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Have you ever been absolutely positive that you've closed the refrigerator, only to glance back at it and find the door slightly ajar? Do you have to pay attention when you shut the freezer door to make sure that it's actually closed? Does your food stay as cold as it should, or do you notice condensation, or items...Read more...

Much of the time, language evolves in subtle ways. New words and phrases enter our collective vocabulary through pop culture and current events-like wardrobe malfunction" or masking."Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, September 24, 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 September 24, NYT Connections #105! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

As you're working your way through your fall gardening checklist, you may have questions about what to do to your lawn before winter sets in-like whether aerating is involved. There are a few different factors to consider, but if you decide the aerate your lawn, now's probablythe best time to do it. Here's what to...Read more...

From the first time someone asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, we were given the impression that our future career was a big deal, and something that defined us. So when, as adults, our career or a particular job doesn't live up to our expectations, it can result in an unhealthy relationship with the...Read more...

When it comes to purchasing a new piece of furniture, looks are important, but there's more to consider-like durability, cost, and how much time and effort you'll need to spend cleaning and maintaining it. Even if chairs, tables, and sofas look great in highly styled Instagram photos, that doesn't mean they'll look...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 23, 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 September 23, NYT Connections #104! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer)...Read more...

For those wanting the best home internet coverage, a mesh wifi system is a great way to go-and right now you can save up to 56% on select eero mesh wifi routers. Prices are accurate at the time of writing, but keep in mind that that they're subject to change.

Gamers looking to get their hands on a new laptop, take note: With an RTX 40 series GPU, the 14-inch ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, which sports an RTX 4070 and a 1TB SSD normally retails for $1,850, but you can get it for $1,600 right now at Best Buy-a savings of $250.Read more...

The price of new PC hardware can vary, especially as the chip market continues to shift and change. But if you're looking to add more storage to your PC, you really can't do much better than a solid NVMe SSD, and you can get a 1TB SSD from Solidigm for 31% off right now.

Monitoring your credit history regularly reduces the likelihood that reporting errors (best case) or identity theft (worst case) will derail your financial health-and you can now do this at no cost every single week, indefinitely, through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

As convenient as buying furniture online can be, there are still some advantages to shopping at brick-and-mortar retailers. First and foremost, going to stores in person means you get to try it out before making a purchase. And then, there's the delivery situation.Read more...

Across all my email addresses, which include school, personal, spam, and work inboxes in both Gmail and Outlook, I currently have 23,754 unread messages. This does not mean I am ignoring important emails related to my job, education, or personal pursuits. It simply means those messages are harder to find because I am...Read more...

A crouton is a lovely bit of excess: a crunchy piece of bread in a pile of greens or swimming in tomato soup. But croutons can be painful to eat at times. Thankfully, that is not the case with air-fried croissants-the best kind of crouton.Read more...

The 1990s was a transformative time that left an indelible mark on culture, technology, and geopolitics. With its vibrant pop culture, technological innovations, and geopolitical shifts, the decade was a period of immense change and growth. From Professor Anita Hill's landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas Supreme...Read more...

There are a lot of different ways to cook a turkey, and even more tips and tricks for how to cook a turkey without it drying out. One of those tips is to tent the bird with foil after it comes out of the oven, in an attempt to prevent moisture loss, and keep it warm until serving time. It's not only unnecessary, it's...Read more...

Welcome to Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I'll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,...Read more...

Since they first hit dairy cases in 1965, Kraft Singles have been a staple of refrigerators in the U.S. Part of the appeal of the American pasteurized cheese product is its accessibility and portability, as the slices come individually wrapped in thin plastic film.Read more...

Whether you use a Mac or PC, iPhone or Android, you likely have a lot of passwords to deal with. Even if you make all those passwords strong and unique (which many of us don't), it's still a vulnerable form of authentication. If a company has a data breach, your password is out there for bad actors to find and use.

Apple's AirTags have always been decent at helping you keep track of your stuff, but with one major flaw: They could only be associated with one Apple ID at a time, meaning you and your spouse couldn't both track the AirTag that helps you remember where you parked the car, for example.

Government funding expires when the clock strikes midnight and it becomes Oct. 1, which marks the start of the new fiscal year. If Congress doesn't get it together in the next eight days, millions of Americans could feel the effects of a government shutdown directly in their pocketbooks. The White House issued a stark...Read more...

Research suggests that about one in seven people have had at least one foot-related sexual fantasy. Though being into feet is one of the most common sexual fetishes (and the most common non-genital-related one), there's still an overwhelming amount of misunderstanding and stigma around it. If you're with someone who...Read more...

If you're looking for a low-cost, capable streaming device, Best Buy has a limited time deal with your name on it. Right now, you can get anAmazon Fire TV Stick for $22.99 (normally $39.99), plus three free months of Apple TV+, four months of Amazon Music, and a 30-day trial of Fubo TV.

It may be tempting to buy an Apple branded case with your brand new iPhone, but unfortunately, that wouldn't be a wise choice. Not only are Apple's iPhone cases much more expensive than similar options from other brands, but they're also not great cases in general. The next time you buy an iPhone, ignore the company's...Read more...

If you've had your eye on a set of new wireless security cameras, there's a deal today you might want to take advantage of: Right now, you can get two Blink Outdoor 4 wireless security cameras and a Blink Mini smart security camera for 50% off. The three-camera bundle is $117.49 on Amazon until Sept. 23 at 2 a.m. ET.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are now officially out in stores. If you preordered one, or were lucky enough to find one in stock, you might be setting it up at this very moment. Before you do, however, make sure you update it.

Starting this year, Apple will no longer make their signature leather cases for iPhones. Instead, the company launched a fabric-based alternative called FineWoven. These cases still cost $59, and based on reviews, they range from

There's lots to learn about Gen-Z this week, so pay attention. Study questions: 1) Who is Sneako and why is he the most hated man on the internet? 2) What does keep it lemon" mean? 3) Does copyright" even exist in the age of YouTube? And for the extra credit: Which federal government agency dropped an album full of...Read more...

Getting a head start on a toddler's development can feel challenging. There are ways to foster social-emotional skills at home, but playtime is one of the best ways to activate their gross and fine motor skills and help them begin to understand the world around them. As researchers continue to learn how to boost...Read more...

Fully unlocked Samsung Galaxy phones can now be found for some very low prices from Woot and Back Market. If you're in the market for a Samsung Galaxy, you can find them for well over 50% off their listed prices.

The sometimes magical, sometimes annoying thing about your garden is how much it changes. Things look very different in early summer than they will in November, to the point that it's impossible to remember exactly where everything was when you begin to plan and plant next season's garden. That's why it's essential to...Read more...

For cheese avoiders and the dairy-sensitive, mac and cheese is a comfort food that lives in distant memory, enjoyed during a time when you didn't know or care about what made your tummy cramp up. As luck (and plants) would have it, you can bring creamy pasta back into your life. Whether you're vegan, cheese-averse, or...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 22, 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 September 22, NYT Connections #103! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

You can currently get a lifetime backup plan of Degoo Premium with 10TB of storage on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $1,080). Degoo Premium is an AI-based cloud storage solution that offers 10TB of secure space-more than Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. If you're in search of ample storage, this a great option....Read more...

When you're thinking of picking up a new laptop, Microsoft wants you to think of Surface. And during its big September event, the company not only debuted Copilot, its AI-focused assistant rolling out with the next big Windows 11 update, it also showcased two new Surface laptops, both of which could shake up the...Read more...

It is always fun to watch the internet get angry about food. I'm pretty good at spotting outrage-inducing dishes (before the outrage even begins), and one thing I know with utter certainty is that most people do not appreciate whimsy. Case in point: These tiny fried eggs, which are causing quite a stir on Reddit.Read more...

We're probably all used to getting calluses on our feet, but tiny ones can develop on your hands and fingers if you lift weights often, or if you do a lot of work with gymnastics gear like rings and pull-up bars. The ways to manage them have a lot in common with our advice on calluses in general, but their small size...Read more...

If you are a normal person who even occasionally reads or listens to the news, you've probably wondered when, and not if, the world is going to end. With the global pandemic still fresh in everyone's mind, this isn't as crazy as it might have seemed a few years ago-and make no mistake, the world is going to end...Read more...

Sticking to a budget can feel a lot like sticking to a diet. Both are a form of restriction, and you do need discipline (and often sacrifice) to see results. And like with yo-yo dieting when you try to eat healthier," it's easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, too.Read more...

iOS 17 is a great update for your iPhone. It adds 20+ new ringtones and alert tones for this first time in a decade; lets you set up a full-screen Contact Poster that appears when you call other iPhones; and introduces video voice messages for FaceTime.

Apple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there's a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead simple, cheaper than real maple syrup, and gives you the concentrated...Read more...

Of all the study tips out there, from those that enhance reading comprehension to those that improve retention, the one I use the most is association: Making up little personal memory devices helps me with everything from test-taking to completing daily work tasks. Here are some of the easiest ways to use association...Read more...

Samsung's The Frame" smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched in order to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesn't want a TV to dominate their decor, the latest models in the line, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the framed artwork" aspect...Read more...

Buying games from an online marketplace like Steam has a lot of advantages over physical media. It's instant, there are frequent discounts, and the data is easy to manage. But it has one major downside: You can't lend your game to a friend, and you can't borrow a game from a family member. What you own is what you...Read more...

The public has had more than a week to come to its senses-but people are still wrong about Clara and Mauricio, the supposed aliens that ufologist Jaime Maussan shared with the world recently. Posts defending the obvious fraud are on the top of UFO subreddits, and some media sources continue to breathlessly report...Read more...

Smoked turkey is not uncommon. Mention it in conversation, and most people will respond positively. Oh, I love smoked turkey," they'll say. My dad/grandfather/brother-in-law/uncle smokes one every year." I have yet to hear someone praise their mother's, grandmother's, sister-in-law's, or aunt's smoked turkey, and I...Read more...

An eSIM is an affordable way to stay connected while you're abroad without having to worry about roaming charges, and this aloSIM deal gets you lifetime eSIM data access and a $50 credit to use on data plans on sale for $21.97 right now. Here's how it works:Read more...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more models come to market and prices drop. Although let's face it-even with the price slashed by thousands of dollars, the cost of a Tesla is still prohibitively high for most drivers.

Open-ear conduction headphones work by sitting above the ears and sending audio directly to the inner ears; and since they don't cover your ears, you can still listen to whatever's going on around you. These open-ear conduction wireless headphones are IPX6 water-resistant and work with both iOS and Android devices,...Read more...

The Apple TV remote certainly has a sleek design, but that doesn't always work in its favor. Its design makes the remote susceptible to slipping in tiny nooks and crannies in your couch, and it's not easy to find once it's misplaced. Sometimes, it's easier to use your iPhone as your Apple TV remote than to tear apart...Read more...