“No shady privacy policies or back doors for advertisers. Just a lightning fast browser that doesn’t sell you out.” That’s the quote you see from Mozilla when you go to download Firefox for the first time. The company advertises itself as the superi…
Lees meerAre you an uber-organized minimalist whose kitchen looks like Marie Kondo and Pinterest’s love child? We applaud you. If your kitchen resembles more of a disturbing way station for stuffed animals, mail, hairbrushes, stickers, and disembodied Legos,…
Lees meerBecause I am a morbid ghoul, Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I put together a couple of Halloween playlists to share both the joy and the horror. The first is filled with compulsory Halloween spooky-hits designed to get all the boys and ghouls …
Lees meerWhen it comes to time off, it turns out that too much might actually be as stressful as too little—at least according to this new study that suggests there’s a “sweet spot” of how much free time you should have in a day. The research suggests that p…
Lees meerMost of us learn not to lie to our parents from a very early age, but if your folks suffer from dementia, lying might actually be the most caring thing you can do. More than 90 percent of surveyed geriatric care managers recommend caregivers use ben…
Lees meerYou know the feeling. You’ve been invited somewhere. Somewhere fun, where there’ll be food and tasty beverages, potential hook-ups, and the promise of not staring at the walls of your own abode for a couple more hours. But the only person you’re g…
Lees meerOne way to add value—and living space—to your home is by finishing your attic. While it may not seem like the ideal office, playroom, or guest bedroom in its raw, unfinished state, you can make it just as cozy as the rest of your living space. Befor…
Lees meerWhen you die, sorting out your estate can take over a year. For that reason, you might want to consider converting some of your bank accounts to “payable on death” (POD) accounts, which give your heirs quick access to those funds. PODs shouldn’t nec…
Lees meerEveryone may be watching Squid Game—but are they really getting it? Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the South Korean dystopian drama has hit Netflix’s top spot in 90 countries, been subtitled in 31 languages, and dubbed into 13—a real global sensation. …
Lees meerWhen buying a knife, there’s a lot to consider: Blade length, blade material, handle material, blade shape—there is a good bit going on, but most of us understand their purposes. But then there are blades with dimples, divots, and depressions. Why a…
Lees meer“Find My” is an excellent tool for locating lost Apple products—except when it isn’t. Left your iPhone in a cab? You can follow its location via Find My on another device. Are your keys lost somewhere in the house? If they have an AirTag attached, F…
Lees meerMost fitness-minded people have probably heard of fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers. However, the distinction can be somewhat mysterious, especially in the context of understanding how it relates to our ability to do endurance versus sprinting, an…
Lees meerSure, HBO Max is the place to go for HBO essentials like The Sopranos or Mare of Easttown, as well as what seems like every other show or movie ever made. Unfortunately, it’s also virtually unusable (at least, if you ever want to use fancy features…
Lees meerAutumn’s here (on paper, anyway), and I, for one, have... mixed feelings. Milder weather is great and all, as are the forthcoming fall colors, but October is also a harbinger of winter. Not a fan. In the meantime, let’s make the the most of it/disas…
Lees meerThrowing out perfectly good tech is one of my biggest pet peeves, but sometimes it seems unavoidable. We all know we don’t need to upgrade to the latest iPhone every year, but when Apple stops supporting updates on your MacBook or iMac, isn’t your o…
Lees meerCybersecurity sucks. It feels like every day we learn about another hack or leak that throws our private digital lives out in the open. Unfortunately, I’m here sharing yet another one of these stories; this time, the company is Twitch, which suffere…
Lees meerTaxpayers have been confused by letters recently sent out by the IRS, thinking they’re a scam. The letters are legit, however, and worth keeping, as they could help you get money related to the recovery rebate tax credit claimed in your 2020 tax ret…
Lees meerA child’s first trip though a haunted house can be a thrilling test of childhood courage where fears are faced and conquered...or a nightmare-inducing disaster, depending on whether they’re ready. Here’s how to navigate that miniature minefield this…
Lees meerI’ve had trust issues ever since I found out that swallowed chewing gum doesn’t actually sit in your gut for seven to eight years. But have you ever dismissed something as an old wives’ tale, only to discover it was actually true—that science, math,…
Lees meerYou may not know it, but I have interests outside of food and beverage, and one of those interests is Halloween. Candy? Costumes? Fake blood? What’s not to like? I love Halloween so much, my friends call me the “Queen of Halloween!” It’s the coolest…
Lees meerNow that the COVID is on a downward trend, it’s vital that we pretend it was all a bad dream and exuberantly return to what we were doing before without changing our behavior in any way whatsoever. And that means heading back to the movies! And goin…
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