Now that we’re on Beta 5 of Android Q, we’re getting very close to the official release of the new version of the operating system. Google has only intended to release six total betas before the final release candidate goes live, and the company has…
Lees meerIt’s time again for another PSA about updating your old- to semi-old Android devices, this time to protect your smartphones and tablets from a newly discovered exploit that could let hackers take control of an Android device via malicious code embed…
Lees meerThe Federal Reserve is scheduled to lower interest rates this week. What does that mean, and how might it affect your spending decisions?Read more...
Lees meerBefore you head to the airport, be sure to check your reservation for an actual ticket number—or you might end up paying for a $1,200 same-day flight.Read more...
Lees meerStubborn, sticky price stickers and their residue can mar an otherwise pretty dish, and stores always seem to stick ‘em right in the center of the plate (or bowl, or platter). If you’re lucky, they peel off in one piece, leaving a smidge of adhesive…
Lees meerTwo meteor showers—the Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids—are both reaching their peak tonight and into Tuesday morning. And with a moon that will be just 6% full, the dark skies could be the perfect stage for quite a meteor show.Read more...
Lees meerWe asked for your gym etiquette questions, and you answered! Or, rather, asked. A lot. Thanks! Today we’ll tackle a tough question about what to do when somebody is using the equipment you want, and seemingly wasting their (and your) time. Read more…
Lees meerIf you’re claiming your $125 in settlement money from the 2017 Equifax data breach, don’t add that extra cash into your budget just yet—because you might not get the full amount.Read more...
Lees meerThe computer ate my term paper! We’ve all been there. You delete an important file—maybe even shift-delete it by accident (on Windows)—or you forget about it until that split-second after you clear out your Recycle Bin or Trash. It’s gone forever, r…
Lees meerA Kiehl’s sale, Echo Dots, Logitech Speakers, and Speks discount lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web.Read more...
Lees meerHaving a bad day when everything goes wrong and feels off can happen from time to time. But then there are longer stretches that can turn into weeks or months of feeling unmotivated, lost or hopeless. Life may keep piling it on, but here are a few s…
Lees meerEmotions can be hard to manage. We spend a lot of time trying to regulate them with things like yoga, meditation, deep breathing in a locked bathroom, or a good old-fashioned bitch session with our friends. But some new research shows that our inner…
Lees meerIn Scottsboro, Arizona, there’s an “Unclaimed Baggage Center” store full of mink furs and iPads—items left on flights that were never claimed by their owners and now up for sale. As the New York Times writes, these items might have been intentionall…
Lees meerIf you’re a fan of chicken wings, then this week is going to kick off pretty well for you. Monday is National Chicken Wing Day, an unnecessary holiday that results in some pretty necessary discounts on chicken wings at a number of restaurants around…
Lees meerShark Week officially kicks off today, July 28th on the Discovery Channel and runs until August 4th.Read more...
Lees meerIf you find “New Twitter” distracting, now there’s an extension that can help—Simplified Twitter.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re thinking of making a trip to Europe this winter, now is probably the time to start thinking about buying that plane ticket.Read more...
Lees meerEven if you rarely rent a car, you probably know the usual restrictions for doing so: You need a valid driver’s license, you have to be at least 25, and you need a credit card. But that third rule is changing, at least in some locations.Read more...
Lees meerWe throw a lot of shade at big tech companies and the ways their products can seep into every facet of modern life, but their devices can sometimes be life-changers for those in need. For people living with paralysis or other movement disabilities, …
Lees meerWe’re so over the thrill of PreCheck or priority boarding. Now, the hottest new thing to do at the airport is to go to the lounge. No longer a haven only for weary business travelers or international flyers with long layovers, lounges are the key to…
Lees meerCreatine is a rare thing in the world of workout supplements: It actually works, plus it’s cheap and safe. If you’re trying to build muscle or lift the heaviest things around, you might want to get into the habit of taking creatine every day—but the…
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