While looking into the best free route-building tools for cyclists and runners, I couldn’t help but lament the fate of Strava’s Route Builder. Long a favorite feature of the social app, the route builder gave runners and cyclists ability to create a…
Lees meerSummer is on its way, but the weather here in the PNW is doing its hardest to convince me otherwise. Constant drizzle punctuated by torrential downpours, grey skies, and hail of all sizes are the consistent, oppressive norm. The only evidence the se…
Lees meerThe amount of Americans flying has finally returned back to its pre-pandemic numbers, which means that on any given day, there are nearly two million people in the sky mindlessly scrolling through whatever apps still work on airplane mode. A handful…
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Lees meerWe live in an advanced consumerist society, which means the vacuum, like all other products, has reached a high level of product differentiation. Which is to say, there are a lot of different kinds of vacuums out there. If you’re not the type to cas…
Lees meerAs we all know, some password options are obviously better than others—starting with a trusted password manager. Sure, Apple users can get away with using the built-in password manager, as it’s secure and supports two-factor authentication; and ther…
Lees meerMost of us are surrounded by flammable objects that we willingly paid for. Be it smartphones, laptops, or literally any gadget that has a battery, they’re all vulnerable to catching fire. (Samsung Note 7, anyone?) Your devices are unlikely to catch …
Lees meerWhen it comes to our health, we like definitive answers—there’s a lot on the line, after all. We are constant victims of personal biases, and we should be most skeptical of the things we’re most sure of—but we can’t necessarily look to others for th…
Lees meerPokémon is one of Nintendo’s cash cows. Sword and Shield are among the best-selling games of the Switch, which itself is one of the best-selling systems in video game history. So when a rare sale on Pokémon games comes around, you better be on top o…
Lees meerUgh, here it comes. You feel kind of hot and sticky. Your stomach churns. Your mouth tastes funny. You know you’re going to throw up—imminently. Can you stop it before it happens? Or at least make it less terrible than it needs to be? Whether you’re…
Lees meerTurns out, the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding was right. Windex can do way more than just make your windows spotless. (But don’t spray it directly on your skin—he was wrong about that part.) Read more...
Lees meerYour iPhone is water-resistant, and its IP68 rating means it can survive a swim in up to six meters of water for as long as 30 minutes and things should still be fine. In theory. (This doesn’t mean you should use your phone as an underwater camera; …
Lees meerIf you have a tough time taking care of your business in a public restroom, you’re not alone. According to the International Paruresis Association, an estimated twenty-one million Americans suffer from paruresis, or what is colloquially known as “sh…
Lees meerFor those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what to leave out can be daunting. And if you’re composting, chances are you’re also doing other things in your yard, like gardening or landscaping—which means you’re dealing with weeds.Read…
Lees meerEven before the pandemic changed the way we work and what we want out of a job and a workplace, people were opting to leave their 9-5s and going freelance in increasing numbers. Read more...
Lees meerWhen it comes to real estate, everyone has their preferences, and apartments are no exception. And there are so many factors to consider when deciding which part of a building you’d like to live in. Read more...
Lees meerFor those withuu traditional grass lawns, now is typically the time of year when they’re getting it back in shape after a cold winter and wet spring. But what if we told you that for the month of May, could you just sit back and enjoy another month …
Lees meerEven indoor dogs have to go out sometimes, whether it’s to use nature’s toilet, take a walk, or run around a bit. And as you know from days when there’s any precipitation, whatever’s happening outside comes indoors with them—and that includes pollen…
Lees meerWhether you’re in an unfamiliar place or broadening your horizons in your hometown, there are plenty of tools online to customize different walk, run, and bike routes wherever you are. The online tools we’ll highlight here are not all created equal,…
Lees meerOur relationships with our mothers can be complicated. Even if you have a close relationship with your mom, you might have had thoughts like, “I wish she wouldn’t call everyday,” “I don’t like it when she makes me feel guilty for my choices,” or “I …
Lees meerNo app is truly “finished”—even if you love it inside and out, it could always be just a little better. WhatsApp is the world’s most popular chat app, but it isn’t without room for improvement. And improve it will with these three new features, rol…
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