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You Can Try Auto-GPT, the Next Generation of ChatGPT, Right Now

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you’re trying to keep up with all the advances in artificial intelligence lately… good luck. Ever since OpenAI ChatGPT exploded at the end of […]

The Best Hardy Plants for Your Garden

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

Having a beautiful outdoor space is a spring and summer aspiration for many, but keeping up with weeding, watering, pruning and mowing can be tricky. […]

Plants

Where Can I Buy a Mansion at a Discount

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

For most people, buying a mansion is a dream: we’ll be lucky if we can afford a modest, effortless home. But if you dream of […]

Housing

Shashlik and Donuts Are Better Together

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

Sweet and salty is a combination that we at Skillet love to tinker with. I like to think that among the five tastes – sweet, […]

Cooking

This ATM Scam Is Masquerading As an Act of Kindness.

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

Withdrawing money from an ATM can be quite a nerve-wracking experience, depending on where you are and what time of day or night it is. […]

Scams

Why You Should Never Sell Your Old Phone Until You’ve Set up a New One

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

It’s a great feeling to get a new phone. Screen shines; new functions; cameras are better than ever. But if you’ve already erased or sold […]

Gear

These Are the New Tipping Rules, According to Lifehacker Readers.

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

Lifehacker recently asked if our readers tip every time they are asked . Tipping at the point of sale is becoming more and more common, […]

Life in General

Ten Warning Signs You’re Not Really Talking to the IRS

Posted on April 18, 2023 by resourcefulman

As Americans struggle to file their 2022 taxes by today’s deadline, the IRS has released its “Dirty Dozen” list of the biggest scams to watch […]

Scams

Why You Should Double Check “Safe Food” Ingredients If You’re Allergic to Sesame

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

Currently, sesame is considered one of the main allergens, which must be indicated on ingredient labels. This should make life easier for people with sesame […]

Health

Don’t Forget to Add Nuts to Stews and Soups

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

This nice New York weather is trying to fool me, but I know it’s not soup season yet. As soon as I start filling my […]

Cooking

Hearing Aids Are for Your Health, Not Just Your Hearing.

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

Most people who need hearing aids do not use them. By some estimates, this includes 70% of older Americans with hearing loss . Can you […]

Body

Make This Renovation Before Retirement If You Plan to Stay in Your Home

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

Aging is something we all have to deal with—financially, spiritually, and physically. This last part means assessing your life situation. While many people plan to […]

Home

When to Use Olive Oil for “cleansing” (and When Not)

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

From vodka to wax paper to drying lint , many basic household items have special, secret uses. And according to multiple blogs and TikTok, olive […]

Hacks

This Tool Knows If You’re Overpaying Your Rent in NYC

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

Rental prices have risen by an average of 14% in the past year , and these heartbreaking price spikes don’t look like they’re going to […]

Housing

Cheap and Easy Ways to Protect Your Foundation From Water

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

We can all appreciate that April rains bring May flowers; but when those showers also bring dampness into your basement and damage your foundation, that […]

Home

Why You Should Never Use Klarna to Buy Groceries

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you’ve ever gone grocery shopping in the past few years, you know that food prices are damn high. Like everything else, food prices are […]

Debt

How to Train Your New Boss (and Why You Should)

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

A big problem in the world of work is the rampant turnover of leadership positions. Bosses are fired and quickly hired. It also means that […]

Work

Use AI to Recharge Your Smartphone Keyboard

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

We’ll soon see a true AI keyboard: instead of relying on simple autocorrect features, AI can offer helpful suggestions as you type, display corrections, present […]

The Best Ways to Keep Protein Away From Your Potted Plants

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

Most gardeners know that squirrels can be a threat to just about any potted plant. They like to dig into the soil to hide food […]

Plants

You Can Make Gnudi With Cheap Ricotta at the Grocery Store

Posted on April 17, 2023 by resourcefulman

There is a type of food writer who will insist that certain recipes cannot be made without the finest, finest ingredients. I once read an […]

Cooking

How to Clean Suede Furniture Without Ruining It

Posted on April 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

In addition to shoes and clothing, suede can be used to upholster furniture – most often couches, chairs and ottomans. And, like clothes and accessories […]

Cleaning

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Applying for an Apartment

Posted on April 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

Due to the ongoing shortage of affordable housing, some people who were planning to buy a home have considered renting it – at least temporarily. […]

Housing

The Difference Between Soil and Mud

Posted on April 16, 2023 by resourcefulman

The meaning and usage of words often change over time, but in some situations interchangeable words can have two (or more) different meanings. Take, for […]

Plants

How to Choose Between Liquid Laundry Detergent, Powder or Sheets

Posted on April 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Some of the first mass-produced laundry detergents were soap bars that were used with the washboard and laundry trough. Powders and liquids became the detergents […]

Cleaning

You Should Not Keep These Things in Your Bathroom.

Posted on April 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you don’t have a perfectly working exhaust fan and ventilation system, your bathroom is probably a little damp. This is obvious after someone has […]

Home

The Most (and Least) Pet-Friendly Cities in the US

Posted on April 15, 2023 by resourcefulman

Considering that many people who have pets consider their furry (or scaly, feathered, etc.) friends to be part of their family, it makes sense to […]

Pets

The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Bird Droppings From Your Patio

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

On beautiful sunny spring days, bird droppings suddenly appear all over the terrace, railings and outdoor furniture. There are all sorts of suggestions on the […]

Cleaning

Add Zesty Spices to Your Boring Cookies

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

When making cookies, you don’t owe cinnamon, chocolate, or any of the usual “baking spices.” You have a whole cabinet of seasonings at your disposal, […]

Cooking

How to Finally Turn Down the Ringtone Volume on Your AirPods

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

You turn on your favorite music on your AirPods when someone decides to call you. The ringtone that matches the volume of the music plays […]

Apple

A Guide to Child Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: Gen Z Redefines Espionage

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

This week’s Out of Touch Guide is dedicated to the dark, hidden corners of the Internet – those secret places that only young people know […]

Entertainment

Get up to $20,000 for Discovering ChatGPT Security Flaws

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

ChatGPT may be the hottest technology right now , but it’s not immune to the problems any software faces. Bugs and crashes affect any running […]

Good Luck to Those Who Add Cheese to Their Smoothies

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Smoothies can be a delicious way to drink your food, and there are plenty of ways to flavor your own. You can add any combination […]

Drinks

You Can Stop Hidden Windows Apps From Starting at Boot

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Every longtime Windows user knows how annoying it can be to wait for apps and services to finish downloading so you can get on with […]

Computing

Anything You Should Use Your Local Sub Office for (but Don’t Use)

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you grew up on a farm, participated in a 4-H program, or attended a land-grant university , you probably already know what a rich […]

Home

Make Your Own Aperitif With Oranges and Lousy Wine

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Many West Coast residents know that citrus season is the season of fruit bounty, and while people from other regions may or may not have […]

Drinks

Whether to Turn on the Air Conditioner or Roll Down the Windows, According to Science

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Rolling down windows seems to be the most environmentally friendly and economical way to cool off while driving. You do not need to turn on […]

Hacks

Book Your Next Stay on These Rental Sites Instead of Airbnb

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

Unexpected cleaning requests , last-minute cancellations , and hidden cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms. These are all complaints that Airbnb guests have experienced, according to […]

Travel