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Mickey Mouse is now owned by the people (sort of), but he isn't the only interesting property that became public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.

Because there are more things to do with your body than just make it smaller.

Your Pixel has bugs that need squashing.

Copilot will soon be available at the press of a button.

Think of it as essential toilet maintenance.

Worthwhile things are often hard, but something being hard does not make it worthwhile.

Google Chrome is finally blocking third-party cookies by default.

Cleaning house can be a challenge, but luckily there are experts to help you figure it out.

Does hot cheese fondue poured into a hollowed out baguette sounds like a lot of one thing? That's because it is.

Sometimes your house will warn you that something is about to go very, very wrong-and sometimes there will be no warning at all.

These updates to contribution limits, as well as new policies, are to your advantage.

At just nine inches, this tiny vacuum can get into smaller spaces and do a better job cleaning than larger bots.

If you find Live Activity updates at the top of your iPhone annoying, you can hide them.

If you only need to use a VPN occasionally, Proton VPN's free tier is probably all you need.

You can change to a new browser without losing your history on the web.

When you really look at it, "Epstein was murdered" is just as dumb as any other conspiracy theory.

When it comes to money, learn what your gut feelings are telling you.

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #929.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #207.

Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can harm your belongings.

It's all the best parts of French onion soup, with the warm carby embrace of pasta.

It's a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows.

What happens to your LinkedIn after you die?

If you hate the way Chrome looks now, there's a way to fix it.

If you're counting the hours of recovery" you get between workouts, you've lost the plot.

You can achieve your 2024 fitness goals with these home exercise equipment deals.

Never again put clean clothes in a stinky dryer.

Bridge the gap between your perception of money and your actual financial situation.

It absorbs cats' waste, and is surprisingly useful for a bunch of other reasons.

A move is always emotional and stressful. This kind of move is worse.

CES 2024 is nearly here. Here's what to expect.

Bought PS5 upgrades to PS4 games? You could lose access to those games if you do this.

This fool-proof method is how you can thaw pizza dough fast and without risking "hot spots" in the microwave.

You can get the CMax Lite Bluetooth smartwatch on sale for $39.99 right now (reg. $59.99) through January 7. The CMax Lite is a budget smartwatch with a 1.95-inch screen, 240x282 resolution, and basic features like a calendar and calculator. It's also IP67-waterproof and dust resistant, and makes for a great entry-level smartwatch for kids or those who might worry about losing or breaking a more expensive device.You can get the CMax Lite Bluetooth smartwatch on sale for $39.99 right now (reg. $59.99) until January 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT, though prices can change at any time.

With the help of AI, you can use less electricity, lower your electric bill, and earn cash for doing it.

Control your lights from anywhere in your house-without running any new wires.

Don't sleep on this digital whiteboard that you can use for everything from research projects to travel planning.

Nearly 5 million portable blenders are at risk of breaking or overheating.

10 podcasts that will help you stay smart about the truth behind diet culture, and the toxic messages that are telling us we have to lose weight or drop a pant size.

This is your chance to learn about your new home.

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #928.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #206.

Use this simple technique to make tall, soft and fluffy, stale-resistant rolls.

Put GPT-4 in your pocket.

Avoid emptying your wallet by turning off Amazon's "buy now" option.

Tracking down an escape point and deterring future breakouts is easier with an assist from smart devices.

From laptop sun shades to a smart notebook, everything you need to work from the plane, a cafe, or poolside.

Without warning you get a huge water, electric, or gas bill-or all three. You need to figure out why-and fast.

Starting school in the middle of the year is kind of tricky, but there are ways to get acclimated more quickly.

If you want your financial resolutions to stick, real change requires self-reflection.