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In theory, dogs are great. They're loyal, loving companions who'll sit with you after a hard day and tilt their heads empathetically when you're feeling down. But then there are those dogs that love to hear themselves bark. It's especially aggravating if you work from home or you're kept up all night long....Read more...

If you don't need the latest hardware, you can get this refurbished 2018 iPad with renewed Beats Flex Headphones, a stylus, case, and a few other accessories on sale for $199.99. It obviously won't have the latest features, but it can certainly still run office apps, streaming services, and perform other everyday...Read more...

Every once in a while, you come across an iPhone app that reminds you of the days when apps were made just for fun (and not to wring every last cent out of you with micro-transactions). Web Roulette! is one of them. It's a web browser without tabs, lacking a forward or back button, and minus an address bar. And it's...Read more...

Tired of swiping on dating apps? Well, if you're anything like me and have a penchant for long reads and Canva, then you might want to try a different approach when it comes to attracting love: the date-me doc.

Many gardeners across the U.S. have found themselves embroiled in a controversy that's been dubbed jalapeno gate" in the press and on social media. Although it's hard to tell exactly how the mixup occurred, somewhere in the sorting process, pepper seeds were swapped-so if you thought you were growing jalapenos, for...Read more...

If you want to add music to an Instagram post, the app is happy to oblige. If you want to add music to a carousel, tough luck-no tunes for you. At least, that was Instagram's old policy. Now, everyone can add music to their multi-photo posts, thanks to none other than Olivia Rodrigo.Read more...

Do you have to use a step-stool to reach your taller cabinet shelves? Do you have mobility issues that make it difficult or impossible to reach cabinet shelves? If this sounds like you, or if you're interested in making your kitchen more universally accessible for visitors, you can swap your conventional shelves with ...Read more...

In my continuing series, Am I lazy or is it ADHD," I have developed the perfect way to stop killing your houseplants. Now, I could pretend this is for when I'm on vacation, when it is physically impossible to take care of my plants because I am not there. But let's be honest: I use this method year-round because I...Read more...

Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of workers have experienced a gap in their employment, with 39% citing family responsibilities as the most common reason. Among the...Read more...

We're into the dog days of summer, and things are going off the rails, whether it's the hoax announcement of an influencer's death, a New York City riot caused by a Twitch streamer, or the greatest fight video that has ever gone viral on the internet.

Pot racks are not just functional, but have become part of the interior decorator's tool chest. They make a statement hanging against a wall or above your stove. They also remind you to scrub the bottoms of your pots.Read more...

Work-life balance is important, as is having a capable and personable boss. But you also need to take care of your basic creature comforts. If you're always sitting on a rock-hard chair from a bargain furniture store or your wrists are aching at the keyboard, it will be impossible to perform to the best of your ability...Read more...

You deserve to have tiramisu on a whim. It's creamy, light, slightly alcoholic-essentially the ideal mid-week treat. The trouble is that making tiramisu requires weekend-level effort. The traditional method involves separating raw eggs and whipping them to specific thicknesses, folding them gently, and finding out...Read more...

You would've been lucky if you found three-day general admission tickets to the F1 Grand Prix for less than $600 earlier this May. Some tickets went for over $800 on the secondary market. But Costco is selling three-day general admission ground passes for $349.99, down from $640 from the official website.Read more...

Whether we're looking to buy some headphones on Amazon, or pick a place for dinner on Google Maps, we turn to the reviews for guidance. But you can't blindly trust online reviews: Some are written by bots, others by people paid to write a good review.Read more...

You've just put a load of laundry into your dryer and it starts squeaking. Or it sounds like you have a brick rolling around clunking and thumping. Whatever noise your dryer is making, don't panic: There are some problems you can solve yourself without needing to repair or replace your appliance.

If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you're bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even has a key), or discover your toddler has locked himself in and cannot get out. Calling a locksmith each time is inconvenient (and expensive); instead, you can learn to pick...Read more...

While you could make a DIY compost bin, grab cheap composter, and try the laziest ways to compost, this Reencle Prime Food Waste Composter is nice and easy, and it's on sale for $488.99 right now (reg. $699).Read more...

Disney, who also owns the majority of Hulu, is raising prices for the standalone premium tiers of Disney+ and Hulu. Unfortunately, higher prices aren't the only change: Disney+ will be cracking down on password sharing too, according to Mashable. But they also rolled out a discounted Disney+ and Hulu ad-free combo...Read more...

When buying a plane ticket, you're asked to fill out a form with some basic information, like your legal name, date of birth, and phone number. You may have also noticed another field in the booking forms that gives you the option of entering a Known Traveler Number (KTN) or a redress number. They are not the same...Read more...

If you have a lot to do every day, it might be hard to figure out how to prioritize it all. You can try to decide what's urgent and what isn't, build a detailed schedule, and use tech to stay focused, but sometimes it's hard to even know where to start. If you haven't heard of it yet, you should consider getting...Read more...

Most of us go through life pretty confident we know how to use basic products-after all, it's not complicated to figure out how to use a Swiffer, and you don't need a YouTube tutorial to understand the proper use of peanut butter (eat it, in case you're wondering).

I am fanatically passionate about breakfast sandwiches. I love how customizable (and therefore deeply personal) they are; more than any other food, a person's breakfast sandwich order tells you a lot about their character. Mine says one thing loud and clear: This bitch loves potatoes.

The VentiFresh ECO Plus is an odor eliminator that can be placed just about anywhere, and it's on sale for $58.99 right now (reg. $84). The little gadget was funded almost four times over on Indiegogo-it uses UVA and UVC lights to kill germs and bad smells. It's safe to use around pets and kids, and you don't have to...Read more...

Adding Coca-Cola to wine isn't new-it's common in Spain, and even Tom Hanks sips on diet cokagne" - but could adding soda make bad wine better? Could there finally be an easy answer to rescuing that liquid trash in a bottle? I drank a fair dose of mediocre and terrible wine to find out.

With each refresh, YouTube's desktop feed gets more cluttered, to the point of being unusable. So many videos now have clickbait titles and thumbnails, and we've seen so many shocked faces in these previews it doesn't even register as anything special anymore.

If you play video games, you probably have a lot of controllers. It's just part of the deal: Every console you buy, there's at least one new controller to try, if not more (looking at you, Nintendo). You might even have a favorite controller of the bunch, but don't use it as much as you'd like because it doesn't work...Read more...

SmartLess is having a good year. Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett launched the podcast in 2020, it was acquired by Amazon for around $80 million in 2021, and this year, Max premiered a six-episode documentary-style special following the show's six-city North American tour. It recently jumped to number two on...Read more...

This refurbished 2016 Apple iPad mini is bigger than a smartphone but not as bulky as a larger tablet or laptop, and it's on sale for $199.99 right now. It has a refurbished grade B" rating, meaning it may have light scuffs or scratches that don't affect its performance. It features an A8 chip, a 7.9-inch LED...Read more...

Baked macaroni and cheese offers a different experience from mac made on the stove. Instead of a creamy, gooey pot of pasta and cheese sauce, you get a mass of tender noodles held together by stretchy cheese strings, and crowned with a crispy, broiled topping. It's that topping that makes baked mac so special.Read more...

WhatsApp is slowly adding features to compete directly with more robust video-calling apps like FaceTime and Google Meet. The next time you choose WhatsApp to host your video call with up to 32 users, you'll also find the option to share your screen, whether you're on iPhone, Android, or even the Windows app. (No news...Read more...

Modern life in one's home relies on one device above all else: your modem. So much of our lives revolves around connectivity-your TV streaming, your work Zooms, your email, your phone, and all the devices in your household that run on wifi. And that little box relies on electricity, which-due to being overtaxed from...Read more...

Live Speech is a powerful new accessibility feature coming to iOS 17 that will speak anything you type out loud. It works in phone calls, FaceTime calls, and in-person conversations-anytime you need your iPhone to speak for you. There are plenty of voices to choose from, but the best one might just be your own.

Last week, the Mattel Toy Corporation announced a line of EcoWarrior Barbies" made with biodegradable material and patterned after famous environmentalists. The company also pledged to stop using plastic entirely by 2030. We have made more than a billion plastic Barbies, and enough is enough," said Ynon Kreiz, CEO...Read more...

Sweetened condensed milk has two main spheres of use: Desserts and drinks. And while most dessert recipes call for a whole can of the stuff, smaller treats-like fruity shaved ice-and drinks often call for a drizzle or dollop, leaving you with leftover condensed milk.Read more...

VPNs, or virtual private networks, can help you watch international Netflix, hide your activity from your employer, and protect your privacy online. Tech writer Brendan Heese previously explained how important it is to use a VPN when you visit hotels, but new evidence suggests that you should also use them when you...Read more...

Are you sick of Twitter/X but struggling to leave it behind? Alternatives like Meta's Threads seem enticing but are missing many of the standard features we've come to know and love. But leave X we must, because, among many other reasons, X is such a stupid name.

Excellence at hand rolling a joint is a coveted skill in the weed world, but it's not a requirement for entry. The rise of retail cannabis makes it easy for beginners to get, er, rolling, as pre-rolled joints are commonly sold next to the edibles, vapes, and flower. But rolling your own is a ritual unto itself, and...Read more...

If you want to learn how to code, taking your first steps can be daunting, but here's the big secret: There are plenty of free and cheap resources you can use to get all the help you need, learn new techniques, and make the process as fun as possible. Whether you're an adult looking to transition into the tech...Read more...

While there's no single program that can prevent identity theft, Norton 360 and LifeLock are good options if you're looking for antivirus software and identity theft protection, and right now you can get your first year of Norton 360 Standard and LifeLock Identity Advisor for $24.99 on two devices (reg. $109.99).Read more...

For some people, opening an empty mailbox can be a relief-receiving no mail is better than getting junk-but an unusually empty mailbox can actually be a sign of identity theft. In 2021, 36,000 changes of addresses were flagged as suspicious; of those, some were identified as fraudulent, according to KPRC 2 News:...Read more...

When it comes to meat substitutes like those made by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, I've noticed people a tendency to think of them as packaged, complete products, like frozen pizza rolls or chicken nuggets. Just cook, eat, et voila, not even the most discerning meat eater can tell they are eating-gasp-an imposter!

This 3-in-1 cable can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at the same time, and it's on sale for $17.99 (reg. $34.99) right now. So instead of using three charging heads and cables, you could just plug this 3-in-1 cord.Read more...

There are countless recipes for French toast out there-and there's about to be another one. This one might, however, be the last recipe you ever need. Besides the bread, this recipe calls for two ingredients, and strangely, you can have any flavor you want without adding an extra component. That is, any flavor you can...Read more...

I, like so many millennials, am a big fan of instant gratification, and am always looking to hack, streamline, or otherwise speed up the process of cooking delicious food. There is, however, one tasty treat that is always going to take its sweet, caramelized time: the onion.

Packing a lunch to eat at the office saves you significant amounts of money and, depending on what you pack, it can even save you time. Sure, you can brown-bag it, but investing some of the money you're saving in a quality lunchbox can help take your to-go meals to the next level. But the right lunchbox for you...Read more...

While macOS has a setting to automatically switch between light and dark mode, it isn't great, so many Mac users turn to NightOwl. The app lets you toggle dark and light mode based on a variety of triggers, keep certain apps in light mode all the time, and switch between modes using hotkeys.

You might have simple needs from a tablet. If you don't need the features or speed of a brand-new iPad, you can get this refurbished 2013iPad Air with 16GB of storage for $149.99 (reg. $499). The refurbished model comes with a grade B" rating, which means it can come with some minor scuffs or scratches that don't...Read more...

When I open YouTube these days, it's mostly a mess. Sure, the videos they recommend me to watch vaguely resemble the type of content I'm interested in. But for the most part, I scroll past most of the noise until I see something half-way decent to click on. More often than not, the videos I enjoy watching most on...Read more...