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You would've been lucky if you found three-day general admission tickets to the F1 Grand Prix for less than $600 earlier this May. Some tickets went for over $800 on the secondary market. But Costco is selling three-day general admission ground passes for $349.99, down from $640 from the official website.Read more...

Whether we're looking to buy some headphones on Amazon, or pick a place for dinner on Google Maps, we turn to the reviews for guidance. But you can't blindly trust online reviews: Some are written by bots, others by people paid to write a good review.Read more...

You've just put a load of laundry into your dryer and it starts squeaking. Or it sounds like you have a brick rolling around clunking and thumping. Whatever noise your dryer is making, don't panic: There are some problems you can solve yourself without needing to repair or replace your appliance.

If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you're bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even has a key), or discover your toddler has locked himself in and cannot get out. Calling a locksmith each time is inconvenient (and expensive); instead, you can learn to pick...Read more...

While you could make a DIY compost bin, grab cheap composter, and try the laziest ways to compost, this Reencle Prime Food Waste Composter is nice and easy, and it's on sale for $488.99 right now (reg. $699).Read more...

Disney, who also owns the majority of Hulu, is raising prices for the standalone premium tiers of Disney+ and Hulu. Unfortunately, higher prices aren't the only change: Disney+ will be cracking down on password sharing too, according to Mashable. But they also rolled out a discounted Disney+ and Hulu ad-free combo...Read more...

When buying a plane ticket, you're asked to fill out a form with some basic information, like your legal name, date of birth, and phone number. You may have also noticed another field in the booking forms that gives you the option of entering a Known Traveler Number (KTN) or a redress number. They are not the same...Read more...

Most of us go through life pretty confident we know how to use basic products-after all, it's not complicated to figure out how to use a Swiffer, and you don't need a YouTube tutorial to understand the proper use of peanut butter (eat it, in case you're wondering).

I am fanatically passionate about breakfast sandwiches. I love how customizable (and therefore deeply personal) they are; more than any other food, a person's breakfast sandwich order tells you a lot about their character. Mine says one thing loud and clear: This bitch loves potatoes.

The VentiFresh ECO Plus is an odor eliminator that can be placed just about anywhere, and it's on sale for $58.99 right now (reg. $84). The little gadget was funded almost four times over on Indiegogo-it uses UVA and UVC lights to kill germs and bad smells. It's safe to use around pets and kids, and you don't have to...Read more...

Adding Coca-Cola to wine isn't new-it's common in Spain, and even Tom Hanks sips on diet cokagne" - but could adding soda make bad wine better? Could there finally be an easy answer to rescuing that liquid trash in a bottle? I drank a fair dose of mediocre and terrible wine to find out.

With each refresh, YouTube's desktop feed gets more cluttered, to the point of being unusable. So many videos now have clickbait titles and thumbnails, and we've seen so many shocked faces in these previews it doesn't even register as anything special anymore.

If you play video games, you probably have a lot of controllers. It's just part of the deal: Every console you buy, there's at least one new controller to try, if not more (looking at you, Nintendo). You might even have a favorite controller of the bunch, but don't use it as much as you'd like because it doesn't work...Read more...

SmartLess is having a good year. Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett launched the podcast in 2020, it was acquired by Amazon for around $80 million in 2021, and this year, Max premiered a six-episode documentary-style special following the show's six-city North American tour. It recently jumped to number two on...Read more...

This refurbished 2016 Apple iPad mini is bigger than a smartphone but not as bulky as a larger tablet or laptop, and it's on sale for $199.99 right now. It has a refurbished grade B" rating, meaning it may have light scuffs or scratches that don't affect its performance. It features an A8 chip, a 7.9-inch LED...Read more...

Baked macaroni and cheese offers a different experience from mac made on the stove. Instead of a creamy, gooey pot of pasta and cheese sauce, you get a mass of tender noodles held together by stretchy cheese strings, and crowned with a crispy, broiled topping. It's that topping that makes baked mac so special.Read more...

WhatsApp is slowly adding features to compete directly with more robust video-calling apps like FaceTime and Google Meet. The next time you choose WhatsApp to host your video call with up to 32 users, you'll also find the option to share your screen, whether you're on iPhone, Android, or even the Windows app. (No news...Read more...

Modern life in one's home relies on one device above all else: your modem. So much of our lives revolves around connectivity-your TV streaming, your work Zooms, your email, your phone, and all the devices in your household that run on wifi. And that little box relies on electricity, which-due to being overtaxed from...Read more...

Live Speech is a powerful new accessibility feature coming to iOS 17 that will speak anything you type out loud. It works in phone calls, FaceTime calls, and in-person conversations-anytime you need your iPhone to speak for you. There are plenty of voices to choose from, but the best one might just be your own.

Last week, the Mattel Toy Corporation announced a line of EcoWarrior Barbies" made with biodegradable material and patterned after famous environmentalists. The company also pledged to stop using plastic entirely by 2030. We have made more than a billion plastic Barbies, and enough is enough," said Ynon Kreiz, CEO...Read more...

Sweetened condensed milk has two main spheres of use: Desserts and drinks. And while most dessert recipes call for a whole can of the stuff, smaller treats-like fruity shaved ice-and drinks often call for a drizzle or dollop, leaving you with leftover condensed milk.Read more...

VPNs, or virtual private networks, can help you watch international Netflix, hide your activity from your employer, and protect your privacy online. Tech writer Brendan Heese previously explained how important it is to use a VPN when you visit hotels, but new evidence suggests that you should also use them when you...Read more...

Are you sick of Twitter/X but struggling to leave it behind? Alternatives like Meta's Threads seem enticing but are missing many of the standard features we've come to know and love. But leave X we must, because, among many other reasons, X is such a stupid name.

Excellence at hand rolling a joint is a coveted skill in the weed world, but it's not a requirement for entry. The rise of retail cannabis makes it easy for beginners to get, er, rolling, as pre-rolled joints are commonly sold next to the edibles, vapes, and flower. But rolling your own is a ritual unto itself, and...Read more...

If you want to learn how to code, taking your first steps can be daunting, but here's the big secret: There are plenty of free and cheap resources you can use to get all the help you need, learn new techniques, and make the process as fun as possible. Whether you're an adult looking to transition into the tech...Read more...

While there's no single program that can prevent identity theft, Norton 360 and LifeLock are good options if you're looking for antivirus software and identity theft protection, and right now you can get your first year of Norton 360 Standard and LifeLock Identity Advisor for $24.99 on two devices (reg. $109.99).Read more...

For some people, opening an empty mailbox can be a relief-receiving no mail is better than getting junk-but an unusually empty mailbox can actually be a sign of identity theft. In 2021, 36,000 changes of addresses were flagged as suspicious; of those, some were identified as fraudulent, according to KPRC 2 News:...Read more...

When it comes to meat substitutes like those made by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, I've noticed people a tendency to think of them as packaged, complete products, like frozen pizza rolls or chicken nuggets. Just cook, eat, et voila, not even the most discerning meat eater can tell they are eating-gasp-an imposter!

This 3-in-1 cable can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at the same time, and it's on sale for $17.99 (reg. $34.99) right now. So instead of using three charging heads and cables, you could just plug this 3-in-1 cord.Read more...

There are countless recipes for French toast out there-and there's about to be another one. This one might, however, be the last recipe you ever need. Besides the bread, this recipe calls for two ingredients, and strangely, you can have any flavor you want without adding an extra component. That is, any flavor you can...Read more...

I, like so many millennials, am a big fan of instant gratification, and am always looking to hack, streamline, or otherwise speed up the process of cooking delicious food. There is, however, one tasty treat that is always going to take its sweet, caramelized time: the onion.

Packing a lunch to eat at the office saves you significant amounts of money and, depending on what you pack, it can even save you time. Sure, you can brown-bag it, but investing some of the money you're saving in a quality lunchbox can help take your to-go meals to the next level. But the right lunchbox for you...Read more...

While macOS has a setting to automatically switch between light and dark mode, it isn't great, so many Mac users turn to NightOwl. The app lets you toggle dark and light mode based on a variety of triggers, keep certain apps in light mode all the time, and switch between modes using hotkeys.

You might have simple needs from a tablet. If you don't need the features or speed of a brand-new iPad, you can get this refurbished 2013iPad Air with 16GB of storage for $149.99 (reg. $499). The refurbished model comes with a grade B" rating, which means it can come with some minor scuffs or scratches that don't...Read more...

When I open YouTube these days, it's mostly a mess. Sure, the videos they recommend me to watch vaguely resemble the type of content I'm interested in. But for the most part, I scroll past most of the noise until I see something half-way decent to click on. More often than not, the videos I enjoy watching most on...Read more...

When you sleep, you're unconscious by definition, but that doesn't mean your bed should be anything less than luxurious. You deserve to cuddle up surrounded by the finest things-and a few cheap swaps and additions are all you need to be dreaming like royalty in a fancy oasis of your own creation.

As the current summer season winds down and memories of sun-soaked days and tranquil beach escapes linger, it might seem counterintuitive to start planning for next year's summer travel. However, if you already know you'll be taking a big trip in summer 2024, it's worth taking a proactive approach now. And it's not...Read more...

It's not your imagination: Finding a job is harder than ever. Not necessarily because of a lack of jobs, but because the interview process has become what scientists call awful. It begins with the requirement that you upload your resume and then replicate all that information in a wonky online form; and leads you...Read more...

Drones aren't just for super tech-savvy people anymore,or those with big wallets. Whether you want to capture aerial videos or just fly them around for fun, you can find pretty decent, cheap drones nowadays-like this best-selling drone that's on sale: you can get two for $149.99 (reg. $398).Read more...

At some point in your life, you'll find yourself faced with chopping up a giant melon. Strawberries and kiwis are good practice, but your paring knife skills will leave you ill-equipped for taking down a watermelon, honeydew, or pineapple.

As senior health editor Beth Skwarecki once said, you can't avoid forever chemicals" in your life (they're already in 45% of our water supplies). You can, however, lower your exposure by following Beth's advice, like filtering your air, checking ingredient labels, avoiding certain foods, and probably most...Read more...

I don't think most of the people coming up with viral cottage cheese hacks" actually like cottage cheese. If they did, they would just eat it. Cottage cheese is already pretty perfect on its own: salty and creamy, with a wonderful lactic tang. My personal favorite cottage cheese hack is to scoop it into my mouth,...Read more...

If you're a new fan of Star Trek because Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has you hooked, welcome to the club, nerdlinger! Season two of SNW ends this week, so if you have a Star Trek itch, scratch it with Star Trek: The Original Series. SNW creatively goes where no Trek has gone before, but the original series is the...Read more...

Not all yards (or budgets) are built for beautiful landscaping, but that doesn't mean you can't have a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. There are plenty of ways to upgrade your backyard without planting or growing anything.

If you're an outdoorsy kind of person, nothing beats camping, whether you're enjoying the light luxuries of an RV or truly roughing it in a tent. While communing with nature is a blast, there's a reason humans have spent millennia trying to tame it and coming up with advancements to make interactions with the elements...Read more...

I have not seen the Barbie movie yet, but I have (somewhat unintentionally) made a Barbie Egg. It's like a normal fried egg, except bright pink-almost magenta, really-with the slightly sweet, subtly sour, earthy flavor of pickled beets.Read more...

It's a sad fact that of the 40 (or more) hours we spend at work every week, many are taken up byidle time, downtime, meetings, and other distractions. That's why it's essential that when you do find time to actually work, you're in the zone and getting things done.

Waking up to your favorite music is better than waking to a blaring alarm-it's just more civilized. If you have a Google Home speaker, it's easy to make it play a song or artist that will inspire you to get you out of bed.

If you're a gaming purist, you know wired controllers are better. Or if you play competitive games, like fighters, you might have friends also plugging in to play with you. Well, when you do, you might want to think twice about using the port on the back of your PS5. It might melt your controller's USB connector.

A fireplace can be a charming bit of old-school design in your home, evoking cozy winter evenings and simpler times when we lacked things like central heating. It's not uncommon for newer homes to have fireplaces incorporated into their common areas-often a decorative electric or gas-powered model that serves as much...Read more...