How Much Confidential Information Do Your Online Friends Owe You?
I sympathize with powerful people. Really. I’m closer to obscurity than celebrity, but a quick Google search on my name will provide ample evidence that […]
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What Does It Take to Become a Personal Trainer (and Is It Worth It)?
I got certified as a personal trainer last year to round out my knowledge and make sure I can be even more of a know-it-all […]
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You Should Update Your Apple Devices Right Now
Yesterday Apple released new updates for iPhone (iOS 15.4.1), iPad (iPadOS 15.4.1), and Mac (macOS 12.3.1), and according to the release notes, they fix some […]
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A Guide to Childhood Culture for Disconnected Adults: Making the Oscars Slap Meme
All kids know that Facebook is for older people to share political memes, but that doesn’t stop Mark Zuckerberg’s company from winning the hearts and […]
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15 Essential Bruce Willis Performances (and Where to Stream Them)
Bruce Willis’ family revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that the 67-year-old actor is “retiring” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia , a condition that […]
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Don’t Waste Money Buying Brands for These Products
Buying stuff can be fun, but the capitalist assumption of branding also makes it pretty stressful. Our stores and online platforms are filled with brands […]
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The “chunks” in This Recalled Peanut Butter May Be Metal Fragments
If peanut butter is a staple in your kitchen and pantry, check the brand and label to see if it’s part of a voluntary recall […]
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What ‘Cunningham’s Law’ Really Tells Us About How We Interact Online
I’m sure you’re familiar with the XKCD “Duty Calls” comic , in which internet users type passionately late into the night because ” someone on […]
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8 Ways to Make Your Mac’s Dock More Useful
While your Mac’s dock looks sleek and elegant, it’s not always the best use of the screen. By default, it’s filled with apps you probably […]
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13 Places You Can Legally Watch TV Shows for Free
For a moment, it seemed like we were finally giving up on the terrible cable TV business model. Streaming was cheap, easy, and full of […]
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What You Need to Know About Aphasia (Besides It Affects Your Speech)
Bruce Willis’ family posted on Instagram that the actor will be retiring due to health issues, including a recently diagnosed aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder […]
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How to Teach Your Child Social-Emotional Skills From Day One
Many first-time pandemic parents are concerned: Are their children developing social and emotional skills? As the world has been in lockdown for the better part […]
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Save Time and Money With Your Own Garden Drip Irrigation
Your garden and potted plants can really benefit from a drip irrigation system. These systems reduce the time you spend watering your plants, can help […]
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Why Would Someone Remove Their MacBook’s Display?
Does the title of this article seem a little out of tune to you? Why would someone remove their MacBook’s display? The newer MacBooks have […]
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The Only Right Way to Get a Friend’s Relationship Advice
There are so many exciting things in store for you when you start a new romantic relationship: the honeymoon stage , planning your Instagram debut […]
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Should I Cancel (or Upgrade) My PlayStation Plus Subscription?
Gone are the days when you could play console video games online for free. Switch owners need to fork out for Nintendo Switch Online, Xbox […]
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Don’t Buy an Apple Monitor for Your Mac (Buy One Instead)
There are plenty of external monitors on the market, but many Mac users (myself included) naturally gravitate toward the aesthetics and features of Apple monitors: […]
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6 Challenging “Animal Walks” You Should Add to Your Workout
Incorporating different types of movements into your training program can be an effective way to improve your overall strength, mobility, and fitness. And the gait, […]
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Pickle a Few Cherry Blossoms Before It’s Too Late
They call it the Flower Bomb. Truck-sized pink cotton balls have been planted along the sidewalks where simple twigs stood last week. By mid-April, the […]
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More People Are Now Eligible for a Second COVID Booster Shot
Even if you are “fully” vaccinated and have received a booster dose of the vaccine, you may need another COVID-19 shot soon. Today, the FDA […]
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Should I Make My Own Deodorant?
While the internet wisdom about the dangers of using antiperspirants is exaggerated ( you really don’t need to worry if your antiperspirant contains aluminum ), […]
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Why Truck Stops Are Always Better Than Rest Stops
When you’re on the road, you have plenty of options for where to stay to find a bathroom and a candy bar. There are those […]
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The Best Discord Bots (and How to Use Them)
If you’ve ever played video games online, you’ve probably heard of Discord, the free voice, video, and text chat platform that many gamers use to […]
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How to Stop Moths in Your Closet From Eating Your Clothes
If you are like many people, then probably a minute ago you did not need an adult wardrobe. How many of us have been working […]
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Make This Delicious Citrus Syrup With Just Two Ingredients
The citrus season is coming to an end and I’m upset about it. I’ve been gorging on citrus sumos for weeks now, trying to cram […]
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Yes, Your Own Phone Number Is Spamming You
By now, we’re all used to receiving spam texts: messages purporting to be from your carrier offering you a “gift” to pay your bill, or […]
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The Smartest Ways to Use Dishwasher Tablets for House Cleaning
Did you know that dishwasher tablets can be used in more than just the dishwasher? Turns out we’ve all been dreaming about the lesser-known uses […]
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All the Best and Worst Ways to Consume Protein Powder
Protein is an important macronutrient. If you’re into strength training, you need this to build muscle. If you run a lot, you need it so […]
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You Should Make a Chip ‘n’ Dip Omelet
Onion sauce and potatoes are a win-win combination. The classic combination of thin, very salty potato chips and creamy umami onion sauce is a top-notch […]
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How to Stop Saying “Like” (and Other Distracting Parasite Words)
If you’ve ever heard someone spice up everything they say with an endless list of likes, um or ah, you know it can be distracting […]
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What’s New at Paramount+ in April 2022
From The Godfather Limited Series to Star Trek: The Motion Picture Remastered, Paramount+ celebrates the 1970s in April 2022. When will The Proposal premiere on […]
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Alopecia?
Last night, Will Smith single-handedly made the Oscars worth seeing again. And by single-handedly, of course, I mean the single open hand he hit comedian […]
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How to Copy More Than One Thing at a Time to the Clipboard on Windows and Mac
You probably use your computer to copy and paste text, links, or images from one place to another dozens of times a day. You probably […]
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How to Make an Inexpensive but Beautiful Garden Path With Your Own Hands
Adding paths to your garden can make it more attractive and reduce weeding and mowing. Paying someone to install paving slabs isn’t cheap, but there […]
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What Is “dopamine Clothing” and Can It Really Make You Happier?
Whether or not you think about the colors you wear in the morning, you are probably aware of some of the cultural meanings associated with […]
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How to Take a Hit
Even if you are a peaceful person, you can be hit. And if you’ve never had self-defense training, fighting experience, or even a fleeting thought […]
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What to Do (and Not to Do) When You’re Sitting Next to an Asshole on a Plane
Recently, I was flying home after visiting a family, and the guy sitting in the aisle a few rows away from me refused to let […]
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You Should Update Chrome and Edge ASAP
There are three inevitability in life: death, taxes and software updates. Programs like Chrome can never be perfect, and security bugs will inevitably be found […]
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Clean Flower Pots Before Reusing Them (No Harm to Plants)
As many houseplants and flowers mature, they outgrow the original pots and containers they called home and need to move into something bigger. And while […]
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How to Find and Report Asteroids Because Otherwise Your Life Is Boring
Along with jigsaw puzzles, knitting and baking banana bread at the start of the pandemic, many people were into backyard astronomy. Two years later, you […]
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