How to Turn On WhatsApp's New Dark Mode

Android: It’s always worth celebrating when your favorite app gets a dark mode—at least, for those of us who prefer white text on a black background than the more annoying, brighter alternative. WhatsApp is the latest app to join the gloomier fun (o…

Use DuckDuckGo 'Lite' for Absurdly Fast Search Results

Most folks probably think of DuckDuckGo as the more privacy-focused alternative to Google, but one of the lesser-discussed benefits ditching all that data tracking is increased search speed. The normal DuckDuckGo search eats up less data and require…

Today is Your Last Chance to File an Equifax Breach Settlement Claim

Procrastinators, take heed: Today is the deadline to file a class action settlement claim for the Equifax data breach.Read more...

Add a Discounted USB-C Hub to Your Gear Bag for a Low $18

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Why a Major Doctors' Organization Has Endorsed Single-Payer Health Care

More and more doctors are throwing their support behind plans in which the government would provide health insurance for many or all Americans. The American College of Physicians just released a position paper endorsing single payer and public optio…

What to Watch on Netflix in February 2020

Next month, Netflix gets Anna Karenina, Dirty Harry, Elizabeth, Sex and The City 2, The Pianist, and all seven films in the Police Academy series.Read more...

The All-Upgrades Episode of The Upgrade

In this week’s episode, Alice and Melissa revisit their Upgrades of the Week from past episodes and see how they’ve held up, from chrome extensions to shifts in mindset. There’s a little bit of pride, a little bit of shame, and a whole lot of improv…

How to Prepare for Your Child's IEP Meeting

Parenting a child with an identified learning disability is an exercise in frequent and sustained advocacy. And perhaps one of the most confusing things these parents will have to navigate is the IEP—or Individualized Education Program—process. That…

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Save $10 When You Spend $50 On Gear and Apparel You Already Love at REI Outlet

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How to Avoid Getting the Crappiest Seat on a Flight

In a column for the Washington Post, Christopher Elliott of Elliott Advocacy described every crappy seat you might encounter on a flight—there’s the bulkhead row seat that won’t recline, for instance. Or the seat with the entertainment console that …

Find the Large Attachments Eating Up Your Gmail Space With a Simple Search

Have you ever had to frantically delete photos from your phone’s camera roll to make room for new ones? Us too. If you run up against your storage limit in Gmail, you won’t be able to send or receive new messages—a problem that’s just as frustrating…

What Is Wuhan Coronavirus and How Much Should You Worry About It?

A new type of viral illness was discovered in China recently, and the US just got its first case in a recent traveler who arrived in Washington state. The virus, a coronavirus related to SARS and MERS, is sometimes fatal.Read more...

Here's How the Senate Impeachment Trial Will Work

On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made public his resolution which established the ground rules for the Senate trial regarding President Trump’s impeachment—and Democrats, in particular, aren’t happy about it. Curious where we are in…

Before Downloading, Ask Yourself How Much Time a New App Will Take Out of Your Life

I’m not on TikTok. Not even as a casual observer. Nor do I spend much time on Instagram or Facebook, these days. I do maintain a Twitter account, though at this point it’s write-only; I’m also part of both a professional and a social Slack, and in t…

The Best Non-Food ‘Treats’ for Kids

Everybody likes a little treat now and then. But I’ve recently learned a shocking (to me) fact: Not all kids love sweets. Also (this one is much less shocking) not all parents want their kids to have sweets—or other junk food—on a regular basis. And…

Tuesday's Best Deals: MSI Gold Box, Rechargeable Lighter, Anker Truly Wireless Headphones, and More

A SmartyPants Vitamin Gold Box, Eufycam security system, memory foam pillows, and a Backcountry sale lead off Tuesday’s best deals from around the web. Read more...

Cutting Books in Half Is a Hack

Some hacks are not for everybody. If the idea of damaging a book makes you feel faint, please scroll past this post and go lie down until you’re ready to read about some less terrifying life hacks. But if you’re not squeamish, let’s talk about why c…

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone X, XS and 11

If you’ve finally upgraded that old iPhone 6 to a brand new iPhone X or 11, you might be wondering how to take a screenshot. Previously, all it took was a simultaneous press of the side button and home button. But with the loss of the home button in…

Pick Your Next Vacation Destination By Climate Using This Tool

Sometimes you just want to go somewhere, anywhere, that might be warm. Other times where you live might be an inferno, and you’d do anything to be somewhere less humid where a jacket is required. No matter what your climate dreams, Nomad List’s Clim…

Stuff All Your Stuff Into a New Timbuk2 Bag With up to 40% Off

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