How Bone Conduction Headphones Work (and When You Should Use Them)
I like bone conduction headphones. I wear them when I run so I can hear approaching traffic. I also love them for noisy environments where […]
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Hotel Shower Caps Are Incredibly Useful for Baking Bread
I don’t take towels and robes from hotels, but I do try to bring all the crappy disposable shower caps with me. Although they will […]
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This Dyson Vacuum Is $200 Off for the New Year
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to make your home cleaner, you’ll need the right tools for the job. There are some things, […]
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You Can Fight (and Avoid) Cleaning Fees Charged by Your Landlord
If you rent, you know that a deposit is important: the moment you decide to move out, your top priority will be getting that money […]
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How to Write SMART Goals That Will Actually Help You Achieve Your Fitness Dreams
If you have big ambitions for 2025—a big deadlift, a marathon, changing your body size—I really hope you haven’t turned them into a limited, testing […]
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Four Reasons to Hire a “downsizing Consultant”
Downsizing means different things to different people. For some people, it’s about retiring and moving to a smaller, more comfortable home. For others, it’s about […]
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Now Is Not the Right Time to Treat Plants With Animal Manure.
For years, gardeners and farmers have used one of the world’s richest resources to produce fertilizer: animal feces. Animal manure is generally free and easy […]
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There Will Be a Home Backup Generator Convenient for Renters
Power system problems are not new, but whole-home power backup systems are. Having emergency power on hand is a great idea, but power supplies are […]
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This 8-Piece Ring Alarm Kit Is Now Over $100
If you’re looking for a home security system for a small space and don’t mind going the used route, this certified refurbished eight-piece ring alarm […]
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JBL Tour Pro 3 Headphones Are Now on Sale at the Lowest Price
The JBL Tour Pro 3 headphones, currently selling for their lowest price ever (according to price trackers ) at $249.95 (down from $299.95), are IP55 […]
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Mark These 2025 Celestial Events on Your Calendar
Astronomy buffs have a lot to look forward to in 2025: eclipses, meteor showers and planetary alignments will light up (or darken) the sky. Here […]
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This App Makes It Impossible to Miss Virtual Meetings
When you’re focused on a task, it’s easy to lose track of time and forget to attend important meetings (or unimportant ones that your boss […]
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All the Smart Tech I Use to Sleep Better
I didn’t sleep well. I often had trouble falling asleep, was easily awakened because I slept shallowly, tossed and turned and woke up tired, sometimes […]
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The First Five Things You Should Do With Your New Garmin Watch
Garmin watches are fantastically powerful tools, but they can be a little difficult to figure out. No other brand has so many different settings spread […]
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The Most Important Things to Look for When Buying Steak Knives
Steak knives may seem like an unnecessary expense, especially if your defense doesn’t consume a lot of beef, but having a set is certainly convenient. […]
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You Can Watch Severance (or Any Apple TV+ Original) Without a Subscription This Weekend
Apple TV+ will launch in 2025, offering weekends of free streaming of all of its original programming. From January 4 to 5, anyone can log […]
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This Is the First Thing You Should Clean in 2025
As time moves forward, 2025 is almost here. If you’ve made the decision to keep your home in top condition, congratulations on taking this important […]
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Five Ways to Save Money During the “cheap Shopping” Period
If you like to use the start of a new year to set goals or form habits, you might be thinking about changing the way […]
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SMART Goals Are Overrated
When you set a goal, it should be “SMART,” or so the standard advice (even some of ours !) suggests. It stands for “Specific” , […]
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People Are Finding Their Childhood Memories on Google Street View (and You Can Too)
TikTok trends can often be misleading , dangerous , or just plain pointless , but sometimes they’re actually useful or at least funny. The new […]
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How I Use “Penalties” to Actually Keep My New Year’s Resolutions
At the end of every December, I start thinking hard about what I want the next year to be like for me. You can blame […]
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Martha’s Grapes With Cheese Glaze Are Unusual, Delicious and Perfect for New Year’s Eve
Whether you’re throwing a Gatsby-themed party or breaking out your pajamas, New Year’s Eve calls for a slightly elevated appetizer. Something that doesn’t require cooking […]
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YouTube’s Latest Pop-up Button Prompts You to “play Something”
YouTube is testing a pop-up “Play Something” button that will play a random video for you. As noted by 9to5Google , the new feature is […]
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These Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Headphones Are Cheaper Than Ever
If you’re looking for headphones that won’t fall out during your workout, you might want to check out the Anker Soundcore Sport X10 , now […]
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You Can Spend Your FSA Using Your Amazon Account
Your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire tomorrow (or shortly thereafter if you have a rollover period – check with your employer). This means it’s […]
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Seven Ways to Repurpose a Closet Into a Completely Different Space
No matter how big your home may seem when you move in, it will seem too small over time. Whether it’s a growing family or […]
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The Funniest Comedy Podcasts of 2024
Coming up with a list of the best comedy podcasts is difficult—comedy is subjective, and I’m hardly a comedian myself. However, I am a seasoned […]
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All the Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in January
Due to the weather in many parts of the US, home maintenance tasks in January are often limited to indoor spaces, as it is usually […]
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Don’t Use Your Christmas Tree for Firewood (but You Can Recycle It in Other Ways)
When it comes time to cut down your natural wood, you may think that throwing it in the fireplace is an economical and easy disposal […]
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OpenAI Promises Next ChatGPT Model Will Reason Better
OpenAI has unveiled a new model for its products that will be available to users towards the end of January 2025: it’s called o3 (we […]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been eyeing a tablet that can meet your everyday needs without breaking the bank, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is now $399.99 […]
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15 of My Favorite New Year’s Party Appetizers
Whenever the holidays happen, New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite parties. I love glitter, stupid glasses and hats, traditions, but most of all […]
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Why Your New Meta Quest May Not Work
The holidays are probably the worst time for a software update that would render Meta Quest headsets unusable, but that’s exactly the situation we’re in […]
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The First Five Things You Should Do With the Fitbit Charge 6
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a great little minimalist fitness tracker, you don’t have to do much to get started, just put it on and […]
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How to Protect Your Cat From Deadly Bird Flu
Bird flu has been around for a long time, but a major outbreak of H5N1 in the US since March 2024 has raised concerns about […]
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This Ridiculously Detailed Chart Helped Me Stick to New Year’s Resolutions for Five Years
New Year is my favorite holiday. I like a certain time to look forward and look back, ideally when I’m getting drunk with friends . […]
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Some Windows 11 Users Can No Longer Install Security Updates (but There Is a Solution)
If you’ve recently built a computer, congratulations! You should be proud. There’s nothing better than turning on your new computer, seeing that it’s working fine, […]
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What’s New on Prime Video in January 2025
In addition to the NFL Wild Card game (set for January 11 or 12), Prime Video’s headliner to kick off the new year will be […]
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This Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipe Is Perfect for a Cozy New Year’s Eve
We’re setting sail for 2025, and no matter how it ends, I know how it will begin: cold. Hot drinks are what make the holidays […]
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Bluesky Currently Has Trending Themes (but You Can Turn Them Off)
As a holiday treat, Bluesky is finally adding trending themes to its website and app, although they’re currently in beta. This feature is a classic […]
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