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Football season is upon us, which means it's time for football snacks. (It's also Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season, which also requires snacks.) Pepper poppers are a popular one, and how could they not be? They're packed with cheese and/or salty meats! The jalapeno is the most common pepper vessel, with a...Read more...

The Ultimate ChatGPT Prompts Guide is a lifetime subscription that gives you access to a large collection of prompts for the OpenAI chatbot. This guide covers a range of topics, including things like SEO content creation, marketing, business planning, social media ads, and problem solving. It's on sale for $29.99...Read more...

The early parenting years are a full-contact sport-and the chaotic mix of sleepless nights, tantrums, and physical neediness can often lead to parents feeling touched out." From the intensely physical experience of breastfeeding to just generally being seen as a personal jungle gym for your toddler or preschooler, par...Read more...

When you fire up YouTube, what types of videos do you look for? A deep dive on a brand-new video game? A clip from your favorite movie from 15 years ago? Maybe a cute animation about nuclear war? That's all well and good, but why aren't you searching the right way for your videos-you know, by color?

When you're looking to lay off the red meat and not quite feeling the pull of Impossible burgers, it's common to try turkey burgers. This move is often followed by a return to beef burgers, because turkey can be so damn dusty. But don't give up, it's still a tasty protein, and with a little help it can be downright...Read more...

OfficeSuite is a Microsoft Office alternative on sale for $44.99 right now. The Personal Plan includes Documents, Sheets, Slides, Mail, and PDF, all of which are fully compatible with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace file formats for viewing and editing.Read more...

When I was a kid way back in the 80s, vintage video games were new. Stuff like Super Mario Bros., Tetris on the Game Boy, and Final Fantasy III had pixel art and chiptunes, but they weren't yet retro games; we just called them video games.Read more...

Amazon is currently having a great sale on many of its TV sets. Whether you're looking for a huge 75-inch QLED TV, or a smaller 32-inch 720p display to fit in your space, you can save up to 35% on these Amazon-brand televisions.

Video game Starfield has shut down all activity among people who don't have jobs this week. The kids are all off in their little rocket ships, and what little time isn't being spent in space is being used to listen to people yapping, watching Doja Cat's new video, and hating on overweight squirrels.

When people think of juicing," they're often thinking of fresh green juice, involving lots of fresh fruit and a machine. But steam juicing is completely different-it's an easy way to make juice out of all the fruit coming out of the garden right now (plus vegetables). It does what it's name promises to do: Instead of...Read more...

Sometime last week, the season turned. The heat broke with a dramatic rainstorm, and although it returned to 80 degree days after, it was clear summer was at its end. The air just smelled different, and I could see the local squirrels' behavior changing into prep mode.

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 8, 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 8, NYT Connections #89! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

I first heard about the (unfortunately named) Ninja Creami at the gym. The vegan powerlifters had been using theirs to make protein ice cream," the type of dessert which usually dominates the Creami conversation in the various Facebook groups dedicated to the appliance. They could not stop singing its praises, so I...Read more...

The universe is delivering a cosmic gift this week-a newly discovered comet will zip by earth to say hey before leaving our planetary neighborhood for more than 400 years. The green comet C/2023 P1, or Nishimura," is already visible in the predawn sky, but over the weekend it will grow brighter and should be visible...Read more...

It's time to update your iPhone. No, iOS 17 isn't here yet (but it will be soon): Instead, the company released important security patches to fix vulnerabilities on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch.

Navigating your way through an airport, even for a trip you're excited to take, nearly always feels like a chore. But I have found that if you have the right tools ready to use, you can actually make the whole experience much more tolerable. Here are some of my favorite travel apps to try out the next time you plan a...Read more...

You're here because you want to know the best way to clean your oven rack. That makes sense, as there are some zany hacks out there-but they can get so convoluted it's hard to know if they're the best way. For instance, a not-insignificant number of people swear by setting oven racks in dewy grass overnight. But what...Read more...

You can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and get the latest Microsoft Office suite on sale for $54.97 right now(reg. $418.99) through September 10. It comes with Microsoft Office 2021, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. The license key can be used on three devices, so you...Read more...

Your smartphone takes some great pictures-so much so that most of us don't bother with a dedicated DSLR these days, especially not for the images we upload to Instagram. We know our phone photos are high quality, and that will be reflected in our carefully curated Instagram feeds.

There are so many good jams, jellies, and preserved fruit spreads in this world, it can be easy to accumulate quite a collection. (At any given time, I have three to five Bonne Maman jars in my fridge.) Though these fruity beauties are perfect on nothing more than good bread, they can also be used to make a bomb (bonne...Read more...

Gamers looking to pick up a new portable gaming machine can save up to $750 on the HP Omen 16 gaming laptop from Best Buy right now. The device typically lists for $1,699.99, but is on sale for just $949.99 as of Sept. 7, 2023.Read more...

Last night, when I opened my fridge to make dinner, I was confronted with two truths: My leftover rice was getting a little too dry, and my mushrooms had maybe 24 hours before they'd start to get slimy. I had already made a fair amount of fried rice and was craving something creamy. Mushroom risotto sounded just...Read more...

If you are looking to upgrade your computer, you might want to take a look at Apple's newest laptop: The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is currently $200 off on Amazon, making the latest model of Apple's portable computers just $1,099.

It doesn't take much to convince me that I need egg yolks on my pasta, but I'm a total egg-head. If you need persuading, then allow me: Lightly cooked egg yolks add rich flavor, a custardy texture, and utter decadence to any dish. Indulge yourself in olive oil confit egg yolks.

Starfield is one of this year's biggest titles, and is the first new IP to come from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years. When its director calls the game Skyrim in space," you know you're in for a good time.

Splash Wines is offering a best-selling pack of 15 wines, which can come in all red, all white, or a mixed set. Splash Wines is a trusted wine seller with 4.6 stars on Trustpilot and 32,000+ reviews. When you order, what you'll get is a pack with 11 different types of wine and 15 total bottles. (Four of the bottles...Read more...

Even though cannabis has a multi-millennia history as a plant used for religion, wellness, and recreation, humans eventually had to mask its existence as prohibition swept the globe-not just the United States. Slang, nicknames, and wordplay have been a part of extralegal activity as long as we've had laws.

If you find the notion of no pain, no gain" overwhelming when it comes to working out, TikTok's new trend of cozy cardio" might be the trick that makes exercise more enjoyable for you.Read more...

The housing market looks like hell for the foreseeable future. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you'll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. For most of us, it'll be the largest purchase we'll ever make, and the biggest debt we'll ever take on-and that's before all the hidden,...Read more...

Sleep can be frustrating. When you're desperate to get some much-needed rest, you stare up at the ceiling, so alert you could probably pilot a Moon lander. But when you're at work or in class and desperately need that level of wakefulness, you find your head nodding and you keep losing time in five-minute increments.

This 2021 LG Gram laptop is on sale for $799.99, marked down $499 from the regular retail price. It's an open-box item, hence the discount-it's excess inventory from store shelves that are still in new condition and put in clean packaging.Read more...

You could fill a book with dumb things people believe about COVID-19. Unethical actors taking advantage of public fears about a deadly disease is as predictable as it is depressing, and, as infections rates climb from new variants, misinformation and lies are spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself.Read more...

Okay, today's puzzle is ridiculous, and breaks from tradition in a way I haven't seen before. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 7, 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...Read more...

If you're looking to add a high-resolution, high-performing monitor to your gaming rig, the Samsung Odyssey G70B ultrawide gaming monitor-with an ultra HD panel-offers 27 inches of display to play your games in super-sharp 4K.And right now, it's 29% off for a price tag of $569.99.

It's pepper season, but if you planted some earlier this spring, you already knew that. Much like tomatoes, I'm having a hard time keeping up with my pepper plants, but that's OK: Lots of peppers means lots of pepper jelly. Not only is this Southern spread easy to make, it cans like a dream. (It was, in fact, the...Read more...

Buffets are great if you come hungry and have a plan of attack. You need to be sure you're going to eat more than what you paid to get in; otherwise, you might as well order a single dish and call it a day. Frontier's Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly is a traveler's buffet-but it's not for everyone. If you think you have the...Read more...

The mere name dog park" suggests a haven for our four-legged friends, but many veterinarians and pet parents argue that dog parks are unsafe. These anti-dog park advocates point to a list of potential issues-anxious dogs, unchecked animal aggression, and disease transmission among them. But while that all sounds bad,...Read more...

Garlic stinks. But, hey, that's why we love it so much. This pungent allium flavors sauces, intensifies condiments, and adds complexity to marinades, but it has a nasty habit of leaving its fragrance behind, particularly on human hands. Whenever I mince these oily cloves, the robust aroma seemingly clings to my...Read more...

The cost of everything is rising, but the cost of housing is particularly troubling for many. Having a roof over your head and a place to sleep is crucial to your ability to function in society, but rents have been consistently rising over the last few years. As a result, people are seeking creative housing solutions-a...Read more...

The effects of global climate change are already wreaking havoc, and all evidence suggests things are going to get worse in the near future. Learning how to deal with/survive extreme weather-floods, hurricanes, tornados, heat- is likely to become increasingly important for everyone, and one viable strategy could...Read more...

Forming a habit is a classic life hack: You want to change something about your life, so you insert a new action into your daily routine. Soon enough, it becomes automatic-that's the dream, anyway-and then that part of your life takes care of itself. So how long does it take to form a habit? Despite what you may have...Read more...

Samsung's new foldable is already $200 off: As of Sept. 6, 2023, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available on Amazon for $799, 20% off the smartphone's retail price of $999.99.

Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remindme of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake-even though I never see this, I'm sure they're out there. It's wholesome and comforting. But sometimes getting a good marble pattern in a loaf cake can be more elusive than the recipe suggests....Read more...

When shopping for a mortgage, you'll likely encounter two key terms: Annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate. While these terms often get thrown around interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can help you choose the best loan option. Here's the difference between an APR and an interest rate,...Read more...

This4-in-1 charging station is a compact power hub that offers wireless and wired charging for multiple devices simultaneously, and it's on sale right now for $25.99 (reg. $49). With a total charging output of 30W, including 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C port, it supports wireless charging for Qi-compatible devices like...Read more...

You dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when you're there. You can feel in your bones it's time to leave this job, but the thought of actually taking that leap is a daunting one. As I've written about before, sometimes searching for a job can feel like a full-time job itself.Read more...

Gaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, especially as full-sized graphics cards made the jump to these portable gaming machines. But when it comes to choosing a budget gaming laptop, there's a lot of bad mixed in with the good. These five laptops are only the good.

I introduced my kids to video games a couple of years ago, and I love that it not only gives us something to share, it teaches them to persevere even when things seem difficult. But despite all the pros of picking up a joystick and duking it out on Super Smash Bros., they're still in front of a screen, which can lead...Read more...

As a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn't very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except for celery, which my palate inexplicably rejects each and every time it crosses my teeth. The vegetable is hard to avoid. It's a fixture in mirepoix,...Read more...

Wordle is great, but it only lasts for one word a day. Once you solve the puzzle (or lose it), you need to wait until tomorrow to try again. If you're too impatient for the next Wordle, you might just have to make your own.