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In the hot, dry months of summer and early autumn, your landscaping might not be the first thing that springs to mind in terms of wildfire preparedness. But choosing a fire-resistant design for your outdoor space will add one more layer of protection to your home-something to consider if you're in a wildfire-prone areaRead more...

Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise, and have been for years. The CDC recently reported that a lesser-known condition, alpha-gal syndrome, may affect as many as 450,000 Americans. This condition is triggered by a tick bite, and makes you allergic to red meat.Read more...

In the world of sports, young athletes get a lot of attention: High school and college teams are full of strong, fast people. Later in life, the stereotype goes, they'll be has-beens who can't stop talking about that game they won or how much they benched in the weight room. But in many sports, we actually get better...Read more...

Bay leaves are the dryer sheets of the kitchen. I know that they do something, I'm just not entirely sure what it is, and I don't really miss them when I run out. Yet I keep buying them, because this what humans that cook do. They buy bay leaves and put them in things.Read more...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 870,701 Ford F-150s in the U.S. because there is a risk the truck might have its electric parking brake activated unexpectedly due to a potential wiring issue.

Chilled foods in the humid, sweaty depths of summer feel like a blessing from the snack heavens. It's the keeping them cold that's tricky. Bury sandwiches and snacks in ice and you risk water seeping in. Coolers are functional, but a bunch of red and blue plastic bins aren't much of a display. Leave the food...Read more...

With every new major iOS update, Apple adds at least one powerful new functionality to the Notes app. These features are usually hidden but tend to increase overall productivity quite a bit. Notes is Apple's sleeper hit, after all, with so many users depending on it for simple notes as well as complex college and work...Read more...

Apple Notes is among the best free note-taking apps out there, but it doesn't make it easy to export notes in bulk. Whether you're thinking of switching to another app-such as Obsidian, which has better support for Android and Windows-or just considering backing up all your notes, you're going to need a bulk export...Read more...

Alifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $49.99 right now through July 31. Unlike a Microsoft 365 subscription that charges recurring fees, this license gives you lifetime access to Microsoft Office after a one-time payment, and you'll get a download link and software license key...Read more...

It can be daunting to wake up to a new day, then immediately remember that in under an hour, you'll be squashed up against a stranger on a bus or train-or stuck in traffic, or maybe sweating it out on a long bike ride to the office. The commute can be a downer because so much can go wrong or simply bother you before...Read more...

Introducing the idea of role play in the bedroom could be embarrassing at first. Pretending to be a naughty" pilot who wants to join the mile high club with a saucy flight attendant? Well, that can sound a little cheesy. But that's precisely why you might want to try it in the first place-to let go of your...Read more...

Peacock launched in mid-2020, largely on the promise of The Office reruns, but it also brought the power and checkbook of NBCUniversal to bear in creating some solid original content (creating" being, in some cases, a euphemism for importing"). Even though the library of originals is still relatively small, there's...Read more...

Apple Maps is quickly becoming a great alternative to Google Maps. In some parts of the world, the navigation and street view features are actually better than Google's. But until now, the app had one major flaw: If you didn't have the internet, you could not use Apple Maps, period.

It is undoubtedly Barbie's world, and we all (just barely) live in it. The movie has completely dominated the frothier side of the cultural conversation since it was released last week, crushing movie rival Oppenheimer and earning rave reviews and (to date) more than $530 million.

Tomatoes are my favorite summer fruit, quickly followed by peaches. The former gets used in mostly savory applications, while the latter is relegated to the world of desserts. But peaches are more versatile than you think. Just like a tomato, they're comfortable with a little burrata and basil, and equally at home...Read more...

Summer is the perfect time to plan road trips to nearby town, cities, beaches, and national parks. However, depending on where you live, what car you drive, and your route, you can end up paying a lot more than you bargained for on gas and tolls, especially with the current hikes in gas prices. Luckily, there are...Read more...

When it comes to doing projects around the house, cost is always an issue. But in recent months, inflation and continuing supply-chain challenges have made even modest home repair and renovation costs more than ever-and still rising. That means that any way you can shave a few bucks here and there is worth looking...Read more...

We know that sleep plays a significant role in our well-being and overall health. Unless we're switching between time zones or pulling all-nighters, our body's internal clocks-also known as our circadian rhythm-tell us when it's time to go to sleep and wake up in the morning. However, a range of environmental cues can...Read more...

The RokBlok 2.0 is a wireless portable record player that you can use almost anywhere, and it's on sale for $89.99. This novel little record player made its debut on Shark Tankand makes a great gift for music lovers: It's compact, portable, and can play 33 and 45 RPM records, including EPs, LPs, and singles. It...Read more...

In ongoing efforts to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday another 0.25% interest rate hike. The quarter percentage point increase will bring the fed funds rate to a target range of 5.25%-5.5%, their highest level in more than 22 years.Read more...

Twisted Metal is an adaptation of a 1995 PlayStation video games series that you probably remember, provided you were between the ages of 10 and 16 at the time. Within the universe of the game, Twisted Metal is the name of an annual vehicular combat tournament hosted by a man named Calypso, in which combatants in ...Read more...

If you want to produce copy for your small business or personal landing page, this Wordplay AI Content Generator is on sale for $99.99. WordPlay has a guided mode that can generate full-length articles from an outline and a few basic questions, and its headline mode can generate an article based on a headline and...Read more...

Whipping up a batch of BLTs or umami-packed burgers calls for a hefty portion of bacon. And not just any bacon, but the flat, crispy kind you can layer, and that stays put. Here's how to avoid making soft, chewy bacon that pulls out of the sandwich on the first bite.Read more...

On a recent trip to Madrid, I realized something that would have been unimaginable as a traveler five years ago: I didn't need cash once. On the one hand, this meant no leftover euros as a souvenir." On the other, more important hand, this was confirmation of a shift in common consensus for travelers: Despite...Read more...

The world is full of unused swimming pools just waiting for someone like you to dive in, and now there's an easy, economical way to make it happen. Swimply is an Airbnb of sorts for pools-the service lets you rent any of the thousands of pools and backyards in cities and towns across the country, whether you're in the...Read more...

When you need to track down a customer service number, the easiest thing to do is Google it. But easy isn't necessarily safe when it comes to the Google business listings that appear in search results.

Bonfires are a summer and early fall tradition. You might think they're easy to throw together in a few minutes, but they can be tricky-and potentially dangerous. According to the Forest Service, out-of control campfires are the second leading cause of wildfires in the National Forest. And making a bit more effort...Read more...

No-bake desserts get a lot of shade most of the year, but the dead of summer is when they shine brightest. Suddenly the insults stop and the compliments fly. Clear a space in your fridge because we're jumping in the deep-end of no-bake desserts with this simple yet dazzling Panna Colada Pie.

When we refer to working 40 hours a week, are we really working 40 hours-or are we waiting on colleagues to respond to emails, chatting with coworkers, and wasting away in meetings for a sizable chunk of that time? There are simply some hours that aren't true work hours, even if they occur during the work day. Times...Read more...

Leaving your phone at home when you head to the beach or the lake is not really an option anymore-not, that is, if you need directions, entertainment, weather forecasts, the ability to take photos, and access to the outside world. So we all bring our phones, and risk getting them wet and ruined.Read more...

Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds cannabis famously contains, are not only found in cannabis. In fact, there are both endocannabinoids, made by the body, and phytocannabinoids, made by plants. Humans have an entire system of receptors dedicated to interacting with cannabinoids-whether made by the body or coming...Read more...

If you want to get where you're going, you probably use Google Maps. If you want to get where you're going as fast as humanly possible, you use Waze. The app will take you on twists and turns, haphazardly hopping on and off highways, just to shred five minutes from your commute, and we love Waze for it. If you're a...Read more...

We are right smack in the middle of moving season. Leases are ending and starting; U-Haul vans and boxes are hot commodities; IKEA and The Home Depot are packed. And scammers are busy at work reeling in victims all over the country with fake rental listings (some of which, just to complicate matters, are not ...Read more...

Your pants are lying to you. You don't have a 36" inch waist, even if the label in your jeans says waist 36." Your waist probably measures closer to 38".Read more...

After months spent in a public but invite-only stage, the Arc browser from The Browser Company is now open to the public: Any Mac user can now download the browser, which is currently free (with a Windows version in beta). But now that you can download Arc, should you really abandon Chrome for it? I think you should,...Read more...

Dreaming of a career change is a near universal experience for anyone with a job, typically arising in the wake of repeated experiences with unfulfilling work, lackluster bosses, or a sense of general dissatisfaction with your chosen field. The result might be a lot of venting to your friends and family and aimlessly...Read more...

Earlier today, Samsung announced two new Galaxy Watch devices, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. While they look similar to the previous Galaxy Watch 5, the new Watch 6 line sports plenty of upgrades and new features over Samsung's other wearable devices, including better specs, a more compact design, and...Read more...

Netflix has officially made their password-sharing crackdown policy global, and it's been working for them-the streaming company has gained 5.9 million new subscribers in the last three months, according to The Guardian. But what if you could still get Netflix for free"? I use quotes here because, as you know,...Read more...

Research shows that a decluttered workspace-whether digital or physical-can be beneficial for your productivity and your sense of wellbeing. Decluttering is great, but once you've tackled that, you know what else is good for you? Working somewhere clean-really clean. Disinfecting, sanitizing, and cleaning up dust and...Read more...

I have an impressive, well organized collection of fast food sauce packets and tubs, some of them quite rare. I keep them around for saucing emergencies, like if Taco Bell decides to ignore my request for 10 Fire Sauce packets, or McDonald's gives me BBQ sauce instead of Sweet n Sour. (I also hoard McDonald's straws,...Read more...

Sure, you know how to spot a phishing email (even if your parents don't). Unfortunately, cybercriminals are continuously devising new methods to gain unauthorized access to credit card information, leaving you with financial losses and personal distress. And while hackers flex their endless creativity, the old ways of...Read more...

If you're interested in learning how to start buying and selling stock, bonds, and crypto, the Ultimate Candlestick Trading and Analysis Master Class Bundle is on sale for $29.99 right now (reg. $200). Each course is taught by Travis Rose, a full-time day trader and investor. The courses are self-paced but are built...Read more...

Running in the heart of a metropolitan city can be a lot different than running in a quiet neighborhood or on a trail. The scenery can be an obstacle in its own right, and there are potential dangers that lurk literally around every corner. Fortunately, if you know how to navigate them, running in the city can be a...Read more...

Some might say that lighting food on fire is unnecessary bluster. They're fools. Not only is showing-off in front of friends good and virtuous, it can modify the flavors and aroma to benefit the dish. But, hang on just a second. Before you start pouring rum on everything, make sure you've set up a safe environment...Read more...

Traveling to Europe can be costly, but for at least the next few days, it doesn't have to be. Through Great Value Vacations, which calls itself the online leader of expertly designed vacations at an affordable price," you can snag a 9- or 10-night trip to Paris, London, and Amsterdam for $1549, including airfare and...Read more...

Hello, my babes, and welcome back to Will It Sous Vide?, the column where I usually make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator. This week we're turning our collective consciousness to one of my favorite taco fixings: juicy, tender, crispy carnitas.

Samsung announced two new foldable smartphones at Unpacked 2023: the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5. At first glance, these fresh foldables look just like last year's Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4. But there are some key differences that make them unique: Maybe it isn't worth upgrading from 2022's Flip and Fold, but...Read more...

Sunscreens are marvels of modern engineering: Not only do they reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation that hits our skin, they're formulated to keep a thin layer of protection all over the area they cover, while also being only a little bit sticky or greasy.Read more...

When your pet is recovering from surgery, they need TLC; they don't need to become a laughingstock by shoving their heads in the dreaded Cone of Shame," or Elizabethan collar." Almost all pets hate that stiff plastic cone that goes around their neck, preventing them from licking or tearing out their stitches. In...Read more...