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Exercise science evolves over time, and we now know that a lot of things people used to say about fitness are not actually true at all. You won't slim your thighs by standing in a vibrating belt contraption, for example. But now a bunch of those dead fitness myths are popping up, zombie-like, on TikTok. (Yep, even ...Read more...

Sharing passwords securely is not as easy as you think. If you want to do it well, you'll need a specialized tool like 1Password that encrypts the data during the transfer. Sharing a password over messages or email defeats the purpose of sharing it privately: If it's out there in plain text form, it can be accessed by...Read more...

If you don't need the processing power of a brand-new laptop, refurbished computers are a good low-cost alternative. This refurbished Apple MacBook Air has a lengthy battery life, mid-range specs, and is on sale for $369.99 right now.Read more...

Given the recent implosion of the Titan submersible and the fact that Shark Week is right around the corner, it seems the universe believes we need a reminder that in the water, we are mere infants, powerless to combat the natural forces that seek to drown/crush/eat us.

On Friday, the Education Department announced it would automatically forgive student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers. This comes after last month's Supreme Court decision against President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what today's announcement entails, how to know if you qualify for...Read more...

Pinkglow(R) pineapples are an odd fruit. They are not of the natural world, but engineered (and trademarked) by Del Monte. They get their rosy hue from lycopene, a pigment that occurs naturally in watermelon and tomatoes (but not pineapples, hence the engineering). Some people find the appearance off-putting, but I love...Read more...

TikTok is full of weight loss hacks," most of them misleading, overblown, just plain wrong, or recycled from misinformation of yore (or all of the above). The latest: something involving ice that helped the narrator's mother lose 72 pounds, or something. More info in the comments below! Except there's not. Act quick...Read more...

After three weeks of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA, the actor's union, went on strike last week. For the 150,000 or so people that SAG represents, the effect is immediate: SAG members are forbidden from appearing on-camera, doing behind-the-scenes work, or doing promotion for projects covered by their contract. This...Read more...

Not only is cleaning your kitchen time consuming, but washing some of the larger items can create an even bigger mess than the one had in the first place. If you're fortunate enough to have a sink that's wide, deep, and durable, this may not pose much of a problem. But for everyone else, washing large pots, pans, and ...Read more...

For a seemingly humble cleaning supply, there has been a lot of discussion about sponges over the years; more specifically, how to clean or sanitize them. Various studies, like the one published in Nature's Scientific Reports in 2017, found that kitchen sponges were teeming with bacteria-362 different types, to be...Read more...

With all the hassle that comes with air travel, when the wheels of your plane hit the runway at your final destination, it can feel like a minor victory. But the winning feeling may be fleeting if you discover that your luggage was lost or damaged in transit.Read more...

To some people, all-or at least most-drinking water tastes the same. Others have a more discerning palette, can can taste differences in tap water outside of their local area. There are several reasons for the varying flavor profiles, including the water's mineral content, as well as its quality.Read more...

We're not even a full month into summer, and much of the United States has already dealt with record-setting heat-not to mention the intermittent wildfire smoke from Canada. Between climate change and El Nino, this type of weather is expected to get worse during the remainder of the summer, as well as into the...Read more...

The number of U.S.-based airlines has been dwindling for decades, going from an extensive network of regional carriers and airports of varying sizes, to a landscape dominated by the Big Four: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. But even among those massive companies, only...Read more...

Scrambled eggs, as a concept, are straightforward, but there are endless ways to tweak them to manipulate their flavor and consistency. I do not claim to know them all (I just said the possibilities are endless), but I do have a few favorites I turn to time and again-for both fluffy and creamy scrambles-and I'd love...Read more...

When you think of uses for tennis balls beyond, uh, playing tennis, you probably imagine throwing one for your dog in a game of fetch. Unfortunately, as we've noted before, that's not actually a great idea for the health of your furry friend. So what else is to be done with all those tennis balls you have lying around...Read more...

ChatGPT is an impressive tool, but a new user might not realize how much you can do with it. Instead of taking the time to experiment with the AI, skip ahead by taking an introductory AI class like ChatGPT for the Absolute Beginner.

Your car is probably one of the most expensive purchases you'll ever make that isn't a house, so it's understandable the lengths people will go to in order to protect and spruce up their rides.Recent years have seen the advent of a new option: Car wrapping, which involves applying a thin vinyl covering to the body...Read more...

Different productivity hacks work for different people, which is why there are so many of them. But if you happen to be a visual learner, there's one in particular that might be suited for you: mind mapping. Mind maps are diagrams designed to organize information and data points that relate to each other, making...Read more...

It may be my most embarrassing personal revelation I'm willing to publish on the internet: I have lately been a subscriber to Huel. (Not currently, but I still have a few boxes in my kitchen.) Huel is the powdered shake product that claims to be just as good as any meal that you need to-what's the word?-eat." Or...Read more...

Microsoft 365 isn't the only way to get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you want the latest updates and the option to install on multiple devices, then 365 is the way to go. If you just need the full suite of apps on one computer, then you can avoid that monthly fee.Read more...

A friend recently shared the story of her dad trying to negotiate prices at a major supermarket chain-to little success, unsurprisingly. While I don't recommend trying to barter at your local Walmart, it is true that haggling goes on at more places than flea markets and car dealerships.

For a couple of years, Apple's had a way to use your iCloud Keychain on Windows. It required a dedicated Windows app and browser extensions, but thanks to all that, you could do something on Windows that you couldn't do on the Mac, where the feature was exclusive to the Safari browser: autofill passwords from iCloud...Read more...

With all the fun summer energy going around, it's not uncommon to be open to-or actively want-a short-term, casual relationship that might last anywhere from a few days on vacation to a few weeks or months.

My home isn't a coffee shop, but my weekend morning routine would make you wonder. I take the necessary steps to brew coffee that makes me feel bougie, and I pair it with a snack that tastes like it could have a French name. No, I'm not about to laminate dough for a batch of 36 almond croissants. Instead, I make an...Read more...

Job hunting is stressful for obvious reasons, but it's even worse when you're juggling the application and interview process for multiple positions at different organizations. That's when it's especially important to be as organized as possible so nothing slips through the cracks. And there's an easy way to do that:...Read more...

This week we're gawking at the weird fetishes, beverages, and viewing habits of young people. Instead of doing it the normal way (missionary position with the lights out), older Gen-Zers and millennials are gooning." The younger set is also into getting pep from the caffeine in Prime energy drinks instead of snorting...Read more...

The World Health Organization has said three different things about aspartame this year. First, they said not to use sweeteners like aspartame for weight loss. Next, they designated aspartame, the sweetener in Diet Coke, a possible" carcinogen. Now, the branch responsible for deciding which food additives are safe...Read more...

It's hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many of us have window AC units at home, but they get worn down from use over time, and the materials naturally deteriorate, leaving you with more of a fan. If your window AC...Read more...

After upgrading to the iOS 17 public beta on your iPhone, you might have a hard time spotting what, exactly, is new. In fact, some of the most significant changes in this update have to do with the rarely considered phone" part of the iPhone. You'll definitely notice the update the first time someone leaves you a...Read more...

I've never met a whipped topping I didn't like. I enjoy the entire genre, from Cool Whip to umeboshi-infused whipped cream. But now, a new (to me) topping has whipped me into a state of severe excitement: It's a combination of sour cream and whipped cream, and I want to put it on every slice of cake, bowl of ice...Read more...

There are tons of reasons to add a little cannabis into your sex life, even if you've never considered touching the stuff otherwise. And if you've never considered letting cannabis touch you-no vaping, smoking, or ingesting required-you'll also want to hear about the wide range of weed-infused topical products that...Read more...

Eating healthy on the road isn't always easy. If you don't plan ahead and pack something, your options often seem limited to candy bars and chips. But there are a lot of heartier hidden gems, even in the most basic of gas stations. Try these snacks and mini meals when you're trying to hit your macros on the road.Read more...

Ever since my boys were able to understand words, I wanted to take them to a movie. It's one of the activities I bonded with my parents over, and having worked in a second-run theater as a teenager, I've become quite the movie buff. In fact, one of my earliest memories growing up was seeing Return of the Jedi.Read more...

Ice cream cake is something I usually outsource-mainly because I hate baking, but also because Carvel makes a fine product. I do, however, love customization, almost as much as I love a frozen Sara Lee pound cake (try it waffled). The Pioneer Woman combines both of those things in her layered ice cream cake recipe,...Read more...

The next time you forget where you left your Apple Watch and need to find it fast, you can use your iPhone to ping it. Until now, you could only ping your Apple Watch using the Find My app, but that is more geared toward those times when you've truly lost the watch, or if it's been stolen. But for all the times when...Read more...

Prime Day might be over (for now), but other stores are still taking advantage of the deal-scoring frenzy so many are still feeling. If you missed out on Amazon's sales (or weren't able to find what you wanted), you might have better luck at Walmart and Target, which still have their own Prime-Day-esque deals going on...Read more...

Summer's bounty initially inspires one to showcase seasonal fruit with strawberry shortcakes and blueberry pies. That inspiration is soon replaced with desperation. That fruit needs to be used by yesterday, and you still haven't finished all that pie. By making fruity corn salsa, you can use summer fruits and...Read more...

Air travel may have felt luxurious and fun at some point in the distant past, but for most people it's been a steadily worsening experience for decades-and there's every reason to believe we haven't hit bottom yet. Shrinking seats, vanishing amenities, and increasing incidents of ragey passengers ruining everybody's...Read more...

If you don't need a high-end tablet, there's no reason to pay for a new one. High-spec mobile devices are everywhere, but if you're just going to stream a few movies or check your email on a screen that's more comfortable than your phone, there's no point to dropping bank on hardware you won't use. Instead, go for an...Read more...

Baked potatoes are a classic steakhouse side, but load them up with enough stuff, and they make a deeply satisfying meal (and help you cut down on food waste). Until recently, I'd split my hot potato with a fork, stabbing it with the tines in a zig zag pattern, then pressing then ends with tongs to reveal a craggy...Read more...

Sandwiches are the ideal casual handheld meal. They require no plate and fill you up, making them perfect for a picnic at the beach or park. Well, except for all of the components that get weird in the hot sun, like meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Instead of skulking away to the beach with a sad sack of pretzels, make...Read more...

The options for cloud storage are plentiful, but if you want a low-cost version with 10TB of storage, Prism Drive is currently offering a lifetime subscription for $79.97. With Prism Drive, you can upload almost any file type across all connected devices, your files are stored with a zero-knowledge encryption, and you...Read more...

The phrase artificial Intelligence" was coined by pointy-heads at MIT in 1955. Back then, it referred to an obscure field of computer science devoted to then-hypothetical programs that could engage in tasks that require high-level mental processes such as: perceptual learning, memory organization, and critical...Read more...

Life can get stressful when you and your partner have different schedules. If you need to rise at 4 a.m. to make it to work on time, and your partner has an afternoon shift, you risk waking them up early alongside you. But technology now allows us to have better solutions to this problem-and here are three of the best.

To become a truly savvy traveler, even the best deals on luggage can only get you so far. Sure, any rookie can effectively pack a suitcase. But some of us travelers are willing to go the extra mile. It takes dedication and craftiness to, say, transform your pillow into a secret carry-on bag.Read more...

The FDA has now officially approved the U.S.'s first over-the-counter birth control pill. Opill is a progestin-only birth control pill that would be taken daily to prevent pregnancy. (Contraceptive pills are already available over the counter in over 100 countries.)Read more...

If you're looking for a privacy focused browser for your Windows PC, try DuckDuckGo's browser and see if it works for you. It's in public beta right now, but stable enough for you to give it a spin.

How many times have you heard that it's best to eat whole" foods or to avoid processed" ones? There's even a system that designates some foods as ultra-processed," which calls to mind chemical concoctions made in a lab that we should do our best to avoid. But as I've written before, the degree to which a food is...Read more...

Have you ever waited until other people placed their order to make sure you're making the right decision? If so, you might have what's being called menu anxiety." And according to recent research by OnePoll, one in three Americans have it.Read more...