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I'll cut to the chase: The LG Gram 17-inch Ultralightweight Laptop is a great machine, and it's currently $800 off at Best Buy. The deal is only good for another 12 hours or so as of this writing, so you'll want to act quickly if you plan to take advantage of this insane deal.Read more...

Fall cleaning is a different beast than spring cleaning, mainly because of all the damn leaves and dust. To get your home and lawn in order, you need gadgets. Here are some cool ones.

I'm a huge fan of the indoor Blink Mini cameras; I use them less for surveillance and more to benefit my laziness. Even when I've thought about outdoor cameras, it's been for monitoring the progress of my garden remotely rather than security-but then the very day my Blink Outdoor 4 arrived, someone down the street had...Read more...

Fair foods like candy apples, cotton candy, and shaved ice all seem like magical unicorns-materializing out of thin air and only found in special places, like the 20-year-old, threadbare tent at the county fair. Funnel cake ranks as one of these fine dishes, but unlike cotton candy, you don't need any special...Read more...

The online budget travel agency Gate1 is offering an eight-day, six-night trip to Tuscany, Italy, with a round-trip flight, hotels, car rental, and daily breakfast all included for $699 per person. Here's what you need to know.

If you've been looking to add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to your car, then you'll want to check out the LAMTTO Wireless CarPlay Display, which conveniently comes with a built-in dashcam and a second rear-view camera. The entire system is currently on sale for $200, plus an additional $50 coupon, meaning you can...Read more...

Gardeners approach spring with an excited air of hopeful optimism-and they often approach fall with an exhausted determination to just get it done already. For that reason, we tend to approach big projects like power washing in spring rather than the fall; but I've got a couple of reasons why that's a bad idea, and...Read more...

You shouldn't have to go into debt for your kids' extracurriculars. At the same time, no parent wants to deny their child's dream of pursuing soccer, hip-hop, karate-after all, who doesn't want an extra black belt around the house?Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 20, NYT Connections #101! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer)...Read more...

If you're looking for a gaming monitor and money is no object, Samsung's 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Series curved monitor deserves your consideration. If the extravagant $2,500 price tag doesn't deter you, this gaming monitor actually offers a lot of bang for all of those bucks-and you can get a $500 Amazon credit if you...Read more...

Two- and three-year subscriptions to SurfShark VPN are both on sale for an extra 20% off now through September 24, bringing the cost to $45.60 for a two-year plan and $67.20 for a three-year plan with promo code VPN20.Read more...

Scheduling appointments online remains one of the worst user experiences out there. Almost everyone needs a streamlined way to set up meeting times, whether it's to catch up with friends and family, or because you're an independent contractor who needs an easy way to set up work meetings. And while I, like many,...Read more...

This year, Apple upgraded the MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip, replacing the already impressive M1 Pro chip, making one of Apple's best MacBooks even better. And if you've been eyeing one of the 14-inch M2 MacBook Pros, right now you can get one for $200 off.

When it's working properly, the human body is an amazing feat of engineering. But when things go wrong, it suddenly transforms into a 20-year-old photocopier with a metastasizing paper jam. For example, eating is generally a pretty smooth experience-until you get a piece of food stuck in your throat that simply will...Read more...

Home ownership is a big part of most people's dreams for the future, but with home prices are still going up and higher interest rates making mortgages unaffordable, it can seem like an impossible one-even when you look at the cheapest areas to buy.

Today, Google announced Bard Extensions, a new feature that lets you connect Bard to your Google services. Think of them like ChatGPT plugins, if those plugins were proprietary and connected to OpenAI services. Bard Extensions allow you to connect Bard to services like Gmail, Drive, Docs, YouTube, and more, so you can...Read more...

There's never been a worse time to buy a car. List prices are still inflated well above pre-pandemic levels, and anyone who locks in a loan is locking in a high interest rate-leading to larger car payments and higher overall costs in the long run.

Last week I went on a little trip to tour the Mariani Family packing facilities. Even if you've never heard the name Mariani," you've encountered their products; they have an extensive line of dried fruit and related snacks, and they're also responsible for the raisins in Kellogg's Raisin Bran (and Raisin Bran...Read more...

Being from Mississippi but growing up in Los Angeles made for a confusing childhood, especially in the culinary sense. Not only was the food different in every way-nary a crock of bacon grease was to be found-things were named differently. Coke" became soda," my mom couldn't find boiled peanuts anywhere, and...Read more...

Skill Success is an online platform with over 4,000 video courses, and a lifetime membership is on sale for $119.99 right now (reg. $540). The membership has thousands of lessons, with new courses added regularly and access from any device, including expert-taught courses that range in topics like business,...Read more...

Getting leg cramps in the middle of a workout, or just while going about your day, can be an agonizing experience-one that, in the moment, you'll do just about anything to ease. Maybe even chug some pickle juice?Read more...

Most parents yell at their kids from time to time. Sometimes it's out of frustration, and sometimes it's instinctual in the moment to keep them from harming themselves or someone else. But at the heart of it, yelling is about control, and it can be exhausting-not just for you but also for your kids. It can also scare...Read more...

Your iPhone's keyboard just got a lot better, thanks to a handful of updates that just shipped with iOS 17. Apple claims it improved many aspects of the keyboard that tend to be frustrating to use, such as autocorrect (thank goodness) including the ability to swear without issue. (About ducking time, Apple.) Here's...Read more...

Marvel leads Disney+'s October lineup with the second season of Loki (episodes dropping weekly starting October 5) as well as LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red (premiering October 27). The former picks up the quest for truth in the multiverse, while the latter gives the whole Avengers cast the LEGO treatment.

NSFW messages can be acceptable, depending on the time and the place-but you don't want them popping up unexpectedly on your iPhone. Until now, however, there was no way to properly block them while allowing other, innocent images sent via iMessage: Nudes would come through the same as any other picture.

It doesn't take long for the inside of a microwave to go from sparkling clean to a grimy mess if you don't cover your food when you cook it. For many people, their method of choice is placing a paper towel over their food to prevent stains and splattering.Read more...

If you've ever worked with some who seemed to regularly undermine you, you know it's a miserable experience. And workplace undermining can take on different approaches, from someone who dismisses your ideas or makes sarcastic comments in meetings to someone who frequently gives overly nice compliments that seem...Read more...

Spooky season started on Hulu in September, but it's not nearly over-the streamer is dropping plenty more Halloween content in October. There's the complete Starz horror series Ash vs. Evil Dead and thriller Stephen King's Rose Red (both Oct. 1), The Boogeyman (also a Stephen King horror-thriller, Oct. 5), Hulu...Read more...

This 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad is on sale for $32.99 right now, (reg. $69.99). It has a 15W spot for charging iPhones or compatible Androids, 5W for AirPods, and 2.5W for Apple Watches. Obviously, you'll need a power source, but a USB-C input means you could use a portable charger instead of a wall outlet....Read more...

You can add value and get more enjoyment out of your home when you repair and refresh things-but the cost of hiring a handyman or a contractor to complete your renovations can add up quickly. While some renovations require a pro, there are plenty of tasks you can complete yourself. Here are the best DIY home...Read more...

Is a couple of weeks past Labor Day too early to be thinking about the holiday season? I feel like it isn't, at least when it comes to video games. The time between summer and Thanksgiving has always been prime video game release season, as publishers try to catch some of that holiday cash that's pouring out of...Read more...

There's an incredible variety of smartwatches to choose from, even just from Garmin itself-but trying to find a good deal on them always tends to narrow down your options. Still, there are some great Garmin smartwatches currently on the market for under $300. Here are our picks for Garmin smartwatches that might just...Read more...

I can't turn down pumpkin-themed foods, regardless of their actual pumpkin content. Anything goes-pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beers; even things that are just pumpkin-shaped. That's precisely why an adorable, pumpkin-shaped baked brie fits my needs this fall. It also happens to be damn delicious.

As we carry more devices with us, we also need to lug around their respective cables and chargers. Thankfully, in recent years, there has been a surge of multi-power chargers-like Anker's 736 Nano II, which can not only power your phone (including the new iPhone 15 series) but also your laptop, tablet, smartwatch,...Read more...

Fitness gear can be expensive. Whether it's running shoes, a smartwatch, or a couple of nice sports bras, it's easy to spend a lot preparing for your workout. But not everything breaks the bank! Here are the best things you can buy for your gym bag for under $100.

Do you ever wonder whether homework is gauging the child's ability to complete assignments or the parent's? On one end of the spectrum, a parent might never mention homework and assume it gets done independently; on the other end are the parents who micromanage to be sure every worksheet is absolutely perfect.Read more...

It's triple digits time! The word-matching game has hit puzzle number 100. Whether you're finishing your 100th or just joining us for the first time, read on-I've got the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 19, 2023. I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Be...Read more...

Homemade whipped cream is one of my favorite dessert toppings, but it takes time to make, even in a stand mixer. Of course, it takes even longer if you do it manually. Besides eating up your precious time, whisking by hand requires a lot of energy, and it's truly awful for big batches. It turns out there's actually a...Read more...

If you're in the market for a new laptop, one of Dell's latest deals might be worth checking out. The Dell Vostro 7620 laptop is on clearance for $749-that's $650 off the original retail price of $1,399.

Apple revealed the newest changes to the AirPods Pro during its September Wonderlust" event. The new headphones build off the already released AirPods Pro 2nd Generation, but instead of utilizing the old Lightning cable, it now supports USB-C. The new earbuds aren't even out yet, but Best Buy is already running a...Read more...

The Steam Deck might not be the most powerful portable gaming handheld in the world, but it still offers access to both modern PC gaming and old-school emulation. I've already talked in-depth about why I think the Steam Deck is a good purchase in 2023, but if you've been waiting for the price to drop before picking...Read more...

Rest days are important, but how much do they matter for running? Beginner programs like a Couch to 5K often start you off with three days of running per week, advising you to take it easy on the others. But once you've gotten past that beginner stage, you might start wondering if it's okay to run more days a...Read more...

I come from the land of congealed salads, a land of Cool Whip and canned fruit. While the original recipe for ambrosia called for fresh citrus and shaved coconut, its progeny lean heavily on the canned stuff, so I've always had a soft spot for peaches, pineapple, and cherries that come swimming in syrup.Read more...

Whatever the weather forecast says, summer is winding down, as is peak summer travel. When you return from vacation, you hope to bring a few things back to your real life: some souvenirs, a healthy tan, maybe even a more relaxed version of yourself. What you don't want to bring back: post-vacation debt.Read more...

Apple officially released iOS 17, which means your iPhone is chock full of new features and changes to explore. But it isn't just your iPhone that will benefit when you install the new update. You'll notice more than a few new features when you pop your AirPods in for the first time post-iOS 17 upgrade, especially if...Read more...

Amazon is starting off the holiday shopping season with another Prime Day on Oct. 10, but if you want to snatch up Prime Big Deal Days' most eye-popping, loss-leading bargains, like a Blink 3-camera outdoor home security system for $99.99, you can start now.

Turkey needs salt. It is a something you cannot skip or skimp on. Salt doesn't just make the meat taste salty, it makes the meat taste good, and breaks down the tougher parts of the bird for a more tender bite. Dry brining-also known as salting"-is a popular way to add flavor and tenderize the big bird, and for good...Read more...

We all have to live somewhere, and wherever you live probably comes with a slew of existing laws and government infrastructure, all of which was probably in place long before you came along. Most of us just exist within those frameworks without complaint-we vote in local elections, pay our property taxes, and obey the...Read more...

September has been a great month for deals for PC gamers. EA is running an up-to-80%-off sale on their branded games, and now the Epic Games store is launching its own sale, also offering titles at up to 80% off(the sale language says 75% but I found titles with deeper discounts). Through Sept. 28, you can find...Read more...

iPhone season is upon us, and with it, comes the yearly update to iOS. Lucky for us, that update is now officially here, four days before the launch of the new iPhone 15 line.