10 New Google Docs Features You Should Try
Sometimes it feels like Google Drive is stuck in time. Sure, the program looks and functions more or less the same as it did seven […]
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Park These Recalled Kia SUVs Outside Due to Fire Risk
Korean automaker Kia will again recall about 71,000 older 2008 and 2009 Sportage SUVs in the United States due to continued potential fire hazards and […]
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14 Ways to Get Weird With Cranberries
For such a simple condiment, cranberry sauce is a real lightning rod. I’ve never been able to serve Thanksgiving food without including at least two […]
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How to Bypass the Doordash Automated System to Talk to a Real Person
Every time I have to communicate with a bot, a part of me dies inside. The need to communicate with an automated system makes me […]
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Create Simple and Free Halloween Decorations From Things You Already Have
Halloween is almost here and you forgot to decorate. Maybe you didn’t have time or didn’t think that someone would come, but suddenly the plans […]
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10 of the Scariest Theme Park Accidents in History (and What We Can Learn From Them)
There is something mesmerizing about accidental deaths in theme parks. These places are designed to give us the illusion of danger while still being completely […]
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Siri Will Tell You the Secrets of “invisible Ink”
Putting secrets into texts is a risky business. Email is almost certainly banned, as is traditional SMS. Encrypted text messages like iMessage are better , […]
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Yes, Mosquitoes Do Love Some People More.
Have you ever gone on a group hike where you all forgot to pack your bug repellant, or perhaps had a backyard barbecue where the […]
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Hackers and Bad Actors Turn Your Typos Into Weapons
It’s hard to track down the many ways malware can infect your devices, but a “typo” is one of the most insidious. As the name […]
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This Windows Developer Kit Is the Mac Mini of the PC World
Apple has had great success with its M-series chips. These SoCs are now used in almost the entire Mac portfolio of the company, from the […]
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Get a Pumpkin Lantern Hand Mixer
I’ve never been into pumpkin carving. I love looking at pumpkin lanterns and I have deep respect for those who take the art of carving […]
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Rain Should Not Spoil the Fun of the Game “Trick or Treat”
Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, between the pandemic and having pretty young kids, we haven’t had a super -wet night with treats […]
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Change These Microsoft Edge Settings to Make It Even Better
Web browsers love to hide their best settings in menu layers, and Microsoft Edge is no exception. It’s not the worst in the world because […]
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The 14 Worst Human Parasites That Exist (and How to Avoid Them)
Ready to read something truly terrifying, based on real stories of people who have experienced unimaginable pain and suffering? No, I’m not going to recommend […]
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Get Fallout 3 for Free While You Can
If you’ve never had the pleasure of roaming the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 3 , now’s your chance to experience a dark survival role-playing game […]
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7 Shrubs to Plant Now to Bloom in Spring
While you can think of autumn as a time to harvest and prepare your garden for winter , you still need to plant your plants […]
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What’s New on Netflix in November 2022
It’s been more than a dozen years since Disney released a traditionally animated feature film, prompting audience indifference to mediocre mid-00s films like The Range […]
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How to Block Apple’s Own Ads on Your IPhone
While you can install ad blockers on your iPhone, these apps have a bright blind spot: Apple’s own ads. No ad blocker for iPhone (even […]
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These Recalled Pine-Sol Sanitizers Ironically Contain Harmful Bacteria
While the COVID-instigated sanitation scare of 2020, in which people still pretended to wash their hands for 20 seconds and sanitizers flew off the shelves, […]
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Some Apple Streaming Services Are Getting More Expensive
Well, this week Apple Music and Apple TV+ suddenly went up in price. As of October 24, Apple Music now costs $11 per month for […]
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You Can Get a Rolex for “cheap” Right Now
Most of us can’t afford a Rolex (or other high-end luxury watches, for that matter). But if there ever was a time when those closest […]
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Never Store These Things in Storage
Storage boxes can be a temporary solution during a move or help keep clutter to a minimum – holiday decorations, out-of-season clothing, sports equipment, etc. […]
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Use “Lock Launcher” to Open Apps From the IPhone’s Lock Screen
iOS 16 has opened up the lock screen to all-new possibilities – there’s a widget section, Live Activity for real-time updates, and Dynamic Island if […]
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US States With the Highest (and Lowest) Property Tax Rates
The monthly mortgage payment is not the only expense to consider if you own a home . Your budget should also include at least insurance, […]
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Whisk Eggs in Spicy Macha Salsa
If you love finding new ways to wake up and set your mouth on fire, salsa macha eggs are sure to be your next stop. […]
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12 World Leaders Who Reigned Even Shorter Than Liz Truss
If she were a baseball player, they would have called British politician Liz Truss a “cup of coffee” – that is, a player whose time […]
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Turn Your Jack-O’-Lantern Guts Into Pumpkin Bread
Since we’re all carving our pumpkins this week in hopes they’ll make it through Halloween before they rot or get squirrels , you’ve probably been […]
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Fry Your Sad, Stale Donuts in Salted Butter
About twice a month, my boyfriend and I order donuts on a Saturday night, usually around 10pm, almost always while watching Italian horror movies. We […]
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Don’t Use These Recalled Heating Pads, FDA Says
Heating pads can provide comfort when you’re sick, ill, or just downright cold. But for those who own one of the half million heating pads […]
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How to Transfer Netflix Profiles After Free Password Exchange Ends
The golden age of streaming is coming to an end: Netflix is officially phasing out free password sharing . The effect won’t be immediate: Netflix […]
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Don’t Buy a 2021 Apple TV 4K Even at a Discount
I’m always excited when a new version of a gadget is about to come out – not necessarily because I want the latest and greatest, […]
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YouTube Rolls Out New Features
It’s hard to believe, but YouTube just celebrated its 17th anniversary. To celebrate the website’s ability to watch R-rated movies, YouTube will roll out a […]
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Add Spooky Smoke to Your Pumpkin Lantern With Dry Ice
To get the most spooky effect from pumpkin lanterns this year, you need some smoke coming out of their cold, dead mouths. However, candles don’t […]
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Your Taco Hard Shells Are Too Cold.
Hard-shell tacos have a reputation for being “inauthentic,” an aberration of a form invented by a white fast food mogul named Glen Bell. (Can you […]
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Don’t Forget Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadlines
Whether you’re one of the estimated 35 million Americans enrolled under the Affordable Care Act or you’re applying for a health plan through the marketplace […]
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Turn Ferrero Rocher Candies Into Spooky Halloween Candies
Ferrero Rochers are too pretty for Halloween – too dressy, too gold, too… good. Luckily, there are two easy ways to make them perfect for […]
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What’s New in Prime Video in November 2022
Delightful: Married actors John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are getting their respective series on Prime Video this holiday season. The third season of Krasinski’s Jack […]
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How to DIY Faux Molding on a Budget
New molding can give a boring room more visual interest and look more expensive. While striving for the real thing looks great, it can be […]
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Don’t Eat Recalled Bob Evans Sausage, Which May Contain Blue Rubber
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc. is recalling about 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausages […]
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The Easiest Way to Meditate Before Bed
What do you do when your head hits the pillow but your brain is still working? In the past, we have recommended box breathing , […]
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