction and fantasy” to refer to fantasy stories, but in reality, each of these genres contains many works. The […]

Streaming

Six Simple Upgrades That Can Boost Your Home’s Value

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

If you’re thinking about selling but don’t have the budget for bigger changes like a completely new kitchen or bathroom, you might think that staging […]

Home & Garden

My Favorite Moments and Drama of the Third Day of the Olympic Games in Paris

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

Hello, dear Olympians! The Paris Games are in full swing, with thousands of athletes from around the world competing in 32 sports (29 of which […]

Entertainment

You Can Get This Eufy Robot Vacuum Cleaner on Sale for $100 Right Now

Posted on July 30, 2024 by resourcefulman

You can get this discounted Eufy BoostIQ Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum for $99.99 right now (reg. $139.99) until August 4th. You can control it through the […]

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Try Apple Intelligence Now

Posted on July 29, 2024 by resourcefulman

Over the weekend, we learned that Apple Intelligence , Apple’s brand of generative artificial intelligence features, will not ship with iOS 18 after all , […]

Apple