As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, millions of Americans are still grappling with company layoffs and the loss of employee benefits. If you recently lost your job, you may be eager to replace some of these benefits—including your group life insur…
Lees meerDisney no doubt wants me to use this free advertising space to promote the digital premiere of Mulan, that spring blockbuster that wasn’t—and sure, if you want to spend $30 on top of your existing monthly Disney+ subscription to “own” (if only in th…
Lees meerIt can feel like there is very little to celebrate: We can’t throw birthday parties or wedding receptions or even go out to see a movie on a Friday night. Our kids haven’t been within six feet of their friends in five months, sports are weird, and w…
Lees meerRight now we’re navigating staycations and road trips. The parents and students among us are planning for those chaotic first few weeks of school, whether they be in-person or remote. But soon we’ll be in the thick of fall, and after fall comes wint…
Lees meerGoogle Play Music is on its way out, to be replaced by YouTube Music in the coming weeks. Google has made the transition easy for anyone who has ever used Google Play Music by offering multiple tools for migrating over your library, playlists and ot…
Lees meerI’ve been hearing reports that Netflix is testing out a new “Shuffle” option, which is exactly the kind of thing we need during these pandemic times—a way to make our binge sessions last even longer. The feature isn’t available for everyone just yet…
Lees meerWhen I was growing up, September meant something. Cooler fall weather (nope), going back to school (nope), and new TV shows premiering across all the networks (well, kinda). Even if everything about the ninth month of 2020 is terrible, at least we’l…
Lees meerJust because I am capable of cooking most things from scratch does not mean I always want to. I am also not immune to the charms of boxed, canned, frozen, or otherwise processed and prepared convenience foods, particularly when they possess certain …
Lees meerIt is only mid-August, and several major tropical storms and hurricanes have already hit different parts of the United States. In fact, we’ve already set a record for the highest number of named storms occurring by early August (nine). While there’s…
Lees meerThe dog days of August are ending, and with the summer streaming doldrums Netflix is preparing to debut a September slate packed with intriguing new series and original films featuring top-tier talent. In order to help you sort through the morass—an…
Lees meerMany parents are trying to figure out how to create a learning space at home for their kids, and there are several complicating factors to consider. If you’re working from home, they need to be close enough to you that you’re not trekking across the…
Lees meerAs students prepare for a return to in-person classes—or a hybrid of in-person and remote learning options—one question lingers on nearly every parent’s mind: What happens if schools and daycares shut down? Many parents worry about how to balance th…
Lees meerAll meals deserve a finishing touch of something, and soup is no different. Flakey salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a smattering of fresh herbs are all welcome first-tier finishers, but the most luxurious of them all is a touch of fat, specificall…
Lees meerAn upcoming SwiftKey Android update finally adds a long-requested sliding cursor control, and it makes us once again question our Gboard allegiance. Before we get to the pros and cons of these two major Android keyboards, let’s quickly go over this …
Lees meerThe latest Android TV Home update adds a new “Cinematic Highlights” section to the Android TV home screen. This new tab—which is now one of the first you’ll see in the interface—auto-plays ads for new shows and movies. If that annoys you, you still …
Lees meerDo you have a routine on garbage night? My husband likes to make the rounds, collecting every bit of garbage in the house; I just wheel the bins to the curb and call the chore done. Whichever your approach, I’d like you to add one step: take a peek …
Lees meerSuffering is not a necessary part of exercise, nor is it a measure of a good workout. Read more...
Lees meerYou used to be able to get around two major Android updates out of Samsung phones and tablets—two years, basically. After that, Samsung could not guarantee that your device would get future Android updates, but the company is now getting a bit more …
Lees meerIt’s about that time of year: gardens are going wild, and if you’re lucky, you have more zucchini, cucumbers, and tomatoes than you can possibly cook, preserve, or freeze. If your friends are fellow gardeners, you may not even be able to find someon…
Lees meerI have found a new reason to get up in the morning, and that reason is sweetened condensed corn milk. “What the fuck is that?” you may ask. It’s exactly what it sounds like—sweetened condensed milk that has been infused with the greatness of corn.Re…
Lees meerThis is the summer of outdoor dining. From sidewalks to backyards to parks, we are all enjoying the warm weather by imbibing in the fresh air. However, it can be challenging to keep a picnic (and your fingers) clean and organized—especially when the…
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