Swift Shift Is the Window Management Tool Apple Should Have Created
Resizing and moving windows on a Mac isn’t impossible or even difficult, but I do spend more time trying to precisely position the mouse in […]
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The Best Apps, Websites, and Places Where You Can Trade Instead of Buy
It’s an ancient but fairly simple concept: instead of paying for things with currency, you exchange goods or services for things of equal value. You’ve […]
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The 25 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now
Hulu doesn’t always get the recognition from competitors like Netflix and Max, but the streamer has a robust and rotating selection of theatrical films, as […]
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How to Check If You’re Registered to Vote in Any State
The November presidential election may seem like a century away, but it’s never too early to come up with a voting plan, especially in light […]
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Fitbit Premium Members Will Soon Be Able to Take Peloton Classes for Free
Even if you buy a Peloton bike, you’ll still need a membership to access the company’s classes, but maybe not if you’re also a Fitbit […]
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10 Useful Windows Middle-Click Keyboard Shortcuts
Hidden behind the middle mouse button are many useful and time-saving Windows features that you can access by clicking on your mouse’s scroll wheel or […]
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Five Ways to Inexpensively Add the Best of ’90s Design to Your Home
Like any other era, the 90s are back to grace us with their nostalgic presence. Design trends come and go, but some make a comeback, […]
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Fitbit Inspire 3 Is on Sale for $80 Right Now
The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a simple, budget-friendly fitness tracker that takes key health metrics into account. Beyond simple activity monitoring , Inspire 3 offers […]
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Six Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors, Even If You’re Awkward
There are many reasons why you might not address your neighbors by their first names. Perhaps you’ve recently moved (or moved any time in the […]
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How to Avoid Paying Huge Surcharges on Flights Booked With Points
When you book a flight using points or miles, you feel like you’re traveling for free—until you have to pay additional fees on your award […]
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How to Live Stream the Democratic National Convention on Social Media
Hey, Democracy Enthusiast: The Democratic National Convention is coming up next week, and it will be live-streamed vertically. For the first time, Americans on TikTok, […]
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You Can Buy Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition for $25 Right Now
You can purchase the discounted digital download of Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions right now for $24.99 (regional price $39). Suitable for desktop use on […]
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Everything You Need in a Student Backpack (and How to Organize It)
A lot changed in the nine years between finishing my bachelor’s degree and going back to graduate school. When I was a student, we still […]
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This High-End Dell UltraSharp Video Conferencing Monitor Is on Sale for Over 40% Off Right Now
You can get this discounted 32-inch Dell UltraSharp Video Conferencing Monitor for $699.99 with free shipping (Reg. $1,199.99). The adjustable webcam features AI auto-focus, noise-canceling […]
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Your Pixel Can Finally ‘Boost and Enhance’
You’ve seen it in countless police procedurals . You’ve seen Jack Black do it in the movies. And a year ago, Googlepromised that it would […]
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Boop Is a Super Powerful Copy and Paste App
Working with text is sometimes annoying, especially when you copy and paste something with incorrect formatting. Boop is a free and open source Mac app […]
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Decorate These Frozen Foods for Your Next Party.
There is no shame in eating frozen prepared food. And while it’s true that my appetite is as wide and all-encompassing as a garbage troll, […]
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Pre-Orders for the New Pixel 9 Phones Include Gift Cards Worth up to $350.
Google fans must be excited this week with the news of three new Pixel devices: the Pixel 9 line of smartphones , the Pixel Watch […]
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This Affordable Samsung Gaming Monitor Is $80 Off
The Samsung Odyssey G3 is a great entry-level gaming monitor for casual gamers on a budget who want smooth gameplay and decent picture quality, but […]
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Five Compact Alternatives to the Murphy Bed
Mark Twain’s classic advice to “buy land, they don’t make it anymore” is evergreen, but for many modern people there is an option that boggles […]
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SteamOS Is Coming to Non-Steam Portable Devices
Gaming PCs are everywhere these days, but none have managed to unseat the Steam Deck . Some, like the Ayaneo Air , are smaller, while […]
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You Can Try These New AI Accessibility Features on Your Old Pixel
At Made by Google 2024, Google introduced several important new artificial intelligence features . For example, if you buy a Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
It’s that time of year: Google has announced a new line of Pixel 9 smartphones , a new Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro […]
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The 30 Best Movies of the 2020s (and Where to Watch Them)
A recent thread on X is about finding the most important films of the 2020s. It’s a good question, and it doesn’t seem strange to […]
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This Portable Projector Has Netflix Built in and Is $100 Off Right Now.
The Nebula Capsule 3 is a projector the size of a soda can but with cinematic capabilities. It’s currently on sale for $399.99, which is […]
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Trade Annual Zinnias for These Stunning Perennial Coniferous Flowers
My point in gardening is that you should stop planting zinnias—everyone’s garden favorite—and plant coneflowers instead. While I love zinnias as much as the next […]
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Limit Impulse Spending With Slow Shopping
If you’re struggling to curb impulse spending , you know how difficult it can be to let go of an emotional reaction to a product. […]
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These DeWalt Tools Are Now up to 66% Off
A quality set of cordless tools will make DIY projects and home maintenance jobs much easier to cross off your to-do list, and DeWalt has […]
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How to Remove Apps From Your Mac’s Menu Bar
Just like the status bar on your iPhone, the menu bar on your Mac has probably become cluttered over time. Even if you use menu […]
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Five Ways to Cool Down Your Upstairs Space If It’s Always Too Hot
If your second floor is constantly hot, you may think there is little you can do about it. If you’ve tried using the ceiling fan […]
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How to Check the Permissions You’ve Granted to Websites in Different Browsers
Just like apps on your phone , websites can ask your browser for permissions. Some of these permissions are quite important—webcam access for video calling […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: What Is a Firehose of Lies?
If this were a normal election season, I would look at the most controversial claims from each side, examine where they come from, and separate […]
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TikTok Is Launching Two New DM Features Right Now
The US Department of Justice could sue TikTok and the app could be banned in the country by January , but that doesn’t stop the […]
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Why You Need to Plant Before a Rainstorm
You might think that the sun is a gardener’s best friend, but I always welcome a day or two of cloudy weather and rain during […]
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Use This App to Add a Dynamic Island to Your MacBook Cutout
Ever since the iPhone got Dynamic Island, Mac users have wanted it. The new MacBook Pros, with their notch and large menu bar, end up […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: Why Is Everyone “very Modest” and “very Attentive”?
See how I open my weekly column explaining youth trends to older people? Very attentive. Very modest. I tell people who Reagan, the Olympic Destroyer, […]
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How to Tell When Corn and Watermelon Are Ready to Harvest
Summer is approaching and hopefully your garden is overflowing. While tomatoes and peppers make it easy to see their ripeness, some crops are more secretive. […]
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25 Classic Westerns You Can Watch Right Now
Like the old American West itself, the glory days of the Western are long behind us, but it has nevertheless gone down in history as […]
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Cardio in Zone 3 Is Just As Good As Cardio in Zone 2, so Please Relax.
Training in heart rate zone 2 has its benefits , and you’ve probably heard all about them. So what happens when your heart rate hits […]
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How to Get Around Costco’s New Crackdown on Non-Members
Attention bargain hunters and bulk buying enthusiasts: Costco appears to be tightening up its membership policies . In an update to its website, the company […]
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