In the beginning, Apple created the Podcasts app, and it was good. Then, the company updated it, and it sucked. While the app isn’t the worst experience in the world—you’re able to find shows and episodes to listen to—it’s tough to organize those sh…
Lees meerWith every new data breach or controversy that comes out of the Facebook corporation, you may consider anew simply deleting your account and all your data from its various social media platforms. If you do, don’t forget that Facebook owns Instagram …
Lees meerDrywall regularly sustains all kinds of damage, from holes made while hanging shelves and pictures to dings from protruding chair backs and door knobs, but luckily it’s almost as easy to repair as it is to break. Fixing dents and holes in drywall yo…
Lees meerAfter dropping a thousand dollars on your new iPhone 13 Pro, the idea of spending another $50 or $60 on a case might not be appealing. But you don’t have to splurge on an official Apple case to get solid protection. In fact, while Apple’s cases are …
Lees meerIt’s that time of year when trees undergo their annual shedding. But as delightful as the sight of fallen leaves is, raking them is a lot of work. Before you bag up all those leaves to throw them away, consider putting them to good use. There are a …
Lees meerI love a creamed green, because of all the cream. The most commonly creamed green is spinach, and it is my favorite, but spinach isn’t the only green you can cream, oh no. You can cream collards, or mustard greens, or even kale (if you must).Read mo…
Lees meerLast summer, I booked a secluded, moody Airbnb in rural Washington and spent a relaxing few days in a land where everything looked and felt exactly like I was in a scene from Twilight. So when I needed a place to sleep in Portland, Maine last month,…
Lees meerThis weekend, my daughter, who is eight, had an amazing soccer tournament. She hustled, made smart, strategic passes, and executed some gorgeous crosses in front of goal. She also scored seven times, helping her team win the final and take home the …
Lees meerWhile it’s true that your resume should highlight your accomplishments and experience relevant to the job you’re applying for, recruiters usually only spend about 7 seconds looking at resumes, on average. At this stage of the application process, th…
Lees meerI am no psychic, but I predict Squid Game will be the Halloween costume this year. But time is running short, as are supplies—so how to assemble yours? For help, I spoke to Emmy-nominated costume designer Robyn Simms, who shared some insider tips on…
Lees meerCooked vegetables, with their starches and their pectin, are a pretty excellent thickening agent. By blending them into gravies, soups, stews, or sauces, you can add body (and flavor) without any dairy. If pureed finely enough, these dishes can tast…
Lees meerFor how simple coffee seems on its surface, there are a lot of variables that go into making the perfect cup for your individual preferences, from brewing method to strength to temperature. One universal factor, however, is how you store your beans—…
Lees meerBy now, we all know what NSFW, BTW, and TBH mean. (Right?) For social media aficionados, the list that follows may seem basic—but for those who don’t live online (or spend half their life texting), there are plenty of puzzling acronyms circulating …
Lees meerTwitter is...something. Those of us who use it often find ourselves hopelessly addicted, scrolling through a sea of jokes, arguments, and many, many toxic accounts. If you find your followers list is full of the latter and you’re sick of them seeing…
Lees meerAre you trying to figure out what makes us tick? Or maybe you’re looking to improve your communication and your relationships? Whatever your interest in the brain and human behavior, we’ve collected our favorite psychology podcasts that you can list…
Lees meerI’ve had a regular exercise habit for more than 20 years, and across the decades, I’ve gone through more phases than the moon. Read more...
Lees meerIt’s a pretty neat time to be an SFF fan with a TV: Apple has an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation; Hulu’s got a take on graphic novel series Y: The Last Man; and Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone books are a series on Netflix, as is The Witcher…
Lees meerWhen you need mental healthcare, the different terminology can be confusing. Do you need a psychiatrist? A psychologist? What’s the difference between the two, anyway? Read more...
Lees meerEver since I was a small child, I have been a Diet Coke bitch. Besides the occasional stomach-soothing ginger beer or celebratory Diet Dr. Pepper (my special occasion diet soda), Diet Coke is the only soda I drink with any regularity. (And by “regul…
Lees meerThere’s little reason to drain your checking account by spending full price on video game after video game—not when you can save a good chunk by simply waiting for them to go on sale. It’s actually finding those sales, though, that can prove challen…
Lees meerDiabetes is a condition where people have high blood sugar and are at risk for all kinds of serious complications as a result. But if you’ve ever had trouble remembering which is type 1 and which is type 2, let’s explain the difference.Read more...
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