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How I Use the One In, One Out Method for My Finances

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

While a “ no purchase month ” is not in my future, I do adhere to certain minimalist rules to keep my finances on track, […]

Budgeting

The Best AirPods Pro Settings Everyone Should Use

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Apple’s AirPods Pro are some of the best wireless headphones you can buy , especially if you’re already part of the Apple ecosystem. Like many […]

Apple

Six Ways to Make Your Home Decor Better Reflect Your Personality

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Americans spend nearly $28 billion on interior decoration every year, and for good reason. Our homes are incredibly private spaces: where we walk around in […]

Home & Garden

Fire Hazard Recall May Explain Controversial Pixel 4a Battery Update

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Late last month, the Google Pixel 4a received a software update that rendered the device virtually unusable for some people for seemingly unknown reasons. The […]

Android

Why You Shouldn’t “fix” Your Old Chromecast With a Factory Reset, According to Google

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

According to a lengthy thread on Reddit , a mysterious bug is affecting a variety of older Chromecast devices, specifically the second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast […]

Tech

My Favorite Affordable QLED TV Is $320 Off Right Now

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Mid-range TVs have gotten so good over the past few years that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to justify spending two to three times the price […]

Tvs

X Doesn’t Work

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

While many X-pats have flocked to alternatives like Bluesky and Threads , there are still many users checking out Elon Musk’s infamous platform. If you […]

Mobile Apps

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Apple Watch Series 10

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Since Apple released the newest Apple Watch Series 10 in early September , its price has been steadily falling; it’s currently priced at $299 (originally […]

Apple

Harman Kardon Bluetooth Speaker at Lowest Price

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is currently $129.99 on Woot, which is a significant drop from the regular price of $499.95. According to price […]

Tech

A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: International Women’s Month

Posted on March 10, 2025 by resourcefulman

Saturday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day. March is a whole women’s month , even if Google has removed it from its calendar. So, I […]

Entertainment

I Tried Prime Video’s New AI Dub and I Have Some Thoughts

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

When you watch media created in a language you don’t speak, you have several options. You can, of course, turn on subtitles and read on. […]

The First Four Settings You Need to Change on Any Boox E-Ink Tablet

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

While their name will never be as recognizable as Amazon’s Kindle, Chinese tech company Onyx International’s e-ink devices, sold under the slightly silly Boox brand, […]

Software

Eight Best Services for Renting, Purchasing and Downloading E-Books

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

While there’s something special about a physical book, eBooks are a great alternative for reading on the go (and building a library that doesn’t take […]

Books

The Easiest Ways to Detect an Unpaid Toll Fraud Text

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

I recently rented a car in two different states. Both times I was asked if I wanted to pay an extra fee per day so […]

Scams

17 Films About Real Women Who Changed History

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

International Women’s Day has existed in one form or another since approximately 1909, that is, the emergence of the holiday roughly coincides with the birth […]

Streaming

Five Ways to Reduce Your Pool Maintenance Costs This Summer

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

There’s something magical about having a pool you can take a dip in whenever you want. This is why there arean estimated 11 million swimming […]

Money

Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Refurbished M-Series MacBook

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

Apple just coincidentally announced the new MacBook Air M4, which will go on sale on March 12th. While this may be exciting news for anyone […]

Apple

MacBook Air M4 Is a Much Better Price Than the Pro

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

Earlier this week, I called the new MacBook Air M4 the best MacBook for most people. In short, that’s because Apple combines everything that’s already […]

Apple

How to Stop IMessage From Flooding Your IPhone and ICloud

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

On my Apple devices, there are over 55,000 items in the Messages app. This includes texts, voice notes, photos, videos, GIFs, and other attachments sent […]

Apple

DuckDuckGo Also Appears in AI Search Results

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

After months of beta testing, DuckDuckGo’s AI integration is being made available to everyone , and getting some updates at the same time: it’s free […]

This Nintendo Switch Lite Is Over $30 Off Right Now

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

The Nintendo Switch Lite is already a good choice for gamers who prefer a handheld console, but Woot’s offer makes it even more tempting. For […]

Tech

How to Change Settings on the Lectric XPeak 2.0 E-Bike

Posted on March 7, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you have a Lectric XPeak 2.0 e-bike , you can change many bike settings right from the built-in screen, including changing top speed, adjusting […]

Tech

Google Just Fixed 43 Security Vulnerabilities in Android

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

Google’s first Pixel Drop of 2025 took place this week, introducing a long list of updates for the company’s flagship phones, tablets and watches. Google […]

Android

AI-Powered Resumes Are Also Coming to the App Store

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

There are nearly two million apps in the iOS App Store , and many of them aren’t worth your time. That’s why many of us […]

Apple

This TikTok Cleaning Method Could Break My Fan

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

As spring gets closer and closer, I was happy to see a new trend on TikTok that claims you can easily clean fans—a rather tedious […]

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Ways to Extend the Life of Your Old Washer and Dryer

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

When my wife and I bought a house two decades ago, one of the most exciting parts of the process was that we finally started […]

Home & Garden

Is YouTube Premium Lite Worth Saving?

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

YouTube’s recent price hike has clearly left a hole in the market. If you want to experience YouTube completely ad-free, you currently need to pay […]

Internet

Apple’s Best New Chipset Isn’t the M4 Max

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

In addition to the launch of the sky blue M4-based MacBook Air , Apple’s series of announcements this week revealed Apple’s most powerful desktop silicon […]

Apple

This Subscription-Free Indoor Camera Is $27 Right Now

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

If you need an extra set of eyes at home without spending a lot of money, the TP-Link Kasa KC410S indoor security camera is currently […]

Tech

Download This Tax Preparation Checklist for a Stress-Free Filing Experience.

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

Tax season can turn even the most organized people into stressed out procrastinators. And if you’re anything like me, first of all, you’re not the […]

Taxes

15 Best Movies About Being Attached to Huge Corporations (Including Erin Brockovich)

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

Corporations are the driving force behind almost every aspect of American life, including the movies we watch. Sometimes it seems that they have all the […]

Streaming

Five Reasons You May Qualify for Lower Auto Insurance Premiums

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

Like homeowners insurance, auto insurance is becoming significantly more expensive, with data showing policy costs rose 11% last year, likely due to factors such as […]

Insurance

This Simple Text Document Can Replace Your Calendar App

Posted on March 6, 2025 by resourcefulman

Gina Trapani, founder of the website you’re reading now, popularized the text format for to-do lists back in 2006 (please excuse the weird formatting in […]

Computing

More Artificial Intelligence to Appear in Google Search Results

Posted on March 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

When Google introduced AI reviews for search last year , it didn’t go so well. The company’s AI made some pretty serious mistakes in its […]

Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones Are $60 Off Right Now

Posted on March 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

Bone conduction headphones are ideal for activities where hearing what’s going on around you is vital to your safety. This is because they use technology […]

Fitness

My Favorite Amazon Buy of the Day: Ikarao Shell S1 Portable Karaoke Speaker

Posted on March 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

Testing the Ikarao Shell S1 karaoke speaker during my review was one of the highlights of my time as a tech reviewer. Now that it’s […]

Tech

Digg Is Back (Sort Of)

Posted on March 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

Digg, the dominant link aggregator of the mid-2000s, is trying to make another comeback. Kevin Rose, one of the original founders of Digg, acquired the […]

Internet

Three Roth IRA Rules You Should Know During Tax Season

Posted on March 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

Tax season is the perfect time to reconsider your Roth IRA contribution strategy. While Roth IRAs offer incredible tax advantages, they have special rules that […]

Retirement