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Working out in the heat can be miserable—which is why you already know to do outdoor exercise in the early morning or late evening, stay hydrated, and all that other good stuff. But what if you have the safety angle covered and you’re willing to brave the heat? Here are our top picks for ways to stay active when it’s…Read more...

Back in the day, phone keyboards were actual keyboards. When you typed, you had to press physical keys, which provided tactile feedback as you texted away. Touch screens changed all that; now, we tap on unyielding slabs of glass. If you keep your iPhone on silent, you won’t even have the sound of fake keyboard clicks…Read more...

Heavy whipping cream is a fantastic liquid. Even un-whipped, it can add cold, creamy luxury to a bowl of berries or seasonal stone fruit, and whipping only heightens the experience. But aerating cream isn’t the only thing you can do make it feel luxurious. You can take it even further with a few choice, unexpected…Read more...

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Living without an air conditioner in the summer is miserable, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t misery associated with having one, either. The necessary devices require maintenance and care, but even with proper upkeep, there is one gross thing about them that seems inevitable: They’re wet. And they drip. And…Read more...

Prunes are mistreated. We don’t treat other dried fruits with nearly the same kind of blatant disrespect. OK, their high fiber content might make you poop, but since when was this a bad thing? It’s time to embrace the dried plum for what it is: an enjoyable treat that’s packing nutrients and sweetness in a single…Read more...

Let me be the first to point this out: It’s too hot. With many areas of the country suffering through excessive heat warnings, it’s crucial to make sure your air conditioner runs as effectively as possible. This is assuming, of course, you already took the steps to get your AC unit ready to run all summer long. After…Read more...

Alien abductions aren’t in the zeitgeist they were in the ‘90s, when The X-Files propelled little green (or gray) men into the pop culture mainstream. The age of the cell phone has highlighted the dubiousness of the idea that flying saucers are constantly buzzing the earth on the hunt for human rectums to probe: with…Read more...

A lot of advice about how to deal with tantrums says the first step is to remain calm yourself—that losing your cool when dealing with your kid will not make the tantrum go away and will actually make things worse. A small problem, though, is sometimes it feels impossible to stay calm when the person in front of you…Read more...

MultiVersus is Smash Bros. if Nintendo had the license to the most iconic non-video game characters of the last few decades that also happen to be owned by Warner Bros. The vagaries of IP law aside, any brawler that lets you pit Batman against Arya Stark is offering a unique experience. If you’re interested in…Read more...

I took a botany class once, which involved a literal field trip: walking around a wildflower meadow for hours in the summer heat. There was no shade, no breeze, just sweltering misery. But when my carpool partner and I got back to the car, I had a surprise: I had packed an insulated lunchbox with an ice pack, and a…Read more...

A home equity line of credit—or HELOC for those of us who like sounding smart—is a fantastic financial tool. If you’ve heard the old line about how paying rent is throwing your money away but paying off a mortgage builds towards something, a HELOC is an aspect of that: Once you’ve built up equity in your home…Read more...

Not all recipe testing turns out the way you expect it to. Sometimes you want cake, and instead you end up with a new type of muffin. Although I could regale you with a few surefire ways to not turn pudding cups into cakes, I thought a great little muffin tip might be more helpful. For a textural boost on a breakfast…Read more...

As the weather heats up in the back half of summer and you do whatever you can to keep out of the heat, it’s easy to forget some of the essential tasks that will keep your plants plugging away well into fall. But trimming hedges and perennials, pruning your herb garden, and watering and mulching right now will help…Read more...

It’s summertime, so naturally you’re looking for fun things to do outdoors with your partner—and camping is one of those pastimes that not only gets you outside but also provides time and space to connect deeply with each other. But camping is also one of those activities that can go sideways quickly (Mother Nature…Read more...

Just about everyone in the gaming world (and their cats) are enjoying cyberpunk-meets-kitty-cat video game Stray, but it’s not the only game that lets you play as a realistic animal. The sub-genre dates back to the early days of gaming and includes all kinds of animals, from mischievous geese and terrifying sharks to…Read more...

“Where do you get your ideas?” is a question I get fairly often, and one I do not have one answer for. Some of them, like duck fat magic shell, come from my weird little brain; some of them, like cucumber spaghetti, are inspired by the work of others; and some of them are straight up suggestions that I try and taste,…Read more...

If you lift heavy weights, you’ll get stronger. That’s the principle of progressive overload in a nutshell. As you get stronger, you need to lift heavier weights to keep getting stronger. The numbers go up and up forever, like Milo of Croton carrying a calf every day until he was able to carry a full-grown bull. Or do…Read more...

Storage management is a chore, no matter the context. Google Photos is no exception: While the service once allowed unlimited photo backups, Google now counts all new photos and videos against your overall storage limits, regardless of their quality. That poses a problem for all users, but especially for those on…Read more...

Reconnecting with an old friend you’ve lost touch with might sound like a challenge, but a recent study says it might be worth the effort. According to new research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the science actually says you should. You might think…Read more...

Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz discovered yet another batch of Android malware that was openly available on the Google Play Store and downloaded by hundreds of thousands of users before it was removed. This group includes dozens of apps that hid three major malware strains: Joker, Facestealer, and…Read more...

While every month of Netflix arrivals includes a little something for everyone, the most obviously anticipated August release is the big-budget, star-studded adaption of Neil Gaiman’s seminal comic The Sandman (Aug. 5). The cast features Tom Sturridge, Jenna Coleman, Gwendoline Christie, Taron Egerton, as well as the…Read more...

I love putting powders on popcorn, whether the powder is of the cheese persuasion, or simply fine, pulverized salt. So when I saw this Cook’s Illustrated article about caper (and miso and scallion) powder, I did not think of rice or vegetables or chicken or fish—I thought only of popcorn. But caper popcorn was not…Read more...

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Parechovirus isn’t a new virus, but it is the subject of a recent CDC health alert due to a possible uptick of cases in infants. The virus can cause serious illness in very young babies. So how worried do parents need to be?Read more...

Potato dishes are a year-round staple. In the summer, various potato salads and low-country boils steal the show. During the colder months, we snuggle up to warm mounds of mashed potatoes and cheesy gratins. The practice of prepping spuds and storing them in the fridge the night before might be convenient, but it can…Read more...

Usually the whole point of making a new installment in a long-running franchise is to cash in on the name recognition, so consider me confused as to why Hulu is hiding the fact that they are releasing a new spinoff of the 1987 sci-fi horror classic Predator by calling it, simply, Prey.

Samsung wants you to buy its new stuff, as all companies do. What’s interesting about Samsung’s latest tactic, however, is the company’s offer to hand potential customers up to $200 in savings in order to buy its new stuff—and there’s no commitment required to qualify. If you’re even thinking about picking up a new…Read more...

Is Microsoft Teams slowing your Mac down to a crawl? You’re not alone. The app is so bloated that even people with M1 Macs have seen their machines become almost unusable. Quitting Teams fixes the problem, but if you need to use the app for work, we’ve got a couple of workarounds for you.

Job search anxiety is painful enough. Then there’s the gut-wrenching process of constantly checking your inbox, finally seeing an email from a prospective employer, trying and failing to keep your hopes in check, only to open it and read, “We regret to inform you...” or the dreaded, “You were a great candidate. …Read more...

Alternative flours aren’t going anywhere, nor should they. As tradition would have it, alternative ingredients are stupid…until they’re the best thing ever. Oat products fall in line with that trend: It’s finishing its hater-stage, and now there are loads of recipes that use oat flour instead of wheat flour. You can…Read more...

Joy-Cons are great for what they are, but they have some big faults. Aside from their infamous drifting issues, the controllers are less than ideal to hold, especially if you have large hands, and have tiny buttons that make precise gameplay difficult. The Switch Pro Controller fixes many of those issues. At $70, it’s…Read more...

By now, you’ve probably heard that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline recently got a new, three-digit phone number: 988. For understandable reasons, this easier-to-remember code has gotten a major media push as advocates seek to make sure anyone who needs the lifeline will have the three digits top of mind in…Read more...

When the COVID-19 vaccines first became available, some people noticed unexpected menstrual bleeding after they received their vaccines. Some trans men were among those affected, which has got to be weird as hell if you thought you were done having periods and then all of a sudden you start menstruating.Read more...

Despite constantly hearing about all the benefits, it’s hard to actually get into meditation. Many people who try to meditate feel as if they failed. I’m one of those people. What do you mean you’re supposed to “clear your mind?” That’s where I keep all my thoughts!

We’re rapidly reaching the point where 1080p PC gaming is considered “outdated,” and many players are looking to upgrade. Most people likely assume 4K is the natural next step; that was the upgrade path for most TV owners, after all. However, 4K monitors are more expensive and harder to come by than 4K TVs, so many PC…Read more...

Tech moves fast. New products hit the shelves each year, each bigger and better than the ones that came before. Unless you resell all of your devices before buying a new one, it’s likely you have at least one old smartphone or tablet gathering dust at the bottom of your junk drawer. It doesn’t have to, though: Older…Read more...

Fries are my favorite form of prepared potato—even the freezer ones from the grocery store. They reach their peak when they’re freshly made, piping hot, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Which is why dousing my home cooked frites with vinegar is such an inner-struggle: Keep them plain and basic? Or…Read more...

If you have a hard time motivating yourself to hang out with people, connecting with your friends, or carrying on a conversation, you might brand yourself “antisocial.” As a result, you might even wonder if you have what’s known as antisocial personality disorder—but that name is a little misleading because it doesn’t…Read more...

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America has had a rough 2022, but the dollar is having a good year. For the first time since 2002, U.S. currency is at parity with the euro, meaning one dollar trades at roughly one euro. That represents a significant drop in value for the European currency, which was worth around $1.47 back in 2008 and around $1.14…Read more...

How do you feed a house full of people on a budget, while still keeping the meals reasonably balanced and healthy? That was the subject of a few threads on our favorite meal idea subreddit, r/EatCheapandHealthy. One poster asked how to feed five people who don’t like rice and beans, and another wanted to feed four…Read more...

Ever noticed that your iPhone display is a little sluggish about going to sleep? Pressing the Side button on older iPhones—before the introduction of Face ID—would immediately shut off the screen. Newer models don’t work that way. Now, you’ll notice a slight delay between pressing the button and the iPhone actually…Read more...

When you’re flying on a paid airline ticket, you have options when it comes to how many and what type of airline miles you can earn. Many airlines are members of an alliance and almost all have some kind of partnership with other airlines. Most of the time, you can credit the miles from a paid flight to the airline…Read more...

According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, only 37% of Americans think life is better now than it was 50 years ago, and that survey was conducted five years ago. I understand why someone would feel like things are getting worse, but by most measures of the goodness or badness of things in…Read more...

While Apple Notes has become the default note-taking app for most iPhone users, the Reminders app is often overlooked. But over the last few years, Reminders has built a strong foundation with grouping, natural language input, and smart lists. With iOS 16, Apple is building on top of those features, making Reminders…Read more...

Moving in together is a relationship milestone that comes with obvious benefits like closeness to your partner and splitting rent, but the decision comes with common relationship problems as well. We spoke with therapist Minaa B., eharmony’s relationship expert, to break down why these problems happen and what you can…Read more...

One downside to being a beautiful genius is that people are quick to dismiss your ideas simply because they’re too intimidated by your brain and body. Why else would I be mocked for mixing up an MSG martini, only to see it featured in a slick PUNCH spread years later? What other explanation could there be for my…Read more...

If you hide underneath your coffee table when someone brings up taxes or you’re afraid to look at your bank statements, you might reflexively scroll right past podcasts with the word “money” in the name. But surprise! Money podcasts are packed with some of the best storytelling, interviews, and insight into the…Read more...

If you’ve been too busy for the last four months to see a supermoon, you can still catch the final one of the year. On Aug. 11, if you can spare a moment to gaze at the heavens, you will be able to see the full “Sturgeon Moon.” August’s full moon reaches peak illumination at 9:36 p.m. on the East Coast. It will be in…Read more...