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eBike manufacturer Bird was originally established in 2017 and offers low-cost eBikes in A and V-frames, and both models are on sale for 59% off right now.Read more...

If you've ever pondered how to make new friends as an adult, I have an off-the-wall suggestion for you: Find a local food swap. Food is the great uniter: Everyone, regardless of political status, gender, or sexuality needs food, and the food you make or grow provides a perfect launch point for a conversation and...Read more...

The ideal situation for buying a car is still paying in cash and in full. (Whatever you do, never lease a car if you can avoid it.) But with both interest rates and list prices continuing at such great heights, most buyers feel they are left with one option: Getting an auto loan.Read more...

How many times have you heard that if you're leaving your house before a storm, tornado, hurricane, wildfire evacuation-or even a long vacation-that you should freeze a cup of water and put a penny on top? Well, it turns out this trick doesn't work and could actually hide the fact that your power went out.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, August 31, 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 August 31, NYT Connections #81! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

Cats are terrifyingly destructive. Aside from their shocking effectiveness as predators, cats are also reliable chaos machines in our houses. It's not their fault, of course-they're animals we've chosen to allow inside our homes, and no cat will ever understand the inherent value of a really nice sectional in your...Read more...

Whether you want to protect your browsing activity or unblock region-locked content on your streaming services, you should have a VPN, andFastestVPN is on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $360).Read more...

We've all been bored at some point during the work day-work isn't meant to be mentally stimulating for every moment. Whether we're bored routinely during a certain time of day or with our career in general, boredom is a common workplace experience. It's a common life experience-so why shouldn't the same be true at...Read more...

Labor Day is not until Monday, but deals for tech and large appliances are in full swing. One particularly good opportunity to take advantage of during the lead-up to Labor Day are TV sales: You can find some deals of up to 50% off right now.

If you're worried about someone opening your Instagram app and perusing your private DMs, there's an easy way to make sure they'll only find a blank screen: vanish mode.

Netflix has released its fall line-up of original movies, and there's a little something for everyone: These movies run the gamut from family-friendly animated comedies to dark and disturbing thrillers and documentaries. Big-name actors like Mahershala Ali, Julia Roberts, Colman Domingo, and Emily Blunt all show up,...Read more...

Hollandaise sauce is a pillar in the condiment community (along with its fellow mother sauces) but it can be intimidating to make. The classic method requires specific timing, specialized equipment (do I own a double boiler?), and it's all too easy to break. Well, I've done some breaking of my own-breaking the rules,...Read more...

If you're still afraid of the seasoning MSG giving you headaches, you've bought into a decades-old myth: MSG isn't causing it, and it's not actually bad for you" the way you were told. And now that you know the truth, you can celebrate with a meal at your favorite MSG-using restaurant.

There's no denying that making ice cream out of cottage cheese has found its place in the TikTok sun. You can't beat having your protein packed cheese snack as a frozen dessert, but calling something ice cream" comes with expectations. Expectations that are hard to meet without egg yolks and heavy cream. Instead of...Read more...

The last laptop, Android smartphone, or game console you bought most likely came with a USB-C port. If you buy a lot of tech, you may be quite familiar with this new type of USB. But if you're not, you may be wondering what USB-C is, and why your old cables no longer work.

Labor Day is next week, but many retailers are already bringing you deals you can take advantage of right now. You can usually find a variety of products discounted for the holiday, including deals on clothing, mattresses, grills, major appliances, patio furniture, travel deals-and, of course, tech.

From Chromebooks to MacBooks and every type of Windows laptop in between, there are more than enough portable computer options out there for you to choose from. Even cheap" laptops are rapidly improving as the technology behind them advances. If you're looking for something great that doesn't break the bank,...Read more...

Max subscribers have a lot of variety to look forward to in September: In addition to content from its existing lineup of channels-Discovery, Cartoon Network, and HGTV-the streamer is adding CNN Max and its 24/7 news programming on September 27 (more than a year after the short-lived CNN+ shut down). Max subscribers...Read more...

For several years, TikTok has boasted a feature called Family Pairing." It lets parents control their children's privacy settings by linking the parents' accounts to their kids'. As described in our 2020 article, parents can control the amount of time their child is on the app, restrict or turn off direct messages,...Read more...

As heat waves have moved through the U.S., people are getting creative with their AC systems to save money and try and get them to run more efficiently. Tenting your AC or putting an umbrella over it won't actually help, though. In fact, it can cause serious problems.

YouTube TV has turned into a popular choice for cord cutters. The service applies the familiar yet simple YouTube interface to the traditional live TV experience, and it's better for it. And because it's based on YouTube's UI, it's easily accessible on all major platforms. But is it right for you?

This refurbished MacBook Air is on sale for $255.97 through September 4. It's from 2015, so obviously not the laptop for someone who needs to run newer, more powerful software, but it's fine for students who need a laptop for school, or people who want a MacBook for browsing and to-do lists. It has a 13" display, 4GB...Read more...

Southwest Airlines has made some recent changes to its policies that affect who gets on board and when. Generally, Southwest operates on a first-come, first-served basis-so the order of boarding is vital. Here's what you need to know about the latest changes and how to get the best boarding possible.

Heat pump dryers are coming to the U.S. and they're going to change the way we use dryers. Upsides: No more venting! You can put em anywhere, and they're much better for the environment; they've been in Europe for years. Downsides: smaller capacity (for now) and longer dry times.

Before I knew anything about tools, I bought a few Ryobi cordless units. A trusted friend had recommended them; she had done the same thing when she didn't know about about tools. Which is what makes Ryobi's cordless tools so great. The ONE+ line is easy to get started with, the breadth of the line is immense, and...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, August 30, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 30, NYT Connections #80! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

DJ it! is an app that allows you to mix, fade, loop, and edit music from your phone, and its Premium Plan is on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $209). DJing on your phone isn't exactly like doing it on turntables, but the app was created to condense a fully-functioning DJ setup into your phone without sacrificing...Read more...

For the majority of people trying to get hired today, there will be no better tool to network, find jobs, and land a job than LinkedIn. The site is almost an industry standard for most careers, and as Twitter falls further into its own grave, LinkedIn has been swooping in to take its place. If you're seeking a new...Read more...

While airline travel is often frustrating, you don't have to resign yourself to a completely miserable experience. As a passenger, you have certain rights set out by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in the event of delays, cancelations and other unexpected situations. Here's what you're entitled to when you...Read more...

Gmail is one of, if not the most, popular email service on the planet, and for good reason: It's free, it's full of features, and nearly everybody uses it. If you don't already have one of these ubiquitous addresses, or you're looking to start fresh, it's easy to create a new Gmail account right now.

If you want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, it's on sale right now for $32.97 (reg. $199) through August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 11 Pro offers a new interface, a more user-friendly design, and enhanced security. Other notable features include Wake and Lock, which automatically wakes up when you approach and locks...Read more...

Even after having a cameraphone in your pocket for about two decades, you probably still wonder if the nudes you're taking are the best they can be. All nudes are good nudes (you look great!) but you can always find ways to make your steamy shots even better. Read on to take your best nudes.Read more...

Some people love hosting guests in their home. (They even specifically seek a house or apartment with a spare bedroom for such a purpose.) Some of us, however, hate the idea of opening up our homes to overnight guests-but it can be difficult to be honest about this. There's a certain amount of societal pressure...Read more...

Streaming has made it all too easy to fire up an app, pick something to watch, and let your internet take care of the rest. But even in 2023, sometimes you want to download movies on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.

Regular, boring oven cheesecake is a real to-do. It takes hours, and there's usually a water bath involved. I think that's why the cheesecakes of olden times (pre-2016) were a once-per-year event, reserved for special occasions. Thankfully, the air fryer is here to make cheesecake a weekly affair. Try this...Read more...

For an app that regularly pushes new options on its users, Snapchat doesn't explain a lot of its features. One of these is theSnapchat score, mostly referred to as Snapscore. If you want to increase your Snapscore, there are some tried and true ways to do so, but be warned: Only the company knows exactly what goes...Read more...

Let's face it: Most smartphones look the same these days. While they all do things a little differently, most are solid slabs of glass meshed with either aluminum, steel, or plastic-most of them, that is, except for foldable phones, like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5.

Yogurt is known for being low key, with little muss and even less fuss. You open the container, then eat it right out of that same container. If your container is large, you can scoop some into a bowl. People commonly put fruit or granola on their yogurt, but the hedonists among us are making something called the...Read more...

As versatile as rice can be, sometimes it's hard to decide what to do with the leftovers. Since rice freezes so well, a few times a year I'm faced with a serious collection of small white rice containers. (They're gentle reminders of my love of the Chinese restaurant on the block.) This is an excellent way to put them...Read more...

Having a profile on social media doesn't mean you have to tolerate everyone who wants to interact with you. Instagram has a few built-in features that give you more control over who can see and interact with what you post, as well as what shows up in your feed. These tools include blocking and muting, of course, but...Read more...

We all know traveling can be expensive, but many credit cards offer rewards programs that allow you to earn points or miles that can then be transferred to airline and hotel loyalty programs. This allows you to redeem your credit card points for free flights, hotel stays, and other travel perks.

When it comes to gaming, not all controllers are equal. Some feel better in the hand, while others come with unique and exclusive features. You used to be locked into using the controller that came with your console-but now, new wireless standards and adapters make it easy to swap controllers from one system to...Read more...

Several weeks ago, my oldest son wanted to set up a lemonade stand in our Phoenix neighborhood. While I appreciated his entrepreneurial spirit, he didn't realize that his entire customer base was inside their homes, soaking up Freon. We also don't have snow in winter or even much grass ever, so an early career in yard...Read more...

It's hard to believe Valve released the Steam Deck almost two years ago. As an answer to true PC portable gaming, the gaming community built up a lot of hype around the Steam Deck, but among plenty of new competition, did that hype hold? Is the Steam Deck worth actually buying, or are there better options for portable...Read more...

Eggs aren't just breakfast food. You can have eggs for any meal, like with a Spanish tortilla or Thai kai jiao, but I think it's time we allow them to branch out into the snack category. What says snack" more than chips and dip? Soft scrambled eggs aren't just a fancy French-style breakfast, they're a totally...Read more...

Onion dip does not need to be great to be enjoyable. Good or even mediocre onion dip is still better than a bowl of ranch dressing (and a bowl of ranch dressing isn't all that bad to begin with). Still, there's no reason to settle for mediocre or even good if you are mere moments away from greatness. Here are three...Read more...

In the mercurial soup of adolescent social lives, no one is totally immune to bullying. Even with social and emotional learning programs and eagle-eyed adults trained to recognize the signs, in the United States, about 20 percent of kids aged 12-18 experience bullying.Read more...

HEIC gets a bad rap. It's a lightweight file format that lets you shoot high quality photos and videos without taking up nearly as much storage. However, people hate it not because they like dealing with maxed-out cloud storage, but because it isn't compatible with certain software. No one wants to receive a photo...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, August 29, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 29, NYT Connections #79! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

Most of our Polaroid and disposable camera days are over, but you (or someone close to you) might have a box of old film slides and negatives with decades of memories. Instead of lugging an old projector from your basement, you could use the Kodak Slide N Scan to view and digitize photos, and it's on sale for $169.97 right...Read more...