How to Stay Safe on Public Transport Right Now
For those fortunate enough to live somewhere with decent public transportation and rely on it to get around, the past six months have likely been […]
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How to Treat Dry Eye Associated With a Mask
Have you noticed that your eyes have become especially dry lately? There can be many reasons for this, including wearing a mask. But before we […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Your Wardrobe Fresh Without Spending Money
For many people, our attitude towards clothing has changed somewhat this year. Just a few months ago, we were putting together outfits (and I’m using […]
Continue reading »New COVID Screening Rules for US Passengers
Almost six months ago, back in mid-March, the Trump administration issued an order banning travel from Europe, Brazil, Iran and China. There was an exception […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Movies With NYFF and TIFF This Year
After six months of virtual work, school, happy hours, graduations, weddings, funerals and “vacations,” many of us are eager to experience even the most mundane […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Can’t Afford Food
As the pandemic continues to affect the country, including nearly 900,000 jobless claims , families continue to struggle to make ends meet. For many Americans, […]
Continue reading »Use Physical Tokens to Count Sets
There is something about exercise that excites your brain a little. I know I’m not the only one who stops counting accurately after about … […]
Continue reading »If You Don’t Tip in Exchange for Free Food on Your Birthday, Then You’re a Jerk.
I’m far from criticizing those who get away with something they shouldn’t do for meager gain – like pretending to be your birthday to win […]
Continue reading »How to Change the Slack Font
With great power comes great responsibility. And I couldn’t emphasize that any more if I wanted to, because now I’m going to give you a […]
Continue reading »How to Type With Alexa
Amazon recently updated Alexa with a new feature that allows users to print to-do lists, recipes, and more with a quick voice command. The AI […]
Continue reading »Combine Cherry Cola and Sherry to Make Cherry Coca Cola.
This is not the cocktail that I was going to make this morning, but in the end it turned out to be exactly the cocktail […]
Continue reading »Protect Your Puppies From Remembered Dog Food
While we have been stuck at home for most of this year, many of us have focused on things that bring us comfort, such as […]
Continue reading »How Do You Deal With Your Child’s Zoom Fatigue?
In the spring, my 9-year-old son quickly developed what I began to call “Growth Fatigue.” He didn’t mind doing his classwork online, and he didn’t […]
Continue reading »Child Culture Guide for Adults: Week 2
People stop me on the street all the time and ask, “Steve, my child needs one of these damn mimtendos or something. What the hell […]
Continue reading »These Slicers Work Better Than … a Knife?
Here at Hack or Wack, we usually love testing viral hacks that blow people’s minds . But sometimes we also test hacks that people are […]
Continue reading »Fight the Hill Head-On
Did you find a new running or hiking trail in the challenge last week ? This week is another trail-compatible week, and I encourage you […]
Continue reading »How to Identify Overpricing on Amazon
Amazon’s convenience is hard to beat, especially in the midst of COVID-19, but a new report suggests the tech giant may be overpricing some of […]
Continue reading »Read This Before Pre-Ordering Nvidia RTX 30 Series Graphics Card
I know I know. The temptation is great if you’re a DIY PC build enthusiast who is tired of watching your games stutter when you […]
Continue reading »A More Inclusive Way to Reach Out to the Child’s Family
Our kid’s Zoom classes can be eye-opening for many reasons, but one thing you may have noticed since the start of the school year is […]
Continue reading »What Is the Best PC Game Subscription Service?
When it comes to video game subscription services, console gamers are pretty straightforward – they’re mostly tied to PlayStation, Nintendo, or Xbox services. On the […]
Continue reading »How to Use Dried Mustard
If you ask someone what the “taste” of mustard is, they may tell you that it is both “hot” and “sour”, which is not entirely […]
Continue reading »How Do I Get My IPhone and Windows Computer to Play Well?
How do you manage a multi-platform household? Not everyone is completely committed to Apple, Google, Microsoft, or any other tech company. You can have an […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Can’t Opt Out of a Payroll Tax Deferral This Year
Last month, Trump announced a new payroll tax deferral that temporarily suspends employee taxes. The controversial order began on September 1 and states that companies […]
Continue reading »Use This Tool to Visualize Large Numbers or Strange Units
Have you ever come across a really large number or dimension in a little-known unit and thought I had no idea how big or how […]
Continue reading »Your Poop Is Ok
How is your turd? Is this the correct color? How about frequency – do you do it once a day, regularly? Don’t reply (and especially […]
Continue reading »How to Change Your Apple Fortnite Login Before You Lose Access
Update 10/9/20 2:00 PM PT: Since we posted this, Apple has given Epic Games a “perpetual renewal” to continue using Sign In with Apple. However, […]
Continue reading »Stay on Top of COVID Travel Restrictions With This Interactive Map
Travel has become a complete mess since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that travel restrictions are an important part of curbing the spread […]
Continue reading »Create a Rube Goldberg Car With Your Kids for This Competition
Why do simple, everyday tasks when you can make a sophisticated tool to help you accomplish them? This is the idea behind the annual competition […]
Continue reading »In Fact, Brushing Your Teeth in the Shower Is Good.
If you’ve ever taken a morning shower without brushing your teeth, you may have shared my observation that soul magic loses a bit of its […]
Continue reading »Use Sour Cream Instead of Butter for a Creamier Salad Dressing
The formula for a good homemade salad dressing is simple: you need some kind of oil, more acid than you think, a sweetener, and some […]
Continue reading »How to Pay for the Online Certification Program
For many Americans, the pandemic has sparked an interest in career advancement, especially in how they can improve future job stability. Money reports that there […]
Continue reading »How to Register for Online Voting
With the November elections approaching, you need to prepare how and when you will vote. The easiest way to opt out of voting is to […]
Continue reading »Find Out Where to Test Your Child for COVID-19
Every time a child is sick, plans change dramatically. You can keep them out of school, or you can cancel the job yourself. In 2020, […]
Continue reading »Let the Picky Eater Pretend to Be the Judge of the Cooking Show
Getting a picky young eater to try different dishes can be a long battle. Parents of fastidious eaters can find many tips and tricks to […]
Continue reading »Seriously, Never Look at the Sun
I’m surprised I have to write this, but let’s start. If you are on the west coast or in some kind of terrible environment – […]
Continue reading »Enable Google “Verified Calls” on Android With This Setting
Google is slowly rolling out its new service called Confirmed Calls, a sort of extended caller ID that should at least let Android users know […]
Continue reading »Drizzle the Hot Bacon Over the Fresh Tomatoes
Summer tomatoes can easily become overpriced. After all, they are one of the most seasonal delicacies out there, and skewing their summer fresh flavor may […]
Continue reading »How to Fix the Latest Sleep Error in Windows 10
Windows 10 September 2020 Update finally fixes excessive disk optimization behavior that puts SSDs at risk . Unfortunately, this also leads to another annoying error […]
Continue reading »Getting Out of Town Can Be More Expensive Than You Think
Since March, there have been endless reports of action triggered by the pandemic. As CNBC reports , we may be on the brink of a […]
Continue reading »Better Take a Nap After Drinking Your Coffee
Last summer I spent a few weeks in Italy, where the time difference is nine hours from my home in San Francisco. This aggressive change […]
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