Okay, today’s puzzle is ridiculous, and breaks from tradition in a way I haven’t seen before. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 7, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution…
Lees meerIf you’re looking to add a high-resolution, high-performing monitor to your gaming rig, the Samsung Odyssey G70B ultrawide gaming monitor—with an ultra HD panel—offers 27 inches of display to play your games in super-sharp 4K. And right now, it’s 29…
Lees meerStudy methods are usually all about what you can do in your own time to maximize what you learn, but bringing someone else in to your process can be helpful too. That’s what Richard Feynman, a theoretical physicist, thought, at least in theory—accor…
Lees meerThe mere name “dog park” suggests a haven for our four-legged friends, but many veterinarians and pet parents argue that dog parks are unsafe. These anti-dog park advocates point to a list of potential issues—anxious dogs, unchecked animal aggressio…
Lees meerIt’s pepper season, but if you planted some earlier this spring, you already knew that. Much like tomatoes, I’m having a hard time keeping up with my pepper plants, but that’s OK: Lots of peppers means lots of pepper jelly. Not only is this Southern…
Lees meerBuffets are great if you come hungry and have a plan of attack. You need to be sure you’re going to eat more than what you paid to get in; otherwise, you might as well order a single dish and call it a day. Frontier’s Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly is a t…
Lees meerThe cost of everything is rising, but the cost of housing is particularly troubling for many. Having a roof over your head and a place to sleep is crucial to your ability to function in society, but rents have been consistently rising over the last …
Lees meerGarlic stinks. But, hey, that’s why we love it so much. This pungent allium flavors sauces, intensifies condiments, and adds complexity to marinades, but it has a nasty habit of leaving its fragrance behind, particularly on human hands. Whenever I m…
Lees meerStreaming services have almost, if not already, come full circle. What started as a cheap alternative to cutting the cord on expensive cable TV has now become an expensive cultural staple to maintain and keep up with, as price hikes and crackdowns o…
Lees meerThe effects of global climate change are already wreaking havoc, and all evidence suggests things are going to get worse in the near future. Learning how to deal with/survive extreme weather—floods, hurricanes, tornados, heat— is likely to become in…
Lees meerForming a habit is a classic life hack: You want to change something about your life, so you insert a new action into your daily routine. Soon enough, it becomes automatic—that’s the dream, anyway—and then that part of your life takes care of itself…
Lees meerSamsung’s new foldable is already $200 off: As of Sept. 6, 2023, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available on Amazon for $799, 20% off the smartphone’s retail price of $999.99.Read more...
Lees meerMarble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remind me of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake–even though I never see this, I’m sure they’re out there. It’s wholesome and comforting. But sometimes getting a good marble …
Lees meerWhen shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter two key terms: Annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate. While these terms often get thrown around interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can help you choose the best lo…
Lees meerThis 4-in-1 charging station is a compact power hub that offers wireless and wired charging for multiple devices simultaneously, and it’s on sale right now for $25.99 (reg. $49). With a total charging output of 30W, including 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C…
Lees meerThis Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $106.99 right now (reg. $249). Its scissor mechanism with 1mm travel is designed to make typing as comfortable as possible, and the keyboard also comes with a spacious click-anywhere track…
Lees meerYou dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when you’re there. You can feel in your bones it’s time to leave this job, but the thought of actually taking that leap is a daunting one. As I’ve written about before, sometimes search…
Lees meerGaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, especially as full-sized graphics cards made the jump to these portable gaming machines. But when it comes to choosing a budget gaming laptop, there’s a lot of bad mixed in with the good. These fi…
Lees meerI introduced my kids to video games a couple of years ago, and I love that it not only gives us something to share, it teaches them to persevere even when things seem difficult. But despite all the pros of picking up a joystick and duking it out on …
Lees meerWordle is great, but it only lasts for one word a day. Once you solve the puzzle (or lose it), you need to wait until tomorrow to try again. If you’re too impatient for the next Wordle, you might just have to make your own.Read more...
Lees meerAs a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn’t very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except for celery, which my palate inexplicably rejects each and every time it crosses …
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