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Spring is here, but that’s no reason to go outside—not when the Steam store has a killer sale going on. The video game digital distribution service and storefront for PC games is running a Spring Sale between now and March 23, offering you a chance to pick up a backlog of acclaimed games at a steep discount.

Everything old eventually becomes new again: We’ve been proponents of using Kool-Aid to clean your dishwasher since 2007, but the hack is finding new life on TikTok all these years later. You need to clean your dishwasher regularly to make that old thing new again, too, but there are a couple of different ways to do…Read more...

Cleaning your dryer’s lint trap after every load is a must if you want to keep the machine running efficiently and safely. Scraping out that pile of bluish-grayish-pinkish fluff is probably something you do without thinking, but before you toss it into the trash as per usual, stop. What if you didn’t throw the lint…Read more...

With the exception of subway churros and maybe cheesecake, the black and white cookie is New York City’s most iconic dessert. You can find them clinging to their packaging in corner store delis, or proudly lined up in bakery cases. But if you don’t live in NYC, or don’t have access to a Jewish bakery, do not lose…Read more...

Most of us have the good sense these days not to post personal information online. That’s why markup tools are so helpful: You can quickly crop or censor any personal information out of a screenshot, then safely send it anywhere you like. However, if you use Markup on a Pixel phone, your edited screenshots aren’t so…Read more...

It’s easy to look at the intersection of fitness and technology and see only disturbing signs: Studies have linked technology, particularly social media, with unrealistic body image, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and more. But according to some fitness experts, the “disembodied workout” provided by virtual…Read more...

The M2 Mac mini is the newest entry in Apple’s line of small and surprisingly minimalist desktop computers. And right now, Amazon is selling the 512GB M2 Mac mini (not to be confused with the M2 Pro) for its lowest price since it released this past January, at $700—a $99 discount from the $799 list price..Read more...

2023 is already the year of consumer AI. You can find ChatGPT and GPT language models in Microsoft Bing’s AI search, DuckDuckGo, as well as many other programs—but it’s not just OpenAI having all the fun. Now, Google is rolling out Bard, its AI chatbot partner for Google search, to anyone who wants to test it. You…Read more...

I can’t think of a single egg preparation more finicky than poaching. Do it correctly and you’ll get a plump, oval balloon you could easily mistake for an orb of fresh mozzarella, but do it the wrong way and you’ll end up with a hurricane of wispy egg white surrounding a naked, boiled egg yolk. Luckily, the OG…Read more...

When I was 10, I “wrote” a parody version of Melissa Etheridge’s “I’m the Only One,” switching out the sapphic longing for pickle cravings. Unfortunately, the only lyrics I can remember are, “But I’m the only one who’ll walk across the fire for pickles/ and I’m the only one who’ll drown in my desire for pickles.” My…Read more...

Something wonderful happened recently: My teenage son stole some of my food. He is ravenous, but also considerate. So when I said, “Fine, you can have some of my leftover chili, but you’ll have to replace it,” he agreed. And thus he began to prep (some of) his own meals.Read more...

I’m a big believer in holding onto your Mac as long as possible, but at some point, it comes time to say goodbye. As you part ways with your old computer in favor of a shiny new one, you probably hope it serves someone else as well as it did you. Without your help, however, it might wind up cold and alone in a…Read more...

While you probably won’t get rich doing it, there are more opportunities out there than you might think to earn money by recording audiobooks or writing book reviews or summaries. If you love to read anyway, you might consider turning your hobby into a side hustle since you’re already doing the bulk of the work.

With spring cleaning season bearing down on us, we’ve been discussing a variety of “methods” that can help anyone clean up their home, even when you’re just not up for it, you can’t get past how overwhelming it is, or you are easily distracted. Another approach—the “rounds” method—is getting some attention on TikTok,…Read more...

Most of us don’t want to think about cancer when we feel fine and there’s a new season of Ted Lasso out, but talking to your doctor and getting screened (aka “thinking about cancer”) can reduce your risk significantly. There are more than 200 types of cancer, ranging in severity from “you’ll probably be fine”…Read more...

If you know the name Cheryl Strayed, it’s probably because Reese Witherspoon played her in the 2014 based-on-a-true-story drama Wild, adapted from Strayed’s same-titled book, which tells of the author’s solo journey along the Appalachian Trail, a spiritual trek she undertook in the mid-’90s after getting divorced.Read more...

Whether you get it off the block or grab handfuls from a bag, grated cheese is an important food. The tiny teeth of the grater transform it from a solid state into fluffy clouds of parmesan or piles of cheddar that melt the moment they make contact with hot food.Read more...

Without a dressing, a salad is just a bowl of chopped vegetables, and is significantly less fun to eat. And whether you favor something decadent like blue ranch or something utilitarian like this cheap-o vinaigrette, the best dressings are made with intention and forethought.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here.Read more...

For decades, it has been generally agreed upon that while it may be a truly magical animated film, the racial politics of Disney’s 1953 classic Peter Pan are, uh, not great. If you haven’t seen it in a while, may I refresh your memory with a link to the song in which Native American-inspired characters with feathers…Read more...

Cannabis-filled vape pens are an innovation story. Just as indoor growing changed everything for the way weed is cultivated, technology has granted us a new, discreet, and potent way to consume it—a sort of digital pre-roll.Read more...

The Joe Rogan Experience is technically one of the biggest podcasts around, numbers-wise, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best. Here are 12 interview podcasts hosted by people with the magic touch for Q&A—shows that will stretch your mind, make you laugh, and fire your curiosity about the world, and generally without…Read more...

TikTok is addicting, thanks in large part to its algorithm. But it isn’t perfect: You watch one too many recipe videos, and, all of a sudden, the app thinks you want to learn everything there is to know about being a chef. If your For You page is a little out of whack, there’s now an easy way to reset the algorithm…Read more...

When you’re feeling down, getting yourself to clean up the house can feel totally impossible—and the resulting clutter and disorganization can make you feel worse. It is a nasty cycle made nastier by the fact that the mess simply won’t go away. Not only is having a tidy, sanitary home important for your safety, but…Read more...

You may have heard that things are happening, and these things are bringing up some emotions for me. I’ve been eating my feelings over the last few days, and those feelings have been a combination of salty and sweet. I’ve been shoveling peanut butter cups into my mouth (for energy), but I have been pausing from time…Read more...

Real space exploration takes a long time. Pluto is roughly 10 years away from Earth, given you’re traveling on a speedy ship like New Horizons. The nearest planet outside our solar system, however, is about four lightyears away, which means it would take about 81,000 years to reach by New Horizons speeds. You’d need…Read more...

Nineties pop culture nostalgia is powerful, and never more so than in these troubled times. And when looking back across the decades at the films released 30 years ago, its interesting to note how many have endured—and how many never got sequels or spinoffs.Read more...

IKEA, that beloved Swedish purveyor of flatpack furniture and lingonberry jam, is in some hot water. Not, not for the traces of horse DNA found in their meatballs (not this time, anyway)—no, it’s due to a class-action lawsuit that found them liable for violating the privacy of potentially millions of customers over…Read more...

There is one universal truth we can all agree upon when it comes to blankets: You have too many of them in your home. You have more blankets than you could ever use at one time, and either not enough storage space for them or not enough willpower to go back and forth to the closet every night. The solution is to turn…Read more...

On a regular day I’ll reach for coffee, but when life sucks, tea is the shoulder I cry on. When I’m sick, or cold, or when I’ve already had a fire truck’s-worth of coffee, I’ll switch on the kettle and prepare a soothing cup of tea. The problem with now-and-then tea culture is that the stuff doesn’t last forever.…Read more...

Who could forget those bulky, enormously heavy, static-filled non-smart TVs of our youth? Well now they’re back in the limelight—as part of a $33 million settlement.

Spring is here, and you’re itching to get that garden started. But those heirloom tomatoes you’re drooling over won’t ripen until summer, and your pumpkins won’t be ready until almost Halloween. Fortunately, there are plenty of fast-growing plants you can enjoy shortly after planting. Read on for our vegetable picks,…Read more...

Every child tests limits and misbehaves, often by going against a parent, teacher, or caregiver’s wishes. However, consistent, intense defiance is sometimes classified as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a behavior disorder most often diagnosed in children. If you have a particularly uncooperative child and are …Read more...

A good sauce is key to an exceptional meal. It can save a bland dish, moisten dry meats, or star as the main event (creamy mac and cheese, full stop). Having a few simple sauces up your sleeve and on your meals is a great way to upgrade your average weekly dinners. You just have to know where to start.Read more...

We’re rapidly heading into spring cleaning season, which means disinfecting, organizing, and generally trying to overhaul the whole damn house. Before you tackle your dresser drawers, though, take a pause: Let’s do this right. There are loads of hacks out there advocating for various folding methods, but we have the…Read more...

One of the best parts of buying a new PC is deleting all the bloatware and replacing it with your favorite programs. Of course, you probably have a list of apps you install by default. But if you only stick with what you know, there are likely some hidden gems you’re missing out on. Here are 16 such apps everyone…Read more...

Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most-anticipated games of this year, but based on the latest hands-on impressions, it sounds like it will be a major change up for the long-running RPG series.

It’s likely you haven’t had a landline in years and even if you do, you rarely use it. But you can’t deny that having a central phone for all family members was pretty great back when it was in style. Multiple household adults could coordinate kids’ business with doctors and teachers and you got to avoid the…Read more...

If chicken and gaming are your thing, KFC and Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. are pairing up to get you early beta access to the upcoming Diablo IV game for a limited time when you buy any KFC sandwich. The promotion is here advertise both the new game and KFC’s Double Down sandwich, which has been off the menu for…Read more...

While owning your own home isn’t exactly the “easy button” for wealth-building it’s sometimes made out to be, it’s still a reliable way to build your net worth over the long term. Aside from the emotional aspects of having a piece of property to call your own, a house represents a significant asset—for most people,…Read more...