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Early Black Friday deals this year are as good as any we've previously seen on Black Friday itself, as major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart are already making their moves. One of the best Apple deals you'll find is already available too, as Apple's AirPods Pro with USB-C are just $189...Read more...

Productivity is an essential skill for getting this done in your life and career, but it's also important because it can gives you a sense of accomplishment and enhances your sense of wellbeing. When you don't get all your tasks done, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disappointed in yourself, which doesn't help you...Read more...

These days, we have the luxury of choice when it comes to computers, especially Macs: If all you do is light work, internet browsing, and content consumption, you don't have to spend much at all for a very capable Mac. On the flip side, if your job or hobbies are demanding, there's a Mac out there that can fill your...Read more...

Law enforcement officers and agents will hide who they are for all kinds of reasons, from catching speeders to infiltrating extremist political groups to preventing the kidnappings of state governors. It's often hard to recognize undercover cops, but there are some tells, so here's a rough guide to recognizing cops...Read more...

Much is uncertain in this life, but one thing is for sure: At some point in your future, you will be forced to sleep on a couch. No matter how old and successful you become, the possibility that you will be required to sleep on a couch like a college kid with bedspins is never zero.

This new, open-box Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for the 10th-generation iPad is on sale right now for 60% off. Its keys have a scissor mechanism that offers 1mm travel, and the QWERTY keyboard has a 14-key function row for easy keyboard shortcuts.Read more...

Leftover cornbread is a sad, dusty thing. It's hard to believe it could ever even be left over-the stuff is so exquisite when fresh-but Thanksgiving leads to leftover everything. Whether you made too much for your famous stuffing, or the cornbread muffins were forgotten at dinner, there's a way you can give stale...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Good news for savers: The IRS announced yesterday that next year's contribution limits for 401(k)s and other tax-advantaged retirement plans are being increased to account for inflation. Since it's always a good idea to max out your retirement contributions, let's take a look at what these new limits are for the 2024...Read more...

Google Chrome on iOS has finally added one of the best features of Safari-the ability to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. When you're using a phone with a massive display, it's hard to reach the top of the screen to type the name of the site. If the tab bar is at the bottom, it's much easier to reach.

This 4K HDMI retro gaming system is on sale ahead of Black Friday, through Nov. 9, for $49.97 (reg. $99) with no coupon code needed. The game stick is packed with more than 10,000 games built in, including classics many of us know and love.Read more...

With watchOS 10, Apple breathed new life into the Apple Watch, without even changing the hardware design. Now, watchOS finally embraces buttons, and higher information density across the board. Most importantly, in my view, are widgets, which have the potential to change how you interact with your Apple Watch for the...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components-two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when you need help. While this is true for bigger problems, there are some common maintenance and repair tasks that you can do yourself...Read more...

Is the internet dead? Proponents of the Dead Internet Theory believe that the internet, as we understand it, doesn't exist. It died around 2016, and since then, everything we see online, from Instagram pictures to this post on Lifehacker, has been generated by artificial intelligence and fed to consumers by a shadowy...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

Ready for some INTEL on today's computer-brand-studded board? If you're looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, November 2, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we'll...Read more...

According to Psychology Today, as many three-quarters of bereaved people report some kind of after-death communication with loved ones. This could come in the form of a dream, a feeling, a favorite song on the radio, just about anything, really. I'm going to discount the most likely and most boring explanation for...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Maybe this is just me being Extremely Online, but whenever I see someone squatting in running shoes, a comment section goes off in my head. Ditch the shoes!" You'll hurt yourself!" You don't want cushions under your feet when there's a heavy bar on your back!"

The Apple Pencil is tied with a keyboard case as the no-brainer iPad accessory to buy. With it, your iPad turns into a notebook, a sketchbook, and a drawing tablet, and you'll find plenty of casual use cases for the Pencil along the way. (Instead of typing into a text field, try writing in it instead.)

Don't leave money on the table: You may be eligible for one of the following class-action settlements with November filing deadlines. Read on to learn what the settlements are for, who is eligible, how to claim your slice of the settlement, and how much you can expect to get. (And keep in mind this is not a complete...Read more...

For the best use of your paid time off this year, I'm here to suggest that you take a day off on Jan. 8.

Marcona almonds are sometimes called the Queen of almonds" by those who believe there are nut kingdoms. They're a Spanish variety of almond, a little flatter and squatter than the more narrow Californian almond you might be familiar with. Many of us have been teased by these sumptuous and outrageously priced nuts....Read more...

The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme was quickly dubbed a Steam Deck killer" when it launched earlier this year, offering better performance than the Steam Deck, a higher resolution display, and easy access to the full version of Windows 11.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

Apple Arcade might not be as cheap as it used to be, but at least Apple isn't neglecting it. Quite the contrary: The company continues to refresh the service with new games every month. Between now and Dec. 5, you can expect eight new titles to hit the platform.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

No one likes first-date jitters, but pretty much everyone likes masturbation. So how about using masturbation to quell your anxiety before your date? According to experts (and science), masturbation can be the ultimate stress buster and confidencebooster, which is exactly what you need before you meet your date for...Read more...

The to-do list can help keep you on track with everything you need to get done in life; or it can be an overwhelming, disorganized mess. There are better ways to organize your to-do list-or, rather, lists, plural. Because the best option is actually to have a few ongoing, fluid to-do lists that cover different areas...Read more...

Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 23H2, the next big software update for your PC. The company announced over 150 new features for this update back in September, many of them AI focused. However, since then, Microsoft has rolled out many of them early, including Copilot, Windows' new AI assistant.Read more...

November is National Adoption Month, and a great time to highlight stories from adoptees, adoptive parents, or people who want to better understand what it's like to be involved in the adoption process.

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

Right now, this 2019 3rd-generation iPad Air is $279.97 (reg. $629) through Nov. 9. This tablet has 64GB of storage for apps and 4GB RAM to help keep things running well even when multitasking. Its 10.5" screen gives you a wide viewing surface and multi-touch controls.Read more...

Natural wood cabinets are popular right now, and with good reason. Natural wood can be warm, modern, or traditional, and wood is a durable material that can stand up to years of use. But wear and tear can show on natural wood cabinets if they're not well maintained. Here's what you can do to lengthen the life of your...Read more...

If I've learned nothing else from heavy metal, horror movies, and Dungeons and Dragons, I've learned that demons are awesome. I want to invite as many as possible into my life to do my bidding and compete in fiddle contests. I'm sure you do, too, so I've prepared a step-by-step guide to summoning otherworldly...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

Freshly baked cookies are comfort food at its finest, and when stored properly, they should keep their integrity for close to a week. But occasionally, accidents happen. Soft cookies get left out on the table, or forgotten about on the counter, and they go prematurely stale. No one is more disappointed than me by a...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we'll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility for need-based financial aid for college. In previous years, the FAFSA asked families about the amount they contributed to employer-sponsored retirement accounts like 401(k)s each year, and factored it into households' overall yearly...Read more...

These portable Bluetooth wireless neckband speakers give you more freedom to move about while you listen to music or podcasts-and right now, they're sale for $37.99 (regularly $39); no coupon code is required.

If you haven't heard yet, early Black Friday deals are it this year-you should be shopping pre-Black Friday deals already. Some major retailers that have already been churning out deals include Best Buy and Amazon, and most recently, Target has been added their own salesto the mix.

Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season-and I'm not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze, which is a transformative event for your garden. While ideally we'd all be planting natives that are well-accustumed to our local climate, it's not always realistic. We like what we like and are often willing to...Read more...

You want to see someone's Instagram story anonymously or without them knowing you saw it? Honey, join the club. Since their 2016 rollout, Instagram Stories have been a phenomenon. Users can post freely about their day, their interests, their thoughts, their outfits, their accomplishments, and more-without having to...Read more...

The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme PC gaming handheld grabbed gamers' attention when it arrived in June 2023, and since then, the company has released a slightly cheaper version of the device: the ASUS ROG Ally Z1. At first glance, the only difference between them is the Extreme" on the end of the name, but there are some...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.