How to Quickly Make Animated GIFs from a Screen Recording

Sometimes, it’s a lot easier to record yourself doing something and send it to a person than attempt to describe it for them and watch them struggle to do it themselves. At least, that’s how I feel whenever I’m trying to explain a PC setting or othe…

LeVar Burton Will Read to Us, Thank God

Numerous celebrities have stepped forward over the past few weeks to offer to read to us (and our children). Actor Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, was among the first to begin reading to kids live over Twitter and Instagram. Jennifer Garner and Amy Ada…

Get the 'Holy Potatoes!' iOS Games for Free Until April 3

One of the few silver linings to come from the big coronavirus quarantine is that a number of app developers are doing their part to be generous in times of self-isolation and unhappiness. Daylight Studios, developer of the popular “Holy Potatoes!” …

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Don't Click on Links in Public Zoom Chats Right Now

There happens to be a vulnerability in the way Zoom converts URLs into hyperlinks that hackers can use to collect your Windows login credentials and potentially access your desktop remotely. Until Zoom fixes this, resist the urge to click URLs from …

Why You Shouldn't Take Money From Your Retirement Account, Even Now

The coronavirus relief package that was signed into law last week included relaxed rules for taking money out of your retirement account. But while the option now exists for those who need the financial lifeline, there are several considerations to …

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You Should Definitely Fry Any and All Leftover Chicken Skin

I have never anyone who doesn’t relish eating the skin off of a roasted chicken. (This includes my mother.) Crispy skin, whether fresh out of the oven or off the Costco rotisserie spit, is one of the highlights of poultry consumption. Those who leav…

Don't Trust These Fraudulent Coronavirus Treatments

Companies that prey on sick people to sell useless stuff are awful, and those who do it during a pandemic are (and this is a scientific fact) the worst. Recently the FDA sent twelve warning letters to companies violating the law by claiming their p…

Get a Massive Collection of PC Games, Books, and Comics by Donating to COVID-19 Relief

Humble Bundle has an incredible deal if you need a boost to your self-quarantine/social distancing entertainment backlog while also supporting charities on the front lines of the coronavirus fight.Read more...

Getting Your Prescription Drugs Delivered

In addition to stocking up on food, toilet paper and cleaning supplies, many of us take daily medications, for which we also need to have a supply. According the CDC, almost half of us have needed a prescription drug within the last 30 days. That’s …

How to Kill Germs All Over Your House

Wipes. Disinfectant. Sanitizer. Bleach. Sprays. What cleaner are you supposed to use where? And which one is most effective in our fight against viruses? Does “99.9.% of germs” include the coronavirus?Read more...

Do Homemade Face Masks Help Stop the Spread of the Coronavirus?

You’ve probably seen the calls for DIY fabric face masks for hospitals and care facilities in recent weeks, and if you have a sewing machine perhaps you’ve made some yourself. Now there are suggestions that maybe all of us should be wearing masks. I…

It's Time to Stop Using Your Travel Rewards Credit Card

Until very recently, I put the majority of my spending on credit cards that offered me travel rewards. I favored an airline card for personal spending and a business travel card for freelance spending. Since I (used to) travel relatively often, I wa…

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Blame This Windows 10 Bug for Your Recent VPN Issues

If you’re having network connectivity problems on your Windows desktop or laptop—and you’ve ruled out user error or a crappy wireless connection—there’s a small chance that Microsoft might be to blame. There’s a bug affecting users connecting with p…

Buy Yourself 30 Minutes of Peace With an Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

The world you inhabit has shrunk dramatically in the past few weeks, which means anything that makes your space feel bigger could play a critical role in helping you maintain a grip on your sanity while you’re cooped up with your kids. Enter the Al…

These Weather Apps Are Great Alternatives to the Apple-Owned Dark Sky

Dark Sky just announced it has been acquired by Apple, and with the sale come a few big problems for fans of the hyper-local weather app. First of all, the Android app is going away altogether—for obvious reasons. You can continue to use it until Ju…

Why You Should Order Your Pizza 'Uncut'

Since dining out (my favorite hobby) isn’t an option right now, ordering delivery has become something of an event, especially ordering pizza. And, since there’s not much else going on, there’s a lot riding on those pizzas, happiness-wise. This is w…

You Can Get 3 Months of Skillshare Premium For Free Right Now

If you’re hoping to use your physical-distancing time to pick up a new skill, Skillshare is offering a free three-month Premium account on its service to help you make it happen.Read more...

Manage Your Coronavirus Cleaning Urges With This Organizational App

As cities across the U.S. began to issue “safer at home” orders, I felt like the only person I knew who didn’t have an ambitious project or three to tackle during the coronavirus.Read more...