Gather Around Cocktails – the Ultimate Party Drinks Recipe Book
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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23 Christmas Movies That Are Almost Sure to Make You Cry
The holidays are a time of great emotions. The weather can be extreme, there can be too much to do, and family gatherings can cause […]
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Five Clever Tech Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Plants
Being a houseplant mom or dad isn’t easy—it takes a lot of work with these kids. However, smart technology has made it much easier for […]
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Google Has Unveiled Its New AI Video Generator, Veo 2, and It Looks Impressive.
The rapid progress in AI-powered video creation doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, and Google has announced a major update to its in-house […]
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You Can Get Ring’s Newest Indoor Camera at Its Lowest Price Right Now
If you’ve been thinking about adding a smart security camera to your home, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Generation) is now $29.99 (down from $59.99), […]
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This Beats Pill Speaker Is Currently $50 Off and Will Be Available Before Christmas
There’s only a week left until Christmas and the deadline for ordering gifts is almost upon us. If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for […]
Continue reading »Enhance Your Online Privacy with the Web Proxy Browser Extension
In today’s digital age, maintaining online privacy is more crucial than ever. The Web Proxy browser extension is your ultimate solution for secure and private […]
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I Tried the Trtl Travel Pillow and Will Never Travel Without It Again
I’m an expert at how to pass the hours on a plane. I can be distracted even in a confined space – reading, watching movies […]
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Five Last Minute Gifts Under $50 for Your Techie Friends
As someone who tests smart home technology, I have a house full of robots and sensors. In fact, I always have a stack of boxes […]
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AirTag 2 Will Supposedly Have Triple Range
We’ve written quite a bit about why AirTags are useful tools for keeping track of your belongings, from keys and backpack to pets and luggage […]
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This Nvidia App Tweak Reduces Frame Rates
Nvidia’s GeForce Experience app, a longtime tool for downloading drivers, launching games, and recording, has disappeared, and with its disappearance, some gamers have noticed a […]
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Here’s What’s New in IOS 18.3
When Apple released iOS 18.2 , it caused a stir, especially among iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence. The update brings custom image generation to iOS, […]
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Google Drive Document Scanner Is Getting a Major Update on Android
Google has announced a major update to the document scanner in Google Drive for Android. The company is now adding automatic enhancement to the app’s […]
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What Is TikTok’s Viral “dopamine Menu”?
If you’re losing motivation to do anything other than scroll on your phone, TikTok, ironically, may offer a solution: create a dopamine menu. It’s not […]
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What’s New on Hulu in January 2025
Hulu’s January lineup of original films is on the lighter side, with the biggest title being Paradise (Jan. 28), a new drama series from This […]
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Bird Buddy Is the Best Smart Bird Feeder I’ve Tested.
I got into the habit of bird watching at the beginning of the pandemic, socially distancing on the patio and watching the bird feeders my […]
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Five Ways to Make Your Guests More Comfortable (and Reduce Your Own Stress)
Hosting holiday guests is hard work, and even with the best intentions of making sure your guests are as comfortable as possible, it can be […]
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I’m a Runner and These Waterproof Running Shoes Are a Game Changer.
If you know a runner, I have the perfect gift for you. If you’re a runner, I know you should tell your mom what you […]
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All the Ways to Detect a Fake Screenshot
You don’t have to scroll very far through most social media feeds to find a screenshot of a text, comment, or post—maybe a funny post […]
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An Adult Guide to Kids Culture: Maximalist Christmas Decor
This week’s look at youth culture is like Uber Eats roulette: there are a lot of different things to enjoy, but none of them fit […]
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are Now on Sale at Their Lowest Prices Ever
The Bose QuietComfort headphones , available in smoke white, black and cool lilac , are currently $129 (down from $179), their lowest price ever, according […]
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ChromeOS 131 Makes It Easier to Reset Your Chromebook (Without Erasing All Your Data)
With the latest ChromeOS 131 update, Google is introducing a new feature called Secure Reset which, as the name suggests, will allow you to reset […]
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What’s New on Disney+ in January 2025
After a month filled with holiday deals and live sports, Disney+ is kicking off the new year with a focus on its core products: sci-fi […]
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Seven High-Paying Jobs That Most People Don’t Need
The term “high income” is a moving target: jobs that once allowed people to afford a good lifestyle may lose their luster over time as […]
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Common Mistakes People Find on Their Credit Report (and How to Fix Them)
Monitoring your credit report is more important than you think. Even if you haven’t noticed anything as serious as identity theft (knock on wood), small […]
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You Can Now Ask Questions During Google AI Podcasts
Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast tool recently went mainstream thanks to a collaboration with Spotify Wrapped , but with a recent update it’s suddenly a lot […]
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Why You Still Need a File Cabinet (Even in the Digital Age)
One piece of wisdom that has come to me as I get older is that sometimes it makes sense to do things the way they […]
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I Love These Sony Headphones and They’re $100 Off Right Now.
Sony’s WF-1000XM line has been an innovative and reliable series of in-ear headphones for many years. Currently, the latest version of Sony’s WF-1000XM5 headphones costs […]
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Your Black Plastic Utensils (Probably) Aren’t Killing You
If you’ve recently thrown out your black plastic spatula, as several news articles have urged us to do (“ Your Favorite Spatula Could Kill You […]
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How to Complete the New Winter Wonder Level in Astro Bot
The holidays are approaching, and with them all kinds of winter updates for your favorite online games. Seasonal events are common in games like Final […]
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Everything We Know About Apple’s Foldable IPhone and IPad Rumors
Now that Apple has finally brought OLED to the iPad in the form of the latest iPad Pro, its next target seems to be foldable […]
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These 1929 Copyrighted Works Will Enter the Public Domain in 2025
Even if you’re not the type to dress up and go out to ring in the new year, there’s still something to celebrate on January […]
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These Were the Most Popular IPhone Apps in 2024
There are plenty of apps on the App Store ( Apple says there are just under two million ). You might think that the market […]
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Five Smart Tech Gifts Your Parents Will Love
As I get older, I’ve noticed that the gifts I receive become more useful and less fun. This year, I’m saying it’s time to balance […]
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How to Watch Porn in Virtual Reality
A friend of mine said that the first question we ask when introduced to new technology is: “How can I use it for sex?” To […]
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Vitamix Ascent X5 Is the Best Blender I’ve Ever Tried.
Blenders are a staple appliance for all chefs, and if you are one of them, you should consider upgrading. In my 12+ years as a […]
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2025 Movies You’ll Want to See on the Big Screen
We’ve watched many news cycles about the death of movie theaters, although the height of COVID certainly seemed like a tipping point. Since then, however, […]
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You Can Now Test Recall, the Controversial Artificial Intelligence Feature in Windows
Back in June, Microsoft announced a new feature called Recall for Windows , which will let you see your computing history just as easily as […]
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Dreame L40 Ultra Is Better at Vacuuming Than Mopping
The Dreame L40 Ultra is an expensive robot vacuum cleaner that is worth a look if you can get one on sale. Over the past […]
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Butterfly Lets You Use Bluesky With Apple Watch
With Bluesky’s growing popularity among X-pats , it was only a matter of time before the social networking service started to have interesting clients . […]
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