My Favorite Cookies Are Made From Leftover Baked Goods.
One of my first memories of Christmas baking is watching my mom cut shapes out of sugar cookie dough and then roll the scraps into […]
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How to Blanch Vegetables (and Why You Should)
Blanching is a great cooking method to add to your toolbox, and it turns out that some vegetables are actually better. If you’ve heard about […]
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Google Has a Hidden ‘squid Game’ You Can Play Right Now
The Squid Game is back for a second season – whether it needs one or not. And like many of its high-profile series, Netflix is […]
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Ikarao Shell S1 Is an Almost Perfect Portable Karaoke Speaker
Karaoke has been performed with a standard microphone and portable speaker for many years, and we are fine with that. But Ikarao , a company […]
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Last Minute Gift Ideas When Your Only Option Is the Drug Store
Well, well, well. The hour is near and you need a last minute gift. Perhaps you’ve put off your Secret Santa gift exchange or you’ve […]
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15 Christmas Movies You Shouldn’t Watch With Your Family
The “naughty Christmas movie” is a venerable subgenre dating back at least to 1974’s Black Christmas , a film that shocked audiences with the dual […]
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The Best Gifts for Avid Readers (Not Books)
Some read for pleasure, some for work, some for study, but regardless of the purpose, there are many avid readers who spend time with a […]
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Is an Almost Perfect Tablet-Laptop Hybrid
We’ve now reached version 11 of the Microsoft Surface Pro: the tablet-laptop hybrid first launched in 2013, and since then we’ve seen a lot of […]
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Meta Ray-Ban Celebrity Voices: From Least to Most Annoying
This week, an update to Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses introduced the ability to replace the regular AI voice with a celebrity voice. If you’ve ever […]
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This Sony Speaker Is Now on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever
This holiday season, if you’re looking for an inexpensive gift that punches above its weight, the Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker is now $38 (down from […]
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Where to Watch New Year’s Celebrations From Around the World
Every year there is so much excitement surrounding New Year’s that it can be difficult for the holiday to live up to expectations. Whether you’re […]
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What’s New on Paramount+ and Showtime in January 2025
The Star Trek collection on Paramount+ will be expanded in January. Star Trek: Section 31 (January 24) is the 14th film and first TV movie […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: New Jersey’s Drone Invasion
Nobody wants it to be aliens more than I do. Even if they plan to force us to work in diamond mines in space, I […]
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For Some Reason You Can Now Call ChatGPT by Phone
ChatGPT has changed a lot since its debut in late 2022 . What started out as a chatbot for a web app has evolved into […]
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What’s New in Max in January 2025
In January, “Max” debuts his new medical drama series “Pitt” (Jan. 9), starring Noah Wyle (for “ER” fans) as an attending physician in the emergency […]
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Which Watch Display Is Better: MIP or AMOLED?
If you’re comparing fitness watches, you’ve probably come across a debate about different display technologies. Manufacturers are moving to AMOLED-style screens (bright! colorful! crisp! modern!), […]
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This Giant Cookie Cake Is Ordered for My Christmas Party Every Year.
Every year I host a festive Christmas party. I buy the biggest tree, bake cookies for days, and hang enough lights to shake the electrical […]
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Eight Good Jobs That Require Room and Board
The median weekly income for Americans this year is about $1,165 , or roughly $60,580 per year. That’s not much, especially considering the fact that […]
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New Google Pixel 9 Pro XL $250 Off (and Coming Before Christmas)
The Pixel 9 Pro is the newest and most premium model in the Pixel lineup, and right now the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro […]
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According to the FBI, Your Texts May Be Unsafe
“The FBI says you should stop texting” sounds like something your estranged uncle would post on Facebook, but it’s actually true: Both the FBI and […]
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Hisense Wants to Turn Its TVs Into Smart Hubs (but Their Integration Plan Is Confusing)
CES 2025 is just around the corner, which means most tech companies are on the verge of major releases for their lineups. Following this year’s […]
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Nine Ways to Make Your Home Warmer This Winter (Without Raising the Temperature)
The houses we live in are not buildings, but systems. Every part of your home makes your life a little safer and more comfortable: the […]
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You Can Create Bluesky Style Starter Packs on Mastodon
Every once in a while, a company comes up with an idea so good that every competitor ends up copying it. This is the case […]
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This Smart Home Automation Could Make Christmas Even More Magical for Kids
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you celebrate the holiday and have kids, they’re probably feeling a little excited right now. There’s all […]
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This High-Performance Gaming Mouse Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’re looking for a top-tier gaming mouse, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is currently $119.67 (down from $159), which is its lowest […]
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How I Use RSS Feed for Bluesky and Mastodon
It’s understandable if you’re a little burnt out on social media right now. I put off creating a Bluesky account for years, mainly because I […]
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These Are the Eight Things I Always Travel With
This is one of the biggest travel weeks of the year, and whether you’re just spending a couple of nights at your parents’ house in […]
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Follow This Year-End Financial Checklist Through 2025
I love New Year’s resolutions , but before you can properly look forward and set new goals, you need to look back and evaluate where […]
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What Is a Fart Walk and Why You Should Take It Tonight
The low-key post-dinner walk has a new name thanks to TikToker (mairlynthequeenoffiber) who got candid on camera about how a “fart walk” will help you […]
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TikTok Influencers Are Wrong About Hackers Stealing Credit Card Information Via AirDrop
Before I start: No, people can’t steal your credit card information using AirDrop. AirDrop doesn’t even know your credit card number. Recently, a hoax has […]
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Bluesky’s Best Clients Are Actually Made for Mastadon
Back when Twitter existed, I loved a Mac app called TweetBot. It was a desktop client with a simplified interface, great keyboard shortcuts, and overall […]
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Apple’s New AirPods Max Are Worse Than the Old Model
If you walk into an Apple Store today, an employee will happily sell you a new pair of AirPods Max for $549. That’s a big […]
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Five Ways to Stop Your Home From Getting Dusty so Quickly
I constantly struggle with dust: I live in an old house in a city with not the best outdoor air quality, and I have a […]
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My 10 Favorite Interview Podcasts of 2024
I hear about the same interview podcasts over and over again. You know the ones I mean – the ones who are currently at the […]
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The Latest Kindle Paperwhite Kids at Its Lowest Price Ever (and Just in Time for Christmas)
If you’ve never considered a Kindle Kids e-reader because of the label, you’re missing out on some nice benefits. The 16GB Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids […]
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My Favorite High-Tech Water Filtration Pitcher Is Now on Sale
I don’t use heavy duty water filters attached to the faucet. I care about the purity and taste of my water, but not enough for […]
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Five Great Alternatives to the Stanley Cups
Just like past holidays, this year everyone wants a Stanley mug . It’s fine, except for a few problems: these bad boys are quite expensive […]
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Does the Treadmill or Your Watch More Accurately Measure the Distance You’ve Run?
Outdoors, smartwatches are great at telling you how far you’ve run or walked. Indoors, they often disagree with the readings on the gym treadmill. This […]
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Gather Around Cocktails – the Ultimate Party Drinks Recipe Book
Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]
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23 Christmas Movies That Are Almost Sure to Make You Cry
The holidays are a time of great emotions. The weather can be extreme, there can be too much to do, and family gatherings can cause […]
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