10 Best Cities to Buy Your First Home, According to Zillow
In recent years, it has seemed almost impossible to break into the housing market unless you already have equity, significant savings, or an inheritance to […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+
Before the release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ tablets in 2022, Android users were struggling to find good tablet options to integrate […]
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Nanoleaf Outdoor Garlands Look Smart (and Clever at the Same Time)
Smart lights indoors are great, but smart lights outdoors are what really impresses me. You can turn them on and off without fearing the elements, […]
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The Best Retirement Accounts for the Self-Employed
When you’re self-employed, saving for retirement is entirely up to you—there’s no employer-sponsored 401(k) plan you can rely on. This can make planning for retirement […]
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FCC Now Requires “Nutrition Labeling” on Broadband Deals
Nutrition labels are a great consumer tool that allows us to quickly understand the nutritional benefits of any food before we decide to buy or […]
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Everything You Need to Take With You on Your Run (and How to Carry It)
Lace up your shoes and get going. This is the simplicity of running. But who would leave the house with just a pair of shoes? […]
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Kobo’s New Color E-Readers May Make You Finally Give up Your Kindle
Kobo is the first of the big three e-reader companies, which includes Rakuten Kobo, Amazon and Barnes & Noble, to take the plunge and offer […]
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This Windows 11 Update Adds More Artificial Intelligence Capabilities
The latest Windows 11 update does a lot to fix the shortcomings of Microsoft’s operating system , but it also activates various Moment 5 features […]
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Update Your Windows PC As Soon As Possible
Your computer needs another update. Microsoft just released the Windows April 2024 patch , which contains fixes for a whopping 149 bugs. While it is […]
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29 Best Party Movies That Will Help You Relax Like Hell
When you need to de-stress, there’s nothing better than putting on a movie that has characters you just want to hang out with, either because […]
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These Hisense TVs Come With an NBA Store Gift Card Worth up to $200.
Through June 15, several retailers are including up to $200 worth of NBA Store Gift Cards with the purchase of select Hisense products, such as […]
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What Are All Your Vacuum Attachments Really Used For?
Your vacuum cleaner is a versatile cleaning tool : with the many attachments included, you can use it to remove dirt, dust, and debris from […]
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You Can Finally Send Quality Photos on Facebook Messenger
Whether you have an iPhone or Android, your smartphone is likely to take great photos. That’s why in 2024 there’s no reason your high-quality images […]
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You Can Get Two 4K Camera Drones on Sale for $166 Right Now
You can get the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro 4K and Blade K drones on sale right now for $165.99 (reg. $299.99). Both quadcopters are […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Eclipse Myths
America witnessed a total solar eclipse this week. While most of us said, “I think this is cool,” some Americans expected more than just the […]
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In Fact, a Second Job May Not Be the Solution.
Most advice offered to those struggling to make ends meet usually boils down to some variation of “spend less and/or earn more,” which often means […]
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How to Set up a VPN on Your Android
VPNs (virtual private networks) route your Internet access through another server somewhere in the world – they can spoof your location, prevent other parties (including […]
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Four Robot Vacuum Cleaner Features You Should Pay Attention to (and One That Doesn’t Matter)
One of the first concessions I made due to the pandemic was a robot vacuum cleaner. If my dog and I had to be isolated […]
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What Is Cardio Zone 2 and How Should I Actually Do It?
Low-intensity cardio, sometimes called LISS or “zone 2,” is an underrated form of exercise. It’s finally coming back into fashion after years of absence while […]
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How to Add Weights When Lifting a Barbell
Pop Quiz: You want to lift 185 pounds. How many plates do you put on each side of the barbell and what size? If you […]
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These Are the Best DeWalt Cell Phone Accessories for the DIYer.
Your cell phone is often as much a tool as an impact driver if you use it to take notes, play music, or look up […]
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Where to Find Free (or Cheap) Soil for Raised Beds
Many gardeners enjoy using raised beds to grow their crops—they create a nice border, limit weed growth, and ease the strain on your back—but they […]
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13 Best Children’s Movies Adapted From Books
This year, many children’s books are being filmed. Some of them look faithful to their source material, such as Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot . Others, […]
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Connect Smart Devices to Your Home’s Plumbing
I spend a lot of time at home delivering water. I water the plants, fill the humidifier, top up the coffee maker, change the robot’s […]
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This App Solves All My Problems With Apple Reminders
Apple Reminders, in case you weren’t aware, has added a ton of new features over the past couple of years, and it’s a pretty comprehensive […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Soundcore A10 Sleep Headphones
It’s nice to fall asleep without being distracted by street noise, and maybe with relaxing music or white noise so that it’s not too quiet. […]
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This New Samsung Tablet Comes With a $100 Amazon Gift Card
Samsung has updated the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite several times since it was first released in 2020: it was updated in 2022 and again this […]
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Google Gemini 1.5 Pro Just Got Ears
The latest version of Google’s artificial intelligence, Gemini 1.5 Pro, can now hear you. Gemini is an updated Google bot formerly called Bard, and Gemini […]
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Google Wants to Help You Make Videos With AI
AI video generators are nothing new in the age of AI: all one has to do is look at OpenAI’s Sora announcement to see how […]
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How to Choose Between Swiffer WetJet and PowerMop
A few weeks ago I traded in my regular old Swiffer for a WetJet model and my boyfriend bought a Swiffer PowerMop. Both the WetJet […]
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Aqara Just Released a New Motion and Light Sensor
Aqara makes a lot of smart products, but they have established themselves as a smart sensor brand. Their FP2 presence sensor has become a favorite […]
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Where and When to See the Next Solar Eclipse
I have an eclipse of envy. I live in Los Angeles and we only had a tiny quarter eclipse yesterday – cool, but far from […]
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These Innovative Headphones Are Easy to Repair.
Fairphone, an Amsterdam-based phone company committed to sustainable and ethical business practices, has introduced Fairbuds , a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. Like the company’s […]
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Remodel Your Home With These Materials to Make It Easier to Clean
A cleaner home is a happier home. But keeping a clean home isn’t easy: The average person spends about five hours cleaning their home every […]
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How to Use Google’s New Find My Device Service to Track Your Stuff
On Monday, Google officially launched its Find My Device network for Android —not to be confused with Apple’s Find My network, of course. But in […]
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You Can Grab This Retro Keyboard and Mouse on Sale for $50 Right Now
You can get this retro keyboard and mouse combo on sale for $49.99 right now (regional price $139.99). The mouse and keyboard connect via 2.4G […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: What Is a “TikTok Rizz Party”?
Youth culture is full of mysteries this week: Why would anyone drink a mixture of oats and water instead of eating a bowl of oatmeal? […]
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You Can Get This Wireless Key Fob Charger Right Now for $15.
You can get this discounted 2-in-1 wireless key charger right now for $15.19 (regional price $25.99) using promo code ENJOY20 through April 16th. This key […]
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Use This App to Add Nearly 150 Features to Your Apple Shortcuts
Apple Shortcuts is a powerful automation tool, but the built-in actions are a bit lacking. When creating something, it’s easy to feel stuck when you […]
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Try This Three-Step Method the Next Time You Take a Test.
We talk a lot about test preparation , but not so much about what you should do when it’s time to sit down and take […]
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