These Windows Apps Are Outdated, Risky or Fraudulent
Every computer gets some junk over time: the little app you installed years ago and forgot about, or the cleanup utility you downloaded when you […]
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Yes, You Can Play on Chromebook
Computer games are rightfully considered a “high-end” computer task. While many games will run on weak or outdated PCs and laptops , the biggest and […]
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Why You Should Play the Original Doom With Ray Tracing
When you hear the words ‘ray tracing’, your mind is likely to come up with cutting-edge games. Ray tracing wasn’t used in mainstream PC GPUs […]
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Lies That the Police Can Legally Tell You (and How to Respond to Them)
According to the rules of pop culture, a police officer must answer honestly when asked the hard-hitting question “Are you a police officer?” Unfortunately, this […]
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How to Clean a Dirty Baking Brush
Pastry brushes are essential kitchen tools, even if you’re not a baker. In addition to applying egg (or mayonnaise ) dressing to bread and pastries, […]
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How to Make Food Taste Less (or More) Like Weed
Industrial-scale edible cannabis products are becoming more widely available as adult retail sales sweep across the country (in slow motion). Once upon a time, you […]
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How to Recognize Your Partner’s “bids” to Connect and Possibly Save Your Relationship
Communication is key in any relationship, but everyday life — from work, kids, and household chores to our attachment to our phones — can make […]
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11 Soothing Games That Will Restore Your Soul After Elden Ring
Since its February release, Elden Ring has taken the internet by storm as millions of unfortunate players explore the Betweenlands, die repeatedly (and brutally) along […]
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Throw Away Those Recalled Disney Hand Sanitizers, Says FDA
While hand sanitizer has been around for decades , it became indispensable at the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and ironically , the product […]
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How to Build a Fire Pit (so As Not to Burn the Neighborhood)
A fire pit is a nice addition to any backyard. It can become a central gathering place and extend the warm season, keeping it cozy […]
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Use This Trick to Get PlayStation Plus Premium at Half Price (Before Sony Fixes It)
Last week, Sony announced its upgraded “PlayStation Plus” subscription service, offering three different tiers that let you play online games as well as access exclusive […]
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12 Smart Things You Never Knew WD-40 Could Do
Originally created as a rust prevention solvent for use in the aerospace industry, WD-40 has become an indispensable product for squeaky door hinges in your […]
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You Really Need to Stop Confessing to Your Crimes Online
If you are online, you have probably witnessed a crime. I’m not talking about the crime of subservience – I’m talking about people who openly […]
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What Is This White Stuff on My Cheese?
One of my passions is a Facebook group called Food Ideas for Busy Moms by Trader Joe. Like any Facebook group, this one has a […]
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How Much Time Is Too Long to Spend on the Machine at the Gym?
If you’re new to the gym, we’ve got a whole guide to the basic, possibly embarrassing questions you might have in your head . But […]
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Use These Pantry Items As Pet-Safe Ant Repellents
Although ants can appear in your home at any time of the year, you may notice that they become especially active in the spring. That’s […]
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Avoid These Plants Just Like Poison Ivy
One of the best parts of spring is finally getting back outside to enjoy nature. Or at least it does until you hit some kind […]
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You Also Need to Do a Spring Cleaning of Your Car Body
While it is snowing in parts of the country this morning, it is technically spring, which means it’s time for spring cleaning. And your car […]
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The Smartest Ways to Keep an Eye on Your Car’s Blind Spots
Think back to your days in a driver’s ed. In addition to being told to keep the steering wheel in the “10 and 2” position […]
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How to Get That White Coating Off Your Terracotta Pots
When deciding which type of container is best for growing your plants, you’ve probably at least considered traditional unglazed terracotta pots. They have long been […]
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Worst US Cities for People With Seasonal Allergies
Having survived another long winter, the warm spring weather gave us cause for excitement. But now that allergy season is in full swing, those who […]
Continue reading »How I Accidentally Overcame My Fear of Flying With a Video Game
Airplanes used to scare me. My aerophobia was not so strong that I traveled everywhere by train, but it was bad. I had to force […]
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Why You Should Refrigerate Muffin Dough Overnight
My daughter recently asked for chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast for her birthday. Since it fell on a school day, and pancakes are never baked […]
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How to Quietly Get Birth Control
There are many reasons why you might want to keep your birth control secret, but it’s not really a reason – it’s your body and […]
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How to Integrate a Stretching Session Into Your Day
In March , I tried to figure out if I could incorporate stretching into my fitness regime, and I love doing it . Nearly three […]
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How to Know If You Are Talking to a Bot
Artificial intelligence (AI) is invading every aspect of our lives. The algorithms control so much that you can conclude that the robot uprising has already […]
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How to Deal With a Shiny Asshole at Work
At some point in your career, you’ll probably have to deal with a brilliant jerk at work. Brilliant jerks are everywhere, they are praised by […]
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10 Classic Porn Movies Directed by Women
I have never been a good historian, at least in the traditional sense of the word. I hate reading about war, but war is only […]
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Finish Your Spring Vegetables With These 3 Ingredients
My parents love asparagus, their favorite green vegetable. During my last visit to them in Sacramento, I was assigned to prepare it. I made it […]
Continue reading »How Much Confidential Information Do Your Online Friends Owe You?
I sympathize with powerful people. Really. I’m closer to obscurity than celebrity, but a quick Google search on my name will provide ample evidence that […]
Continue reading »What Does It Take to Become a Personal Trainer (and Is It Worth It)?
I got certified as a personal trainer last year to round out my knowledge and make sure I can be even more of a know-it-all […]
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You Should Update Your Apple Devices Right Now
Yesterday Apple released new updates for iPhone (iOS 15.4.1), iPad (iPadOS 15.4.1), and Mac (macOS 12.3.1), and according to the release notes, they fix some […]
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A Guide to Childhood Culture for Disconnected Adults: Making the Oscars Slap Meme
All kids know that Facebook is for older people to share political memes, but that doesn’t stop Mark Zuckerberg’s company from winning the hearts and […]
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15 Essential Bruce Willis Performances (and Where to Stream Them)
Bruce Willis’ family revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that the 67-year-old actor is “retiring” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia , a condition that […]
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Don’t Waste Money Buying Brands for These Products
Buying stuff can be fun, but the capitalist assumption of branding also makes it pretty stressful. Our stores and online platforms are filled with brands […]
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The “chunks” in This Recalled Peanut Butter May Be Metal Fragments
If peanut butter is a staple in your kitchen and pantry, check the brand and label to see if it’s part of a voluntary recall […]
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What ‘Cunningham’s Law’ Really Tells Us About How We Interact Online
I’m sure you’re familiar with the XKCD “Duty Calls” comic , in which internet users type passionately late into the night because ” someone on […]
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8 Ways to Make Your Mac’s Dock More Useful
While your Mac’s dock looks sleek and elegant, it’s not always the best use of the screen. By default, it’s filled with apps you probably […]
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13 Places You Can Legally Watch TV Shows for Free
For a moment, it seemed like we were finally giving up on the terrible cable TV business model. Streaming was cheap, easy, and full of […]
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What You Need to Know About Aphasia (Besides It Affects Your Speech)
Bruce Willis’ family posted on Instagram that the actor will be retiring due to health issues, including a recently diagnosed aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder […]
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