Special Cleaning Products That Are Really Worth It
Some classic cleaning tools are best left alone, but others can (and should!) be upgraded to something fancier and with more features that make sense. […]
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You Should Probably Pay for AppleCare+
When you buy a new Apple product, many enthusiasts will say the same thing: “Just get AppleCare+.” This adds cost to an already expensive purchase […]
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What Homeowners Insurance Will (and Won’t) Cover If Your Holiday Party Goes Awry
“Tis the season of holiday gatherings, twinkling lights and potential insurance headaches. Before you deck the halls and invite your whole group of friends, let’s […]
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Smart Home Devices I Use to Protect Against Leaks and Electrical Fires
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the two most common causes of insurance claims are fire and water damage. While it’s difficult (if not impossible) […]
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Everything We Know About Apple’s First Smart Display
New Apple products are always big news, especially new Apple products in new product categories like the smart display, which has been rumored for months. […]
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All of These Dyson Hair Styling Tools Are Currently on Sale at Rock-Bottom Prices.
The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is currently $329 (up from $429.99), offering a combination of luxury and functionality. Known for its fast-drying capabilities, Supersonic uses […]
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You Can Now Try Out Sora, OpenAI’s AI Video Generator
Earlier this year, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced Sora, an artificial intelligence video generator. Some of the demos the company showed off were hyper-realistic, […]
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Christmas Decorations You Can (and Should) Save On
There are some holiday decorating essentials that aren’t worth skimping on—like a quality tablecloth that isn’t made from synthetic fibers so you can actually remove […]
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Use the $1 Rule Before Impulse Buying
If I have one recurring thought before the holidays, it would be me looking through my purchases and wondering, “ Do I really need this?” […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
Fire tablets have come a long way since they first debuted as cheap, no-frills devices, but they still maintain affordable prices. Amazon’s best budget tablet, […]
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What to Do If You Are “deprived” of Your Job
There are 8,760 hours each year, and the average person spends about 1,992 of them, or more than a fifth of their life, at work […]
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How Much Stretching Does It Take to Make You More Flexible, According to Science?
Flexibility is an underrated aspect of fitness, especially since we tend to lose some of our mobility as we age—how many older people in your […]
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Meredith’s Training Diaries: How I Broke My Marathon Personal Record
This is the season two finale of Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This episode covers all […]
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Bose SoundLink Micro – Lowest Price Ever
Bose knows how to create products that stand the test of time and largely follows the mantra “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The […]
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28 Modern Christmas Classics You Should Watch Before the Holidays
Christmas movies have been a tradition for decades, but the days of watching George Bailey try to jump off a bridge year after year are […]
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11 Sci-Fi Movies You Should Show Your Kids (It’s Not Star Wars or E.T.)
As they say, children are our future. Why not help them imagine a better world by introducing them to great science fiction stories? After all, […]
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Why You No Longer Need to Add Reddit to Your Google Searches
Reddit has long been a popular place for interesting articles, funny memes, and insightful, civil debates with people who hold the same opinions as you. […]
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15 Best Types of Living Christmas Trees (and Which Ones to Choose)
If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have a decorated tree somewhere in your home. As a child, the tree in my house was an old, […]
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These Anker Holiday Deals Will Lift Your Spirits
Whether you have a digital nomad on your holiday list or if your New Year’s resolution is to declutter your charging cord, Anker has a […]
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You Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ at Its Lowest Price Ever
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ now costs $849.99 (down from $999.99), its lowest price ever, according to trackers like Keepa. Available in Moonstone Gray or […]
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I Live With a Chronic Illness and Smart Technology Helps Me Manage My Life.
The most difficult transition of my adult life was accepting that chronic illness had changed me dramatically, and I had heard others with the disease […]
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The Aloha IOS App Now Lets You Permanently Block Cookie Pop-Ups
If you surf the Internet, you’ve no doubt encountered a pop-up window asking for your permission to use cookies . You probably clicked “Yes” without […]
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I Listened to Podcasts in 75 Days in 2024, and These Are My 10 Favorite New Shows
According to my favorite podcast app , Pocket Casts, I listened to 74 days, 19 hours, and 36 minutes of podcasts in 2024. (If that […]
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in December
You can get thousands of free eBooks throughout 2024 if you know where and when to look for them. Amazon is offering free Kindle eBooks […]
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My Favorite Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life
Do you know someone who is always going… somewhere ? You’ll be watching Instagram stories and there they are, sitting in an airport lounge or […]
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The Best Gifts for the Person Who Is Always Cold
We all know someone who is constantly cold. I am, in fact, one of those people. I hate air conditioners. I hate winter. I hate […]
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You Can Prevent Google From Personalizing Search Results
Google has already been criticized for putting search results in a ” filter bubble “. This is because Google uses data from every search you […]
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Seven Tips to Help You Avoid Losing Your Phone (and Your Wallet and Keys)
According to a recent survey , Americans lose five things every month and spend about 17 hours searching for them each year. If you regularly […]
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How to (Mostly) Fix the New IPhone Photos App
Not all of the changes made in iOS 18 went down well with users, and the updated Photos app in particular received a lot of […]
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Why Your Garden Needs a Hugelkultur Bed (and How to Make One)
Garden beds require several components: compost-rich soil, full of nutrients and good drainage; soil warm enough for seeds to germinate; and moisture to keep plant […]
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The Latest Pixel Drop Feature Will Allow Geminis to Remember Information About You
It’s Pixel Drop time again, and Google’s regular series of updates to phones and tablets arriving in December 2024 includes improvements to Gemini AI, photo […]
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GoPro Hero12 Black Is Now on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’re looking for an action camera with top performance, the GoPro Hero12 Black could be just what you’re looking for, especially now that it’s […]
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What People Get Wrong This Week: the Facebook Serial Killer
This week I’m looking at two fictional characters created by the Internet’s collective unconscious. The first is “Robert Thibodeau,” a serial killer who terrorizes Facebook […]
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You Can Now Follow Mastodon Users in Threads (Sort Of)
Threads users can finally follow Mastodon accounts. This change, part of Thread’s multi-year plan to integrate with Fediverse , means Mastodon and other compatible social […]
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Three Festive Christmas Music Playlists for Every Taste
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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Eight Educational Gifts That Are Far From Boring
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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13 of the Most Unusual Advent Calendars You Can Buy
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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Why I Think You Should Go to Caroling This Year (and How to Get Started)
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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Three Ways to Get a Hot Christmas Breakfast on the Table With Minimal Effort
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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15 Secret Santa Gifts That Don’t Suck
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]
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