Poaching Is the Secret to Perfect Corn on the Cob
I don’t know if it’s the rainy New York summer or my love of starch, but corn seems especially delicious this season. I eat as […]
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How “information Bias” Can Derail Your Investments (and Ways to Avoid It)
For the average investor, the news headlines don’t look good right now. Stock markets are in turmoil and the threat of recession looms . And […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: 9th Generation IPad
Yesterday the iPad Mini dropped to its lowest price ever . Today it’s the turn of the ninth generation iPad. The 2021 iPad was considered […]
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Use the 10/10 Theory to Consciously Declutter Your Home
No matter how committed you are to decluttering, when you try to reduce the amount of stuff in your home, you’re bound to run into […]
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How to Select, Set Up, and Use Gymnastics Rings for Home Workouts
Gymnastics rings aren’t just for Olympic gymnasts. They’re cheap, versatile, and open up a whole world of training possibilities if you’re working out at home […]
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Does “aging” the Dough Really Make the Cookies Better?
Cookies are like snowflakes and cats: Each one is special in its own way, even the nastiest ones. But there is a common belief that […]
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When Will the Olympic Games End? (and Is Tom Cruise Involved?)
I would watch the Olympics all day, every day, all year if I could, but the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris can’t go on forever. […]
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Mod Bike Easy 3 Turned Me Into a Cruising E-Bike
I’ve always been a fan of “near-electric” e-bikes – humble machines that are 90% bike and 10% extra power to tackle the occasional hill – […]
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Google’s New Smart Thermostat Has (Yes, You Guessed It) Artificial Intelligence Features
We have AI in our phones, AI in our glasses . What about artificial intelligence in our thermostats? Often forgotten home technology is getting a […]
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Google Ditches Chromecast in Favor of Google TV Streamer
Google wants to bring artificial intelligence from your pocket to your living room, and it’s using Apple TV in its own way to do it. […]
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How Someone Can Ruin Your Credit Without Committing Identity Theft
Your credit score is, well, everything: it determines how expensive loans will be (and whether you can get a loan at all), whether you can […]
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How to Buy Movies on YouTube Now That You Can Use Google TV
Google has now removed the ability to buy or rent movies and TV shows through the Google TV interface. Luckily, everything you’ve previously purchased will […]
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These Makita Tools, Batteries, Blades and Accessories Are up to 64% Off Right Now.
If you already have a Makita cordless tool set that you’re looking to expand, or you’re just starting to build a cordless set for your […]
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Six Ways to Maximize Credit Card Rewards
You’ll never have to choose the newest, shiniest credit card because it’s the one you see in an ad or promoted online. Instead, choosing the […]
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Five Tools Every Gardener Needs
Everyone’s backyard is different, so the tools you need may vary from garden to garden. Perhaps you have a lot of concrete and you might […]
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Four Ways to Protect Yourself From Mechanic Scams
Car repair scams are extremely common, with half of respondents to a recent survey admitting to having experienced someone trying to sell them unnecessary repairs […]
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The Secret to the Fluffiest Pancakes in the World
Pancakes are a great ambassador for lazy weekends, so it’s important they’re fantastic. Although different pancake recipes vary in taste , one thing is for […]
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Levoit Air Purifiers Are Now up to 22% Off
Air purifiers help filter pollutants and improve the air quality in our homes. If you don’t already have one, or just want to upgrade the […]
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What Happens Now That Google Is Declared a Monopolist?
Yesterday, the Washington, D.C. District Court ruled that Google is a monopoly, dealing a historic blow to one of the largest technology companies. In an […]
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How to Choose the Best Weightlifting Straps for Training
Lifting straps are a must-have item to have in your gym bag if you’re doing serious deadlifting or rowing exercises. (And no, straps aren’t cheating […]
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Apple Intelligence Instructions Show How Apple Controls Its New AI
Apple Intelligence is only in early testing , but we’re already learning more about how it works. As it turns out, Apple appears to be […]
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This App Lets You Browse Wikipedia From Your Mac’s Menu Bar
There’s more to your Mac than pre-installed apps and utilities. With a little digging, you’ll find that the Mac has some incredibly useful menu bar […]
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Does Styrofoam Really Do Anything?
Foam rolling seemed to come out of nowhere maybe 15 or 20 years ago. It was incredibly popular, and for a while it seemed like […]
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This Budget Keurig Machine Is 30% Off Right Now
If you’re like me and value fuss-free coffee brewing, then you might love the convenience, simplicity, and speed of the Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee […]
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This App Brings Back the Classic Mac Menu Bar Look
There was a time when Apple wasn’t afraid to experiment with design. Mac apps used to somehow look like they were made of stainless steel, […]
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My Must-Have Storage Solutions for Every Room.
I can – and do – go on and on about the unique storage options you have in every room of your home. You could […]
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Organize Your Home by Treating It Like a Retail Store
Scrolling through TikTok and Reels can often feel like a waste of time, but today I found a winner: Kristen Fackler , a professional organizer […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: IPad Mini
The 6th generation iPad Mini has been in production since 2021 and is not yet on Apple’s list of products that no longer receive software […]
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How to Decide What Time of Year to Retire
When the topic of retirement comes up, most people focus on two pieces of data: the amount of money they have saved (plus any sources […]
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The New Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Is $120 Off Right Now
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was originally released in 2020, but was updated in 2022 , and now for the third time this year, […]
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OpenAI Could Watermark AI Text With “99.9% Accuracy” but That Won’t Happen (Yet)
According to the Wall Street Journal , ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, has apparently been watermarking AI text for over a year. Such technology would be […]
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Safari’s Distraction Control Will Help You Eliminate (Some) Pop-Ups
These days, even 100% legitimate websites are not immune to pop-ups (the current company is not excluded). Whether they’re asking you to sign up for […]
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30 Best Sports Movies You Can Watch Right Now
The Olympics are back, returning to Paris for the first time in a century (if you’re not familiar with that 100-year history, don’t worry—there’s a […]
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Stop Checking Your 401k so Often.
The world woke up this morning to dire headlines about the global economy. Japan’s stock market is in free fall . NASDAQ is plummeting . […]
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How to Build an Altoids Tin Survival Kit
I’ve always been fascinated by the mystique of a miniature survival kit. Imagine being transported to the desert and having to survive with only the […]
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What You’ll Be Able to Watch on Venu, the New Sports Streaming Service (Unless It Gets Shut Down by a Lawsuit)
The streaming environment can be difficult for sports fans to navigate. Byzantine licensing agreements between platforms and sports broadcasters result in fans either missing out […]
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14 Things Every Home Gym Needs
There’s a little game I like to play sometimes that seems to be popular with other people who prefer to work out at home: What […]
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This Pet Grooming Vacuum Is Now $200 Off
Pets are great; no loss. If you have a pet that sheds all over the house (I’m looking at you, Husky owners), you may need […]
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The Next Apple Watch SE May Get a Colorful Plastic Design
The Apple Watch SE has been around for two generations and serves as a lower-spec Apple Watch alternative that’s more affordable but does nearly as […]
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How to Claim Your Share of a $15 Million App Data Breach Settlement
Cash App has agreed to pay $15 million in damages following allegations of inadequate data protection measures. This agreement gives eligible users the opportunity to […]
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