Difference Between Hard and Soft Loan Requests
When you apply for a loan, credit card, or apartment, you’ll likely see references to “hard inquiries” and “soft inquiries” on your credit report. To […]
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All the AI Features Apple Plans to Introduce This Year
While the rest of the tech world is trying to add as many artificial intelligence features as possible to every product and service imaginable, Apple […]
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You Can Get the Google Pixel 7 Pro With 56% Off Right Now
With the release of Google’s Pixel 8 lineup last fall, the Pixel 7 lineup has understandably lost some of its luster. But these are still […]
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Ten Inexpensive Updates That Will Make Your Home Cozier
Buying a home (any home) increasingly requires little wealth and tolerance for high interest rates, and renting is no less bleak as prices across the […]
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The Best Cleaning Products on TikTok (and the Ones You Should Skip)
TikTok is useful in many ways, but I find it especially valuable to learn how other people clean and what they use to do it. […]
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Why Are Your YouTube Videos Suddenly Skipping to the End?
YouTube is constantly trying to find ways to stop ad blockers from working on its site. The Google-owned website is offering new measures aimed at […]
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Use This App on Mac, IPhone and IPad for Free AI Transcription
Transcription is no fun. The good thing is that the AI is really good at this. Aiko is an app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone […]
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How to Wear a Fitness Tracker Without Putting It on Your Wrist
The go-to place for a fitness tracker is on your wrist, but not everyone likes to wear a watch, and not everyone is allowed to […]
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Google’s Chromebook Plus Wants to Be a Cheaper Laptop With Artificial Intelligence
Following on from Microsoft’s Copilot+ for PC announcements last week, Google is updating Chomebooks with new AI features . These include the ability to right-click […]
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Why This Pool Cleaning Robot Isn’t Worth the Money
Swimming pools are maintenance black holes, so I was eager to try out one of the new pool cleaning robots, the AquaSense Beatbot Pro ($2,199), […]
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13 Netflix Settings Everyone Should Know About
Love watching Netflix for hours on end? You can do a lot more with it if you spend just a few minutes in the settings […]
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Use TikTok’s “paper Trick” to Organize More Efficiently
When organizing your work, you’ll need a couple of things: good technique that gets you in the right state of mind and motivated, and the […]
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Five Ways to Get a Credit Card Without a Credit History
Is it possible to get a credit card without a credit score? Not having a credit history can make it difficult to get approved for […]
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You Can Get Three Years of Surfshark VPN for $67 Right Now
You can get a discounted 3-year subscription to Surfshark VPN for $67.19 right now using promo code ENJOY20. Surfshark has 3,200 servers in 65 countries […]
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Brisk It Origin Is the Best Smart Grill I’ve Ever Used.
I’m hardly a noob when it comes to smoking meat on the grill, but I’ve never owned a real smoker, and certainly not one that […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: 10th Generation IPad
The iPad Pro and iPad Air launched earlier this month, but the 10th-generation iPad’s predecessor has yet to be announced and is only rumored to […]
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Try Micro-Cleaning When Cleaning Is Too Tedious
For some people, cleaning and organizing brings liberation, relaxation, or even pleasure. For others, it is overwhelming and only gets worse when the aversion to […]
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The Best Items for Organizing an Unfinished Basement
While unfinished basements don’t provide additional living space, they do provide a convenient place to store items you don’t use every day, such as seasonal […]
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Why You Should Avoid Reverse Recruiters During Your Job Search
Anyone who has ever looked for a new job knows that the job search itself can feel like a full-time job. The hiring process takes […]
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My Favorite Memorial Day Tablet Sales
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, many retailers are offering discounts on laptops , TVs , headphones , Bluetooth speakers , smartphones and tablets. If you […]
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Best Fitness Equipment Deals for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and for some reason that means retailers are starting sales on just about everything, including fitness equipment. So if you’ve […]
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How to Send Documents and E-Books Wirelessly on Kindle
Your Kindle reading experience can go far beyond what’s available in the Kindle Store. If you, like me, have only purchased your reading material from […]
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Here’s Why Deleted Photos From Your IPhone Came Back
The release of iOS 17.5 brought with it a somewhat troubling bug, as many users reported old, deleted photos reappearing , some reappearing more than […]
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Be Prepared for Any Disaster With These Essentials
If you live in the Midwest, you know it’s the height of tornado season in the region. Meanwhile, the hurricane season looks set to be […]
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Hidden Google Maps Features Everyone Should Use
Google Maps is so popular that it is practically synonymous with navigation. And this is not in vain. But while the app is pretty good […]
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My Favorite Memorial Day Speaker Sale
The Memorial Day long weekend is (almost) here, and many retailers are already offering discounts on laptops , TVs , headphones , and Bluetooth speakers. […]
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How to Blur Your House on Google Maps Street View
Google Maps Street View is a game changer for digital exploration: wherever Google cameras are, you can check it out for yourself without even leaving […]
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My Favorite Memorial Day Smartphone Sales
Memorial Day isn’t until Monday, but sales are already in full swing. I’ve covered the best sales on laptops , TVs , and headphones , […]
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These Kenmore and Frigidaire Furnaces Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 200,000 stoves from Kenmore and Frigidaire because they pose a fire or burn risk. If […]
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You Can Get Two Free Tools With a DeWalt Battery Kit Right Now at Lowe’s.
Whether you need to tackle some maintenance tasks or want to up your DIY game, having the right tools can make a big difference. Building […]
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What’s New in Max in June 2024
The highlight of Max’s June lineup is the debut of the second season of House of the Dragon (June 16), an HBO original drama that […]
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These Nine States Will Phase Out Gasoline Vehicle Sales by 2035
In a major shift away from traditional internal combustion engines, a growing number of states are passing rules that will effectively ban the sale of […]
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My Favorite Memorial Day Headphones and Headphones Sale
Headphones and headphones are on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend. While there aren’t as many discounts as we might expect for something like Prime […]
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Five Rewards Programs That Offer More Than Cash Back or Airline Miles
Apparently, more than a third of us use credit cards for purchases just to earn rewards. It’s easy to see why: rewards, miles, and points […]
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The 30 Gaiest Explicit Movies Ever Made
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts nearly two decades ago and in the US back in 2015, but somehow queer films are still mostly a […]
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Update Chrome ASAP (Again)
If you happened to hear my advice on Tuesday to update Chrome ASAP , you might be surprised to see me repeating myself just three […]
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The Best Organizers for Decluttering Closets
All best organization methods require you to find a place for every item in your home. Yes, “cabinet” has a broad meaning, but even that […]
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The Real Story of Memorial Day
Anyone who grew up in this country understands Memorial Day as a celebration of sacrifice and patriotic valor during war. This holiday has its origins […]
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My Favorite Memorial Day Laptop Sales
Memorial Day officially falls on Monday, May 27th, but sales have already begun. If you’re looking for a new laptop, there are several good options […]
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14 Best Wordle Games You Should Play
Wordle became an instant classic almost immediately upon launch, but its simplicity also creates a new problem: what to play if you’ve already guessed the […]
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