The thing about productivity hacks is that everyone’s needs are different. You might function better through compartmentalizing, or multitasking, or finding small ways to reward yourself. For people who operate better through visual cues, though, th…
Lees meerI tend toward minimalism in the physical world, but when it comes to digital detritus, I could be featured on a special episode of Hoarders. I’m particularly bad with photos: I take a ton and delete none. I never get around to axing duplicates and b…
Lees meerMy great love of olives is led me to create Dirty Martini Fried Chicken. I wanted another way to enjoy olives with chicken, and I didn’t care how it happened. So, I turned to alcohol. As fate (or science) would have it, olives and alcohol make a gre…
Lees meerIt’s a confusing frustration we’ve all encountered: You’re watching a show when suddenly you want to pause it and take a screenshot, maybe to create a meme or share a joke with a friend. But when you hit that screenshot button, all you get is a blan…
Lees meerThere’s a magic to the early days of any tech that’s lost as it becomes more mainstream. The Mac is a great example of that: When it was still struggling to keep up with Microsoft and Windows, Mac OS was a sandbox of fun ideas that didn’t really hel…
Lees meerPeloton has issued a voluntary recall along with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for their flagship product, the Original Peloton Bike, after reports of dozens of riders falling and being injured. About 2.2 million of the…
Lees meerCitrus season may be over, but lemons and limes persist. Both fruits are widely used to add a little (or a lot) of acid to dishes and drinks, and both, once juiced, leave behind a shell of pith and zest. You can compost the spent rinds, or freeze an…
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Lees meerOnce a year, foragers and chefs unite in the herbaceous, springtime frenzy that is fiddlehead and ramp season. Fiddleheads, the curled, young tips of certain ferns, have always been a crop you could cultivate at home, but ramps have remained elusive…
Lees meerMilkshakes come better in pairs, especially in the summer. And right now, New York-based burger chain Shake Shack is offering a buy one milkshake, get one free deal until July 31 at participating locations. Share with a friend or take both for yours…
Lees meerWith the work-from-home era in full swing, I’ve found that I still venture out every few days to do my job from a coffee shop. Something about the change of scenery is helpful and gets me in a working mood. It’s hard to live, work, eat, sleep, clean…
Lees meerA few (or a lot of) bad apples have managed ruined the fun for many teenagers, tweens, and parents across the United States. Several popular theme parks have decided to tighten their minimum age requirement to enter the park without parental supervi…
Lees meerMilkshakes and concretes are two frozen treats that look awfully similar. As Memorial day approaches and the need to scarf frozen desserts skyrockets, it’s a good time to learn the difference between these two creamy treats. Both are delicious, but …
Lees meerI am constantly searching for more space to garden. So when I ran out of ground, I went vertical—and the way it fundamentally changed the way people experience my garden is remarkable. Consider this a love letter to trellises.Read more...
Lees meerYou know you’re not supposed to consult Dr. Google when what you really need is a real doctor, but you’re here because you did. You had a headache, and now you’re halfway convinced it’s a brain tumor, and you’re freaking out. Sit down. Take a deep b…
Lees meerGoogle I/O is the company’s big spring event, where it can show off new software and hardware customers and developers alike can look forward to. This year’s I/O was over two hours long, and was almost all about AI. That shouldn’t be surprising, but…
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Lees meerIt’s difficult to imagine modern life without access to refrigeration. Not only does it make grocery shopping a lot easier to plan, being able to freeze our food and leftovers allows us to take advantage of bulk discounts and reduce food waste. Plus…
Lees meerWe love a tiny hack around here and sometimes, it’s the smallest ones that make a big impact. If you’re studying for finals right now, you might be feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to cram everything in. Even in your downtime, though, you can be su…
Lees meerProductivity hacks often have funky little names. You have your Pomodoro technique, the idea of “eating the frog,” and now, temptation bundling. Temptation bundling, per Ness Labs, involves combining an activity that gives you instant gratification …
Lees meerI’d like to think I’m the kind of person who will take the time to wash, dry, and chop the wide variety of produce it takes to make a salad, but I’m not. I’m lazy, which is why I’ve recently been on a bagged salad kick. These kits offer an easy way …
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