This year’s WWDC is one for the history books. Apple made is usual software announcements, introducing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, and even introduced the largest MacBook Air yet. However, the talk of the town won’t be the next …
Lees meerIt’s WWDC time again, which means Apple is showing off the new features in its suite of operating systems—including, this year, a huge update for the software that powers Apple Watch. Currently available in beta and expected to launch later this yea…
Lees meerMy best breakfast days are right after a grocery shop, when the fridge is stocked with everything I need. This is shortly followed by the awkward days before my next shop, in which I Frankenstein meals together with random cabinet finds. It was duri…
Lees meerIf you’re concerned about targeted advertising, data mining, and other online privacy issues, you may want to start using a VPNs—a simple, effective way to help secure your browsing and conceal your digital footprint. If you want a VPN that also com…
Lees meerIt’s well-established that physical clutter impairs your productivity and focus, so you should try to tidy up your desk and surroundings as often as possible—but you should also start applying that practice to your desktop. So much of our lives take…
Lees meerThe internet is a place full of dark corners, deep rabbit holes, endless mazes, and wild threads. But with the chaos comes storytelling gold: These 12 podcasts use communities like Reddit, Yelp, Twitter, and Tumblr to launch into a different part of…
Lees meerHaving your iPhone stolen is traumatic enough, but it hurts more to know that your most intimate data is also in the hands of unscrupulous individuals. Fortunately, there are more than a few things you can do to ensure that even if thieves find a wa…
Lees meerLife can take some unexpected turns. Most of us imagine a specific trajectory to our lives: You grow up, move out, get a job, and live independently from that point forward. Reality often turns out a bit different, and we have to get creative about …
Lees meerIf you’re still shopping for the right gift for your dad for Father’s Day (or for yourself for no particular reason), these JBL Live Free NC+ headphones are on sale now through June 11 for $59.97. They’re wireless and they have active noise-cancelin…
Lees meerI am always looking for ways to make oatmeal more interesting, and I’ve got another strong lead. I’m a big fan of boiling oats in strong tea or bulking them up with a steaming bounty of sausage and pickles, but the colder, lazier overnight oats need…
Lees meerOn the surface, the concept of multitasking sounds dynamic and kind of cool—the word originated in the 1960s computer boom, after all, and retains its connotations of hyper-competency and over-achievement. We’re all obviously capable of handling mul…
Lees meerModern gardening often involves weeding, turning the soil, fertilization, and pest control. But permaculture is the practice of growing a garden with the least amount of intervention possible, relying on companion planting, native insects, and addin…
Lees meerMemorial Day weekend hit a new record since the pandemic started, with 2.74 million people traveling on that Friday, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). With high demand of traveling, low seat supply, and, of course, infla…
Lees meerI still love receiving mail, but most of what lands in my mailbox these days isn’t cards from people I know or magazines I look forward to every month. Rather, it’s junk that goes right into the trash can or recycling bin. Stopping real-world junk m…
Lees meerA humbling thing about working on the internet is thinking you are keeping up with all the latest trends. I spend my professional and personal life online, so I must be hip, right? Wrong, of course. Case in point: the 0.5 selfie (pronounced point fi…
Lees meerI am a big Facebook group lurker. Anytime I’ve tried to be more active, and post or reply to someone else’s post, something annoying happens, and I end up quitting in a fit of disproportionate rage (or being banned for unnecessary snark). This has h…
Lees meerVideo games have never looked better than they do now. While AAA studios push graphical fidelity ever further, other developers realize their imaginative worlds with expressive art styles like pixel art, cel-shading, and hand-drawn animation that ar…
Lees meerFor those without the outdoor space necessary for a traditional garden, growing plants—including vegetables—in containers is a great option. Unfortunately, not all vegetables can grow and flourish in containers. Instead of setting yourself up for fa…
Lees meerWhen was the last time you cleaned your luggage? No, not using a vacuum attachment to suck up any dirt, crumbs, and schmutz that have accumulated inside your suitcase over the years—although you should do that too. We’re talking about cleaning, or a…
Lees meerIt’s one thing to take your job seriously, but some people don’t stop there. Instead, they take it upon themselves to intervene in situations that don’t concern them, going above and beyond their job description—and not in a good way. Read more...
Lees meerIt’s summer road trip season, and whether driving is your preferred way to travel, or you can’t afford pricey plane tickets, no one wants to get stuck in traffic. While there are no surefire ways to avoid congested roads and highways completely, wit…
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