Start Your Holiday Shopping Early, but Don’t Buy Anything Yet.
As the holiday season approaches, I know the pressure to start shopping early and get it out of the way is starting to mount. After […]
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These Airports Are Likely to Experience Weather Delays During the Holiday Rush
Travel delays are almost inevitable during the holidays due to a combination of factors such as high traffic volume and winter storms. But some passengers […]
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Five Things in Your Home That Can Reduce Its Resale Value
When you buy a house, you become obsessed with its value . Of course, there are very good reasons for this; you just put a […]
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Govi Just Remembered About These Smart Heaters That Can Cause Fires and Burns
Smart heaters made by Govee and GoveeLife were voluntarily recalled this week due to tests that showed some models could overheat, causing fires or burns. […]
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The FDA Is Finally Removing a Useless Cold Drug From the Market.
Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on drugstore shelves and perhaps the worst performing one. If you’ve ever purchased something like Sudafed PE (instead […]
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These Are the Best Tech Deals From Target’s Early Black Friday Sale.
Early Black Friday sales are in full swing, with companies like Amazon , Best Buy , and now Target vying for your attention. Black Friday […]
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I’m a Spin Instructor and These Are My Tips for Creating the Perfect Cardio Playlist.
When I first started taking spinning classes almost ten years ago, I was convinced that one of the teachers at my gym was subconsciously broadcasting […]
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Five Ways to Speed up Chrome
After spending the better part of a decade being notorious for its RAM usage, Chrome is now on an apology tour of sorts. The browser […]
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What It’s Like to Train for a Race With Garmin Training Plans
I recently reviewed the Forerunner 265 , a $499 running watch from Garmin. Along the way, I started fiddling with parts of the watch and […]
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Changing Default Apps on Your IPhone Just Got Easier
Your iPhone allows you to change your default browser, email app, password manager, and now even messaging and calling apps. Previously, you had to navigate […]
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What to Do If Your Employer Switches Your Pay From Salary to Hourly
You will likely be paid in one of two ways : salary (a fixed amount of compensation paid at regular intervals) or hourly wage (salary […]
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I Compared ChatGPT and Google Search and Google Should Be Concerned
For decades, whenever you needed to know something, you Googled it. What time is the Super Bowl? How to fix a leaking faucet? What is […]
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This Tenways Pro E-Bike Is so Practical It’s Almost Sexy
With a stylish, minimalist look and low maintenance, the Tenways CGO600 Pro is an e-bike to fall in love with. This is a city bike; […]
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How to Care for Garden Tools Before Putting Them Away for the Winter
By the time I finish my fall cleaning and am ready to put away my tools for the winter, I am exhausted. The idea of […]
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You Can Get Amazon Echo Auto for 55% Off Right Now
If you’re looking for a way to add voice assistance while driving, you might want to check out Amazon Echo Auto , which is now […]
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My Three Best Air Fryers of 2024
Buying an air fryer can be a worthy investment for your kitchen, but with so many to choose from, which one is best for you? […]
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Here’s How to Fix a Bug That Causes IPhone Notes to Disappear
Halloween may be over, but fears continue to haunt some iPhone users who stumbled upon a rather alarming error after accepting the updated iCloud terms. […]
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Max Is the Latest Streaming Service Designed for Sharing Passwords
Following similar crackdowns by Netflix and Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max) has announced its intention to stop you from freely sharing passwords between households. At […]
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Fitbits Are up to 50% Off During Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale
Black Friday doesn’t start until Friday, November 29th, but some retailers are running promotions a little earlier. Target has already launched an early Black Friday […]
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Four Debt Solutions (and How to Choose the Right One for You)
If you’re struggling with debt, you’re not alone: The average American is worth more than six figures (including mortgages and student loans). If trying to […]
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Rose’s Heavenly Pies Is the Best Cookbook for the Avid Baker.
Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]
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This Powerful Bose Bluetooth Speaker Is $100 Off Right Now
Bose has been making quality headphones for a long time, but also makes impressive portable Bluetooth speakers. The Bose SoundLink Max is their new flagship […]
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My Six Favorite YouTube Channels for Home Yoga Practices
Sometimes I don’t want to go through the grind of going to a structured yoga class – I just feel the urge to stretch and […]
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Five Ways to Stay Warm Outdoors This Winter
In warm weather, it’s easy to love outdoor space. It’s a little more difficult when the temperature drops and every time you stand on the […]
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Try Pomodoro 2.0 to Focus on Deep Work
When it comes to productivity hacks , I like two things: tried-and-true classics like the Pomodoro method , and shaking it up with a few […]
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You Can Make Your IPhone’s Clipboard More Useful
As someone who does a lot of copying and pasting, I rely on clipboard managers to get work done on my Mac. Quite often, when […]
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This 55-Inch Samsung QLED Smart TV Is $600 Off Right Now
According to price tracking tools, the Samsung QN90D 55-inch 4K QLED TV is currently on sale at its lowest price, dropping to $1,197.99 from $1,797.99. […]
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in November
You can get thousands of free eBooks throughout 2024 if you know where and when to look for them. Amazon is offering free Kindle eBooks […]
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How to Work Your Forearms With Wrist Curls (and Reverse Wrist Curls)
The humble wrist curl is an underrated exercise unless you live in one of the corners of the internet where it’s popular, in which case […]
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This Mac App Lets You Import Photos From Any Smartphone
Want to transfer photos from your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone to your Mac without using cloud storage or the Photos app? You’d be forgiven […]
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Make Your Yard More Landscaped With Garden Edging.
Autumn is a little about futility; When all the leaves are blowing, it’s hard to keep your yard tidy no matter how much you work […]
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Get Thanksgiving Inspiration With These 10 Cooking Podcasts
There are funny food podcasts, chatty food podcasts, and then there are food podcasts that offer the techniques you need to actually improve your skills. […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes
When you first start running , you can wear any comfortable shoes. But pretty soon, you’ll probably want to get yourself a pair of “real” […]
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Backwards Compatible
Did you all hear the big news last night? Apparently, a significant portion of twenty-year-olds are returning for a second time. That’s right: Nintendo Switch […]
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PS5 Pro Can Now Give Your PS4 Games a Visual Boost
The PS5 Pro is an interesting console upgrade: it doesn’t have exclusive games, comes without a disc drive or stand, and costs $699. In fact, […]
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These Robot Vacuums Are Cheaper Than They Were on Prime Day
My position on Roombas is no secret: iRobots are overpriced products that have been under their own brand for far too long. For years, they […]
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IOS 18.2 Lets You Add Volume Controls to Your IPhone’s Lock Screen
You may have noticed that your iPhone displays a useful playback control widget on the lock screen every time you listen to audio. It’s also […]
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This App Automatically Hides Faces and Hides Metadata on Photos
Between facial recognition technology and your phone’s habit of embedding metadata (including geolocation data) into every photo you take, sharing photos can feel like a […]
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Where to Donate Locally to Help People Access Abortion Services
While national efforts to support women’s bodily autonomy are likely to receive an influx of donations in the coming weeks, many of us still feel […]
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You Can Now Search ChatGPT Conversation History
OpenAI is constantly introducing new features for ChatGPT, and one of the latest updates is small but useful: the ability to search conversations you’ve had […]
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