We’re Not Ready for Monkeypox
Monkeypox is already here, and it’s spreading. The couple dozen cases in several countries that we told you about last month have now surpassed 1,000 […]
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How to Choose Between Gas and Charcoal Grill
Grilling can be intimidating. It tends to be male-dominated, although I will say that the BBQ dudes are much more laid back, friendly, and helpful […]
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Quit Rage-Tweeting at the Airlines
If you have a canceled or delayed flight, you might be tempted to take out your phone and tweet furiously to the big verified account […]
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Do Dowry Rights Still Exist?
If you are considering buying a home with a partner, or if your ownership or marital status may change in the future, it is important […]
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You Thought Bugdom and Nanosaur Were Lost Forever
These days, the only pre-installed game you’ll find on a Mac is an addictive strategy-based war sim that pits royal factions against each other. And […]
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What Color to Paint the Garage Door?
What color to paint the garage door? Short answer: any color you want. But whether you’re looking to freshen up your garage door for your […]
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How to Go Gray As Gracefully As Possible
The last few years have been huge for gray hair. We’ve seen silver hues go from a stigmatized sign of aging to a trendy color […]
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When Can You See a Group of Planets Lined up in the Sky This Month
Did you think the appearance of Venus and Jupiter in the sky at the beginning of this year was cool? Of course, this conjunction was […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Throw Your Family Goldfish Into the Pond
If you own a standard goldfish and wake up one morning and decide that owning a pet is not for you, you may be forced […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Install Apple Betas Without a Developer Account (Yet)
Each year at WWDC, Apple announces new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. But that’s just a taste: the software won’t actually ship until […]
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These Apple Devices Will No Longer Receive Software Updates
While Apple is known for backing its products with software updates, several devices are excluded from the update cycle each year. At WWDC 2022, the […]
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When Is Lying Illegal?
Obviously when you like big butts you can’t lie, but how dishonest can you be in other situations? Pretty dishonest, it turns out. In most […]
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Do You Have a “body Check” Problem?
During the course of a day, you probably seek feedback on your appearance more than once, whether it’s checking your weight, looking in the mirror, […]
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Chocolate Is the Sauce for the Chips
I think I could exist on a diet consisting entirely of sauces. Yoghurt sauce for breakfast, beetroot sauce for lunch, cheese and pepper or hummus […]
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Use These 1930s Abbreviations to Sext Like a WWII Soldier
Sexting, in the strict sense of the word, is a recent development; a cheeky accessory to the advent of instant messaging. But sending naughty messages […]
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Don’t Make These Food Safety Mistakes at a Summer Barbecue
Cooking season is finally here, but with all the pleasures of cooking and eating outdoors, there are additional food safety concerns. You’ve probably seen creamy […]
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Cook Spam Fries in the Air Fryer
Spam was designed to be air fried. Due to its high fat content, it is one of the few foods that can only be “fried” […]
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All the Hidden IOS 16 Features You Need to Know About
Apple announced many new iOS 16 features for iPhone during WWDC. If you’ve been following this, you probably know all about the lock screen customization, […]
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Real Estate Reality Shows Are Lying to You
A few years ago, a few friends appeared on a reality show about finding a home. They made a splash, but then they said something […]
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The Best Ways to Get Kids to Play Sports When They Hate Team Sports
We usually associate children with fun play, outdoor play on hot summer days, and intense play during recess. However, not all children are the same, […]
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All the Ways You Could Save Money on Your Electricity Bills but You Probably Don’t
Your eyes do not deceive you; your electricity bill has increased. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Index report , prices for energy […]
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Is It Really Bad to Leave Sunscreen on at Night?
Every year around this time, when I kiss my children goodnight in the calm, dark silence of their rooms, I smell something that fills me […]
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The Best New Features in WatchOS 9
WatchOS 9, scheduled to release this fall, has a ton of new features you’ll want to check out. Most of these features are fitness-related, such […]
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You Need Smarter Windows This Summer
It’s easy to underestimate the amount of heat generated by sunlight entering your windows. Even if your home is well insulated, penetrating sunlight can cause […]
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How to Keep Your AC Unit Running All Summer Long
It can be easy to forget about your air conditioner when not in use, but when the weather warms up, you’ll want it to be […]
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What to Do If You Are Caught Stealing From Work
I highly recommend stealing from your workplace within reason. Picking up pens, picking up leftover soda from a corporate party – this is nothing new […]
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How to Install the MacOS 13 Ventura Developer Beta
Apple held its annual WWDC keynote this week, revealing the next versions of its various operating systems, including macOS 13 Ventura. The thirteenth iteration of […]
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The Best New MacOS Ventura Features for Your MacBook
Featured Videos 3 things in your house that you probably need to replace 01:05 Now playing 5 biggest sunscreen myths Friday 13:01 01:07 Now playing […]
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Here’s How to Fix a Dirty Summer Ice Cream Cone
You may have noticed that I think and write a lot about ice cream. Hot weather calls for cold treats, and while I (a Pacific […]
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How to Deal With Not Being “adult” Enough
Do you “feel” your age? Our culture, families, and friends help us create an idea of what 25, 40, or 60 should look like, but […]
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The Best New Features in IOS 16 and IPadOS 16
We finally got our first look at iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, the latest software updates for iPhone and iPad. There are some revolutions here, […]
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Why You Should Cut Cherries With Ice Cream
A single bright red cherry on top of the ice cream is an iconic look steeped in nostalgia. Unfortunately, this is also the wrong move. […]
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How to Prepare for (and Survive) a Drought
California is currently at the epicenter of a megadrought , but droughts can occur in different places and to varying degrees. Saving water is something […]
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How to Install IOS 16 and IPadOS 16 Betas
Apple just announced iOS and iPadOS 16 during its WWDC event today, Monday, June 6th. The new update has some big changes, such as a […]
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How to Cook the Perfect Hot Dog on the Grill
It’s summer guys, which means you’re prickly heat and you’re going to work even though it’s a really nice day and grill hot dogs! The […]
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How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
People use weighted blankets for a variety of reasons. According to Healthline , research suggests that 5- to 30-pound therapeutic blankets “may help people with […]
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Airlines Likely to Lose Out, According to Department of Transportation Data
If you’re booking a summer trip and are faced with a selection of tickets at the same price from different airlines, it’s worth doing a […]
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The Best Way to Season Meat Evenly
Seasonings are obviously a very important part of cooking, second only to temperature control (and this is debatable in some cases). It doesn’t just make […]
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What Are Your Unwritten Rules of Driving Etiquette?
We could all be a little better drivers . Of course, every driver (hopefully) knows the written rules of the road. Rules of the road […]
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All the Ways You Should Use Your Vacuum Cleaner but Don’t
Everyone knows how to use a vacuum cleaner, even if we don’t use it as often as we should. You can be one of those […]
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