The Roku TV Soundbar Is Now 75% Off
If you’ve never heard good sound in your living room, you may not realize how bad your TV’s speakers really are. The good news is […]
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Ellie’s Christmas Pudding Chronicles: Making the Solid Sauce
We’ve reached part five of my Christmas Pudding Chronicles and week four of a boozy English flan fit for a Christmas flambé. For those just […]
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Governments Can Spy on Your Push Notifications
If I told you that governments are spying on you through your smartphone, would you be surprised? Probably no. We all know those little black […]
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Epic Has a Big Sale on Alan Wake 2, One of the Best Games of the Year
With games like Starfield, Diablo IV , and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, 2023 was a very good year for video game […]
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This AI Tax Assistant Actually Seems Quite Helpful
The promise of AI chatbots lies in their seemingly infinite wisdom, allowing you to ask them any question you can think of, as well as […]
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The Best Places to Rent Tools and Equipment (and How Much It Will Cost)
When home improvement projects require tools or equipment that even avid DIYers don’t have in well-stocked garages, basements, or sheds, renting the items you need […]
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Strategically Plan Your PTO to Get 10 Long Days Off in 2024
If you learned one lesson from last year’s ” quiet smoking ” craze, I hope it was this: do the job you’re paid to do, […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: TikTok “Name the Woman” Competition
This week, young people don spy glasses, undress each other with the help of artificial intelligence, celebrate a football agent and ask each other if […]
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Children Need Routine to Become Adventurous Learners.
Learning often requires taking a variety of risks, whether it’s being willing to try something new or trying after failing. For children, it is the […]
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Here’s How to Connect AirPods to MacBook
Since their introduction in 2016, AirPods have become a staple of the Apple ecosystem, thanks in no small part to how well they work with […]
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Forget Frying: Air Roast Chestnuts
Leisurely roasting chestnuts in a small cast iron pan over a roaring fireplace would be romantic, wouldn’t it? My winter evenings usually involve tripping over […]
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How to Choose (and Install) the Right Doorbell for You
One of the most famous names of video intercoms is Ring. Although there is enormous competition in the video doorbell industry today, Ring has expanded […]
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These Are the Best Gifts for College Students
Whether the student in your life is a freshman back home for the first time for the holidays or a wizened graduate student who’s watched […]
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You Can Use Alexa to Call for Help in an Emergency
Alexa is Amazon’s smart assistant that can be used with many Amazon devices, including Echo smart speakers, for a variety of purposes, from controlling your […]
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How to Change Siri’s Accent or Language
Gone are the days of Siri’s mechanical voice. Now you have a much more humane digital assistant on your iPhone. However, the default voice may […]
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33 2024 Movies That Are Worth Watching and Worth Adding to Your Watchlist
I love Marvel movies as much as the next billion people, but in 2024 – for the first time in living memory – the studio […]
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How to Post on Strava Without Revealing Your Privacy
You’d think Strava would already have such a feature, given how long it’s been around, but no: Strava just added the ability to send private […]
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How to Install Snow Chains
With winter weather setting in, depending on where you live, you may need snow chains this season. Although chains are sometimes not allowed in cities, […]
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Where to Spend Your FSA Funds Before the End of the Year
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), you know what to do: Use the funds before the end of the year or lose them. […]
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These Are the Best Podcast Apps to Use in 2024
Google is shutting down Google Podcasts in April 2024, adding the app to the pile of dead Google services and leaving many Android users without […]
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These Are the Best Gifts for True Self-Care.
This holiday season, give the gift of relaxation instead of just buying someone lotion and calling it a day. I don’t want to be ungrateful, […]
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How to Download Songs From Apple Music for Offline Listening
If you have an Apple Music subscription, then you’ve probably already spent a lot of time creating new playlists and setting up easy access to […]
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Where to Get Free Veterinary Care for Your Cat or Dog
Pets need medical care just like you and me, and just like you and me, medicine can be shockingly expensive, especially as your cat or […]
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Evil Week: All the Dark Things You Can Do With Flipper Zero
Welcome to Evil Week , our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy life hacks that we usually refrain from recommending. Want to snag free […]
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How to Connect Any Alexa-Enabled Amazon Device to Wi-Fi (and Fix These Common Problems)
A smart assistant such as Alexa, Siri or Google is an important component of your smart home. Sure, you can turn the lights on and […]
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The Best Deals on Dyson Vacuum Cleaners Arriving in Time for Christmas
Whether you need help with self-care Christmas gifts, robot vacuums , or tech stocking fillers , we’re here to help. Christmas shopping can get expensive, […]
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These Discounted Amazon Devices Will Still Arrive in Time for Christmas
With Christmas now less than two weeks away, filling stockings or crossing those names off your list becomes more urgent every day. Luckily, there are […]
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Why Does Water Flow Through the Sink (and How to Fix It)
As annoying as a slow-draining sink or bathtub might be, it could be worse: the water, along with sediment or other debris, could be coming […]
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The Best Nintendo Switch Game Deals You Can Still Get This Christmas
The first games for Nintendo Switch are the Apple products of the video game industry: they rarely go on sale. Nintendo’s flagship series—Zelda, Mario, and […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy a USB-C Charging Case for AirPods Pro
Apple’s AirPods Pro recently received their most notable update in years, with the company replacing the illuminated charging case with a USB-C model. And now […]
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The Right Way to Use Tinder for a Hometown Vacation
As 2023 comes to an end, the holidays are approaching and many people will be returning to their hometowns to celebrate. Going home for the […]
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You Can Now Play Xbox Game Pass on Your Meta Quest Headset
One of the best things about Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is that you can play your favorite Xbox games on almost any device, including Android […]
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Christmas Morning Is Better With Cookie Dough Pancakes
When I was a child, I didn’t quite understand the beauty of pancakes. They were good, but I always found them disappointingly bland. Then I […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: the War on Christmas
It’s the holiday season, so I thought I’d take a look at the state of the supposed “War on Christmas.” I was hoping to point […]
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 Just Hit Lowest Price Ever
Apple is notoriously stingy with discounts, the idea being that it will maintain a sense of high value and exclusivity. It’s clearly worked for them […]
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What’s New on Netflix in January 2024
Netflix is kicking off 2024 with plenty of original content to fill the dark and cold winter nights. On the movie side, start with the […]
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How to Recycle All Types of Materials Leftover From Your DIY Projects
Whether you’re renovating yourself or just working on some projects around the house, you’ll find that waste can add up quickly. While it may seem […]
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The Best Gifts That Any Dog Owner Will Love
So: Someone in your life loves dogs. This is an ideal way to give gifts if you are careful about your choices. It’s not always […]
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You Can Now Pin Messages in WhatsApp Group Chats
Group chats can get chaotic, and that’s what makes group chats fun. But there are times when you wish you didn’t have to scroll up […]
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Make Quick Eggnog With Ice Cream
Traditional eggnog is essentially a drinkable custard made with raw eggs. It should be decadent, thick, spicy and boozy (if you like that sort of […]
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