How to Try Out Windows 10's New System Icons

Windows 10 will soon be getting a host of new system icons, giving the operating system’s look a much-needed refresh (in advance of Windows 10X). The icons are slowly showing up in test builds of Windows 10, and you can check them out early if you’r…

How to Train Consistently Without Losing Motivation

I lift. A lot. I’m at the gym usually six days a week, and I find an excuse to compete every couple of months. While it’s fine (and maybe even healthier) for exercise to be a casual thing, committing hard to an athletic pursuit often requires some r…

Buy Your July 4th Flights Before This Sunday for the Best Deals

If you’re planning a trip away for July 4th, the time to book your plane ticket is now.Read more...

How Much You Should Pay Your Babysitter in 2020, Based on Where You Live

Every year, UrbanSitter releases results of its study of more than 25,000 families across the United States that helps determine the average hourly babysitting rate (by major city). And every year, the average hourly cost inches up and parents cring…

Ask Yourself This Question Before Taking On a New Time Commitment

The next time someone asks whether you want to take a class or join a committee or be part of their new book club, don’t reply based on the assumption that you’ll find a way to make room for this time commitment in the future.Read more...

Why You Got a Weird '1' Notification on Your Samsung Android

Did you get a weird notification on your Samsung phone last night? You’re not alone. Reports of a mysterious notification have been hitting the internet over the past day after some Samsung phones received a “Find my Phone” push notification that si…

Gmail Searches Are About to Get a Lot Easier

Searching through your Gmail for specific messages is about to get a lot easier—if your organization uses G Suite, at least. You’re still free to be a keyboard warrior and fill Gmail’s search bar with parameters, like from:[email protected] before:2…

What's Coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2020

March is going to be a big month for Amazon Prime Video, with the debut of a number of new original series, such as ZeroZeroZero and Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse as well as the addition of a number of other popular shows and films including Nigh…

Keep Work-Related Apps Off Your Phone

Does your phone continue to show you work-related email or Slack notifications even after your workday is over? Do you feel compelled to open those apps when you see the notifications, just to make sure you haven’t missed anything important—and then…

Is This Viral TikTok Actually the Best Fast Food Hack?

Have you ever ordered a 10-piece Chicken McNugget and a large drink, and found yourself with too few hands to adequately carry, sip, and dip? Well, TikTok’er @MakeupByPablo recently posted a genius McDonald’s hack that we decided to test out.Read mo…

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Let Your Kids Vent When They Need To

There is a certain pattern to my evenings these days. I pick up my son from after-school care. I am happy to see him; he is happy to see me. We smile, we hug, we walk out the door of the school. And then, things get sour. Read more...

Say Goodbye to Fabric Softener and Hello to $8 Dryer Balls

Wool Dryer Balls (Pack of 6) | $8 | Amazon | Promo code XTD92QNKRead more...

How to Buy Carbon Offsets That Actually Help the Environment

Carbon offsets can seem too good to be true. In theory, the offsets work like a big sponge sopping up all the emissions you put into the environment when traveling by plane or riding in a car. It all comes at a relatively low cost, as well: you can …

What to Watch on Netflix in March 2020

As winter catches its last few breaths and spring starts to roll in, Netflix is updating its schedule with a ton of new content to help you escape the weather, whatever it might be.Read more...

Sober People Deserve Better Than Seedlip

I love sober people. I want them to be happy, and I want them to feel welcome in all establishments, including bars. Dry January may be well over, but the “sober curious” movement is gaining hashtags, no-proof bars are cropping up in major cities, a…

How to Quit Using a Barbell Pad for Squats

At most gyms, there’s a cylindrical pad on the floor somewhere near the squat rack. (If it’s not there, check the Smith machine.) When I first started squatting, I needed that pad on the bar—or thought I did. How else would I protect my bony neck? R…

How to Stream Tonight's Democratic Presidential Debate

The ninth Democratic presidential debate is set to take place tonight in Nevada, three days before the Nevada caucuses. Six candidates have qualified for space on the stage: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg,…

How to View or Delete Your Huge List of 'Other' Google Contacts

Here’s a helpful trick if you’ve ever struggled to find an old Gmail contact or unsaved number on Android: it turns out that Google keeps a list of every Gmail account you’ve ever sent or received an email from, including those you don’t save to you…

Get Free Science Illustrations From the Biodiversity Heritage Library

If you’re looking for a new wallpaper, a tattoo idea, or just an amazing time scrolling through illustrations from the past, the Biodiversity Heritage Library holds a treat for you. Its thousands of public domain images and digitized books are also …

Don't Get Your Tax Refund on an Amazon Gift Card

If your tax provider offers to put your tax refund on an Amazon gift card—or any other kind of gift card—say no. Read more...