My Favorite Wireless Outdoor Gear for Fall Fun
Fall means it’s time for bonfires, walks, and cozy backyard movie nights. Hosting an outdoor meeting when temperatures start to drop means wireless power for […]
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Best RSS Reader Apps for IPhone and Mac
Apple’s platforms are a land of carefully crafted apps and utilities, and it’s not limited to official apps. An independent app like GoodLinks will help […]
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This Google Nest Doorbell Is Now Costing $100
If you’re looking for a video doorbell that can reliably distinguish between people, animals, and other objects, you might want to consider the Google Nest […]
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How to Get a Free Tree From Your City
Every spring, my residential area lights up with cherry blossoms. Eventually they start raining down like pink snow and people stop their cars or walk […]
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It’s the Best Time to Buy a Home
The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the spring/summer home buying season is coming to an end. While other seasons typically see a […]
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How to Follow a Marathon or Half Marathon Training Program Even When Everything Goes Wrong
When you’re preparing for a race, a good training plan is key . Having a plan will help you schedule all of your runs, including […]
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Merach S26 Is an Impressive (and Affordable) Exercise Bike
Not everyone can afford a Peloton , but honestly, you don’t need one. If you’re looking for a serious cycling workout at home, there are […]
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Woot Is Having a Big Sale on These Tech Gadgets
Amazon’s ” October Prime Day ” big sales are about to begin, and as Walmart , Target , and Best Buy often do, they also […]
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How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
It’s been about two weeks since Sony finally unveiled the PS5 Pro and all the processing power improvements that come with it. In this short […]
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The Safest Places During a Hurricane
An unfortunate byproduct of global climate change is increasingly powerful hurricanes. Case in point: Hurricane Helen is currently approaching Florida and the southeastern US, threatening […]
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My 10 Favorite Ways to Liven up Leftovers
Leftovers can be tricky. Sometimes food tastes so good that you look forward to eating it cold the next day, but that’s not always the […]
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10 Things You Probably Don’t Check on a Rental Car (but Should)
Whether you rent a car from one of the Big Three car rental companies (Hertz, Enterprise and Avis), from one of the thousands of smaller […]
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Disney+ Now Wants You to Pay to Share Your Account
Well, it’s official: Disney is now asking you to pay to share your Disney+ account with other people. What started as a random announcement during […]
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What’s New on Netflix in October 2024
There’s a lot on Netflix’s October release schedule, but it’s easy to pinpoint the one that will have the biggest impact on my social media […]
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Why You Should Never Cover Your Turkey With Foil After Cooking It.
There are several great ways to cook turkey (or any bird for that matter) – classic braised and fried , baked or even smoked. There […]
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Samsung Just Announced Three New Galaxy Devices
Samsung Unpacked may end in July , but that doesn’t mean the company has stopped announcing. Following the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy […]
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This Google AI Tool Can Turn Your Research Into a ‘Podcast’
When it comes to Google’s AI tools, the first thing you might think about is the Gemini assistant app or some cool tricks you can […]
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How to Stop Your MacBook From Harassing You About Permissions
Apple’s macOS Sequoia has several new features to improve security, and one of them is a prompt that forces you to constantly update screen recording […]
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This Compact and Lightweight 6-in-1 Power Strip Is Currently Under $15.
If you’re looking for an extender that won’t take up space on your desk or in your travel bag, a good option is the Anker […]
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Nine Mistakes Everyone Makes When Recycling Waste
Recycling is a nightmare. We all want to reduce waste —93% of Americans support recycling —but in the real world, many/most people don’t actually know […]
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You Should Winterize Your Citrus Trees Now
I grew up in Arizona where I didn’t appreciate the absurd amount of impressive citrus fruits I had access to, usually in my backyard. As […]
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The 35 Scariest Non-English Movies of All Time
English-speaking fans of Japanese horror have known for decades that the genre exports particularly well. Scary films often rely on shocking visuals, meaning that if […]
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Which Flu Shot to Choose If You Are Over 65 Years Old
To prevent winter illnesses, now is the time for all of us, especially older adults, to get updated on our flu and COVID vaccinations . […]
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Meta Doubles the Number of Wearable Augmented Reality Devices
Meta Connect 2024 is the end. Mark Zuckerberg took the stage on Wednesday to announce a slew of product categories. While there were some new […]
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This Sale Has the Lowest Prices I’ve Seen on Amazon Devices All Year
Some of the biggest sales of the year are right around the corner, like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, as well as similar […]
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Four Ways to Take Advantage of the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut
Last week, the Federal Reserve announced it would cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points , the first cut in borrowing costs since […]
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When to Hire an Elder Law Attorney (and How to Do It)
Elderly care is incredibly expensive: rooms in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can cost more than $10,000 a month . And this is before […]
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How to Make the Best Pickles That Can Be Stored for a Long Time
I have been looking for a long time for a recipe for pickled cucumbers that could be stored for a long time. Sometimes the pickling […]
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ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Is Here (If You’re Willing to Pay for It)
Back in May, OpenAI announced the launch of an enhanced voice mode for ChatGPT. The company introduced the new feature as the then-existing voice mode […]
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The Complete American Cookbook Is a Very Reliable Recipe Resource.
Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are particularly unique, easy to follow, or just special to me. While […]
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Use the Elimination Method to Make Cleaning More Efficient
Cleaning the house is one of those never-ending tasks that can feel overwhelming, so I recommend creating a schedule (and sticking to it). No matter […]
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Eight Ways Your Employer Can Deceive You (Not Just Fire You)
Nearly 20% of American workers describe themselves as “unhappy” at their jobs, half say they are stressed at work, and 18% use the word “angry” […]
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What Should You Trust After the Race: the Official Time or the Clock?
You just finished a 5K, but your watch says you ran 3.22 miles, not 3.1. Was it really a 5K? Or maybe you finished the […]
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This Is Your Fall Car Care Checklist.
The change of seasons is usually a good time to have your vehicle serviced. Because changes in temperature can affect a car’s performance, fall is […]
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Pack Your Sick Box for Cold and Flu Season Now
Families are already a few weeks into the school year, and while your children are (hopefully) unaffected by the disease just yet, you know that […]
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You Can Now Use AI to Create Playlists on Spotify
You may have noticed that generative AI has made its way into an app or two gadgets lately, and now you can use the technology […]
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This Amazon Fire Tablet Is Now $60
If you want a simple, inexpensive tablet for watching Prime Video, reading Kindle books, or streaming music on a budget, you might want to check […]
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How to Maximize Your Travel Rewards Points
Although I consider myself an avid traveler (18 countries and counting), there was a time when I paid little attention to my travel rewards credit […]
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My Favorite After Apple Picking Recipes (Not Pies)
Despite PSL’s early arrival, the pumpkins themselves are still waiting on deck. Now is the time for a healthy apple. Although this sweet fruit is […]
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Three Nintendo Switch Deals to Consider Ahead of the Holiday Rush
Amazon’s big deal days are just around the corner, forcing other retailers like Best Buy to hold their own fall sales ahead of the holidays. […]
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