31 New MacOS Monterey Features You’ll Really Want to Use
Update season, folks! Apple’s latest Mac version, macOS Monterey, is set to hit devices on Monday October 25th, after four months of beta testing. The […]
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A recent report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group highlights a phishing campaign targeting YouTube content creators . Hackers have successfully hijacked thousands of channels […]
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The way Hollywood makes theater films has changed dramatically. COVID has changed the landscape of ways I’m not sure what we can foresee, but it […]
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Health savings accounts (HSA) may be a dodgy retirement savings account, but according to a recent study, only 9% of account holders actually invest. And […]
Continue reading »How to Love Your Body This Winter
There is nothing less sexy than a giant hooded sweatshirt under a large coat, but this is the winter fashion for you. It’s easy to […]
Continue reading »What “universal” Products Are Not Worth Saving On?
In general, I think ordinary items have a bad reputation. Pretty much everything you buy is available as an alternative brand name and is almost […]
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Your friend sends you long paragraphs about his breakup, boss, or grief. How do you show them that you are interested and listening? Even before […]
Continue reading »Please Stop Using These Common Age Related Phrases.
Ageism is “the last acceptable bias,” at least according to the AARP . While age biases are more often directed towards older workers, they work […]
Continue reading »Is It Always Okay to Correct Someone’s Pronunciation?
If you pronounced the words above like duh- trai -tus , ti -nuh-tuhs and chaach -kee , well done. You did it. If not, then […]
Continue reading »The 7 Best Websites for Selling Anything
Is your closet chock full of things you no longer wear? Maybe your shelves are overflowing with knick-knacks that seemed like a good idea at […]
Continue reading »How to Save Money As a Super Economy
New research offers some insight into the habits of the “top-secret”, which is determined by their ability to defer 90% of the maximum contribution for […]
Continue reading »You Breaded an Eggplant for the Last Time
When used in casseroles and sandwiches, the “bread and fry” method appears to be the default method for preparing eggplant. As a southern person, I […]
Continue reading »Smurf, Nerf, Buff and Other Old Words With New Meanings You Should Know
The diffusion of modern technology has changed almost everything in our lives, including what even the most common words mean. Instead of having to invent […]
Continue reading »How to Make an Apple HomePod Almost As Useful As an Echo
The HomePod (and its smaller brother, the HomePod mini) are nowhere near as ubiquitous and useful out of the box as the Amazon Echos, but […]
Continue reading »Stop Being an Asshole When You Share a Bathroom
Nearly one in three US adults live with an “extra adult” in the same household, according to Pew Research . Whether it’s a spouse, brother […]
Continue reading »Motivate Yourself by Listing What You Are Already Doing Right.
When we focus on improving our health, we often get in our minds a list of things we don’t do: I need to exercise , […]
Continue reading »These Apps and Sites Can Help Protect You From a Bad Landlord
If you’re out of luck, you’ve probably wasted time with one or two bad homeowners. Whether they want to keep your deposit for dubious reasons […]
Continue reading »Throw the Onions in the Trash, Says the CDC
When we cook with onions, we realize that there is a good chance that chopping them raw can make us cry . But usually we […]
Continue reading »12 of the Creepiest (or Funniest) New Years Halloween Events to Watch This Year
Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good Halloween release. While these 12 new horror-themed TV series and films are mostly […]
Continue reading »How to Get Rid of Annoying App Banners in Safari
Smart app banners were born as a way to tell developers, “That’s it! This mobile site sucks, why don’t you try our app instead? “It […]
Continue reading »Your IPhone Has Secret Codes
I love the hidden features on my devices. It’s great to learn something new about the technologies you use every day, discover little features that […]
Continue reading »How to Properly Freeze Additional Cookies to Keep Them From Becoming Obsolete
As someone who often cooks far more food than they can eat in each week, my freezer is an incredibly important part of my kitchen. […]
Continue reading »When to Book a Hotel Room to Really Get the Best Rates
It turns out there is a good option for cheap hotel bookings. Contrary to what you might expect, a recent study by Nerdwallet concluded that […]
Continue reading »Is the Google Pixel Pass Worth the Subscription Price?
This week, along with the announcement of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google also unveiled the Pixel Pass , a program that […]
Continue reading »Does Everyone Hate Capitalism or Are You Tweeting Too Much?
As Generation Z-er (sort of) that is online (extremely), it is common in my circles – both online and offline – to hear occasional “eat […]
Continue reading »12 Bodyweight Exercises That Will Make You Stronger
Tons of home workouts swear to make you stronger, but many of them are full of empty promises. If your heart is beating out of […]
Continue reading »Smartest Ways to Make Good Use of Leftover Halloween Candy (Besides the Obvious)
It’s (almost) that time of year again. When the kids run giddy around the neighborhood (hopefully stay warm under these incredibly thin Star Wars suits) […]
Continue reading »Should You Shuffle in Circles or Straight Lines?
Years ago, I saw – or at least I think I saw – an article claiming that stirring a saucepan of food in a straight, […]
Continue reading »How Much Will It Cost You to Be the Hero of a Full-Size Chocolate Bar This Halloween?
Even years later, as a world-weary adult, I can vividly remember the thrill of getting a full-size chocolate bar as a Halloween treat. The households […]
Continue reading »Add Potato Chips to the Next Batch of Cookie Dough
“How good does something have to be?” is a question my boyfriend asks a lot, usually after I’ve changed, improved, or otherwise messed up a […]
Continue reading »This Pug on TikTok Will Tell You What Day You Will Have
Along with millions of other TikTok users, I now allow a 13-year-old pug named Noodle to dictate my mental health. Hey, at least that makes […]
Continue reading »We Finally Have a Schedule for Vaccinating Children Against COVID
After almost a year of waiting and thinking, we finally have a tentative timetable for when COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 may be allowed. […]
Continue reading »10 General Grammar Rules You Are Likely to Get Wrong All the Time
Who among us did not begin to confidently click on the keyboard, stopped mid-sentence, looked around and asked on the air: “Wait, who is this […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Talk Boost on AirPods Pro (and When Needed)
Conversation Boost is a new AirPods Pro feature specifically designed for those with hearing impairments. It’s a nice addition to the AirPods Pro’s accessibility features, […]
Continue reading »How Is the Pixel 6 Different From the IPhone 13?
The latest Google phones have finally arrived – the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. You can even head over to their online store right […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix November 2021
What would you not talking about Netflix (and there are a lot of things to say , especially in this week ), you have to […]
Continue reading »How to Install Android 12 on Your Phone Right Now
After months of beta testing, Android 12 is finally here. The update brings improvements and changes to the Android OS , such as a new […]
Continue reading »6 Weird (but Harmless) Side Effects That Exercise Can Have on Your Body
Our bodies are beautiful and unusual , and his reaction to exercise is a mixture of both. Physical activity improves our mood, gives us more […]
Continue reading »How to Get Notified If You Leave Your AirPods Pro Behind
AirPods Pro are all too easy to forget. Yes, you can track down your lost AirPods Pro from the Find My app, but now you […]
Continue reading »Can Your Employer Make You Dress Sexier?
This week, Hooters, one of America’s leading everyday dining chains dedicated to owls, unveiled a new unified policy for its waiters. Surprisingly, the new uniform […]
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