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At least once a year, I go on a Pop-Tart kick, and I'm currently working at Rockette levels. You can use them to makeholiday pie crusts, an ice cream sandwich, or a perverted Pop-Tart trifle to celebrate someone you love. They also make an incredible piece of toast.

Google Photos is a fabulous app that makes all your media available across your devices and acts as a solid backup in case, heaven forbid, your tech gets destroyed. It's invaluable in so many ways, but it's still prone to causing some pain: It loves to send you push notifications about what you were doing on a given...Read more...

When it comes to keyboard shortcuts on the Mac, the focus is often on Command, Control, Option, and Shift. However there's another useful key with excellent keyboard shortcuts mapped to it-Fn, aka, the Function key. This is the button with the globe icon in the bottom-left corner of your Mac's keyboard. Reddit user...Read more...

I have a secret shame, and his name is Bob. Bob's Red Mill Instant Mashed Potatoes, to be exact. I originally bought them to thicken up soups, but things have spiraled out of control. As a professional food writer, I have no business eating these; as a lazy powerlifter, I cannot stop eating them, usually alongside a...Read more...

Biophilic design" is a term used to describe an overall connection with nature in the composition of an interior space. Humans have a tendency to be attracted to other life forms, and biophilic design taps into the inherent allure of our ecosystem-even as our architecture often separates us from it. While there are...Read more...

Most people are wrong about Bigfoot this week-both the believers in Sasquatch and the people who are sure there's no such thing. The coin is still in the air, and has yet to come up heads or tails.

Amazon is having a sale on JBL headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth speakers, of up to 53% off. I've rounded up some of the best deals available after checking their price history to make sure they are, in fact, good deals. JBL is known for their well-balanced sound-they're tuned to the Harman curve, a frequency type...Read more...

When wading through all endless emails, Slack messages, and other notifications, it's easy to get overwhelmed. When that happens, it's best to have a strategy going in. There are a few different ways to approach it, but you have to find the one that works for you-and the OHIO" technique is one to try if you need an...Read more...

I almost never buy fresh herbs at the store unless I have a specific need-but when they're right outside my door in the garden in the warmer months, I use them in everything. When things cool off, though, you can keep fresh herbs close at hand by growing them inside-but that's not without its challenges.The little...Read more...

Today is a fun-fest of F-word foursomes, and one of the trickier puzzles we've had lately. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, October 19, 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...Read more...

This Chat Directional headset is on sale for $34.99 right now through October 23 (reg. $69.95). The Chat headset rests over your ears and has an ENC boom microphone that picks up clear audio and reduces unwanted noise. It has a wireless range of 30 feet, an IPX5-waterproof rating, and lasts up to six hours on a...Read more...

Dumplings are a perfect food, but there's always room for some spirited modification, like switching out the wrapper. By substituting the flour wrapper for something more protein-centric, you can make dumplings that are friendly towardsthe gluten-sensitive, folks minimizing their carb intake, or anyone who needs to...Read more...

Cheesecake is great. Cheesecake that sets without you needing to use the oven is, frankly, fantastic. This no-bake cheesecake is built in a slab style, which takes away some of the drama of the tall, circular variety, and replaces it with a welcoming, casual vibe. A wide, square baking dish makes spreading the thick,...Read more...

Robo-advisors have one key purpose: to simplify the investment process. These automated digital platforms use algorithms to provide investment advice, portfolio management, and other services with little to no human intervention. But are they right for your needs? They're the ultimate set it and forget it" strategy...Read more...

The Oraimo OSV-225A cordless stick vacuum really sucks. Get it? Because it's a vacuum cleaner? I'm kidding, of course, but in another way, I'm dead serious: This cordless vacuum sucks up dirt, cat hair, detritus, mites, dust, little bits of things, and just about anything else bedeviling your carpets, floors, and...Read more...

Best Buy is currently having a Capcom sale of digital video games for up to 83% off. You can find Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Dead Rising games for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox starting at $5. Here are the games that are available, their price history, and how much they cost at other retailers.

Google released the Pixel Buds Pro last year, but the company is still making a big push with its wireless earbuds, which offer active noise canceling, sweat and water resistance, and touch controls that make it easy to put them in and control your music without opening up your phone.Read more...

Tons of home workouts swear they'll make you stronger, but not all of them are actually good at that job. If your heart is beating out of your chest and you've lost count of how many dozens of reps you've done, what you're doing is probably not a good strength-training workout.Read more...

This Arf Pets smart automated pet feeder has a built-in camera that links to an app on your phone, and it's on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $129). The app allows you to schedule when you feed your dog or cat, and it has a two-way audio feature so you can speak to your pet and hear what's happening on the other...Read more...

I've had TSA Precheck for years, with no regrets. The fee works out to just $15 annually, and every time I've taken a trip by air and faced shorter lines at security, I've been glad I signed up. The only real hassle was that I had to take several hours out of my day to drive to the airport for an in-person interview....Read more...

A Thanksgiving turkey is a big purchase-or at least, it's a big bird with big dreams riding on it. Even if you know how much turkey to buy (two pounds per guest to ensure leftovers, and/ortwo smaller birds if you need more than 14 pounds), it can be harder to figure out what kind of turkey to buy.Read more...

This Gemelli Home pizza oven makes a great gift, and it's on sale right now now for $399.97 (reg. $599.99). The pizza oven has six presets and a viewing window, and it mimics the heat distribution of a traditional brick oven. You can control each dual heating element between 170 F and 750 F, while the oven's outer...Read more...

A change of routine when you need to work or study is a good thing. Hell, I've even recommended changing your clothesto get into study mode. The more traditional approach to shaking things up is heading to a coffee shop to get stuff done, but there are a few things you should keep in mind when selecting one (besides...Read more...

When assembling a resume, most of us were probably taught to put our full name and contact information at the top of the page, including our home address. But the way we work has evolved, so it makes sense that we adjust our resumes to keep up with the times as well. And according to some career experts, there's no...Read more...

The Roth IRA is a powerful retirement savings tool. For young people especially, it's the best way to take full advantage of compound interest while minimizing your tax exposure. The money you contribute grows tax-free, and most people can withdraw funds in retirement tax-free, too. However, make some wrong moves...Read more...

With most services now charging a monthly fee, cutting back on fees wherever I can has become necessary. Eufy's one-time purchase structure became one of its biggest selling points for me when choosing my security cameras, but it doesn't come without trade-offs. Right now, you can get the Floodlight Cam E221 for...Read more...

When you think searching the internet, you undoubtedly think of Google (unless you're the one person who thinks first of Bing). The search giant is ubiquitous because it's fast, free, and better at what it does than most of its competitors. But not everything about Google is amazing. While it's technically free to...Read more...

This new, open-box items iPad is from 2019 and has 10.2" Retina display, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, and it's on sale for $279.99 right now (reg. $459). (New, open-box items are typically excess inventory from store shelves; they go through verification that they're still in new condition and put in clean...Read more...

As soon as we're done celebratingHalloween, Disney+ is switching gears to the winter holidays, with a handful of Christmas-themed premieres slated throughout November.Read more...

After going heavy on horror in October, Hulu has something for nearly everyone in November. There's Hulu Original comedy Quiz Lady, starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina as sisters on a journey to pay off debt by winning game shows (Nov. 3); and Black Cake, a serial drama based on Charmaine Wilkerson's book of the same...Read more...

Japanese souffle pancakes are fluffy, impressively tall, entirely Instagram-able, and they taste great to boot. You don't have to go to a restaurant to have your own towering breakfast cake. Souffle pancake batter isn't all that different from regular pancake batter; it's the slow cooking time that makes the process...Read more...

The Northern Hemisphere is going into soup mode right now, but soup itself has (at least) two modes: brothy, with stuff bopping around in it, and blended, with the ingredients pulverized into creamy oblivion. Both have the power to warm from within, but pureed soups pack tons of flavor into a single spoonful-and you...Read more...

From now until Oct. 22, Sam's Club is offering $35 off of their one-year membership, which usually goes for $50. You can get the basic membership for $15 by using the promo code N3A6Z" at the checkout or get their Plus Membership for $60 with promo code 2M2WN" (the Plus Membership deal expires Oct. 31). Here's what...Read more...

Between credit and debit cards, digital wallets, peer-to-peer apps, and bank transfers, sending money digitally has become the norm these days. While this convenience is great, it also comes with risks, especially if you don't take the proper security precautions. And when it comes to choosing a specific payment...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 18, NYT Connections #129! It's a relatively easy one today, as these things go. Read on if...Read more...

Cleaning in any order is always better than not cleaning at all, but there are ways to do it that make it more efficient. If you clean your home in the wrong order, you risk making a mess in places you've already taken care of. But what is the right order?

To me, there's no better part of spooky season than carving a pumpkin. But what if I told you there was a way to add some power tools into the mix and make this low-key seasonal activity even more exciting? If you love tools as much as I do, you'll be happy to learn that you can carve pumpkins with a variety of...Read more...

The AAXA L500 Bluetooth Smart Projector is a 500-lumen projector that supports wired and wireless connections between devices, and it's on sale for $189.99 right now (reg. $199). This projector can connect via Bluetooth or an HDMI cable to play video in 1080p resolution. A 10W high-low frequency speaker is built in,...Read more...

There's a lot to like about the Pixel Watch 2, Google's latest Android smartwatch. For starters, the battery finally lasts all day, even when using the always-on display. It also runs Wear OS 4 out the box, giving it the snappiest version of the Android wearable OS we've seen yet (and is what helped make the Galaxy...Read more...

The landmine" (or angled barbell) attachment is a hidden gem in many gyms, and it opens up all kinds of possibilities that regular dumbbells and barbells don't offer. For example, you can work the same muscles as an overhead press without aggravating your shoulders, if that's an issue for you.Read more...

Putting furniture over vents is a bad idea. Blocking the flow of warm or cool air makes your heating and air conditioning system work that much harder, and reduces its effectiveness. Placing your bed or couch over a vent can also make it feel like you're sitting or sleeping in an oven (or a refrigerator). And if the...Read more...

For a country that could fit inside the state of Nevada, Italy seems disproportionately affected by hyper-regionality, particularly when it comes to food. Take pasta e fagioli, for instance, which translates to pasta and beans." Easy enough, but travel the country from the top down, and you'll find tons of variations...Read more...

Streaming was originally sold to us as an ad-free escape from traditional cable: You pay a company like Netflix a certain amount per month, and you get to watch their content without interruption.

Looking to pay less for a powerful new laptop? Your best bet right now might be this new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, currently 57% off from Woot. It's going for $599.99, marked down from $$1,400. The catch is, the deal is only available until Oct. 18 at 1 am ET, or while supplies last. This is a very limited deal, but...Read more...

Lots of people are hearing about Novavax, the fourth COVID vaccine option in the U.S., for the first time, but it's been authorized for use as a primary vaccine series since early 2022. Previously, it was only available for those who hadn't received a mRNA vaccine-an alternative for those who either couldn't or...Read more...

Each time you accept the privacy policies and terms of service on any app or website, there's a chance some of your data is being sold. Information brokers, also known as data brokers, are organizations whose entire business model involves collecting your personal data and selling it to advertisers. This may include...Read more...

Making a graham cracker crust for your no-bake pies and cheesecakes is a bit old hat these days. Usher in this festive season with a crumb crust that's far from ordinary, but familiar at the same time. This crust provides a unique texture, and it just might be the easiest crumb crust out there. You can make a press-in...Read more...

There are many ways to watch YouTube ad-free (I highly recommend YouTube Premium). But even if you shell out $13.99 per month to remove autoplay ads on YouTube, you still can't get rid of sponsorship ads. No matter how you watch YouTube, a popular creator may still place an ad read in the middle of a video with no...Read more...

No vehicle is completely immune to the risk of a flat tire or a dead battery, which can be inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst. Roadside assistance does the work of locating and dispatching a tow truck or service vehicle for you, which comes in handy at odd hours or in unfamiliar locations. A service call,...Read more...

I've long maintained a bias against expensive appliances. Could a pricey vacuum really be $500 better than a basic one? It is, I admit, why I never succumbed to buying a Dyson product, no matter how wooed I was by the gentle British accent in the commercials. Welp, I was wrong. I have been using the Dyson Gen5 Detect...Read more...