While the nature of work is rapidly changing, at the end of the day, we still need to get things done—so it’s helpful when the technology we use for work thinks about that ahead of time, and includes ways for us to be more productive. Luckily, Windo…
Lees meerAs I’ve mentioned previously, my family takes stockings very seriously. A good stocking is all about balance. Some candy here, a clementine there, some cute beauty products to round it all out—you want to create a varied collection of tokens and tri…
Lees meerYou probably think of vending machines as your snack outpost of last resort when stranded in an office or airport. You probably don’t think of them as a cutting-edge, cash-producing business venture–but maybe you should. Did you know that these snac…
Lees meerIn-flight freebies aren’t what they used to be, but that doesn’t mean they’ve totally vanished. If you know know what to ask for, you may be surprised at what you can get for free. Read more...
Lees meerAlthough plenty of us chug coffee everyday like our lives depended on it, hot chocolate isn’t as likely to be part of our daily beverage routine. And while it’s not reserved exclusively for special occasions, treating yourself to a glass of liquid d…
Lees meerThe holidays (and the Omicron variant) are upon us and you know what that means: There’s never been a better time to cry it out. While the month of December—and all its attendant festivities—is a joyous time for many, it can also be a time of stress…
Lees meerWe all love to joke about how we never use our smartphones as actual phones—I mean, really, who calls people in 2021? But if you’re in an emergency situation, your first instinct will still be to pick up that phone and dial 911. If your smartphone i…
Lees meerApple has always placed a huge emphasis on using genuine Apple parts for iPhone repairs, and now, with iOS15.2, you can finally check to see if any non-genuine parts have been used in yours. If you only buy new iPhones, this probably isn’t of much …
Lees meerGiven the copious amounts of holiday treats that fill our homes every December, you might feel justified in cutting back on other foods in order to make room for (more) dessert. After all, if you are eating less calories here so you can consume them…
Lees meerApple wants your iPhone to unlock all sorts of doors. Their car keys feature already lets you use your iPhone to unlock some supported cars, and if you have a HomeKit door lock, you can use your iPhone and Apple Watch to unlock your home as well. An…
Lees meerGoogle just released its annual “Year in Search,” a collection of the new, most-searched terms for 2021. According to Matt Cooke, head of Google News Lab, “Year in Search always provides a fascinating insight into what the nation is thinking, learni…
Lees meerRunning is invigorating: feeling the wind moving through your hair, your body connecting with the earth beneath your feet, a chance to take stock of the world that moves around you and the world that moves within you. Unless, of course, the weather …
Lees meerI get it: House centipedes travel at alarming speeds, and they look pretty intimidating while doing it, what with all their legs scampering about. But before you run for a shoe the next time you spot one, stop and take a breath. For as creepy as the…
Lees meerSweatbands, popular in the ’80s, now only really exist as a symbol. Just like a floppy disk lives on as the “save” icon, and an old-school telephone handset is the image we tap when we want to make a call on a smartphone, a set of sweatbands are a c…
Lees meerEvery year, the App Store Awards highlight some of the best apps and games for the Apple platforms and devices. Think of them as the Oscars of the App Store world: an honor handed out by the industry itself. You have to be pretty darn good to earn a…
Lees meerYou’ve probably had the (legitimate) fear that your smartphone is listening or watching you. Your iPhone certainly isn’t without privacy risks, and you should absolutely audit your settings and all of your app permissions, but one helpful feature th…
Lees meerThere are many annoying chores that need to be done daily: washing dishes, spraying and wiping down kitchen counters, picking toys up off the floor, sweeping. And then there are those that are blessedly much less frequent. It will always suck that w…
Lees meerEveryone on Tinder is looking for sex. Everyone on eharmony is too intense. Everyone on Hinge is more concerned with looking cool than finding a good match (alright, I’m projecting with that last one). Maybe you’re new to online dating, or you’re a …
Lees meerSocial media sites, web browsers, and smartphone apps aren’t the only ways companies track your data: Your phone service provider collects data right from your phone, too. AT&T, T-Mobile (which now owns Sprint and MetroPCS), and Verizon all track lo…
Lees meerI’m not generally a religious person, but I do worship every other Sunday at the church of Trader Joe’s.Read more...
Lees meerWhen it comes to potlucks, it’s hard to beat a church supper, particularly if you’re in the South or Midwest. Casseroles, fried foods of all kinds, fruity whipped salads, and entire tables devoted to desserts—everyone brings their A game, and everyo…
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