As much as “macOS Sausalito” might roll off the tongue, Big Sur is the California landmark repping Apple’s big operating system update this year. And what an update it is. If you hate how iOS or iPadOS looks, I’ve got some real bad news about macOS.…
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Lees meerI love a good beta. And while I wouldn’t recommend that you install a developer beta of Apple’s just-announced operating systems on your primary devices, just in case something goes catastrophically wrong, the urge to play with new features is hard …
Lees meerIf your Samsung Blu-ray player isn’t booting up properly, you’re not alone. According to numerous bug reports from users around the world, Samsung Blu-ray players are stuck in a boot loop and cannot be used. This post from the Samsung support forums…
Lees meer“Netflix and chill” was a great concept when the world was open and there was a plethora of other options that took us away from certain aspects of life. But now it’s safe to say that we are done enjoying the comforts of home, and aching to get out …
Lees meerHappy Worldwide Developer Conference Day! In other words, “the day when Apple announces a bunch of software stuff.” Apple talked about improvements to each of its platforms during today’s virtual keynote for WWDC 2020, and we’re going to focus on th…
Lees meerThe U.S. is currently facing a critical shortage of blood. Due to fears about the coronavirus, many blood drives were cancelled, perhaps because donors are feeling especially hesitant to sign up. Although there was a reduced need for blood during th…
Lees meerI love a food delivery system that is itself edible. Usually said delivery systems are employed in sweet and often ice cream-related scenarios (cones, waffle bowls), though one could argue that, when used correctly, the Bugle qualifies. But in my op…
Lees meerI’ve had shoelaces come undone before. We all have. So if I need to stash something valuable on my person—like a car key (while I’m running) or a wedding ring (while I’m lifting weights), working it into my shoelace knot (as suggested in this Reddit…
Lees meerPeople worried about paying their mortgages during the pandemic will get an extended reprieve from the government. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced last week that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend their moratorium on foreclosures an…
Lees meerHey, Co-opulace! It’s Sear Series, the week where we talk about all things BBQ and food, and because I’m hopelessly lost in all aspects of those realms (I believe Gordon Ramsay calls people like me an “idiot sandwich”), I’m petitioning for much-need…
Lees meerWe could all use a few extra laughs right now, but our kids, in particular, have had a rough go of it this year. With a long (boring?) summer still stretching out ahead of us, now is a good time to lighten the mood in the home—with some good old-fas…
Lees meerNow that it’s officially summer and the temperatures in many parts of the country are rising beyond what’s comfortable, many of us are dreaming of the cool escape of a pool. We’ve already discussed what you need to know before going swimming in a pu…
Lees meerDo you remember earlier this year, when people were sure that the pandemic would end when the weather warmed up?Read more...
Lees meerTime, space, people, place. As businesses open and events start happening again, I keep thinking about those factors. Spending a lot of time in an enclosed space with lots of other people is not where I want to be on the COVID-19 risk spectrum. And …
Lees meerMy new nightly ritual is to hand-wash the day’s pile of face masks in the sink (hashtag normal things we do in 2020), but if I wasn’t hanging them just so, they wouldn’t be dry the next day—and wearing a wet face mask is a definite no-no if you want…
Lees meerTwo children’s over-the-counter cough and cold medications have been recalled due to incorrect dosing cups that could pose a risk for accidental overdosing. GSK Consumer Healthcare has voluntarily recalled two medications: Children’s Robitussin Hone…
Lees meerMy boyfriend is a ketchup guy. You know, the kind of guy who puts ketchup on a lot of things, some of which feel a little inappropriate. (It really bugs me when he puts it on mashed potatoes, for instance.) But love means accepting, even celebrating…
Lees meerSo you have some debt, and you’d like to get rid of it. Great! But when it comes to researching strategies and tips for paying off your balances, it’s easy to get lost down a rabbit hole. And that rabbit hole can distract you from the real work of g…
Lees meerWe’ve seen a rise in preventable deaths since the start of the pandemic, largely because people are too afraid to go to the doctor. So we want to change that this week with the help of cardiologists Marc Eisenberg and Chris Kelly, who tell us all ab…
Lees meerThe difference between a fact and an opinion is, well, topical these days. And it’s become increasingly apparent in recent years that it’s a tough concept even for some adults—let alone kids—to grasp. So regardless of when, or if, your child’s schoo…
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