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The summer of 2023 has been all about travel, and Labor Day weekend is no exception. According to booking data from the American Automobile Association (AAA)-which includes flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises-domestic travel bookings for the holiday weekend are up 4% from last year.Read more...

Getting a new set of tires for your car isn't cheap, so it's hardly surprising that people want to protect their investment and do what they can to extend their lifespan. Some attempt to do this by filling their tires with nitrogen, instead of the traditional compressed air found at gas stations.Read more...

If you're looking for the Wordle answer for August 26, read on. We'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today's puzzle is on the easier side, with the average player solving in 3.5 guesses. I got it in 3. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 26, Wordle #798! Scroll...Read more...

When it's hot, you can often still exercise safely-check out our recommendations here-but our bodies have their limits. There really are temperatures and conditions that make it dangerous to exercise for very long. Here are some guidelines for figuring out when to call off your outdoor workout.Read more...

If you want a tablet for basics tasks like browsing, streaming, and getting some work done, refurbished might be the way to go, and this refurbished 2016 iPad Pro has a long battery life, an A9X processor, and is on sale for $159.97 right now (reg. $599). It has agrade B" refurbished rating, meaning it might have...Read more...

Whole-lemon lemonade, also known as cloudy lemonade," is a more complex version of the classic summer beverage. Blending the fruit-peel and all-directly into the drink imparts a bitter, floral quality, thanks to all those aromatic oils in the zest and pith. It's lemonade for people who love Campari-real sicko stuff.Read more...

Beautiful beaches, delicious-yet cheap!-food, dense jungles, and breathtaking Buddhist temples are just a few of the things that made my Thailand trip such a great time. If you've been priced out of visiting Thailand in the past, this could be the moment for you to experience what the country has to offer. Groupon is...Read more...

If you think buying a home is exorbitantly expensive these days, try owning a home. While the price tag attached to even modest homes might make your eyes bug out, the financial bleeding doesn't stop when you close the deal. The average homeowner spends more than $6,000 annually just to keep that house in good working...Read more...

Highlights for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers in September include Dreaming Whilst Black, a British comedy series that uses dream sequences to tell the story of the creator's life as a filmmaker (Sept. 8), and Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court, a four-part docuseries about the modern history of...Read more...

Knowing what to do if the power goes out is becoming more important as extreme cold events in Texas, tropical storms in California, floods and storms in Michigan, and heat waves in most of the U.S. become more normal" due to climate change. We're all becoming more vulnerable to power outages regardless of where in...Read more...

You can get lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for your Mac or Windows PC for $34.97 right now. Each license installs the suite on one computer (so if you have multiple devices, you'll have to purchase multiple licenses). Microsoft Office 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote....Read more...

Pigs in a blanket seem like easy comfort food because the recipe only requires two ingredients, but no one tells you that you'll be cutting and rolling sticky strips of dough around wet, slippery dogs for 45 minutes. Forget all that nonsense: There's an easier way to make pigs in a blanket, and it uses the crescent...Read more...

Hulu is leaning into pre-Halloween horror in September. For starters, part one of FX's American Horror Story: Delicate, starring Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, and Emma Roberts, drops on Sept. 21. The 12th installment of the series centers on the pregnancy of the main character (played by Roberts).Read more...

Peaches are my favorite fruit. When they're perfectly ripe, nothing can compare to their soft, juicy texture, and irresistible balance of sweet and tart. So you understand why it's so easy for me to buy them in insurmountable quantities from Trader Joe's when they're in season. It's a compulsion. However, I believe it...Read more...

Taking notes in class (or in meetings, or while watching an educational video) is a standard part of learning, and studies have suggested writing by hand helps you retain information better than using a computer, which is why we've previously recommend bringing a notebook and pen with you to class in addition to (or...Read more...

If you're a parent of one of the six million children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, chances are you've been very frustrated lately due to the recent shortage of Adderall. Meanwhile, Ritalin and Concerta, two alternative medications, have also been in short supply since May, creating ...Read more...

If you want to know how to squirt during sex (or whether you even can squirt) it's not easy to get information. When you google squirting," the results are a mixed bag. There are articles proclaiming that they can teach you how to do it, along with forums and blog posts questioning if squirting even real. And, of...Read more...

Knowing which graphics card (GPU) your PC uses is helpful when shopping for upgrades, troubleshooting performance issues, or checking if your computer can run the latest games. However, unless you're already familiar with your PC and its hardware, you might not know which GPU you have, nor how to find out that...Read more...

The default YouTube experience on desktop browsers isn't great. It stuffs annoying YouTube Shorts in your feed, pushes clickbait videos, and lacks the tools you need to fully enjoy the service. From volume boosters to video summarizers, we've found an assortment of the best YouTube extensions that will make the site...Read more...

A landlord special," as it's come to be known, is a repair done in the fastest and cheapest way possible in order to ready a unit for the next tenant. While shortcuts can be great in some cases, having a slap-dash job done on something you'll have to look at and live with long-term can be annoying. This type of...Read more...

Special education can be confusing, even to people who are experienced with education, including teachers and parents of kids in the special education system. That's because SPED laws differ from state to state, policies differ district by district, and each child requires different accommodations based on their...Read more...

Chrome is the most popular browser on the planet, and with good reason: Sure, it's versatile and fast, but what sets it apart from its competition is the huge variety of compatible extensions. These free optional installations add extra functionality to the browser, and the web as a whole. There are extensions for...Read more...

This language learning subscription bundle includes uTalk and StackSkills Unlimited, and it's on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $869.70) until Labor Day.Read more...

We're studying the extremes this week in popular culture, from Riverdale's alternative sexuality, to the anti-nudity wing of the Youth of Today, to the uniquely disquieting rituals of Bama Rush.

The only time you think about power is when you don't have any. And sure, I could mean in a broader sense, but really what I'm talking about here is the electricity that juices your laptop and phone and pretty much every other thing on earth.

The ultimate fate of student loan debt has been up for debate in recent months, but many borrowers restarting payments in October after three years may end up with a lower monthly bill than they had before.

Dried chiles are the backbone of Mexican cuisine. Unlike anglicized, overly salty taco seasoning," these dehydrated peppers contribute a wide range of flavors, from earthy and smokey, to fruity and sweet, with varying degrees of heat. They're so much more than just hot," and I don't want to waste a single bit of...Read more...

If you're looking for the Wordle answer for August 25, read on. We'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today's puzzle is of medium difficulty; WordleBot says the average player gets it in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 25, Wordle #797! Scroll to the end if you...Read more...

It's the day after a company picnic or summer barbecue and somehow, you've ended up with a bucket of leftover potato salad. You can pack it in lunch boxes and serve it as a side as is, but not everyone is made for eating the popular picnic staple meal after meal.

Taco Bell loves to taunt me, so I'm sure their newest offering, the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco, is not long for this world. (I got to try it exactly once before it disappeared from my local restaurant; it was pretty good.) We are not, however, helpless in the face of their trickery. You can make your very own...Read more...

There's one good way to stuff a waffle, and at least two lousy ways to do it. That's what I learned today. You might know this already, but I enjoy pushing classic dishes to a new place. Hopefully a better place. (That's kind of my thing.) Mixing blueberries into waffle batter isn't the end of waffle modification,...Read more...

Buying a new iPhone isn't easy. If you go to Apple.com, you'll find not one, not two, but eight different iPhones to choose from, each ranging in price and features.Read more...

Student loans get so much press for making life hell, it's easy to overlook the challenge of paying for the everyday living expenses that most college kids are facing for the first time. In fact, it's these costs that are often the major obstacle to earning a college degree, according to a 2021 study by the Center of...Read more...

Streaming helped many of us ditch cable in favor of a pay for what you want to watch" model. Sure, there are way too many streaming services now, but I still wouldn't want to go back to the olden days.Read more...

I wear three rings every day-wedding and engagement bands, and an Oura ring as a fitness/recovery tracker. But in the summer, I often find myself taking them off before I go for a run. If I don't, sometimes they'll be stuck-which, it turns out, is a common problem.

Bodies are exhaustingly high-maintenance. The list of things you're supposed to be doing just to stay alive and in reasonably good health gets more detailed the longer you live-especially when it comes to grooming and hygiene. You might think you're doing a reasonably good job of detailing all the bits on your body,...Read more...

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a standard coach airline ticket included checked and cabin baggage, seat selection, and even some type of meal or snack. But starting in the early 2000s, that began to change, and now 89% of the world's airlines hit consumers with one or more hidden fees, according to a ...Read more...

Control D is a content filter and ad blocker, useful for getting rid of ads, pop-ups, and trackers, but also for mitigating distractions across your (or your kids') devices. It's on sale right now, and you can get your first five years for $39.99 right now (reg. $120).Read more...

As summer's cherry season fades, you might be faced with a lingering bag of the fruit in your fridge. Maybe you're cherried-out and you can't bring yourself to eat them plain, but you don't feel at peace throwing out Earth's crimson gifts. Stress no more. From preserving them for year-round enjoyment, to drinking them...Read more...

Firefox is better with add-ons. (Yes, that's what Mozilla calls their extensions.") Whatever you call them, there are good options available to help you do everything from improving your privacy to getting around restrictions you'll encounter across the internet.Read more...

This refurbished 14-inch Dell Latitude laptop with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office is on sale for $449.99 right now (reg. $719.98). It has a grade A" refurbished rating and comes with anIntel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, and 512GB of onboard storage. It also includes a...Read more...

iPhones do an amazing job capturing 4K, stabilized video with great detail and color quality, but the resulting files are massive. That's okay if you want to view the videos on your phone (provided you're paying for cloud storage), but what if you need to send them to someone over the internet, or back them up without...Read more...

Video taken with a current-generation smartphone can be truly breathtaking-capturing fully stabilized, 4K video at 60 fps on a device that can fit in your shirt pocket still feels like science fiction. That is, until your friend asks, can you send me that video?" and you find yourself dealing with afile large enough...Read more...

If you've been waiting to watch (or rewatch) the much-discussed live-action The Little Mermaid, you're in luck-it's dropping on Disney+ on September 6.Read more...

It's understandable that people on the West Coast got a little freaked out last week when a hurricane/tropical storm was headed toward California. It hasn't happened in a generation, so we're not used to it. Thankfully, it turned out mostly OK. There weren't any deaths, and property damage was minimal. There was a ton...Read more...

If you're looking for the Wordle answer for August 24, 2023, read on. We'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. According to WordleBot, the average player solves in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 24, Wordle #796! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then...Read more...

When you block someone on Instagram, that user cannot view your profile; like, share, or comment on your posts; or mention, tag, or message you. Your account also will not show up in their search results. This may be the right move for protecting your privacy, but it doesn't feel great when you're on the receiving end.

Streaming services have come full circle, with password crackdowns and multiple price hikes prompting more of us to churn through our services, canceling at least one of them over the last six months, according to Deloitte. All those monthly fees add up-subscribing to the top tier of services will now cost you more...Read more...

This Stamina InMotion Compact Strider is on sale for $118.99 right now, normally $249.99. It's sort of like a miniature elliptical with resistance bands, and you can use it standing up or sitting down at a desk. As you work out, a small screen displays your total number of strides, exercise time, or calories burned....Read more...

I love to start my day with curds and whey, always have, even before the Great Cottage Cheese Resurgence of the 2020s. Cottage cheese is filling, neutral enough to pair deliciously with a variety of plant parts, and (most importantly) speedy. I don't whip it or try or try to force it into a role it never asked for. I...Read more...