Windows’ File Explorer has evolved and expanded over those years, but the core functionality remains largely the same. And it’s just as clunky and ugly as ever. Read more...
Lees meerGone are the days when checked baggage was automatically included in economy tickets for domestic flights. Or when there weren’t any airlines charging for carry-on luggage because, well, it’s a carry-on. Airlines have taken the time to make it just …
Lees meerThere’s nothing like a refreshing piña colada, mojito or a beer while on vacation. And with the way things are now—with travel restricted and the need for social distancing—we will all, at some point, if not already, definitely need some kind of a v…
Lees meerOne of the reasons we like prepaid phone service is because you (usually) won’t be locked into a contract with a carrier for any length of time. If you want to jump to a competitor because you see a better price, you’re all paid up and free to go. B…
Lees meerIf you’re a runner, it helps to be strong. If you lift weights, it’s still good to do a little cardio. But sometimes you just want to be good at two things at the same time. Is it possible to train for running and lifting simultaneously? Yes, I’ve d…
Lees meerApple’s iOS 14 has a great new privacy feature that sends you a notification whenever an application inspects what’s on your iPhone’s clipboard. It’s sounds like a smart addition, but it’s also uncovered some potentially unsettling behavior from se…
Lees meerThe global pandemic has changed the world on a macro level, but it has also reshaped the microcosm of our family routines. Once, screen time was a special treat for my kids, saved for weekends and movie nights. Oh, but then all the schools closed. A…
Lees meerStaying on task for any amount of time can be difficult these days—especially if you’re working from home and are easily distracted by kids, pets or the temptation to scroll through social media. Mac users struggling who are struggling to pay attent…
Lees meerFace masks are one of the essential tools we can use to keep each other safe as things reopen. But what about face shields? These are clear plastic and provide a splash-proof barrier for your face. They can be a good addition to face masks, but they…
Lees meerI don’t watch a lot of food-focused television programming—because I like to spend my TV time on Star Trek—but our video producer Joel Kahn does, and he will often pass along little tips and tricks he picks up there that he thinks might interest me.…
Lees meerAlmost every day between March 17, 2016 and March 12, 2020—when Broadway turned off its lights amid the global pandemic—I started each morning by entering the #Ham4Ham lottery, hoping to win a pair of $10 tickets to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s zeitgeis…
Lees meerI don’t know about the rest of you, but the novelty of mask-wearing has officially worn thin in my family. My nine-year-old son thought they were pretty cool at first—he even wanted to create reasons to have to wear them—but now he sees them for the…
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Lees meerNewly created Google accounts will come with auto-delete turned on by default for all data types—a feature that users previously had to go in and select. Read more...
Lees meerIf you’ve worn glasses or contact lenses for a long time, you know the dance. You visit an optometrist for a new prescription. And then they want you to order from their optical shop. The optometrist doesn’t know if you’re on a budget, or prefer to …
Lees meerI have been eating cucumber, tomato and onion salad since I was old enough to eat solid foods, and I have been making it since I was old enough to wield a kitchen knife. Over the two and half decades since, the ingredients have not changed. Besides …
Lees meerI’ve written about how to have a variety of “big talks” with our kids as they grow up—enough of them that we’ve grouped them into their own section so you can peruse them easily. Right now we, as parents, can’t afford to avoid talking with them abo…
Lees meerBleach makes a great disinfectant, but safety is important. You already know not to mix it with ammonia, vinegar, or alcohol, but did you know that the temperature of the water also matters? Read more...
Lees meerPutting together your resume and cover letter is a challenge facing a lot of us right now. Millions of people are currently job hunting while dealing with a recession and high unemployment rate due to a global pandemic, never mind the usual concerns…
Lees meerThe fight is not over. Activists across the country are still hitting the streets demanding police reform and justice for Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, Elijah McClain, and countless other victims of police brutality.Read more...
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