The Killer Hornets Are Unlikely to Kill You Personally
Asian giant hornets have probably been in the Pacific Northwest for at least eight months , but it wasn’t until the New York Times called […]
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Ask Your Credit Card to Cut Your Big Refund Check
It’s time to get your money back. If you bought tickets for a trip or events taking place this year, chances are good that you […]
Continue reading »How to Make Frozen Pizza Less Sad
I’m not afraid to eat anything frozen, much less frozen pizza, but I can’t help but make a change. Even for the best frozen pizza, […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Write Down Grandma’s Family Stories
If you’re fortunate enough to have an older person in your life – be it a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or even a family friend […]
Continue reading »Duplicate Your Items in Animal Crossing Because Nothing Matters
I don’t think you can cheat in Animal Crossing: New Horizons . Or rather, I feel no guilt for taking advantage of the game’s quirks […]
Continue reading »How to Finally Start This Creative Project
Remember when it all started and you were going to write the next King Lear ? Well, you didn’t. But it’s not too late to […]
Continue reading »Establish New “family Pandemic Rules”
Are there many kids on screens these days? Not to sleep later? To sleep more? Wear your pajamas all day and all night? Hello and […]
Continue reading »Use Your Phone As a Webcam, No Special Apps Required
These days of teleconferencing, there are tons of posts popping up all the time, filled with different methods that you can use to turn your […]
Continue reading »Dictate Your Messages With This Mac Keyboard Shortcut
Mac users who enjoy multitasking: There is a keyboard shortcut to enable text dictation so you can speak instead of typing. Just place the cursor […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About USB 4
USB 4 – or USB4 as it’s officially called – is on the technology horizon, and like Wi-Fi 6E or mobile 5G , you’ll likely […]
Continue reading »You Can Enroll Your Kids in Frequent Flyer Programs
Frequent flyer programs offer many benefits including priority boarding, upgrades, lounge access and more. But even the most heavily traveled people sometimes fail to realize […]
Continue reading »Why Credit Card Travel Compensation May Disappear
Among the benefits of credit cards for travel rewards are rules offering loans that can void related expenses from your statement. It’s like getting things […]
Continue reading »How to Get Free Email Forwarding From Mozilla
Email Burner is the best invention since Hotmail. And persistent emails – the fake addresses you give when you sign up for services that are […]
Continue reading »Meal Planning Is a Good Idea Right Now
In the past, lack of plans was considered luxurious – even hedonistic – but “things” have changed and lack of structure these days is starting […]
Continue reading »Have You Changed Your Personal Physical Distancing Guidelines?
As we get to the seventh, eighth, or ninth week of what the hell we are going through, we all end up in completely different […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About the Less Common Symptoms of COVID-19
The “classic” symptoms of COVID-19 – those first reported a few months ago when the average American was only familiar with the disease from a […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, May 4, 2020
Congratulations, you’ve officially made it to next week! If you’re looking for something new to watch this week, we’ve curated the best options for you […]
Continue reading »Post It Blow up Your Mom on This Mother’s Day
Like everything else right now, Mother’s Day may not look the same as usual this year. There will be no big family gatherings, no brunch […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Listen Live to the Arguments of the Supreme Court
If you’ve gotten to the quarantine stage when you’ve watched every episode and season of Law & Order, CSI, and NCIS, you may be looking […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Video Chats More Secure
Video chatting and telecommuting applications are currently in use around the world, but as we’ve learned over the past few weeks, they can pose a […]
Continue reading »Soon You’ll Need a Face Mask to Take Uber
You will soon need to wear a face mask if you want to ride Uber. Going forward, the rider-sharing company plans to make it mandatory […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With a Pet Emergency
If your pet needs medical attention, what do you do? As with many other aspects of life during a pandemic, getting veterinary care for your […]
Continue reading »You Should Still Take Vacation
If you worked from home during a blackout, the past eight weeks have likely been twice as busy and stressful as usual. After all, you […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Today’s Meteor Shower Eta-Aquarid
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is the last good rain this week before July, so try to catch it if you can, according to the […]
Continue reading »How to Whip Milk Without Any Fancy Tools
If you have a whipper, or better yet, a sophisticated espresso machine with a steam wand, you probably already enjoy hot drinks with luxurious milk […]
Continue reading »Why Did Your Credit Limit Just Drop?
When the coronavirus pandemic reached the US, credit card issuers responded by promoting their programs to help customers who might delay your payments or suggest […]
Continue reading »How to Quarantine With Samantha Irby
Comedian and writer Samantha Irby is joining us this week on Update on how to quarantine yourself. This includes finding the right TV shows for […]
Continue reading »How to Copy Your Photos From Facebook to Google Photos
Google’s photography platform is superior to Facebook. While it’s also free to use – with some restrictions – it’s much better for organizing your photos […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix in the Week of May 4, 2020
After the influx of new content last week, this week is going to be an easy one when it comes to new Netflix content. However, […]
Continue reading »Amazon Prime Users Can Get These PC Games for Free This Month
If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, there is one benefit you might not realize: you can get free games every month on Twitch Prime. Twitch […]
Continue reading »What Should You Do About Your Upcoming International Interview
Most likely, you have no immediate plans to go on an international trip right now. However, if you tried to register with Global Entry earlier […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Today’s MST3K Live Riff-Along
Mystery Science Theater 3000 was supposed to be in the middle of a live tour right now. Since the pandemic put it off, like pretty […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Sunday’s NASCAR IRacing Pro Invitational Series
While NASCAR, like all other sports, is now on hold, on Sunday you have the opportunity to watch a virtual race in which professional production […]
Continue reading »Use Your Smartphone to Watch YouTube Videos and More With Friends Using Airtime
If you want to watch movies online with friends, the pandemic has provided us with several options. Netflix Party has been around for a while, […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Old Forester’s “Kentucky Turtle Derby” Tonight
Today was the original date of the Kentucky Derby. While the actual event has been pushed back to September, a number of Derby-related events will […]
Continue reading »How to Share Your Location on WhatsApp and Other Apps
The thought of giving your phone permission to track your location is a bit frustrating, but there are many scenarios where you might want a […]
Continue reading »Create a Passport With Your Children to Virtually “travel” Around the World
As an avid traveler, it is very difficult for me to be stuck at home right now without any real place to go or travel […]
Continue reading »How to Earn More Bonus Points on Your Next Store Visit
If you’ve ditched your bonus credit card for purchases made during the coronavirus era by reaching for your refund card instead, it might be time […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Keep Paying Your Child Care Provider During Outage
Given all the economic concerns, it would be tempting to drop kindergarten fees, many of which ask for partial tuition fees during closing hours . […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Place Orders Again Directly From Restaurants
One of the many problems you are stuck at home during this pandemic is not knowing the best ways to help local businesses that we […]
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