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There are very few things on Instagram that look cooler than weight lifting with massive chains dangling from a barbell. But these chains aren’t just […]
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This week we are learning to strengthen our long-term relationships and marriages with the help of psychologist Eli Finkel. Eli is a professor at Northwestern […]
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The lobster is an adorable animal with an equally fascinating culinary history. Like most products that have a reputation for being decadent and expensive, it’s […]
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If you are like me, leaving the house is always at the last minute, when you are desperate to be on time, wherever you go. […]
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The first trailer for the highly anticipated fourth Matrix movie came out last week, and it looks good – but if I were trying to […]
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As we get older, it becomes more difficult to stay active. But while it is widely believed that aging means a dramatic decline in athletic […]
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There is a reason why some youth sports coaches actively tell parents that “do not train, only get sick” from the outside is not allowed. […]
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Every time you take a photo with your iPhone, the exact location where it was taken is saved along with the photo. This feature is […]
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There’s a hidden Apple Watch feature that can change the way you record your exercise. It is called Segments and allows you to neatly categorize […]
Continue reading »How Worried Should You Be About the Nipah Virus?
Infectious diseases have, of course, always been a problem, but since the coronavirus pandemic first hit America in early 2020, public concern about viruses and […]
Continue reading »You Should Definitely Use Smart Lists on Your IPhone
The Reminders iPhone app is a simple and unassuming to-do list management app, but once you start using it, you realize how powerful it is […]
Continue reading »How to File a Support Complaint (and Actually Get What You Want)
Filing a customer complaint is a hassle in itself, but it is compounded by all the obstacles businesses can put in your path, such as […]
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The iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max all have their minor differences, but they do have one major feature: Dolby Vision […]
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Like any Italian American accustomed to tomatoes, Labor Day doesn’t just mean the end of summer. Much scarier: this is the final call for summer […]
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Flooding can cause serious damage to your vehicle, even if it is not immediately visible (after cleaning). Unfortunately, this means that some vehicles that have […]
Continue reading »The Most Common Email Keywords Everyone Should Know to Avoid Phishing Attacks
Phishing emails are by no means new, but as people spend most of their lives online during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the possibilities are increasing. […]
Continue reading »How to Choose IKEA Furniture That Will Really Last for Decades
While Swedish furniture and home decor retailer IKEA often associates itself with affordable, self-assembling items that don’t last long, this is not the case for […]
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When people think of astronomy – even amateur astronomy in their backyard – the first thing that comes to mind is a telescope. And that […]
Continue reading »Make These Settings Before Rating Your Home to Get a Higher Rating.
The process of selling your home … well … it’s a process. There are many documents, as well as numerous screenings, visits and checks. One […]
Continue reading »How to Decipher Confusing Labels on Your Clothes
The first time you wash a new garment, you can go there with the best of intentions – lay it on a flat surface to […]
Continue reading »Can ISPs, Websites, and Your Boss Tell You If You Are Using a VPN?
VPNs hide your internet activity, but if someone knows what they are looking for, they can tell when you are using it. This may sound […]
Continue reading »There Are Less Annoying Ways to Drink While Running
You don’t need to think too much about hydration for a short run, but if you are running long distances, you will need to drink […]
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For many of us, our approach to nutrition involves counting carbohydrates, whether it’s following a keto or low-carb diet, or trying to get a certain […]
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For almost nine years in this area of parenting, I am convinced that half the job is to learn from all the mistakes you inevitably […]
Continue reading »How to Get Amazon (and Other Retailers) to Pay College Tuition
In an effort to attract and retain talent in a tough job market, Amazon announced yesterday that it will cover 100% of the training costs […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Apple’s September 14 Event (and What to Expect)
Apple recently announced that its next hardware showcase is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, so we may be just days away from finally seeing the […]
Continue reading »What You Should Know About Monica Lewinsky Before Watching Impeachment: an American Crime Story
Whether you’ve just watched the first episode of FX Impeachment : An American Crime Story, or noticed a few headlines about the subject and producer […]
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As my occasional New York nomad continues, this week I am staying at a hotel in Chinatown, right across from the Manhattan Bridge. The hotel […]
Continue reading »How to Use Live Text, the Best New Feature in IOS 15
There’s a lot going on in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 , from small features like background sounds to banner features like FaceTime SharePlay. But […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Switch Safari Browsing to Private in IOS 15
In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Safari is undergoing a huge visual change – Apple has literally moved everything around (for starters, the search bar […]
Continue reading »What Can You Learn From My 10 Year Mental Health Battle
When you have mental health problems, no one tells you that it can take years to solve them. This is understandable – mental health professionals […]
Continue reading »How to Date Someone Much Higher (or Lower) Than You
By and large, dating someone of a different height isn’t all that important. And if you’re noticeably short or tall, you’ve probably been there, doing […]
Continue reading »Children’s Culture Guide for Adults: Who Is Mr. Beast?
This week kids are stealing things from school, giving out incredible amounts of money, and getting nervous about the Matrix reboot. Who is Mr. Beast […]
Continue reading »Signs Your Child Needs a Mental Health Day (and How to Give It)
Students were already going through a mental health crisis before the coronavirus turned their world upside down. But when the pandemic forced everyone to isolate, […]
Continue reading »How to Recover IPhone Without Passcode
So, you forgot your iPhone password. It happens to the best of us. And you can guess whatever you want, but after too many tries, […]
Continue reading »How Long Do Dried Beans “last”?
My concept of “spoiled” food is simple: As long as it doesn’t smell weird, feel stickier than it should, or has mold growing on it, […]
Continue reading »Parents, Please Stop Doing This in School Group Chats.
It’s that time of year again when we buy school supplies for a small amount of GDP, prepare our kids’ backpacks, wave at the bus […]
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