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The first step to your smart home is getting your app set up. If you're using Google, setting up Google Home is a five minute process.

Getting a semester's worth of work done in a week or two is a fast way to get credits, but it's a slog.

Here are all the ways to check how much juice is left on your AirPods.

There are deep discounts on smart plugs, bulbs, power strips, and cameras right now.

Choose the right sized heat pump for your space and get heat with improved efficiency and lower cost.

Loose electrical outlets are annoying-but quick fixes can be dangerous.

Lemon juice can damage your pillows and adding it is a waste of time (and lemons).

MasterClass can be pricey, but if you've been interested in trying a subscription, this is the best time.

With this simple trick, your sandwiches will never again be boring.

Flovent's HFA and Diskus inhalers are being discontinued, but the generic isn't covered by all insurance plans.

What sort of maniac schedules every automated payment for the first of the month?

You can free up space on your console and play older games with an additional drive.

What's that wall made of, behind all that knotty pine?

When feeling pressured to appear productive gets in the way of your actual productivity.

Newer isn't always better.

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #923.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #201.

You can avoid international data and roaming charges when you travel abroad.

Identifying the type of flooring in your home is key to maintaining it.

Choose a mindful, intentional lifestyle that prioritizes well-being over nonstop, cog-in-the-machine productivity.

Sorry pigs, but roasted pickles wrapped in pastry dough might have you beat.

This refurbished 2019 7th-gen iPad is on sale for $240.

Before you purchase a whole new range, check out this useful tool.

There's some slight disagreement on what counts as a stove versus a range.

This high-end stick vacuum from Samsung gets high marks for both style and substance.

For clumpy granola clusters that don't hurt the roof of your mouth, try these tricks.

The single best episodes of podcasts that dropped in 2023, from 'Search Engine,' 'Decoder Ring,' 'The Grawlix Saves The World,' and more.

Don't waste money on tools you'll never use.

You can operate your laptop with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor attached.

It has three different heat levels and is over 50% off.

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #922.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #200.

Do you love Nutella so much you wish you could drink it? Well, now you can.

Your relationship is just as important as hitting the gym.

Many recipes will offer the per serving" estimate, but here's how to figure out how much the total recipe will cost you based on every ingredient you're using.

Here are a few simple fixes for minor blemishes on vinyl flooring.

A wedge-shaped pillow can help with a wide range of ailments, from snoring and heartburn to back issues.

Voice assistants are a path to efficiency, accessibility, and quick access to information-but first, you have to choose the right one for your household.

Starting January 1, 2024, use a monthly system to categorize both your tasks and wins.

You can get one of the best rated display hubs on sale, and my advice is to put it in your kitchen.

'The Retrievals,' 'You Didn't See Nothin,' 'The Coldest Case in Laramie,' and more of the best true crime podcasts that kept us up all night in 2023.

Granite countertops are durable, but many need to be resealed regularly. Here's how to tell when it's time to reseal yours.

In the quest for better health, I tried not to forget about my mental health, too.

Your net worth is a big-picture snapshot of your financial health.

Prime Video's January lineup includes sports comedy "The Underdoggs," action comedy "Role Play," standup special "Kevin James: Irregardless," and the drama series "Expats."

You can opt to upgrade your Fitbit experience-but should you?

When customers return merchandise to retailers, it often winds up sold at so-called bin stores" where the prices decline over time-and you can get some serious bargains.

OnePlus took a play out of Google's book. Here's what that means.

Follow these social media stars and make your news feed a shame-free zone.

Sometimes it'll save you money or score you extra perks-but sometimes you're better off booking elsewhere.