How to Change the Default Explorer in Windows
When it comes to something as fundamental as Windows Explorer—a utility for viewing and managing files on your disk—you might think you have no choice […]
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This Device Will Turn Your Apple Watch Into an Old-School IPod
The TinyPod is one of the most ingenious ideas I’ve seen in a while: it’s a little strapless case for the Apple Watch that essentially […]
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Why You Should Run Hills (and How to Get Started)
Hill repeats are a great training tool if you are a runner or any athlete looking to improve your cardiovascular fitness. But you can’t train […]
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Coffee is so ingrained in modern culture that people produce about 15 million tons of used coffee grounds every year. So people spent years trying […]
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Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop $700 Off
Dreame is one of many new robot vacuum companies vying for the top spot. One of their flagship vacuums, the Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum, […]
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What to Do If the “zombie Mortgage” Is Stalking You Again
Home prices are rising , interest rates are at their highest levels in more than a decade , and paying off a mortgage has never […]
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GPT-4o Mini – Cheaper but Almost As Good Version of GPT-4o
This week, OpenAI introduced a lighter version of its most advanced large language model (LLM), GPT-4o . Called GPT-4o mini, it will replace GPT-3.5 Turbo […]
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Make the Best Meatloaf of Your Life in the Air Fryer
Meatloaf is one of those retro foods that deserves a comeback. It’s definitely gone out of fashion, but it doesn’t have to be the dubious […]
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Three No-Subscription Home Security Systems You Should Consider
The moment you have something, you become worried that someone will take it away from you. Even though crime rates have fallen sharply over the […]
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These Beats Headphones Are Still the Cheapest They’ve Ever Been
Prime Day was a good time to snag a new pair of headphones at a great price, but many deals are still available on a […]
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Who Is CrowdStrike, the Company Behind Today’s Global Technology Disruption?
If you tried to fly, withdraw money from the bank, or even call 911 today, there’s a good chance you were impacted by the CrowdStrike […]
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Apple’s Official IPad Smart Keyboard Is Now Only $50
iPads are great, but it’s the accessories like keyboards that take them to their full potential and turn them into pseudo-mini laptops. If you have […]
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These Eight Outdoor Security Cameras Are up for Sale in Honor of Prime Day
Buying your first outdoor security camera may seem like a big step forward, but over the past few years I’ve found that I rarely use […]
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Here’s the Smart Tech I’d Splurge on for Prime Day
Over the past year, I’ve tested a ton of smart cameras, sensors, and robots of all kinds and have come up with a few favorites. […]
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Amazon Fire Tablets Are up to 58% Off Ahead of Prime Day
The biggest online sale of the year, Prime Day , won’t happen until July 16th, but some sales are already active. Early Prime Day deals […]
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Etsy Makes It Easy to Tell If a Seller Is Using Artificial Intelligence
Like Facebook and Instagram , Etsy is currently facing an influx of AI-generated junk . But unlike those platforms, Etsy makes money by getting products […]
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The Best Ways to Organize and Store Dinnerware
The best methods for organization and decluttering usually require you to put your things in containers so they are out of sight but remain neat. […]
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Products You Need to up Your Dishwashing Game
Washing dishes is one of those tasks that is so annoying because it happens every single day. Plus, it’s not always flawless. How many times […]
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How to Cancel a Credit Card (and When to Do It)
For the most part, you will rarely have to cancel your credit card . But let’s say that, for one reason or another , you […]
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All Fire TV Boxes Go on Sale Ahead of Prime Day
Prime Day doesn’t start until July 16th, but early Prime Day deals on a lot of things, including headphones , are available now. Other things […]
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You Can Create Your Own RSS Feed for Newsletters.
I understand why newsletters have become popular but RSS has not. Most people will never download a dedicated news reader app or spend time setting […]
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The Kamado Grill May Be the Backyard Upgrade You’ve Been Looking For.
Charcoal and gas grills have dominated America’s backyards for some time, but there’s a big, bold contender that’s gaining popularity: the kamado grill. Of course, […]
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These Long-Blooming Perennials Will Keep Your Garden Colorful All Summer Long.
Every summer I grow beds of annual cut flowers: sunflower, poet’s flower, zinnia, rootstock. I gradually added more and more perennials to my beds so […]
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How to Find (and Delete) All Your Google Activity Data
It’s no secret that Google records your activities—in Chrome, on Google Maps, as you search the web —to serve ads more specifically targeted to you […]
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One of the Best Photoshop Alternatives Is Now Free for Six Months
Adobe has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately, so since then it has only benefited from seeing the competition attack in order […]
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The Dreame A1 Robotic Lawnmower Shows Promise (but Isn’t Worth the Price Yet)
I’m fascinated by robotic lawnmowers. They are amazing in how affordable they are, allowing people to take care of a lawn they otherwise wouldn’t physically […]
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You Should Put Your Money in Your Local Bank
Having a bank ( or two ) is one of those dull, boring and generally necessary adult things that we all just do . At […]
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What Is a Company Loan and How Does It Work?
In the world of personal finance, branded loans stand out as a unique and easy borrowing option. These financial products, also known as “good faith […]
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What to Do If There Is a Yolk in the Egg Whites
We all have our reasons for separating the yolks from the egg whites—dietary restrictions, taste preferences—and the messy “crack and toss” method usually does the […]
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The Easiest Way to Clean Dirt From a Sliding Door Track
If you have a sliding door in your home, you’re probably familiar with the dirt and grime that tends to clog the pathways. Clearing this […]
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A Detached Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: Chappell Roan and the White Girl in the Top
Fame works differently than it used to. Very few people are household names, but there are plenty of YouTube creators, Instagram influencers and TikTokers who […]
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The Best Deals on Headphones As Prime Day Kicks Off
Prime Day is right around the corner on July 16 and 17, but if headphones are on your wish list, you might not have to […]
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YouTube’s New AI Tool Will Create Custom Radio Stations for You
YouTube’s tool uses artificial intelligence to create customized radio stations for you , an eagle-eyed Reddit user spotted over the holiday weekend. While the company […]
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What Is the Die From Zero Movement (and Is It Right for You)?
The personal finance world loves acronyms—or should we say, financecronyms . To this list we can add DWZ: the Die From Zero movement. The Die […]
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The Best Ways to Organize Your Spice Cabinet
I always preach about the organizational triangle , which involves grouping all similar items together and providing them with a designated storage space. There are […]
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I Made My Car’s Air Conditioner Work by Hitting It Frequently
A few weeks ago, the air conditioning in my 12 year old Kia Soul started acting up. Sometimes it worked great. In other cases, the […]
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How to Watch EURO Semi-Finals Using a VPN
The EURO 2024 tournament is close to completion. The semi-finals begin this week with Spain facing France and the Netherlands facing England. If you want […]
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Noplace Is a Social Networking App That Is Not (Yet) Intended for Adults
On Friday afternoon, my bosses asked if I would like to test and explain Noplace , a new social media platform that skyrocketed to the […]
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Some of the Best Indie Apps for Mac, IPhone and IPad Are Out Now
Some of the best apps for Mac aren’t made by Apple, but by independent developers. Some of my favorite indie apps, including Mona , Hezel […]
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You Can Use the Mixing Bowl As a Pan Lid.
There are many attractive, durable, quality frying pans available at affordable prices these days. An avid home cook probably has two or three specialty skillets […]
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