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Gamers looking to pick up a new portable gaming machine can save up to $750 on the HP Omen 16 gaming laptop from Best Buy right now. The device typically lists for $1,699.99, but is on sale for just $949.99 as of Sept. 7, 2023.Read more...

To take the best notes in class, you need a system. There are a lot of great note-taking techniques that can help you identify the key elements of any lesson and organize them in a way that will help you study-but one of the best ways to actually learn and retain what the notes say is by color-coding.

Last night, when I opened my fridge to make dinner, I was confronted with two truths: My leftover rice was getting a little too dry, and my mushrooms had maybe 24 hours before they'd start to get slimy. I had already made a fair amount of fried rice and was craving something creamy. Mushroom risotto sounded just...Read more...

If you are looking to upgrade your computer, you might want to take a look at Apple's newest laptop: The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is currently $200 off on Amazon, making the latest model of Apple's portable computers just $1,099.

It doesn't take much to convince me that I need egg yolks on my pasta, but I'm a total egg-head. If you need persuading, then allow me: Lightly cooked egg yolks add rich flavor, a custardy texture, and utter decadence to any dish. Indulge yourself in olive oil confit egg yolks.

Starfield is one of this year's biggest titles, and is the first new IP to come from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years. When its director calls the game Skyrim in space," you know you're in for a good time.

Splash Wines is offering a best-selling pack of 15 wines, which can come in all red, all white, or a mixed set. Splash Wines is a trusted wine seller with 4.6 stars on Trustpilot and 32,000+ reviews. When you order, what you'll get is a pack with 11 different types of wine and 15 total bottles. (Four of the bottles...Read more...

Even though cannabis has a multi-millennia history as a plant used for religion, wellness, and recreation, humans eventually had to mask its existence as prohibition swept the globe-not just the United States. Slang, nicknames, and wordplay have been a part of extralegal activity as long as we've had laws.

If you find the notion of no pain, no gain" overwhelming when it comes to working out, TikTok's new trend of cozy cardio" might be the trick that makes exercise more enjoyable for you.Read more...

The housing market looks like hell for the foreseeable future. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you'll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. For most of us, it'll be the largest purchase we'll ever make, and the biggest debt we'll ever take on-and that's before all the hidden,...Read more...

Sleep can be frustrating. When you're desperate to get some much-needed rest, you stare up at the ceiling, so alert you could probably pilot a Moon lander. But when you're at work or in class and desperately need that level of wakefulness, you find your head nodding and you keep losing time in five-minute increments.

This 2021 LG Gram laptop is on sale for $799.99, marked down $499 from the regular retail price. It's an open-box item, hence the discount-it's excess inventory from store shelves that are still in new condition and put in clean packaging.Read more...

You could fill a book with dumb things people believe about COVID-19. Unethical actors taking advantage of public fears about a deadly disease is as predictable as it is depressing, and, as infections rates climb from new variants, misinformation and lies are spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself.Read more...

Okay, today's puzzle is ridiculous, and breaks from tradition in a way I haven't seen before. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 7, 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...Read more...

If you're looking to add a high-resolution, high-performing monitor to your gaming rig, the Samsung Odyssey G70B ultrawide gaming monitor-with an ultra HD panel-offers 27 inches of display to play your games in super-sharp 4K.And right now, it's 29% off for a price tag of $569.99.

It's pepper season, but if you planted some earlier this spring, you already knew that. Much like tomatoes, I'm having a hard time keeping up with my pepper plants, but that's OK: Lots of peppers means lots of pepper jelly. Not only is this Southern spread easy to make, it cans like a dream. (It was, in fact, the...Read more...

Buffets are great if you come hungry and have a plan of attack. You need to be sure you're going to eat more than what you paid to get in; otherwise, you might as well order a single dish and call it a day. Frontier's Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly is a traveler's buffet-but it's not for everyone. If you think you have the...Read more...

The mere name dog park" suggests a haven for our four-legged friends, but many veterinarians and pet parents argue that dog parks are unsafe. These anti-dog park advocates point to a list of potential issues-anxious dogs, unchecked animal aggression, and disease transmission among them. But while that all sounds bad,...Read more...

Garlic stinks. But, hey, that's why we love it so much. This pungent allium flavors sauces, intensifies condiments, and adds complexity to marinades, but it has a nasty habit of leaving its fragrance behind, particularly on human hands. Whenever I mince these oily cloves, the robust aroma seemingly clings to my...Read more...

The cost of everything is rising, but the cost of housing is particularly troubling for many. Having a roof over your head and a place to sleep is crucial to your ability to function in society, but rents have been consistently rising over the last few years. As a result, people are seeking creative housing solutions-a...Read more...

The effects of global climate change are already wreaking havoc, and all evidence suggests things are going to get worse in the near future. Learning how to deal with/survive extreme weather-floods, hurricanes, tornados, heat- is likely to become increasingly important for everyone, and one viable strategy could...Read more...

Forming a habit is a classic life hack: You want to change something about your life, so you insert a new action into your daily routine. Soon enough, it becomes automatic-that's the dream, anyway-and then that part of your life takes care of itself. So how long does it take to form a habit? Despite what you may have...Read more...

Samsung's new foldable is already $200 off: As of Sept. 6, 2023, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available on Amazon for $799, 20% off the smartphone's retail price of $999.99.

Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remindme of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake-even though I never see this, I'm sure they're out there. It's wholesome and comforting. But sometimes getting a good marble pattern in a loaf cake can be more elusive than the recipe suggests....Read more...

There's obviously no point in studying if you don't remember what you went over when it's time for the test-and one of the best ways to retain that knowledge is to maintain a particularly strict study schedule. The technique is called distributed practice," and here's how it works.

When shopping for a mortgage, you'll likely encounter two key terms: Annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate. While these terms often get thrown around interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can help you choose the best loan option. Here's the difference between an APR and an interest rate,...Read more...

This4-in-1 charging station is a compact power hub that offers wireless and wired charging for multiple devices simultaneously, and it's on sale right now for $25.99 (reg. $49). With a total charging output of 30W, including 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C port, it supports wireless charging for Qi-compatible devices like...Read more...

You dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when you're there. You can feel in your bones it's time to leave this job, but the thought of actually taking that leap is a daunting one. As I've written about before, sometimes searching for a job can feel like a full-time job itself.Read more...

Gaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, especially as full-sized graphics cards made the jump to these portable gaming machines. But when it comes to choosing a budget gaming laptop, there's a lot of bad mixed in with the good. These five laptops are only the good.

I introduced my kids to video games a couple of years ago, and I love that it not only gives us something to share, it teaches them to persevere even when things seem difficult. But despite all the pros of picking up a joystick and duking it out on Super Smash Bros., they're still in front of a screen, which can lead...Read more...

As a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn't very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except for celery, which my palate inexplicably rejects each and every time it crosses my teeth. The vegetable is hard to avoid. It's a fixture in mirepoix,...Read more...

Wordle is great, but it only lasts for one word a day. Once you solve the puzzle (or lose it), you need to wait until tomorrow to try again. If you're too impatient for the next Wordle, you might just have to make your own.

With heavy storm activity moving across North America, and autumn moving in, there are bound to be some downed power lines here and there. But what do you do if you see one near you? Knowing how to handle this dangerous situation is important to avoid shock and minimize fire risk. Here's how to keep yourself and...Read more...

Growing up with a uterus, you're taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you're not pregnant. But periods are costly, sometimes painful, and annoying at best. While people have been skipping periods by taking hormonal birth control for years, many still think...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, September 6, 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 6, NYT Connections #87! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

If you're interested in cybersecurity and the world of IT, this iCollege Complete 2023 Cybersecurity Developer and IT Skills Bundle is on sale for $69.99 right now. iCollege is an online learning institution with a 4.7-star rating on Indeed, and this sale is for 26 courses with more than 400 hours of instruction in...Read more...

Homemade mayonnaise is a different beast from the store-bought stuff. Even my favorite brands-Kewpie and Duke's-can't hold a candle to the rich and tangy DIY mayo. The texture is less jiggly, the flavor fresher, and you can customize it by playing around with the acid (vinegar or lemon?), eggs (whole or yolks only?),...Read more...

No matter how advanced science gets, we'll always reach a wall on forecasting the weather into the future-and that threshold, on average, is two weeks. That is how long an unaccounted-for event in our environment takes to have a significant impact on the weather. If you're planning on inviting friends for a picnic or...Read more...

The true measure of any home gardener is their first tomato. Not just any tomato, but one of those giant heirloom slicers, which they will display with smug self satisfaction over social media. The earlier in the summer, the better, which leads gardeners to do all kinds of wacky things to get bigger plants in the...Read more...

Ice has become a given in cocktail culture, but there are good reasons to do without. You avoid overly diluting your drink, it's friendlier on the environment, and you could be a forerunner in the scaffa (room-temp drink)trend. Or maybe you're here because you simply ran out of ice. It happens. Luckily, you don't need...Read more...

I first had labneh at a Lebanese restaurant in Tampa, Fla., and I became instantly enthralled. It had the tang of yogurt and the richness of cream cheese, and it caused me to put away pita in a way hummus never could. I then spent many years purchasing it in fancy grocery stores before I realized I could make my own.

When you hear the word commune" or the term communal living," you might immediately think of 1960s counter-culture radicals living on a farm somewhere, or of a cult that ended in dramatically violent fashion back in the 1970s. But the concept is getting a fresh look in the modern age.

Swirl Wines is offering 15 bottles of mixed wines for $64 right now (reg. $225). The price doesn't include taxes or shipping, but still, each bottle winds up costing less than $10 each to have wine delivered to your doorstep.

One of the pains of gardening is that with annual vegetables, you have to start over each year. Sure, you move forward with the accumulated knowledge of gardening years past, but you still have to grow a seed from scratch and nurse it along until it's mature enough to produce vegetables. For peppers, this can be tortur...Read more...

For years, I've shied away from making popsicles. They tend to come out just a little too icy. Yet, of all things-not cream, not yogurt, not anything dairy-based-tofu saved the day. Tofu is a sweet and savory sensation in more ways than I can count, so I suppose it comes as no surprise that she's got yet another trick...Read more...

Not only is handheld PC gaming now a reality, you actually have quite a few great options to choose from. One of the most notable, of course, is Valve's Steam Deck, beloved for its easy-to-navigate menus and excellent emulation. However, the new Lenovo Legion Go is also an enticing device, albeit a bit more expensive...Read more...

Fall in the garden is often thought of as a time for harvesting and putting it to bed for winter. In areas where temperatures during the winter get below freezing, you might think you can't grow anything in the winter months. This is only partly true-you won't be able to harvest anything in the coldest months, but you...Read more...

When you think of fiction podcasts, you probably think of serious, speculative, and/or dystopian fare like The Bright Sessions or Limetown. But podcasting is a medium, not a genre, and there are fiction shows of all kinds-including a ton of hilarious, offbeat comedies. My favorite funny fiction podcasts take you to...Read more...

Student loan payments are starting back up soon, and while some borrowers may get a break on their monthly bill, the burden on budgets will increase for many. If your workplace offers employee benefits, you may be able to claim more than $5,000 in tax-free assistance toward your student loans. Here's how to tap your...Read more...