I have never been particularly interested in cars—they are merely things that exist to get me from point A to point B, and are often overpriced and beleaguered by expensive problems. I was long intimidated by the idea of taking my car to a mechanic,…
Lees meerThe internet can be a fun place, but it can also be dangerous. Hackers are going to hack, after all, and you might just be in their crosshairs. One of the easiest things you can do to protect yourself is to keep your PC up to date with the latest se…
Lees meerIf you’re looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of your garden that get too much water, or a garage or house that floods, a little rock and…
Lees meerTempering eggs isn’t easy. Even after doing it hundreds of times, I still reconsider recipes that require me to slowly drizzle scalding liquid from a heavy pot with my non-dominant hand while simultaneously whisking with the other. It’s messy, it’s …
Lees meerSo you’re in the market for a new car. Trading in your car is a great way to apply the value of your old vehicle to your new one, all while avoiding the hassle of selling it yourself. The only issue? You haven’t paid off your current ride.Read more.…
Lees meerWe’re fans of anything that can make travel less of a headache, from checking in online or booking smarter itineraries to knowing your rights when things go wrong. And speeding through the customs and immigration process with Global Entry (which inc…
Lees meerAccording to the nonprofit agency the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 200 mass shootings in the United States in 2023, and it’s only May. Guns have been the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teenagers for several years, beating…
Lees meerI’m hardly married to one type of cookware. I have stainless steel pans, cast iron pans, and nonstick pans, and I’m beginning to dabble in carbon steel. Each piece of cookware comes with its own set of idiosyncrasies, and knowing them means you can …
Lees meerThe “Sunday scaries” may be cliche, but they’re also real. That dread we feel about the coming week is connected to the relief we feel on Fridays as the weekend approaches. But instead of treating Friday as a time to avoid and escape your responsibi…
Lees meerSeeing your favorite store close is always a blow, and the current economic uncertainty we are facing is seeing many of our favorite companies close some locations, tighten their belts, and brace for what’s to come. Many have already filed for bank…
Lees meerThe allure of grain bowls, Buddha bowls, and protein bowls is that, if they’re made right, the quantity and diversity of ingredients keep your palate interested until the very last bite. That “if” is important. You’d think combining a load of fun in…
Lees meerFood waste is a serious issue. According to Feeding America, around 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the US every year, worth more than $408 billion. Here are some of the most commonly wasted foods, and what changes you can make to save food …
Lees meerWhile texting often is looked down upon when it comes to developing a new relationship with someone, it can be a useful tool when first getting to know someone. It’s a great way to flirt and helps to foster connection and intimacy. Plus, it’s an eas…
Lees meerAmericans love stuff, but most of us have too much of it. That’s why American houses keep getting larger, and it’s also why about 10% of us also spend money on a self-storage unit. Considering that the average storage unit costs close to $1,000 a ye…
Lees meerWhen my wife and I bought our first house, the feature we were most excited about was the laundry. The machines in the house were ancient, but after years of schlepping to the laundromat every week, the most luxurious thing we could think of was the…
Lees meerAmong the many initial concerns around AI and ChatGPT is that students would use it to write their school papers or essays or otherwise cheat on assignments. While you obviously shouldn’t do that—you’ll never learn anything that way, and the risks o…
Lees meerEvery once in a while, Apple really surprises me. Today is one of those times: The company just announced is finally bringing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad, and with it, the tools to produce professional videos and music using a touch-scre…
Lees meerWe all love showing off pictures of our pets to anyone polite enough to ask—but if you’ve ever wished for an opportunity to take your obnoxious adoration of your pet to the next level, the time has come. This month, you can put a picture of your bel…
Lees meerBudgeting is a hassle. Even when you know all the best spreadsheet hacks, going it alone can be confusing and time-consuming. But I have good news for you: Right now, you’ve got a smartphone in your hand, which means you never have to do anything on…
Lees meerDorm move-out season is tough because it coincides with finals and the melancholy that comes with leaving your friends and newfound freedom behind. Plus, you probably weren’t the picture of cleanliness all year, so you’ve got plenty of junk to dig t…
Lees meerDigital passwords have existed since the 1960s, and we haven’t come up with a better option...until now. An tech industry-wide group called the FIDO Alliance aims to get rid of them, and for good reason: Passwords are easy to hack, and difficult to …
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