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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

This Dairy-Free Yogurt Makes Incredible French Toast

Posted on April 14, 2023 by resourcefulman

I eat a lot of eggs and dairy products, but not all. Some people don’t actually eat either, which (traditionally) would seem to make French […]

Cooking

Get a $10 Annual Sam’s Club Membership Now

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

For the 4th anniversary of Sam’s Club, they are offering offers for both levels of their membership for a limited time. You can get a […]

Deals

How to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower This Month

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

This month, the Universe is throwing a meteor party to which all of humanity is invited. The annual Lyrid meteor shower will fill the night […]

Stuff We Love

All New Features in the First Android 14 Beta

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

Android 14 is here . Well, at least in beta. Google released the first public beta of the upcoming Android update on Thursday, April 13, […]

Android

How Long to Keep Each Important Financial Document

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

I used to laugh when I received an official document that told me to “keep a copy for your records”. My “notes” were a pile […]

Money

Transform Your Garden With “hidden” Pots

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

You put a lot of work into your garden, so there’s nothing more frustrating than taking a step back to take it all in and […]

Plants

This Interactive Map Shows the Most Common Scams in Your Area

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

When it comes to cheating, knowledge always counts; you are much less likely to fall for the bait if you know it exists. And for […]

Scams

Seven Savory Ways to Use Your Last Bread of Easter Ham

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

Easter is a joyful spring holiday that tends to leave a lot of leftover eggs and ham. This overabundance of protein is usually good because […]

Cooking

Your Clothespins Can Tell You When to Do Your Laundry.

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

It’s a safe space where you can acknowledge that you don’t wash every piece of clothing every time you wear it. In fact, this is […]

Cleaning

Back to Dumbbell Swings

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

“Swing lifts are very popular in France,” wrote weightlifter and barbell master Alan Calvert in 1911. But while the snatch grew in popularity, eventually leading […]

Fitness

Six Places to Find Inspiration When You Don’t Know What to Eat for Dinner

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

The longing for food is real. There are nights when I am hungry, but nothing in my pantry inspires me. I’ll spend an hour on […]

Cooking

How to Make Your Smart TV Dumber (and Why You Should)

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

When people want to illustrate how fast technology is advancing in the modern age, they often cite the (admittedly startling) fact that it only took […]

Tech

Why You Shouldn’t Use Public Phone Chargers, According to the FBI

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

In places like the airport, USB ports are kindly scattered all over the place so you can plug in your phone to charge the battery. […]

Hacks

This Shortcut Brings the Power of AI to Your IPhone

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

ChatGPT is everywhere , from Bing to niche Chrome extensions , but it’s clearly not in the Apple ecosystem. Sure, you can access ChatGPT fairly […]

You Can Earn Spirit Gold Status As a Member of These Other Loyalty Programs

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

Spirit Airlines runs a limited-time “status match” for members of certain hotel or airline rewards programs. Those who meet the requirements will be eligible to […]

Deals

Here’s How Much a “Max” Subscription Will Cost After May 23

Posted on April 13, 2023 by resourcefulman

In a sea of streaming options, a new name has emerged as HBO Max and Discovery Plus merge platforms. Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple […]

Streaming

Why You Should Update Your Computer ASAP

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

I think it’s important to install security updates as soon as possible. When you see that one of them has hit the update panel on […]

Security

What You Need to Know About Angina and Lack of Amoxicillin

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

You or your children may already be familiar with angina; I know that as a child I had to suffer from many throat swabs and […]

Body

Don’t Forget This Year’s New Federal Tax Filing Deadline

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

According to a recent Empower poll, only 44% of Americans know when the 2022 tax filing deadline is, so let me be clear: tax day […]

Taxes

Freeze This Quirky Citrus Fruit Until the End of the Season

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Sumo citrus season is almost over and I’m in a mess. By the end of this month, the lumpy, juicy fruit will be gone from […]

Cooking

Why Food Design Is Better Than Regular Landscape Design

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

For most people, landscaping is purely a decorative act. We design the exterior of our homes for visual impact more than anything else, resulting in […]

Plants

Turn Your Garden Planter Into a Secret Vault

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Not everyone has the luxury of a spacious storage shed . If you love gardening but don’t have the space to store all the tools […]

Home

You Can Get an Annual Peacock Premium Subscription for $20 Right Now

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

For a limited time, you can get a full year Peacock Premium subscription for $20, up from the regular price of $50. You just have […]

Deals

Explore YouTube’s New “1080p Premium” Before You Subscribe

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

If you don’t watch YouTube enough, YouTube Premium isn’t worth the monthly $11.99. But for avid viewers, Premium means no ads, and now a new […]

Apps

Let the Shoelace Water Your Plants for You.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Long-term watering treats are usually advertised for people who are away on vacation, but the reality is that many people who have houseplants are simply […]

Plants

The Comstock Law Is One of America’s Weirdest and Stupidest Laws.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

The strangest thing for me about the recent mifepristone lawsuit is not that a Texas judge ordered the withholding of FDA approval for a drug […]

Health

It’s Time to Start Growing Your Own Seedlings

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Growing your own food is supposed to be a hedge against inflation, but prices are rising at the garden center too. The price of vegetables […]

Plants

How to Eat Magic Mushrooms Without Throwing Up

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Eating psilocybin mushrooms may open your mind to the limitless wonders of the universe or make your Sunday afternoon extra colorful, but they are not […]

Cooking

This Breakfast Pancake Sandwich Is Better Than the McGriddle

Posted on April 12, 2023 by resourcefulman

Breakfast sandwich bread tends to be hearty, like English muffin, bagel, or French toast , but the standard pancake differs in both flavor and texture. […]

Cooking