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There are many ways to experience retro games on a modern TV and from the comfort of your living room—and chief among them are services like Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. In addition to providing access to online play and downloadable content for your new games, Nintendo’s online service is loaded with…Read more...

With the exception of the whipped cream bikini, I love every whipped cream application there is. Pile it on pies, dollop it into drinks, eat it with a spoon—all methods of getting whipped cream into your mouth are valid, but some are more interesting than others. Whether you like it sweet, plain, or savory, we’ve got…Read more...

As if searching for a job wasn’t hard enough, it’s made harder by the fact that many job postings are full of language that is either unnecessarily daunting or flat-out confusing. What does it mean to be a “social media warrior?” Should I not apply if don’t consider myself an “accounting rockstar?”

For years, March 10 has come with Nintendo fans dressing up for themed parties and playing their favorite Mario games. In 2016, Nintendo decided to officially adopt the celebration as Mario Day, according to Mario Wiki. For fans of the franchise, this year’s Mario Day comes with many activities, including some great…Read more...

When you post on Instagram, you don’t expect to find it on other sites or platforms. After all, you posted it to Instagram, not Facebook. But Instagram posts are winding up on Facebook, to the surprise of many inactive Facebook users. So what’s going on?

Like Mark Twain once quipped, land is always going to be valuable because they’re simply not making any more of it. Anyone struggling to make their 500-square-foot apartment or charming two-bedroom bungalow knows this all too well. But since the dawn of civilization humans have solved for this problem with one weird…Read more...

We’ve talked a lot about the difference between regular old cleaning and more heavy-duty disinfecting and why it’s important to disinfect a variety of things you’re probably not disinfecting. And one thing that’s regularly cleaned but rarely disinfected is your carpet, which, when you think about it, is pretty damn…Read more...

The astute Google viewer will note the company is late for its regular Pixel Feature Drop. We typically expect to see the latest update on the first Monday of the month, which would’ve been yesterday, March 6. Alas, there was no update. But we don’t need to wait for Google to know what’s coming down the pike: The…Read more...

Whether you like video games about building modern cities or video games about building medieval settlements, 2023 is your year. Not only are we finally getting a sequel to the best urban planning game ever in Cities: Skylines 2; this year will also see the release of slew of other interesting and quirky city-building…Read more...

Investing in 529 college savings plans have always been a risk. What if your kid doesn’t need all the money you saved? If their tuition is cheaper than expected, or they decide not to go to college at all, what happens to all the money tied up in your education-specific savings account?Read more...

You might have the impression that the tech world in general is at a bit of a standstill. Companies push new products every year, but tout iterative features rather than revolutionary changes. Today, for example, Apple is pushing a brand-new iPhone, just six months after releasing the latest suite of devices. The…Read more...

Popcorn ceilings were popular for a good reason: the texture is easy to put on, and the ceilings last a long time. Of course, popcorn ceilings are outdated now and you might want to get rid of them, but removal can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive—not to mention dangerous, as some come with asbestos risks.…Read more...

Buffalo sauce and chicken belong together. The buttery, peppery sauce helps drumettes and flats realize their highest calling, but it doesn’t stop there. This lovely bird has also blessed us with eggs, and those too can be buffaloed. With as little as one store-bought ingredient, you can transform a basic breakfast…Read more...

This coming weekend, nearly everyone in the U.S. will switch from standard time to daylight time. Sadly, the proposal to keep us on the same time zone year-round never went anywhere, so we’ll keep having these “spring forward” and “fall back” events for the foreseeable future. Here’s how to get ready.

If you were raised in the United States, fried onions are likely intrinsically linked in your mind to green bean casserole. It’s a fine, festive dish, all beige and creamy, but it’s not well-suited to spring or summer, when produce is bountiful and fresh green beans are at their peak. French’s fried onions, however,…Read more...

This year’s Best Picture Oscar race is actually pretty solid. Triangle of Sadness is a capitalism-skewing triumph with a memorable central section that climaxes in literal explosions of vomit and shit; Everything Everywhere All at Once has a major plot point that turns on the bold use of a dildo. Just for example.…Read more...

I never managed to master the desk lunch when I worked in an office. No matter what I packed, the meal felt joyless and utilitarian under the fluorescent lights. Beyond the lighting, and lack of windows, the main issue I ran into is that no matter what I packed—salad, sandwich, or bowl—the fresh flavors always tasted…Read more...

Her brother ate the last two Oreos instead of saving one for her. Dad said no more TV right before bedtime. He tested positive COVID at the last minute and can’t take a planned spring break trip. A broken arm means baseball season is over until next year. Disappointment can take infinite forms for a kid. Though you…Read more...

Your smartphone has ruined your life. You’re hopelessly addicted to the empty dopamine drip doled out by algorithms that know you better than you know yourself. You recognize this. But also, you’re no hermit. You want to keep in touch with friends and family with phone calls and text messages, minus the baggage that…Read more...

The credit score, which has a surprisingly long history dating back to the 19 century, is mainly used to judge how much risk you represent to lenders. It makes sense: If you have a bad habit of not paying back loans or defaulting on credit cards, why would anyone trust you with fresh debt? But the score is…Read more...

The secret to running is to forget you’re running. When you’re out there pounding the pavement, you’ve got to be prepared to trick yourself into staying motivated (like with these mental running hacks). Runners of all skill levels can benefit from gamifying their workout, and TikTok’s “run until” challenge is a great…Read more...

Eating spicy food can be exhilarating and fun, but when you get a surprise, half-inch hunk of pure, fiery chili pepper, well that’s when the dish can become a terrifying fight for survival. For a dish that uses chili to build powerful, flavorful heat instead of jump-scares, finely grate frozen chiles directly into…Read more...

Rinsing a glass with a strongly-flavored spirit before you pour your drink gives the cocktail a whisper of flavor without obscuring the star ingredients. Absinthe, Scotch, and herbal liqueurs like Campari and either color of Chartreuse are all good rinsers but, as Food52 points out, the act of rinsing is just a tad…Read more...

Every year, the ratings for the Academy Awards dip and a bunch of entertainment journalists try to figure out what can be done to “fix” the Oscars. While that’s actually a problem without a solution—it’s hard get an increasing number of people to care about a movie awards show when, outside of a few mega-blockbusters, …Read more...

The best alarm clock is the one on your wrist. Smartwatches can wake you with gentle taps, rather than blaring alarms, resulting in a more peaceful morning for you and anyone else your traditional alarm might otherwise awaken. But whatever device you use for your alarm clock, you expect it to go off at the exact time…Read more...

The only difference between meal prepping and regular cooking is the size of the batches involved. Technically, it’s all the same work, but high-volume cooking requires a slightly different approach than smaller portions do—especially when you have to store and transport a week’s worth of meals.

The pandemic proved that remote work can work—and while companies are increasingly requiring a return to office, nearly 17 million Americans in 2022 considered themselves “digital nomads” who work and travel at the same time. That’s a 131% increase over the pre-COVID era.

Baking is meditative. It’s methodical, deliberate, and rewards you positively at the end. Plus, there’s periodic cracking, kneading, punching, and beating involved. If you’re baking a cake or pan of brownies, there’s also smacking. The quickest way to evenly spread thick batter in a pan is not with a spoon or spatula,…Read more...

As of November 2022, nearly 92 million people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, the highest number on record and a nearly 30% increase over February 2020 enrollment numbers. This is largely thanks to the fact that, during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), state Medicaid agencies could get extra federal…Read more...

Whether it’s the medical community changing the consensus on the most effective way to save someone’s life, or just bad ideas that have been passed down for generations, a lot of what we think we know about providing first aid is either outdated or flat-out wrong. The following seven emergency first aid mistakes cover…Read more...

High school is supposed to be the place where we get the fundamental skills we’re going to need in life. It’s also supposed to be the place where we begin to find ourselves and figure out what we want to do with the next 50 years or so. And in some areas most high school curricula does a decent job—basic math and…Read more...

Teachers get to know our children pretty well by spending several hours a day with them, but we can’t expect them to intuit the fine details of what’s going on outside of school for a whole classroom of children. Open communication between parents and teachers is essential, but how much do you share? And how do you…Read more...

President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of Americans is currently at the Supreme Court. Student loan payments are expected to resume either 60 days after the Supreme Court’s decision or 60 days after June 30—whichever comes first. That means that whatever the ruling, repayment is…Read more...

If winter is still around and wearing you down, maybe now is the time to plan (or at least dream about) a beach vacation. Consider taking inspiration from Tripadvisor’s recently announced Best Beaches of 2023, which is based on traveler reviews—specifically, the “quality and quantity of ratings” for each destination.

Robot vacuums are handy and practical: With the right maintenance and care, they save you precious time, they’re easy to store and charge, and they’re much more practical than big push vacuums for people with limited storage space. For as great as they are, though, there are some flaws with robot vacuums too. For…Read more...

WD-40 has been a staple in many American households for decades, thanks to its versatility. In addition to being an effective lubricant, it can also protect metal from rust and corrosion, cut through grease and grime, and displace moisture (the WD stands for “water displacement”).Read more...

Over the last decade, the World Happiness Report has ranked countries based on factors like perceptions of corruption, GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, and freedom to make life choices. Finland has come out on top for the past five years. Meanwhile, the United States achieved its highest…Read more...

It’s not hard to tell when it’s time to clean your car’s exterior and interior, but what about the parts under the hood?Read more...

For the most part, it’s entirely possible live without an iron and still manage to avoid walking around looking like a mess. But every so often, a shirt, pair of pants, or dress comes along that refuses to let go of its wrinkles.Read more...

You might be seeing talk online about the iPhone’s new “Clean Energy Charging” feature, for better or for worse. Marques Brownlee calls it a “rare W for the environment,” while others criticize it for slowing down charging. The thing is, it’s a little more complicated than that, and it doesn’t just affect your iPhone.…Read more...

You probably only use your gardening tools a few times a year, but when you do, you want them to be sharp, rust-free, and ready to go. This means storing them correctly, whether for months over the winter, or for a few days or hours during peak planting season.

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Home improvements are alluring, as they can add convenience as well as value to your home—but they can also be expensive. While certain repairs like roofs and siding are often necessary to prevent damage, others can wait if you’re on a budget. Here’s a few of the most expensive projects, and some lower cost updates…Read more...

It’s a grab-bag of vaguely related trendlets highlighting the divided attention span of young people this week, as we whipsaw from Hogwarts Legacy fallout to a Big Lie told by Mexican restaurant chains, and end at the incredibly weird habit of eating oranges in the shower. Plus, people are out here beezin’. (I didn’t…Read more...

If you are a grilling enthusiast, smoker joker, or BBQ dad, you probably get a lot of grilling related gifts, including cheeky aprons, personalized tongs, and lots and lots of spice blends and rubs. As someone who writes about grilling and smoking, I get a lot of those rubs sent to me by the people who make them, and…Read more...

Whether or not you use weed yourself is irrelevant to its place in the world, so why not be a proactive friend and early-adopt cannabis into your hosting repertoire when planning a get-together?Read more...

The scene is one so many of us are familiar with: Kids running around a birthday party or family holiday event, “hopped up on sugar,” wild with excitement, sticky with joy, fueled by corn syrup, frosting, and gummy products. Then, the party is over and the misery begins. The crash—so often full of tears and/or screams—…Read more...

Believe it or not, some people are jazzed about giving presentations. They love the experience, jump in with two feet, and many become accomplished public speakers who, in some cases, make a profession out of it.Read more...

There are so many good restaurants out there, you don’t want to waste your time and money eating at a bad one. But how to ensure you’re going to like where you go? Use this great restaurant recommendation tip from Reddit user Sauwa, sharing on the lifeprotips board, and your odds of a satisfactory meal will go way up—i…Read more...

You have multiple sources of audio running at any given moment on your PC, but no convenient way to manage them all. Yes, Windows has plenty of advanced audio settings, and the volume mixer is there, but none of it is accessible, which led many people to using third-party solutions. Microsoft doesn’t seem content…Read more...