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The drip-drip-drip of a leaky faucet can be annoying, to be sure. And it’s certainly not going to do any favors to your water bill (or the environment). But beyond that, how big of a deal is it, really?Read more...

Material You is one of Android’s great recent features. Introduced with Android 12, it automatically adjusts your smartphone’s UI elements based on your chosen wallpaper. If the image is predominantly green and black, for example, UI elements will update to match those colors. It’s a simple idea, but an effective one,…Read more...

iOS 16 is filled with awesome new features, from the ability to instantly copy the subject from images to a whole new customizable Lock Screen with widgets. But when it comes to new OS releases, there is no such thing as perfect. While the new release is packed with some great stuff, there are also a couple of…Read more...

The thin air at high altitudes has long been recognized as a training superpower for athletes. If you live and train at altitude, you’ll likely wipe the floor with your lowland competitors. That’s why elite runners will often move to a mountain town, temporarily or permanently, to get some of those sweet altitude…Read more...

Saving seeds from this year’s crop can save you the money and hassle of buying seeds for next year’s garden. It’s also a practice that can make home gardening more sustainable: If you have a tomato or string bean variety you particularly enjoy, saving some seeds to replant next year can take the guesswork out of…Read more...

When Windows 11 launched last year, it was a radical update. It quite literally changed the face of the decades-old operating system with a new central taskbar and updated UI elements. But it wasn’t quite finished: Its dark mode was lacking, the taskbar was frustrating, and the new Start menu left a lot to be desired. …Read more...

Netflix is having a rough go in 2022—falling stock, high-profile cancellations, and a refusal to just renew The Sandman already— but I can’t quit them yet, not when they’re premiering a new stop-motion animated feature from the director of Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas.Read more...

Do you think about how long you’re making eye contact with someone when having a conversation? I don’t. Maybe because it’s never been an issue in my life, or maybe because I’m too self-centered and lazy to care, but it’s never occurred to me to worry about how long I gaze into other people’s eyes when I’m speaking…Read more...

This week marks a milestone birthday for Stephen King, a diamond jubilee for one of America’s most popular, prolific, and accomplished writers. Snobs may unfairly dismiss his work, but they can’t ignore his impact. Even if you’ve never so much as thumbed through one of King’s many bestsellers, you’re certainly…Read more...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s does more than create ambitious telescopes that can see the beginning of time and send people to the moon and back. It’s also responsible for Michael Phelps’ swimsuit, LASIK surgery, and the selfie. The everyday products listed below are only 15 of the more than…Read more...

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about deviled eggs and the right way to make them. But recently, I have become semi-obsessed with “deconstructed” and “reimagined” deviled eggs. I’m a big fan of un-deviled eggs and deviled egg salad, and it looks like I’ll be adding Martha Stewart’s “Cheater’s Deviled Eggs” to my…Read more...

Do you love flying but don’t have the time or money to fly as much as you’d like? Or maybe you’re just starting out in your travel journey and want to get those coveted airline elite status levels without having to take (as many) flights. Regardless of your situation, there are ways to earn status with airlines…Read more...

Concern over gas prices is always high, but right now, it’s at a fever pitch. It’s one of the main topics of conversation these days (even when people don’t know what they’re talking about) and we’re all looking for ways to save money at the pump.

In a romantic relationship, it’s normal to feel occasional jealousy. Most likely you’ve experienced the green-eyed monster at times when you’ve felt insecure about yourself—maybe while watching the bartender flirt a little too obviously with your partner, or when your spouse brings home yet another story about their…Read more...

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Apple Music’s app is one of its biggest weaknesses of its app-based streaming service, which seems...not ideal. Whether you’re on your iPhone or your Mac, the app has never been known for being particularly snappy; Reddit users in particular love to complain about it. If you’ve found the Apple Music app to be…Read more...

You might want to put up shelves but feel hesitant to do anything that could damage your walls. And even if you’re pretty handy with a putty knife, fixing screw and nail holes can often leave traces behind, which could potentially be a problem if you’re a renter. The good news is that there are ways to get some…Read more...

The thought of earning money without doing any active work sounds pretty nice. When people talk about “earning money while you sleep” (even though that’s a myth), they’re usually referring to passive or residual income. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between…Read more...

When the COVID shots first came out, the CDC wanted to be cautious. It was a new vaccine, after all, so they recommended waiting two weeks before or after getting any other vaccine, including a flue shot. That guidance has changed. You can now get your flu and COVID shots at the same visit—but maybe not in the same…Read more...

A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission alert is urging people to not use male-to-male power chords. In spite of being illegal, the product is available online with the supposed use to feed electricity from a generator into a building’s main power system. The consequences of doing so, however, could be dire. Many…Read more...

With fears of a recession approaching, it’s natural to turn to the experts for some personal finance advice. Much of the advice you find from self-proclaimed finance gurus is straightforward enough: Save more, spend less, and, oh yes, one last thing: Buy their book to learn how you, too, can achieve financial freedom!Read more...

Garlic is a crucial ingredient in various cuisines around the world. Maneul jangjji is a popular pickled garlic side dish on the Korean table, Egyptian kushary is a beloved garlic-forward meal, and French style confit garlic is wonderful on just about everything. The most common way for me to show garlic some love is…Read more...

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Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge both come with advanced spellcheck tools: But because they are advanced (they help you with more than just spellcheck), all the processing for the grammar and language suggestions happens on their servers. According to a study by Otto, these services are transferring basically anything…Read more...

The usual suspects have been deeply traumatized by the latest trailer for a Disney movie (as though we have nothing better to worry about). In the forthcoming remake of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey, a Black woman, will play Ariel, who was, in the cartoon, white (Disney would need another two decades to create a…Read more...

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The 2022 midterm elections are quickly approaching, and no matter where you live, there’s a lot at stake. From inflation and immigration, to attempting to preserve democracy and regain bodily autonomy for people with a uterus, there is plenty to worked up—and vote—about.

When it comes to traffic, drivers can fall into a variety of categories. Maybe you’re someone who dutifully sends in reports to your map service provider. Maybe you actively try to employ driving strategies that make traffic less likely for other people. Maybe your concerns revolve less around arriving late to your…Read more...

The Mac’s startup sound is justifiably iconic, but it’s an anomaly. None of Apple’s other devices make a peep when booting up, relying on solely the presence of the company’s logo to inform users their iPhone or iPad is turning on. If you prefer an old school chime or just like it when your device makes noises, you’re…Read more...

In a recent study, twice daily nasal irrigation was found to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Although the study in question had some pretty major flaws—including a small sample size and the lack of a proper control group—the researchers “are probably on the right track,” said Mas Takashima, an ENT specialist…Read more...

One of my favorite childhood snacks was a large Clausen pickle, eaten alongside cubes or slices of sharp cheddar cheese. I would take alternating bites of each, unencumbered by cracker or bread. Usually, I would wash it down with Diet Coke (because even at a young age I understood the importance of cleansing the…Read more...

Unless your Android phone is always on silent or Do Not Disturb mode, chances are you get tons of daily notifications, most of which you don’t actually care about. I’m sure I don’t have to explain how irritating the constant barrage of alerts is, and how the relentless dings and buzzes can take a toll on your mental…Read more...

You’ve probably noticed your favorite streaming giants, the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max—once the haven for creators lured in by the freedom to make shows that would never fly on broadcast TV—are increasingly resorting to tactics like subscription price hikes and a shift to cheaper, more formulaic (aka “safe”)…Read more...

There are a lot of instances when you might need to match a phone number to a real person’s name. Maybe you got a text from an unknown number. Maybe you’ve seen a call from an unlisted contact pop up repeatedly on your partner’s home screen. Whatever the case may be, here are some of the best ways to nail down the…Read more...

How do you choose which nonprofits deserve your money or volunteer hours? Nobody wants their donations to enrich some overpaid CEO’s pockets, so we’ve often been told to steer clear of organizations that spend too much on overhead. Our own charity-giving advice has cited the rule of thumb that 20% overhead is…Read more...

I am not on a no-carb, or even low-carb diet, but I am on a eat-as-much-protein-as-I-can-in-a-day diet. (I don’t know if you guys heard, but I’ve started powerlifting and have made it my entire personality.) Eggs play a big part here, because their versatility makes it very easy to sneak them into all sorts of dishes.Read more...

There’s something for everyone this week in kids’ popular culture. Gamers can enjoy a ton of leaked video of in-development mega-game Grand Theft Auto VI; music fans can enjoy an official, non-leaked listen to Blackpink’s new album Born Pink; and fans of dead monarchs will have to faint to escape coverage of the…Read more...

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The Apple Watch was designed to be used on your wrist, but, in my hubris, I still want to control it from my iPhone. Most often, it’s when the watch is on its charger in the other room and I’d like to check a feature or continue an update process without needing to constantly walk back and forth from the charger to do…Read more...

When it comes to new tech, the big flashy features steal the show. The iPhone 14 Pro’s showstopper, of course, is the Dynamic Island, a camera cutout that actually adapts depending on how you’re using your iPhone. While Apple advertises the island as a hub for alerts and background tasks, its true potential might come…Read more...

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Whether you’re prepping for a busy week ahead or hosting a weekend brunch party, a make-ahead egg casserole is the time saver you need. Breakfast strata not only allow you to build in more “me-time,” but they’re exceptionally flexible in their flavor possibilities, so you can do a holistic fridge clear-out should the…Read more...

Necessity being the mother of invention and all, it’s not surprising that when the economy turns the screws on people, they tend to get creative about their income sources. When you’re struggling to pay your bills, everything starts to look like an opportunity: You start to price out all that stuff in your garage for…Read more...

A toxic boss can make your work life miserable and cause your mental health to suffer. Working for someone who has a hard time being upfront with you, or who straight-up lies about work-related issues big and small, can leave you either constantly on edge or completely surprised when something goes wrong, like an…Read more...

As the seasons change, variations in humidity and temperature can cause wood to swell or shrink, making wooden doors prone to sticking. Other factors that can cause doors to stick are things like loose hinges, stripped screws, or worn weather stripping. While there’s no universal solution to this problem, there are a…Read more...

Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. A person with SPD might not like bright lights, loud sirens, or pungent smells.…Read more...

In today’s busy world of work obligations and family responsibilities, free time can feel like an impossible luxury. You may dream of having long, lazy days to whatever you enjoy. But as enjoyable as all that time may seem, it turns out that there can be too much of a good thing: Too much free time can actually be…Read more...

There’s a reason books about Hitler consistently outsell books about Churchill. As long as it’s kept at arm’s length, abstracted into words or images, and not in our faces or in our houses, evil is way more compelling than good.Read more...

We sometimes get hard, painful, or tender lumps in our muscles. This is pretty common, and we often call them muscle “knots.” Go to a massage therapist and you may be told you have “trigger points” or need “myofascial release.” But is that really what’s going on? The truth is a little more complicated.Read more...

Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product—but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Composting your leaves instead of tossing them can save you money on removal and…Read more...