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When you’re out of work and need to pay some bills, the goal is typically to get a new full-time job as soon as possible. To bridge the gap, we tend to think of gig economy jobs—DoorDash, Uber, etc—as the obvious solution. But there’s an old school, tried-and-true option to keep in mind too: Temping.

AI is good at summarizing. You can use it to summarize PDFs and task it with breaking down YouTube videos into truncated transcripts, for example. Basically, you can defer certain content to the robots and they can give you the highlights in seconds. And now, the bots can summarize news for you too, turning full…Read more...

Ever since it came out, Google Authenticator has been a popular choice for generating two-factor authentication codes on the fly. The service is reliable and secure, but has always had one glaring issue: the inability to sync authentication codes between devices, leaving you at risk of losing access to all of your 2FA…Read more...

WhatsApp may be massively popular, but the app has always lagged behind when it comes to multi-device support. It wasn’t long ago you couldn’t even transfer your chats when setting up a new phone, let alone access your WhatsApp account on other devices, like a laptop or tablet. Another consistent sticking point: The…Read more...

Last Wednesday, I was trudging up a hill barely able to breathe. Something was constricting my chest, and I wasn’t sure whether to blame a too-tight sports bra, the heart rate monitor I had wedged underneath it, my spring allergies, or my asthma acting up. (In hindsight: probably all four.) That wasn’t my only source…Read more...

Spend too much time in certain social media circles, and you may get the impression that a magnesium supplement is a wonder pill that can cure just about any ailment. One supplement that can fix your sleep, get rid of your headaches, or act as a natural anxiety relief aid. Unsurprisingly, many of these claims are…Read more...

If you live in a small space or are just a bit of a lazy gardener, grow bags might be the solution for your garden this summer. They’re inexpensive, light-weight, and easy to move around, plus they make great environments for a variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Even if you’re stuck in a little apartment with…Read more...

There’s a lot of hype for chewy brownies, fudgy, and even the cakey type, but what about wet brownies, huh? (Still working on the name.) It’s more like chocolate pudding meets devil’s food cake, and I guarantee if there isn’t a cult following for this simple, decadent brownie pudding, there will be soon. Other than…Read more...

Your phone and social media love to remind you what you were doing on this day a year ago, or five. It’s a good way to marvel at how things have changed, and how your kids have grown. It can also tell you useful things about your gardens of yesteryear: When the tulips opened, where your peonies popped, or when the…Read more...

Mandoline slicers have a scary reputation. And yes, they’re sharp as heck, and can do major damage if you don’t respect the blade. But inviting one into your kitchen is one of the easiest ways to cut down on prep time and improve your cooking.Read more...

The internet is losing its mind over using your drill in your garden. In short, you put a really long drill bit on and create holes to drop your bulbs into. But it gets even better: They make drill bits specifically for this—they’re called augers—and they’re even better than regular drill bit and you can do a lot more…Read more...

I regret to inform you that this is the last time I’ll be able to let you know what new shows and movies are coming to HBO Max in the next month, because Warner Bros. Discovery is unfortunately going through with the very silly plan to launch a new app combining what used to be HBO Max with what used to be Discovery+.…Read more...

I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. I thought My AI was pretty great, actually. Snapchat offered it to all users for free, creating possibly the most easily accessible version of ChatGPT on the market. If you had Snapchat on your phone, and you had the slightest interest in artificial intelligence, My AI seemed like…Read more...

As of the week leading up to Tax Day, the IRS had paid out nearly 76 million refunds, with the average refund totaling $2,840. While it may be smartest to put that extra cash toward debt (if you have any), emergency or retirement funds, or a savings vehicle for big expenses you’re anticipating in the short term, you…Read more...

Let’s face it: There are a whole lot of people looking for jobs right now. With an estimated 168,000 people laid off in just the first four months of 2023, plus all the folks who would naturally be on the market no matter what (maybe you’ve been looking for a while, or are still employed but trying to get out), we’re…Read more...

Canva has already democratized the process of graphic design, simplifying things with templates and asset libraries to the point that anyone with a web browser can design something functional, even attractive—if not exactly original. Pairing Canva with new AI technologies only makes sense, as, to put it charitably, AI…Read more...

Parents of tweens may struggle with letting their kids have a little more independence online versus micro-managing everything on their watch list. But there are plenty of YouTube channels out in the wild that are both educational and creative, funny, weird, or gross enough to hold your tween’s attention. Here are 9…Read more...

ChatGPT is dominating discussions in all corners of the tech world and beyond right now, and it’s easy to see why. Whether you’re interested in artificial intelligence tools or not, you no doubt have come across articles and posts explicating ChatGPT’s abilities and utility. If you’re interested in trying it out for…Read more...

Yoga instructors love coming up with creative ways to explain what your body is supposed to do as you go through a series of poses. The language can be evocative and poetic, or whimsical or funny. And sometimes—especially for a beginner—it can be downright confusing. Here’s what it all actually means.Read more...

Cruciferous vegetables, like the Brussels sprout, are hearty, bitter, and tough. Roasting them in a hot oven is an excellent hands-off way to imbue them with flavor and soften them up without losing that distinctive chew. Typically, roasting Brussels sprouts involves halving them, and placing them cut-side down to…Read more...

Way back in 2014 (a millennia ago in internet years), the podcast Serial began, and the whole world stopped to listen. Today, the show is widely regarded as one of the most influential podcasts in history, a cultural phenomenon that popularized the true-crime genre, advanced the conversation around criminal justice…Read more...

Many teachers aren’t happy about the AI revolution, and it’s tough to blame them: ChatGPT has proven you can feed AI a prompt, say for a high school essay, and the AI can spit out a result in seconds. Of course, that essay might be riddled with errors, but, hey, the homework’s done. So, when AI checkers advertise…Read more...

We’re all struggling to keep our spaces clean, and at the same time, living in smaller spaces with rooms that pull double duty. The tables in your house are functional in ways that go beyond being the place you put the tableware: Most serve as staging spaces for projects, too. The problem is, they’re also largely…Read more...

Around here, we love pool noodles. What makes them so special and versatile is the padding they offer and the delicate hole down their center—both of which are key to their functionality in your planters this summer, too.

My fridge cannot possibly contain the organizational hopes and dreams I have as a home cook and hoarder of Better Than Bouillon. But the winter is long (and I had a lot of pickles), so I found myself ordering bins, bins, and more bins as close to the specs of my fridge as possible. Out came the mustards and the eggs,…Read more...

Viruses and funguses are among the worst gardening concerns, and we’re often to blame. I spoke with Meg Cowden, fearless leader of The Modern Garden Guild and author of Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat about how she manages disease in her garden.

The first day at a new job can feel a whole lot like the interviews you went through to land that job. You’re still nervous, excited, and desperate to make a strong first impression. Only now, you also want to get your bearings and figure out how exactly you fit into this new place.Read more...

Apple prides itself on safeguarding its users’ privacy, but it isn’t perfect. Like all tech, Apple devices have their weak points when it comes to security. Case in point: Recent reports that thieves aren’t just stealing people’s iPhones, but using those devices to lock victims out of their Apple IDs altogether. But…Read more...

Fruit is refreshing when served cold. Yogurt is at its most delightful, creamy state when chilled. Ice? Transcendent. But cake: That is where I have to stop you. For the love of all saturated fats, and everything good, please stop eating cold cake.

In daylight, my garden is a beacon of color and texture, but when the sun sets, the yard becomes a black hole. Delivery drivers struggle to see the house numbers or find the footpath, and I hold my phone flashlight awkwardly to avoid tripping as I take out the trash. Sure, lighting would help, but I didn’t have in-…Read more...

Before you head out into the wilderness for a little camping, you probably check all the essentials off your pack list—but might not think about the logistics of carrying some of them around. Knives, in particular, can dull without proper storage and care, at best, and can be dangerous without it, at worst. There are…Read more...

With warmer weather and longer, sunnier days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer hangouts. If your yard doesn’t have many trees, consider adding shade—both to make the heat more manageable and provide protection from the elements.

It can happen innocently enough. One child is a determined rule-follower, the other is a risk-taker. The oldest is a leader, the youngest is a clown, and the middle child is insecure. You slyly refer to one as a “princess” and the other as a “daredevil.” Before you know it, the stereotypes and labels have stuck,…Read more...

The Food Disgust Test is the latest silly way to waste time online, and like any good test, it reveals things about ourselves we may never have thought to question. Is it gross to be served a fish with its head on? Do you eat bananas with black spots on the peel?Read more...

One struggle shared by just about every adult is buying clothes. It comes in different forms. Some folks are very fashion-forward but struggle with their clothing budget; others developed a personal style during four inebriated years of high school and have no clue how to actually dress as an adult. But whatever your…Read more...

While I cook up “whole” foods and balanced meals even, nothing can keep me from participating in snack culture–including, but not limited to, fast food, salted gummy candy, and the entire world of frozen potatoes. It turns out you can actually wrap your snack potatoes in eggs (a whole food, no less) and make it a…Read more...

Short-term rental platforms are here to stay—and when you think of short-term renting, you think of Airbnb. But there are a growing number of reasons to avoid Airbnb like the plague. Aside from rising prices and poor customer service, Airbnb has been accused of destroying neighborhoods and not respecting your privacy…Read more...

Curtains can go a long way toward making a room feel homier, while helping to regulate the amount of natural light coming in. But given that they’re long pieces of fabric hanging in the same place for months, or in some cases, years at a time, they tend to collect dust.Read more...

Mother’s Day can be a particularly tough holiday for some people, for a variety of different reasons. But if your family does celebrate, and wants to spend at least part of the day at a large home improvement chain store, you could get some free flowers out of it. Here’s what to know.Read more...

Even if you’re one of the lucky few who truly love their job, you probably don’t want your identity to be defined solely by what you currently do for a living. Jobs and careers change, but there are some core skills and characteristics that you utilize—or at least have in your possession—regardless of what you do to…Read more...

With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or ventilation problem, and not only is it often accompanied by that damp, musty smell, it’s also not great for our health.Read more...

With buying an existing home being financially out of reach for so many, some people are considering going a different route: Purchasing land and constructing a new house. But when you factor in the cost of the property, labor, and materials—which have also gone up in price, thanks to supply chain issues and…Read more...

As children, most people were taught to memorize certain dialogue in order to be considered polite in everyday situations. Along with saying “please,” “thank you,” and “nice to meet you,” we were instructed to ask someone how they’re doing—either immediately after, or as part of an initial greeting like “hello” or…Read more...

When I was in high school, the only times we thought about goats was when we planned to steal them because they were a rival high school’s mascot, or when we needed a sacrifice to the Great Old Ones. Seems kids today are taking a different tack, and posing for prom pictures with them. They’re also redefining the…Read more...

There’s no doubt AI, specifically ChatGPT, is all the rage right now. It’s never been easier to try out AI technology without paying a dime. However, there’s still a barrier to entry, however small, that might keep some from dipping their toes in the next big thing in tech. Snapchat might’ve just changed that, …Read more...

There’s a tiny bit of good news in the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report: Only 36% of us live in places that get an F grade for ozone and fine particle pollution. That’s too many, of course, but it’s a smaller number than in years past.Read more...

Gardening season is finally upon us, which is reason for celebration—even though the first time you head out to work in your yard or garden, you’ll quickly be reminded how physically demanding it can be. Tending the soil involves a variety of movements and body positions—a lot of bending, lifting, and carrying heavy…Read more...

This summer is gearing up to be a doozy for travel. With nearly 85% of Americans planning to travel this summer, according to The Vacationer, and summer travel costs expected to increase due to inflation, low seat supplies because of pandemic layoffs, lack of pilots and airport staff, and retired planes, the last…Read more...

Thanks to a recent tweet by the FBI, you may have recently encountered the term “juice jacking” somewhere on the internet. Juice jacking refers to the act of infecting unsuspecting devices with malware through a public charging port like the ones you might see at the airport. While there aren’t any stats on how…Read more...

More than two years after we first heard about the “Benadryl Challenge” on TikTok, it is unfortunately back in the news—this time because of the death a 13-year-old Ohio boy who overdosed after taking more than a dozen Benadryl pills as part of the challenge. His friends recorded him attempting the challenge until his…Read more...