Every time I go to buy a new computer monitor, I ask myself the same thing: Why am I doing this? Why not just run everything through the gigantic monitor I already have, otherwise known as my big-ass television?Read more...
Lees meerSome recurring expenses in your budget are the same each month, which makes them easy to anticipate. But some budget lines are harder to keep consistent—food, for instance. Food is a necessity, after all, but it’s possible to spend way more than you…
Lees meerIf you’ve noticed that your tween or teen girl has been regularly wearing a uniform of oversized T-shirts, Birkenstock sandals, shell necklaces and messy buns held in place with scrunchies, she may be a VSCO girl—especially if she’s been begging for…
Lees meerYesterday theater chain AMC launched its own streaming service, a first for a cinema operator, that allows members of the company’s AMC Stubs service to buy or rent films through the chain.Read more...
Lees meerThe Apple TV app has been available on just about every Apple device since the service launched, and began appearing on select Samsung smart TVs in the past couple of years. And as of today, Apple TV is (finally) available on a wide array of Roku de…
Lees meerIf you’ve got your eyes on a brand new Google Pixel 4, you might want to consider pre-ordering it through Amazon.Read more...
Lees meerDemocratic candidates for president want to overhaul health care. But who will pay for it? That was the question during last night’s fourth primary debate, which featured 12 candidates on one stage vying for attention. But the discussion around heal…
Lees meerIt can seem like kids’ expectations around birthday parties are getting out of hand. (Sorry, little Johnny, a backyard circus with pony rides isn’t in the budget this year!) But it’s possible that we’re projecting our own insecurities onto our kids.…
Lees meerApple released new updates today to both iOS 13 and macOS Catalina. If you don’t like bugs or other issues that prevent you from doing whatever it is you’re trying to do—like complete a macOS Catalina installation without it screwing up—you’re going…
Lees meerIf you’re wondering how the top Democratic candidates’ tax plans differ from each other—and how those plans might change how much you pay in taxes—there’s a new online tool to help you visualize what each candidate is proposing.Read more...
Lees meerTuesday night’s Democratic debate marked several firsts; it was the single largest number of candidates on stage in any primary debate and the first to devote time to discussion of women’s reproductive rights. It was also the first debate in which n…
Lees meerWhat kind of coffee maker do you prefer? Keurig? Chemex? Drip maker? Aeropress? Nespresso? French press? Perhaps you prefer a cold brewer? As many types of coffee makers as there are, there are also ways to clean them. To get the most flavor (and le…
Lees meerSpeed reading is a skill that almost seems like a superpower. The ability to quickly read and comprehend books, articles and other written materials would be life-changing for a lot of us. But is speed reading something you’re born having the abilit…
Lees meerIf you’re someone who can’t ever seem to get a good night’s sleep, and even a later start time to your day won’t help, you’re not alone. Sometimes, those bags under your eyes have less to do with the length of sleep you’re getting and more with the …
Lees meerRecently, a stalker found and attacked a Japanese pop star, in part by using an eye reflection to figure out what train station she uses. (He then waited for her at the train station and followed her home.) This got us wondering: how easy is it to g…
Lees meerBesides forcing society to examine what comedy really is, TikTok drives all sorts of discourse, both political and not. But after one user posted a behind-the-scenes look, it has people talking about Panera’s macaroni and cheese, which is reheated f…
Lees meerSo you went and did the thing you swore you’d never do: you cheated on your partner. You probably have a lot of questions, including about what happens next. If your partner decides to end the relationship, there’s not much for you to do, but if the…
Lees meerLandlords usually have one big question when you inquire about a rental: Do you have enough money to pay for it? Coughing up your last pay stub is often enough to convince the powers that be that you’re responsible enough to pay the rent each month,…
Lees meerEven if you’re careful to turn off the lights when you leave a room or pay for the lowest-tier internet plan, it’s safe to say these monthly costs are a pain. You shell out a lot for your service, and when it doesn’t live up to expectations, you can…
Lees meerWe all knew Google would announce its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL during today’s Made by Google 2019 event, but the company showed off a handful of other devices, too: a new Pixelbook Go laptop, an update to the Pixel Buds wireless earphones, and a new N…
Lees meerOne of Sparkle Leigh’s favorite stories to read during Drag Queen Story Hour is The Story of Ferdinand. Ferdinand, published in 1936, tells the story of a Spanish bull who’s supposed to be a manly bullfighter, but all he wants to do is go sit in the…
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