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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Differences Between a Line of Credit and a Credit Card (and When to Use Each)
If you’re purchasing a revolving loan, you have a few different options. While both lines of credit and credit cards offer flexible borrowing options, they […]
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Three Things You Should Insure
Insurance is often a necessity, an expensive necessity. Car insurance costs an average of $1,718 per year for full coverage, health insurance can cost over […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor
An ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with ridiculous specs is every gamer’s dream, but it doesn’t come cheap. If you’re looking for one of the best […]
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This App Will Create Unique Daily Walking Routes for You
It doesn’t matter if you’re in a new city or at home – sometimes you just want to go for a walk, but you don’t […]
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Your Google Discover Feed Is More Useful Than You Think
You can find the Google Discover feed in several places: On most Android phones, it’s a one-swipe swipe away from the home screen, it’s front […]
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How to Grow a Robust First Garden With Your Children
There are so many things kids can enjoy about gardening: digging, picking, identifying color, texture and flavor. If you have a small area of your […]
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Today’s Strands NYT Tips (and Answers) for Saturday, July 6, 2024
If you’re looking for Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 6, 2024, read on as I share some hints and tips and finally a […]
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YouTube Can Now Use Artificial Intelligence to Remove Copyrighted Music From Videos
YouTube quietly celebrated Independence Day this week by introducing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to help creators declare their independence from copyright infringement. […]
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Why Your Kitchen Needs Its Own Vacuum Cleaner
I hate cleaning, which is a real hassle for someone (me) who makes a mess in the kitchen every day. Often my boyfriend cleans up […]
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Basically, We Already Know Everything About the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
Samsung Unpacked 2024 is almost here. On Wednesday, July 10, Samsung will unveil the next generation of select Galaxy devices, including successors to the Galaxy […]
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Hackers Gained Access to 10 Billion Stolen Passwords
Data leaks are an inevitability of the digital age. It’s nearly impossible to have online accounts without losing some passwords to these attacks ( which […]
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Comparing Oura, Whoop and Garmin in HRV Measurement
Heart rate variability is a great indicator for measuring the amount of stress your body is under. Many wearables can record your HRV overnight and […]
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Apple May Be Working on a HomePod With Artificial Intelligence and a Screen
Earlier this week , Apple’s first HomePod officially became “vintage” in the company’s eyes . Now there are rumors about a new HomePod with a […]
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MTV News Has Been Preserved in the Internet Archive (Sort Of)
On May 28, 2002, Paramount Pictures announced that it had optioned Avril Lavigne’s song “Sk8er Boi” for a feature film. This news story, along with […]
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Use 7 Minute Life to Create to-Do Lists Faster
There are so many productivity techniques out there, and many of them can seem quite intense. These might involve converting your to-dos into data, creating […]
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20 Movies You Won’t Find in 2024 (and How to Watch Them Anyway)
Casual moviegoers might assume that almost everything is available on streaming these days, or at least easily found on DVD or Blu-ray. Unfortunately, this is […]
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Everything I Sow in July
July is a great time to restart the seeding station in your home. At this point, all the summer plants are already in the garden, […]
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How to Manage Multiple Desktops in Windows 11
Some people have two (or even three?) monitors connected to their Windows PC so they have extra space for all the computing they need to […]
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New Password App for IPhone Makes Two-Factor Authentication Easier
When it comes to protecting your accounts, the general consensus is to use two-factor authentication , which traditionally uses a unique six-digit code that is […]
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All the Gardening Jobs You Should Do in July
July is one of my favorite months in gardening because it feels like a pause. All your vegetables are planted and will soon begin to […]
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How to Manage Multiple Spaces on MacOS
It’s all too easy for your Mac’s desktop to become cluttered with open apps and scattered windows—and there’s a built-in solution that will give you […]
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How to Watch the Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals Using a VPN
The quarter-finals of EURO 2024 have begun and it’s a promising run of matches. Spain will face the Germans, Portugal will face the French, the […]
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The Best Way to Keep Pickles From Slipping Off Your Sandwiches
Good semi-sour dill is the answer to many life questions, not to mention dishes that require something special. Usually sandwiches. Pickles come in a variety […]
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How to Use Two-Factor Authentication in the New Password App for MacOS
You really should use two-factor authentication for all your important accounts. An additional layer of added security with a six-digit password that is updated every […]
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You Can Right-Click on Your Keyboard in MacOS Sequoia
Until now, you couldn’t right-click on a Mac without using a mouse. That all changed with macOS Sequoia, which added a new keyboard shortcut that […]
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Today’s Strands NYT Tips (and Answers) for Friday, July 5, 2024
If you’re looking for Strands clues and answers for Friday, July 5, 2024, read on – I’ll share some hints and tips and finally a […]
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How to Watch the America’s Cup Quarter-Finals Using a VPN
The Copa America quarter-finals are due to start this week alongside UEFA EURO 2024 . Argentina will face Ecuador , undefeated Venezuela will play Canada, […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Your Screen Time
I write for a living, which means I reflexively spend most of my day trying to avoid writing. Computers are perfect for this: I have […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet
Prime Day is just around the corner, but early Prime Day and Fourth of July deals are here. If you’re looking for a tablet for […]
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Why We May Be in a Silent Recession
It’s hard to ever get a straight answer on whether we’re in a recession or not. A traditional recession is usually defined as two consecutive […]
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The Best Ways to Hide Trash Cans and Other Unsightly Objects in the Outdoors
If you’ve put any effort into making your yard and outdoor space beautiful, or at least livable, you’ve likely encountered certain features or fixtures that […]
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Five Things to Do in the Year Before Retirement
Retirement is one of those milestones that seems far away until it’s suddenly right in front of you. After decades of working and saving for […]
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How to Grill Safely (and Four Tools That Can Help)
The Fourth of July is the unofficial national grilling holiday in the United States, and at the very least, it’s worth celebrating charring your meat […]
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