Why Chrome Is Going to Start Blocking Some of Your Downloads

When Google Chrome starts blocking your downloads in a few months, know that it’s nothing personal; the browser is just doing its best to keep you safe. You should also know that Chrome isn’t flawless, and you should still be running regular antivir…

This Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop Packs an RTX 2070 for $950 Off

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How to Deal With an Unpaid Tax Bill

It’s tax season again—and for some people, it’s an unpleasant reminder that they still haven’t paid an outstanding balance from a previous tax year.Read more...

Buy JetBlue Tickets by Tomorrow for Airfares as Low as $20

Need an excuse to travel this spring? JetBlue is celebrating its 20th birthday with fares as low as $20 on tickets for travel between Feb. 19 and June 17.Read more...

The Coronavirus Has an Official Name: COVID-19

After weeks of mild confusion and unwieldy hashtag names (love to type #2019-nCoV), the coronavirus from Wuhan finally has a catchy, accurate, non-stigmatizing name: COVID-19.Read more...

How to Reset Your Finances After a Breakup

What’s more stressful than the first conversation you ever have with your significant other about money? The moment when you realize it’s just not working out.Read more...

The Best Video Games to Play When You're Lonely

Living alone can be delightful, quiet, and great, but it can also give you a small sense of social dread as you get a little too used to your own company. Thankfully, the wonderful world of video games is here to help distract you from your troubles…

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How Parents Can Get Involved on 'Safer Internet Day'

You know what would be great? If every day were “Safer Internet Day.” There is a lot for parents to be terrified of when it comes to the internet: online predators, cyberbullying, the prevalence of incredibly graphic and violent pornography, and so …

Are fancy beans worth buying?

Over the past decade, chefs and food writers have been enthusiastic evangelists for the Church of Fancy Beans, a rapidly growing denomination whose Vatican City is a little place in California called Rancho Gordo. It was upon that rock that Pope Ste…

How to Fix the 'Shut Down' Bug Affecting Windows 7 PCs

January 14th, 2020, was supposed to mark the end of official Windows 7 support, but new bugs keep popping up and demand Microsoft’s attention. The latest one prevents users from shutting down or restarting their PCs, with the OS claiming that you do…

How to Stream the Westminster Dog Show Without Cable

You may have watched the Oscars red carpet last night, but tonight it’s time for the green carpet at the 2020 Westminster Dog Show.Read more...

How to Add Song Lyrics to Your Instagram Story

If you’ve noticed your Instagram stories feed looking a little more like personalized karaoke videos in the past six months or so, that’s because last year the ‘Gram added a feature that allows you to add lyrics to your stories. The addition make…

The Best Post-Game Snacks for Kids

At the end of last fall, my son participated in a two-day end-of-season soccer tournament. They were long, cold, busy days and a parent of one of his teammates promised them a special snack after their last game of the weekend. That snack, it turned…

Force Android 10's Dark Mode on Individual Apps With DarQ

Android 10's system-level dark theme is pretty good, but the third-party DarQ app can unlock hidden settings that make it even better. DarQ lets you force apps to use a dark mode if they don’t have it, and you can use DarQ to specify which apps get …

How to Talk About Art, With Jerry Saltz

Have you ever felt at a loss for words when staring at a Jackson Pollock? Or simply not known what what to say in reaction to a Rothko? New York Magazine’s Senior Art Critic, Jerry Saltz, joins us this week to help the less-cultured of us learn the …

To Make Friends as an Adult, Find a Shared Goal

A little over a year ago, I joined an 80-person choir. One of the reasons I auditioned was because I had enjoyed choral singing in both high school and college—but if you asked me to be honest about why I was really signing up for all those rehearsa…

Update Your Airline's App Before a Flight

When you’re in a rush and see a line of restless passengers standing at the check-in counter, having your airline’s app downloaded is key.Read more...

How to Get a Near-Perfect Credit Score

We all want to be perfect at something: a sport, a skill, a trick. But when it comes to your credit, there’s only so much you can do to get to that top score of 850. There are factors that may work against you that you don’t have the ability to chan…

How to Politely Get a Toddler to Leave You Alone

Our toddlers are cute! We love our toddlers! We might even like other people’s toddlers on occasion. But even so, they can be exhausting little creatures, with their need to literally hang off of you and ask detailed questions you couldn’t possibly…

Do You Need the Credit Card You Used to Book a Flight to Check In?

You’re at the airport and about to check in when you realize you can’t find your credit card—you mentally retrace your steps and hope that it’s at home underneath that pile of clothes you built while packing last-minute. Fortunately, you were at lea…