iPhone season is upon us, and with it, comes the yearly update to iOS. Lucky for us, that update is now officially here, four days before the launch of the new iPhone 15 line.Read more...
Lees meerYes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even more beneficial. For instance, dividing work among the members of a group can help you tackle a huge am…
Lees meerWhen you’re assigned to read a text, you’re supposed to take away some big-picture ideas. To get to that broad understanding, though, you should use a method that is all about being detail-oriented. It’s called “close reading,” and it will help you …
Lees meerAmazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days, a Prime-member-exclusive savings event, that will run from Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. ET through Oct 11. Amazon will offer personalized recommendations based on your prior shopping activity, browsing history, and an…
Lees meerYou have to clean your broom. Yes, your broom is for cleaning, but even things that are for cleaning need to be cleaned themselves. You shouldn’t be pushing a dirty tool around on the floor, expecting it not to impede your quest to stop the floor fr…
Lees meerScoring a great piece of furniture at a thrift store or a yard sale is a satisfying accomplishment for anyone interested in DIY, upcycling, or just saving money. But when you’re still excited about your new find, you might not notice that your new c…
Lees meerThis quick-install 9-inch car display is on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It can use self-adhesive or suction-based mounts to attach to your car’s dashboard and plugs into the lighter port for power. (Obviously, you’ll need a working li…
Lees meerIf your Mac is too loud, you turn down the volume. If it’s too quiet, you turn it up. But this simple action isn’t as limited as it seems. While there are multiple ways to adjust the volume of your Mac across the board, you can also control the volu…
Lees meerYou don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers. The cooling rack provides a wide, stable surface for hot trays and pans, but also cookies, grilled chee…
Lees meerSome TikTok myths I find in the wild (like the tales of supposed tick attacks), while other times I’m tipped off by a news article claiming there’s a trend. The latest flurry of TikTok coverage claims that people on the platform are pushing laxative…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 18, 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 September 18, NYT Connections #9…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, September 17, 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 September 17, NYT Connections #9…
Lees meerSpring may be the season we associate with planting new additions to our gardens and yards, but some flowers, vegetables, and other greenery are better suited to getting their start in the fall. This is also the case for certain types of trees. Here…
Lees meerAudiobooks make writing more accessible for many people. Unfortunately, they can also be pretty pricey. While it’s possible to borrow audiobooks from your public library, popular titles often have long waiting lists. Beyond that, it can take hundred…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 16, 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 September 16, NYT Connections …
Lees meerThe world is full of blabbermouths, and that’s OK. We should all feel safe to lift our voices and sing; and what is even the point of life without lively conversation, deep discussions in the middle of the night, ridiculous banter, and loud, dumb jo…
Lees meerFun guys (and gals) love fungi, mostly of the culinary persuasion (though an argument can be made for a different type of fun shroom, that’s not what we’re discussing today). Before enjoying them, mushrooms have to be cleaned of any dirt and debris,…
Lees meerAfter enduring countless meetings that could have been an email, the rise of remote work has helped ease some of that for some of us—at least the in-person variety. We may not be wasting as much time stuck in meetings, but the spike in written comm…
Lees meerThrough September 17, you can get Windows 11 Home for $29.97 (reg. $139). It includes customized widgets, improved multitasking tools, shorter startup times, and stronger power management. It also has improved security features like Windows Hello lo…
Lees meerWhether you’re a fan of listening to music while you read or you simply live in a household of noisy people, silence may not be something you’re used to finding before hitting the books—but it should be and it can be. Here’s why you should strive to…
Lees meerIf you have a wired CarPlay-enabled car but want to take things wireless, you can take advantage of a great deal right now. Currently, Lesaps is selling its Apple CarPlay Wireless Adapter for 50% off when you use the coupon code 30DTVCGV and “clip” …
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