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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Apple Intelligence Considers Phishing Emails to Be “priority” Messages
Apple Intelligence may be smart, but it has a lot to learn, including the fact that phishing emails aren’t what they say they are. (You […]
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How to Find the Hidden Cancel Button on Android
On my iPhone, the most frequently used keyboard function is Undo. Sometimes this is the fastest way to start the sentence over and try again. […]
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Everything I Sow in August
Fellow starters: the end is near. Like you, I’m looking forward to putting away the seed trays, heat mats and seed domes for the long […]
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Now You Need These Documents to Go Through Customs With Your Dog
If you’re traveling internationally with your dog—whether it’s a pet you’re taking on vacation or a service animal—he’ll also need some sort of passport to […]
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All the Gardening Jobs You Should Do in August
August is a turning point in the garden. It’s too late to try to fix what went wrong – you just need to leave what […]
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25 Films Every Child Under 13 Should Watch
There’s no reason why adults can’t watch (and love) films meant to entertain children, but it’s almost inevitable that they’ll lose a little of their […]
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How to Clean Your House in 15 Minutes (and Why You Should Do It)
If your home is a mess but you don’t know where to start, it’s time to set a daily cleaning schedule, but don’t feel the […]
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When Can You See the Perseid Meteor Shower and Other Celestial Phenomena in August?
August consistently offers some of the best sky views of the year, thanks in large part to the abundant Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in […]
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You Can Now Block Political Ads on Reddit
Election season already takes up enough mental space, so Reddit is allowing its users to retain a modicum of sanity by allowing them to opt […]
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My Favorite Moments and Drama of the Sixth Day of the Olympic Games in Paris
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded its first week with the women’s gymnastics all-around competition, an event that is always one of the most popular events […]
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How to Make TikTok Famous Olympic Chocolate Cupcakes
Mass-produced food, especially for large events like the Olympics, has never had a stellar reputation. Many Olympic athletes have written about the food offerings in […]
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US Department of Justice Sues TikTok
The US Department of Justice is escalating its fight against TikTok and, by extension, its parent company ByteDance. The government is suing the company for […]
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Student Loan Forgiveness May Be on the Way
The U.S. Department of Education announced that borrowers should check their email to see if they qualify for broad loan cancellation. The move is part […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel 8
Google’s Pixel 8 lineup was impressive when it launched late last year thanks to its advanced AI features . They continue to be impressive, with […]
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How to Manage (and Delete) the Health Data Your Android Tracks
When it comes to tracking health and fitness data, we most often think of smartwatches and other wearable devices. It turns out that your Android […]
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How to Properly Dilute Bleach (and Why You Should Never Use Hot Water)
Bleach is an excellent disinfectant, but safety is important. You already know that you cannot mix it with ammonia, vinegar or alcohol , but did […]
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You Can Now Use AI to Organize Your Tabs in Chrome
Artificial intelligence is now being integrated and deployed everywhere you look in technology, and Google is leading the way. The company adds its Gemini artificial […]
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There Is an Easier Way to Reboot Your IPhone
Restarting an iPhone is more difficult than it should be. Up until iOS 17, you had to either press and hold two buttons to see […]
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Use This App to Finally Cook All Those TikTok Recipes
Like so many other things, the cooking world has moved to TikTok and Instagram Reels. It used to be that you would go to a […]
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Growing Your Own Garlic Saves Money (and It’s Easy)
Garlic is something of a garden anomaly. It’s planted in the fall and then hung until mid-summer and harvested in time to give you a […]
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All the Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do in August
As summer enters its final phase, it’s time to cross a few maintenance tasks off your list. From HVAC systems to landscaping, a little maintenance […]
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How to Grill the Best Steak of Your Life
I used to hate cooking steak at home for one big reason: smoke. I rent an apartment in Brooklyn, which means I have to deal […]
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Today’s Strands NYT Tips (and Answers) for Friday, August 2, 2024
If you’re looking for Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 2, 2024, read on – I’ll share some hints and tips and finally a […]
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You Can Grab These Apple AirPods Pro on Sale for $120 Right Now
You can get these refurbished 1st generation AirPods Pro on sale for $119.99 right now ($249 regional). They have active noise canceling and transparency modes—so […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Eufy Security Smart Lock C220
Smart locks are great for many reasons, like not having to worry about giving keys to everyone you want to give access to your home […]
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My Favorite Unexpected Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners
This is a site about hacks, so you know I won’t advocate a cleaner unless it actually gets the job done. Lifehacker has years of […]
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