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At the height of the pandemic, one of my friends—a self-proclaimed elder millennial who asked to remain unnamed—packed up their family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge upstate. Buying property was no small investment, but at a time when cities were largely shut down, the rural prices felt like an opportune move.

Masturbation is a normal part of human physiology, but we (as a society) have managed to invent dozens of truly bizarre myths just to guilt ourselves into feeling bad whenever we do it. (Did anybody ever think they would really go blind or grow hair on their palms?)

There’s nothing adults like more than getting angry about movies made for kids, but this week’s culture skirmish over Pixar’s innocent tween movie Turning Red is as ridiculous as dressing like a clown on purpose.

Dating apps really haven’t been around that long, in the grand scheme of things, but they’ve become a staple in modern life. Like dashing out a quick work email after business hours, ordering a whole meal for delivery without picking up the phone, or hailing a cab directly to your location with the touch of a button,…Read more...

Ocean quahogs can live to be over 500 years old. These clammy assholes spend centuries doing nothing but burrowing into the ocean floor and filtering algae out of sea water. People, on the other hand, only get like 78 years before we die! This is not fair.

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So, your internet is acting funny, maybe a little sluggish, even after multiple router resets and disconnecting excess devices. While there are many possible reasons your internet is acting up, many folks will understandably start to wonder if one of the neighbors is mooching off their wifi.

You just suffered a bad breakup. After you’ve curated the sad Adele playlists, emptied out your tissue boxes, and dealt with the emotional and mental fallout, next comes one of the hardest parts of the tragic ordeal—you have to deal with getting your stuff back from your ex.Read more...

The case for pay transparency is gaining traction. Next month, the New York City Pay Transparency Law, which mandates that companies disclose salary ranges for all job postings, is set to take effect. Although pay transparency is enforced in some places (see state laws in California and Colorado), disclosing how much…Read more...

With gardening season upon us, every green thumb must ask themselves: What should I plant this year? And if you’re planning to involve children in your gardening process, you may be wondering the best way to get them involved, and keep them interested. According to HGTV, one of the best ways to occupy those short…Read more...

Perhaps it is my age or perhaps it is the fact that I am a creature of habit—the habits may be chaotic but they are habits nonetheless—but I have been having a heck of a time getting back into my groove after a uniquely chaotic first week of March. A few balls got dropped that week, including this genius comment from…Read more...

All surgeries, whether medically necessary or cosmetic, have something pretty big in common: You’ll be cut into, even if only a little bit. Incisions leave scars which, if you’re focused on preserving your health or accomplishing a goal, might not be that big of a deal to you in the moment. Still, if you’re worried…Read more...

Isn’t it wonderful when you make friends at your job? You can go out after work, commiserate about your shared experiences, and remain pals long after you’ve departed your company. But for as lovely as that is, there is a darker opposite situation: Sometimes, you absolutely hate a coworker.

I’ve always had a weird relationship with flexibility. My ankles bend so easily that I can sit in a deep squat as just a relaxing way to rest. I got into Olympic weightlifting without having to spend a single moment worrying about my shoulder mobility. And yet: I cannot touch my toes. Or at least I couldn’t until…Read more...

One of the easiest ways to see if someone understands food is to ask them to make you a sandwich. A good sandwich is a balance of flavors and textures, and the best ones are made by people who have a good grasp on both. A sandwich is more than layers of meat and cheese between two slices of bread—it’s a holistic…Read more...

When it comes to updates, especially from Apple, I’m usually one to say install it ASAP. After all, these updates usually go through weeks, if not months, of beta testing—plenty of time to find and weed out the big bugs. However, even with fun new features like Universal Control, you should be warned about macOS 12.3.…Read more...

As many Apple Watch users have discovered, there is no way to connect a bricked watch to a Mac to manually restore the software like you can with an iPhone or an iPad. Your only hope was to take it to the nearest Apple Store (or send it in to Apple to be reset) if it conked out during an update or because of a…Read more...

What defines a “cult classic” film? Unfortunately, there exists no cohesive, comprehensive, widely recognized definition that can be used to classify a film as either undeniably cult, or undeniably not. It’s all far too slippery.

I believe anyone can get into video games, but aspects of the hobby can be unfriendly to newcomers. One such needless barrier to entry is the confusing way many players talk about video game genres.

Many of us adjusted to WFH life over the past two years, maybe even joining the so-called “great resignation” to avoid a forced return to an in-person office. Given the opportunity to start a remote gig, there’s no shortage of reasons to opt for the perks of working from home over in-person roles.

Microsoft Edge is a pretty good default browser. Now that it’s made on the same platform as Chrome, it’s fast, versatile, and efficient; Microsoft has put in a lot of effort to make Edge less resource-intensive when compared to Chrome. But for some computers with older hardware, Edge can still be a struggle to use. If…Read more...

Most carpenters have memorized a certain number of shortcuts for measuring angles, making cut lists, or estimating distances—but thanks to technology, you don’t have to do that anymore. If you want precise and quick results when figuring out archway sizes or ramp angle, there’s an app for that. Here are some of the…Read more...

The TV of today is fundamentally different from even its relatively recent past. Sure, cable still exists, but broadcast TV is increasingly an afterthought and those times when everyone seems to be watching the same show are fewer and farther between. You’re streaming something on HBO, I’m binging a season of one of…Read more...

The other night, I got quite high and decided it would be a good idea to make some chili. I had thawed too many sirloin steaks and needed a way to use them, stat. I ground them up with my meat grinder and set out to incorporate them into what is perhaps my favorite simple chili recipe.

When spring sunshine and warmer temperatures begin to tempt us, the roads and trails beckon. After struggling mentally and physically to get our training in during the winter, conditions are now more conducive to longer miles and harder training. But if you rush into training too quickly, you may find yourself…Read more...

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We all know the virtues of Scotch tape when wrapping gifts, connecting errant pieces of paper, and mending torn book pages. But it turns out we may be sleeping on some of this adhesive strip’s lesser-known, but no less useful applications. Here are a handful of creative ways to use it, beyond the basics.

Eating disorders in children and teens are on the rise two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitalization rates three times higher now than before. Even kids as young as eight or nine are affected, according to a study of six Canadian hospitals.Read more...

Scams that target job-seekers are nothing new. There are multi-level marketing schemes, assemble-product-at-home deals, phishing schemes using job applications, not to mention the perfectly legal scam of being exploited by your employer. But the trend toward working from home and the anonymity of the internet have…Read more...

In the nearly 30 years since Amazon launched as a humble online bookstore, it has moved into just about every aspect of our lives. It’s now a retailer, a grocery store, a media streamer, a movie production company, a cloud computing company, a major employer, and just about everything else. All this expansion has led…Read more...

I’m willing to bet you have a lint roller lying around your home. Hell, let’s make things more interesting: I’ll bet that you aren’t using said lint roller to its full capabilities. Sure, you know the lint roller is a must-have for ridding your outfit of pet hair, dander, and, well, lint off your clothes. But the lint…Read more...

Who owns the corporations that contribute to climate change, engage in appalling labor practices, and test products on animals? You probably do.

March brings plenty of things to celebrate—more daylight, warming weather, Women’s History Month, Pi Day, apparently college basketball is a thing? For many of us, it’s the month we can again start to imagine weekend getaways and rooftop cocktails. March 17—St. Patrick’s Day—is one of the first true party days of the…Read more...

If you live in an older home, drafty windows are often a problem. Rather than replacing them—at an average of $850 per window—you can use window inserts to help fix the problem, save you 50% on installation costs, and lower your energy usage (and bills) over the long term.Read more...

None of us is superhuman: As much as we try to memorize every talking point or every question, we can’t work at our best without the occasional reference. Still, it seems more impressive, especially on video calls, if we never need to look away from the camera when interviewing or giving a presentation. The solution,…Read more...

We’ve written before about things that are often housed on kitchen counters (like piles of paper, olive oil, and cookbooks) that can, and probably should, be tucked away to extend their lifespan and reduce clutter.

I was embarrassingly old before I understood the meaning of different fits in men’s jeans and pants, but after years of trial and error, I’m here to share what I’ve learned.

Stories of generational conflict are nothing new, in film, TV, or human history, but especially once the 1950s rolled around and American kids suddenly became a demographic worth marketing to (right around the time James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause made teen angst mainstream), the generation gap itself became a…Read more...

In order to have a productive, fulfilling, long-term relationship, there are many things we need to be aware of. Our own triggers and emotional baggage, our partner’s needs and love language, and how we speak to one another, especially when conflict arises. Our partner’s words may ring in our ears and weigh on our…Read more...

Preview is much more than a simple image viewer. Its image editing capabilities can actually help you accomplish slightly complex tasks—including removing unwanted backgrounds from your photos.

Tomorrow is March 17, also known as “St. Patrick’s Day,” “St. Paddy’s Day,” and “amateur hour.” It’s the day that people who don’t drink all that much decide to really tie one on, and it’s the absolute worst day to be at a bar.Read more...

If you’ve ever made a cake, there’s a good chance you’ve had to fold egg whites into a batter without deflating them too much. But most people don’t go to culinary school and never learn what it actually means to fold one ingredient into another. As a result, lots and lots of folks end up winging it, with highly…Read more...

For most people, traveling during the coronavirus pandemic has been strictly on an as-needed basis. That’s likely to change this summer. If you’re fully vaccinated with KN-95s in hand and ready to get the hell out of Dodge, don’t put off booking your trips much longer—now’s the time to take advantage of low prices and…Read more...

When it comes to members-only bulk shopping, it’s hard to beat Costco and Sam’s Club. These two warehouse giants are basically the only game in town, and seem fairly identical in terms of price points, rewards, and overall shopping experience. So how does one decide where to cast their loyalty (and spend their…Read more...

America is one of the busiest countries in the world: we work more hours, take less vacation, and have more stress than just about every other industrialized nation. All that time spent working takes a toll. If you’ve ever stood up from a long day at your desk and winced as your back seized up, or experienced the…Read more...

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I have never investigated 23andMe (or any similar genetic test) because I’m not particularly interested in the results. I am white. I am from Mississippi. There is no good or noble fruit to be found hanging in that particular tree.

If you’re noticing an existential gloom hanging over all of humanity today, rest assured: It’s not because today is “The Ides of March.”

Warmer weather is coming. Before it’s time to literally throw caution to the wind and open the windows, it’s time to repair those torn screens that have been picked apart by birds or damaged by winter weather. Letting the fresh air in and keeping the bugs out requires your screens to be in tip top shape, and luckily y…Read more...

The humble browser remains the most-used app on many computers, and every second it saves you is invaluable. The days of slow and laggy browsers are long gone now, and most web browsers offer a satisfactory performance, but some are (obviously) a lot faster than others. We set out on a mission to figure out which…Read more...