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If you want to honor your parents' wishes, you have to start by knowing what those wishes are.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #159.

This easy pommes aligot recipe makes a mash so cheesy it could be called potato-y cheese."

Here are the best discounts on TVs, laptops, and more during Walmart's Black Friday sale.

See how two of the best Android smartphones on the market stack up side-by-side.

Here's everything you need to know about one of the best luxury handheld gaming consoles.

Google Maps has a new color scheme, but you can opt out of it by changing your app settings. Sort of.

In the back of a closet? Obvious. Under the bed? Tired. In a storage container in the basement labeled "extra picture frames"? That's better.

Google is offering $200 off the Pixel 8 Pro as part of its Black Friday deals.

The battle between blue bubbles and green bubbles is about to come to an end. Or at least change.

Target, CVS, and Rite Aid eye drops are among the latest to be recalled.

Other than destroying the sun, there's nothing we can do to prevent solar flares-but we can prepare for them.

Other than destroying the sun, there's nothing we can do to prevent solar flares-but we can prepare for them.

Thanksgiving isn't all about turkey and mashed potatoes.

Do you really need Sony's weird new PlayStation 5 accessory?

Do you really need Sony's weird new PlayStation 5 accessory?

This smart hub controls your devices, replaces a light switch, and acts as a video intercom.

For a decade people have been predicting that deepfakes would destroy our culture. So why hasn't it happened?

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite is credited with saving people trapped by the Maui wildfires.

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite is credited with saving people trapped by the Maui wildfires.

Here's when to hit (and avoid) the roads during the holiday weekend.

Soaked cashews make up the base for this flavorful and easy vegan cheese sauce.

The best AI in the world can't beat the power of jotting something down in my notebook.

It's time to hang up your rakes, shovels, and shears for the season.

Save room in your fridge, and safeguard the moisture, texture, and flavor of your food.

If you actually needed an excuse to make extra gravy, here it is.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #158.

Save $300 on the Pixel 6a at Best Buy when you activate with Verizon.

Don't jeopardize your security for a blue bubble.

You can get Amazon security cameras, Echo Buds, Fire TVs, and Fire TV Sticks for up to 54% off.

Meta won't let you get you rid of your Threads account easily-but it's not impossible.

Find Dyson, Shark, and other brands of vacuums up to 50% off from the top retailers.

Here's how to quickly reset your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD back to factory settings.

Use your wood-burning stove to keep your whole house cozy with these simple steps.

Reddit images don't need to look so ugly.

It might be three years old, but the M1 MacBook Air is still a fantastic laptop-especially at this price.

Acid. It's what Thanksgiving is missing, and what it needs-just think of all the people who come to your dinner table with a wider palate than what turkey and potatoes can provide. These dishes aren't exactly known for spice, brightness, and heat. Many cultures solve for this problem with relishes, salsas, or...Read more...

Today's board looks like a stationery store, but the four categories each have their own unique HALLMARKs. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Monday, November 13, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the...Read more...

Many homebuyers rely on inspections to find existing and potential future problems with a house they're serious about purchasing. And while it's important to keep in mind that inspectors probably won't find every single thing that's wrong with the home, it is fair to expect them to identify the major problems....Read more...

Inflation hit Americans hard in 2023, but so did wanderlust. In fact, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), rising prices weren't enough to keep people home, as 2023 saw the busiest summer travel period on record. But they did help make it the year of the travel dupe"-destinations that have...Read more...

Condensation can form on windows when there's a major difference in temperature indoors versus outdoors. When it's on the outside, condensation is essentially dew, and disappears when the sun warms the window. Indoor condensation, however, is a sign of high humidity in a room-or possibly the entire home.Read more...

There's a lot of tricky stuff here today, but don't worry, I'll COACH you through it. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, November 12, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the...Read more...

Bathrooms are among the most daunting-and disruptive-rooms in a home to update. Whether remodeling or renovating, having a bathroom out of service is incredibly inconvenient-especially if it's the only one for the household.Read more...

Taking a life-altering solo trip is a pop culture staple, frequently depicted as a rite of passage and step towards independence heading into adulthood, or out of a relationship. In real life, people travel by themselves for a variety of reasons-including because it's their preferred way of exploring new places and/or...Read more...

Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually-like washing dishes and clothing-that doesn't mean they're completely maintenance-free. For example, we recently discussed the fact that washing machine filters exist and need to be cleaned regularly.Read more...

You'll have a BALL solving this one! (Sorry.) If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, November 11, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we'll learn how...Read more...

When booking flights with travel rewards, it can be confusing to figure out whether you're actually getting the best deal, especially if you're trying to compare itineraries using points and miles across several airline websites or credit card portals.

People get 4K TVs because they want to enjoy movies and TV shows the best way possible, but most people forget to improve another equally important component: the sound. Generally speaking,TV audio is terrible. What good is it to have a 4K TV if you can't understand the dialogue? If you're in the market for a great...Read more...

Microsoft Surface laptops are a great alternative for those who don't like the flappy cover of the tablet hybrid Surface Pro laptops but love everything else about them. Until Nov. 15, you can get a new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for $599.99 (normally $1,199) from Woot, which is $200 cheaper than Best Buy's current...Read more...

Baking a pie or tart is theoretically simple-filling goes in the crust, bake, and eat. But the devil is in the details, as they say, and one part of the fine print is blind baking. In order to prevent a gummy, soggy crust from plaguing your pie's undercarriage, you'll need to master this technique. Luckily, it's...Read more...