Customizing Your Mac’s Folder Icons Is Surprisingly Easy
All folders in macOS look the same – a boring blue image of a paper file. This makes it harder to look through a folder […]
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Instagram May Finally Be Getting an IPad App (and How to Use It in the Meantime)
Hallelujah, the threat of a ( once again delayed ) TikTok ban could give Instagram users what they’ve been waiting for since 2010: an iPad […]
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WhatsApp Just Announced a Dozen New Features
The next time you open WhatsApp, you may notice some changes. As announced in a blog post on Thursday , the app is rolling out […]
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What to Do If You Haven’t Filed Taxes in Years
If you haven’t filed taxes in a few years, you’re not alone: The IRS expects a $500 billion decline in tax revenue this year. (That’s […]
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Six Psychological Traps to Avoid When Looking for a Home
Buying a home has always been a stressful experience. For most people, this requires a lot of money , and this is where you are […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Blink Video Doorbell
There are no surprises with the Blink Video Doorbell camera. Blink is an established brand and the doorbell camera has been around since 2022. What […]
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How to Try Copilot’s New Vision and File Search Updates
Microsoft announced a slew of Copilot updates earlier in the week, and now we’re starting to see some of them roll out—at least for Windows […]
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Is Now on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
When Samsung released the Galaxy Watch Ultra last summer , it clearly targeted the Apple Watch Ultra audience —people who run marathons for fun, hike […]
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The Elements of Baking – a Must-Have Guide to Baking Substitutions
Welcome to Cookbook of the Week . In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While […]
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Six Surprising Reasons Why Your Utility Bills Are Huge
Owning a home is great, except for the utility bills that come with it. The average cost of gas and electricity in the US is […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic in the Face of Tariffs
You’ve probably heard a thing or two about the current tariff situation . You may know that the Trump administration has been imposing tariffs on […]
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How to Talk to a Real Person at the IRS Without Waiting Forever in Line
Whether you’re filling a prescription, rebooking a flight, or asking a tax question, it seems like the first line of defense between you and any […]
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All Companies That Have Suspended Sales in the US Due to Tariffs (for Now)
“ Tariff ” may be the defining word of 2025. The Trump administration’s crusade against tariff-paying trading partners around the world has upended markets and […]
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You Can Turn Off Apple’s New AI Features in Mail for Mac
With macOS Sequoia 15.4, Apple has fully implemented all of its new Apple Intelligence features in the Mail app. So, when you open Mail after […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Bose SoundLink Flex
Bose has made speakers that have dominated the market since their release, and when it comes to mid-sized portable rugged speakers, the Bose New Soundlink […]
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Microsoft Is Planning Big Changes to the Windows 11 Start Menu
The Start menu is your access point to everything on a Windows PC, from files to apps to settings, and it looks like Microsoft is […]
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Microsoft’s Latest Patch Tuesday Fixes 134 Security Vulnerabilities
Microsoft released the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which fixes 134 malicious bugs in its systems, including one zero-day exploit. Windows and Microsoft users should […]
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This Arlo Wireless Security Camera Is Now on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been looking for a wireless outdoor camera that doesn’t require constant babysitting, the Arlo Essential Wireless Security Camera (2nd Generation) complete with solar […]
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My Favorite Simple Trick for Transforming Boring Soups
Although soup season should be coming to an end, frost still threatens some parts of the United States. Just when I needed to crack my […]
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Google’s Latest Patch Fixes 62 Security Vulnerabilities in Android
Google has released the April 2025 Android Security Bulletin , which includes fixes for 62 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. According to Google, the two patches […]
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Meta Expands Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family, but it can also be dangerous, especially for children and young people. […]
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Don’t Miss the Tax Filing Deadline
The IRS is generally very strict about filing taxes and paying taxes on time. And the clock is ticking – there are only a few […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Google has been making these Nest thermostats since Google acquired Nest back in 2014, but now, for the first time, Apple or Alexa users can […]
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Seven Popular Home Renovation Options That Will Increase Your Property Taxes
Although property taxes in the United States vary widely (Essex County, New Jersey has some of the highest, averaging $13,145; while West Virginia has some […]
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This New Setting Hides Your Recent Searches in Safari on IPhone
If your iPhone is running iOS 18.4 , you may have noticed some major new features like AI-powered priority notifications and seven brand new emoji […]
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Unsubscribe From Spam in Google Messages Just Got Easier
I’m sure there was a time when it was cool to receive a message from a company or service, but not today. Our phones are […]
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I Tried Seven39, a Social Network That Is Only Open Three Hours a Day
The Internet is always open. What if it was closed sometimes? That’s the central question at Seven39 , an experimental social network that’s open for […]
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Why I Think the Garmin Forerunner 255 Is an Incredible Deal
The Garmin Forerunner 255 is currently on sale for $229.99 , its lowest price ever. That’s about half the price of the current generation Forerunner […]
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The Seven Best Mac Menu Bar Apps
If there’s something you want to track regularly, it should be in your Mac’s menu bar. The left side of the menu bar naturally displays […]
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Nigella Seeds Are My New Bagel Seasoning.
I’ll admit, when all the bagel seasonings turned into supermarket seasoning mix, I bought a giant container of them. The powerful concoction that transforms the […]
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Gemini Live Can Now “see” Your Phone (to Some Extent)
Gemini Live is the natural conversation mode in the Google Gemini app that just got a major update: AI can now instantly answer questions about […]
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This 55-Inch Samsung OLED TV Is on Sale for the Lowest Price Right Now
If you’ve been putting off buying an OLED TV , the Samsung S90D deal on Woot might catch your attention. It’s the 55-inch 2024 model, […]
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You Can Grab This Skullcandy Waterproof Portable Speaker for $35 Right Now.
If you’ve ever tried to lug around a speaker that’s too large—or, worse, relied on your phone’s tiny sound to project audio—you should check out […]
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I Played the AI Version of Quake II and This Is How It Went
AI tools are suddenly everywhere, and you’ve probably tried using an AI program to generate text and images , or maybe even audio and video […]
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You Can Get a Discounted Lifetime Subscription to Matt’s Flights for $80 Right Now
Most of us aren’t very good at searching for cheap flights—we just hit refresh until the prices no longer hurt our feelings. That’s where Matt’s […]
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Spring Cleaning Products Every Home Should Have
Getting ready for spring cleaning? Not only should you check out my detailed guide on how to do it right , but you should also […]
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You Can Get an Annual BJ’s Membership for Just $20 Right Now
BJ’s Wholesale Club isn’t just about giant ketchup bottles and 40-roll packages of toilet paper, although you’ll probably find those too. If you’ve been toying […]
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What I’ve Learned in Three Years of Using the Instant Vortex Air Fryer
I’ve heard new parents say things like, “I can’t even remember what my life was like before I had my baby.” Well, I don’t have […]
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Five Features I’d Like to See in a Robot Vacuum Right Now
I am often asked to recommend which robot vacuum cleaner to choose. Although I have favorites, I usually respond with a list of features that […]
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Why You Need Cycling Shoes for Cycling (and How to Choose Them)
Back in the day, when I biked everywhere, I wore my regular running shoes and put my feet in the toe holders attached to the […]
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