Open enrollment for the next U.S. healthcare plan year kicks off Nov. 1—and the process can be overwhelming, to say the least. As you review your employer-provided health insurance options, it’s easy to make mistakes that could negatively impact you…
Lees meerLong before I noticed any fitness benefits of doing burpees every morning, I noticed something else: I really, really, did not want to get out of bed, because once I got out of bed, I would have to do burpees.Read more...
Lees meerYou probably use the fan on your range hood all the time without even thinking about its filter. You might not even know there’s one in there, but there likely is—and if this is the first you’re hearing of it, it’s probably long overdue to be change…
Lees meerThere was plenty to discuss during Wednesday’s Made by Google event, but the company’s main announcements were the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While these new flagship smartphones sport new displays, camera, and other new hardware improvements, it’s th…
Lees meerThere’s an important difference between looking at porn and being addicted to porn. A “porn addiction” involves an emotional dependence on pornography. Looking at porn can be a totally healthy form of sexual expression; it becomes an addiction when …
Lees meerMost VPNs come with monthly subscription plans, but if you want an all-in-one VPN solution without the recurring cost, the Mini Decentralized VPN is on sale for $198.99 right now (reg. $359). It uses a seven-layer enterprise-grade firewall, protects…
Lees meerAmazon Prime Big Deal Days are on the horizon, with sales taking place on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. To have access to those Prime deals—as well as other Prime benefits like free delivery and streaming content via Amazon Music, Amazon Video, and Prime Gam…
Lees meerYou can get a BirdBike on sale for 60% off right now with free shipping. This A-frame e-bike is designed for riders at least 5' 8" and has a max weight capacity of 265 lbs. It has a 500W motor, manual throttle, and a range of 20 miles (or 50 miles w…
Lees meerBefore Barbie tiptoed her way into theaters, 2023's number one movie was an animated kid’s flick based on a video game about a plumber taking mushrooms, a primate with daddy issues, and a giant fire-breathing turtle crooning about peaches.Read more…
Lees meerIt’s a cruel irony: A solar eclipse begs to be seen, but looking at one can seriously damage your eyes. We hype these phenomena as visual spectacles, and then we must also resist looking at them with our naked eyes.Read more...
Lees meerThis year, October is a big month for skywatchers: Excitement is largely centered on the “ring of fire” solar eclipse in the middle of the month, but there’s also plenty of activity with the moon, stars, and other planets to look forward to. These a…
Lees meerAt Made by Google 2023, Google made some big announcements, from the refreshed Pixel 8 series to the brand new Pixel Watch 2. But that wasn’t all they announced: They also shared details about some great updates to the Pixel Buds Pro.Read more...
Lees meerEarly Prime Big Deal Days deals are here. You can find an assortment of early deals like these Blink security cameras going for up to 60% off, this Ring camera bundle selling at 40% off, or this Echo Pop bundle going for 87% off. The actual Prime Bi…
Lees meerI love ebikes—they introduce non-cyclists to the sport, they keep cars off the road, and most of all, ebiking is crazy fun. But is it actually exercise? If so, how much of a workout are you really getting on an assisted ride?Read more...
Lees meerI over-plant pumpkins every year—and with good reason. They’re slow starters, and right when the vines start taking off and the pumpkins start to appear, the fall rain hits and the temperature drops. There are a lot of challenges to keeping those pu…
Lees meerHand-writing your notes is better for if you want to retain what you’ve learned, but it definitely has drawbacks. Hand-written notes aren’t searchable on your phone, and unlike your phone, your notebook probably won’t always be with you for a quick …
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 4, NYT Connections #115!…
Lees meerThis epic clash pits two powerhouses of the Southeastern Conference meeting in to-the-death combat. The undefeated Kentucky Wildcats, fresh from embarrassing the Florida Gators in week five, are traveling to Sanford Stadium in Georgia to take on the…
Lees meerYou can get a lifetime subscription to both Rosetta Stone and Microsoft Office on sale for $199 right now. Rosetta Stone has beginner and intermediate lessons for 25 languages, including French, Italian, German, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, and Filipino,…
Lees meerIt’s not just you: Getting windows streak-free and crystal-clear is harder than it looks. Although it seems like a few spritzes of an all-purpose cleaner and a quick swipe of a paper towel should get the job done, in most cases, it takes more effor…
Lees meerAttention Beyhive and the Bey-curious: Beyoncé is coming to a theater near you. Not to be outdone by Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour theatrical event, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will be showing at theaters across North America on Thursdays, Friday…
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