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Most every resume template includes a spot for your home address, but do you really need to include it? If you’re a privacy hawk, you might chafe at doing so, and not only because prospective employers are highly unlikely to choose to contact you via snail mail: Including your address on something as public as a CV…Read more...

Google is updating Google Assistant with better contextual learning features that should make the digital helper more accurate. One of the changes is the ability to teach Google Assistant how to properly pronounce names—after a little bit of self-started voice training.

If you’re a federal student loan borrower in a cash crunch, consider asking for a refund if you made extra payments after March 13, 2020, when the CARES Act student loan payment moratorium was put in place. The only trade-off is that you’ll set yourself back on paying off your loan, but that might be worth it if your…Read more...

“Share ETA” is one of the best features to come from iOS 13—if you and your friends are Apple Maps users, that is. And once you’ve updated to iOS 14.5, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, you’ll be able to send ETAs to friends when you’re cycling or walking, too. Take that, cars.Read more...

It is not properly hot out yet, but once that happens, three things will become true: I will start to hate using my oven. I will want to invite people to my yard to enjoy a meal al fresco. I will grow increasingly lazy. None of these three things is in direct conflict with the other two, but their co-existence does…Read more...

So much of parenting is about the long game. We may be raising children, but we’re really raising adults—people who, in a surprisingly short amount of time, will be off on their own, living their own lives. And how we parent them as kids will at least partially impact the type of adults they’ll grow up to be and the…Read more...

“Proper” English is full of stumbling blocks, and chief among them is the sentence that ends in a preposition. For example, this question: Are sentences that end in prepositions really something to be wary of?

Strava’s heatmap isn’t new, but it wasn’t until recently that I really looked at it. This interactive tool shows where Strava users run, bike, swim, kayak, ski and snowshoe—and you can separate those activities as you browse the map. Want to look for secret swimming holes? Check which high schools have a track that’s…Read more...

Coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages are good for the taste alone, but sometimes you might be thinking about their caffeine content more than the flavor. Whether you’re under pressure to meet a deadline or just dragging a bit on a Monday morning, there are ways you can maximize the effects of caffeine to help…Read more...

People all over the country (and the world) have found new creative ways to vacation the past 13 months—the most popular being stateside road trips or weekend getaways just hours from home. Short road trips were our way of still taking a vacation during the worst of the pandemic, but we might consider taking longer…Read more...

As the human of a smart, quirky herding dog, I’ve had to learn a few hard lessons about the importance of boundaries. If my pup isn’t given a job, for example, he’ll find one himself. And if anyone (especially a stranger) violates his personal space, he gets nippy. We’ve had to create a lot of structure to keep him…Read more...

Remapping a video game’s buttons is an important feature that can make gaming sessions more comfortable, make you a better gamer, and open the experience to new players. Unfortunately, not all games support customizable controls, and some only offer a limited range of options. And even if a game does offer robust…Read more...

Garlic powder gets no respect. Sure, the aroma and taste of fresh garlic is hard to beat, but in some situations, the dried stuff doesn’t just measure up, it flat-out wins. If you need a garlicky vinaigrette, marinade, or dip to taste great for longer than 24 hours, powdered or granulated garlic is the way to go.Read more...

Before they have kids, everyone has a different image in their head of the type of parent they think they’ll be. Maybe you’ll be a free-range parent, or the parent who prioritizes family dinnertime above all else. Or—better yet!—you’ll be the fun parent, the parent every other kid wishes they could have. But then you…Read more...

A recent LendingTree report suggests that it’s an opportune time to ask your credit card lender to lower your interest rate, cancel a late fee, or waive an annual fee, noting the success rate for such requests has been over 80%. All you have to do is pick up a phone and ask—and knowing what to say helps too. Here are…Read more...

A few evenings ago I scrolled upon a video of a woman yelling about a potato. I still don’t know who that woman was, but the points she made in her video are absolutely correct, the main one being that potatoes are always good and normal thing to eat. Since then, I have been craving potatoes, and last night I ate…Read more...

For about 10 years, I trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu three times a week—a consistent level, if one you’d still consider recreational. Sure, there were times when an injury or work got in the way, but for the most part I found myself tussling with other weekend warriors on a regular basis.

Apple finally released its much-anticipated App Tracking Transparency feature with the launch of iOS 14.5, and it’s incredibly helpful if you want some fine-grain control over which apps can track other aspects of your digital activity. That’s assuming, of course, the feature isn’t grayed out for you.Read more...

Windows users with Nvidia graphics cards should update their display drivers immediately to patch several problematic (and potentially crash-inducing) bugs.

It’s better to keep your shower clean than to wait until you can’t ignore the mess anymore, but that doesn’t make sticking to a regular cleaning schedule any easier. Whether you like to clean as you go or just want an easier way to scrub down the walls, consider keeping a dish wand—you know, the kind where you fill…Read more...

Moving to a new apartment or home is an exciting time. You’ve been hunting for months (or even years) and have finally found the perfect place to settle down. But before you start nesting, there are a few housekeeping matters to take care of. Most people know to change the locks or locate the breakers in a new place.…Read more...

I remember the feeling when one of my Instagram posts received a couple hundred likes: “This is my career now—I’m an influencer.” Sadly, I have yet to reach those dizzying heights again, not that it matters: A few viral posts do not a full-time influencer career make. To really earn money from social media, an…Read more...

You should regularly take a moment to check on your iPhone’s battery life. And given how easy Apple made it starting in iOS 11.3, we really have no excuse. All you have to do is hit Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and you’ll be able to see the maximum capacity of your iPhone’s battery, ensure “Optimized Battery…Read more...

There are certain things you’d like to “hone” and there are things you’d like to “home in on,” but these things are not the same. However, it’s one of those pairs of words and phrases that sound so similar and have similar meanings (like further and farther or then and than) that it’s easy to mix them up. But in an…Read more...

This time of year, the sky provides welcome visual treats for mere mortals on the ground. You might already be thirsting for the next big thing in the cosmos, considering the Lyrids have already come and gone this month, and the pink Super Moon has already waned into a less stunning phase.

Apple recently unveiled its M1 iMac models for 2021. The new desktop computers come in a variety of joyful hues: blue, green, orange, pink, purple, yellow, and classic Mac silver. While the available color options differ between the new iMac’s various hardware configurations, they all have one thing in common: white…Read more...

It seems that no matter where I buy my garlic, at least half of my haul is always on the verge of sprouting. As the germ (the little sprout thing in the middle) ages and turns green, it becomes bitter, and while I am capable of removing it, it’s an extra step I like to avoid. Luckily, freezing your garlic stops the…Read more...

It’s that time of year: You’ve put your sweaters in a box under the bed, the window air conditioning units are reappearing around the neighborhood, and you’ve noticed the garbage has started smelling terrible. Yes, it’s almost summer, which means we’ll be soon be cranking up our cooling systems, resulting in higher…Read more...

Every pantry needs a few varieties of dried chiles. If you have a decent stash, you need little more than to add them to some hot water in a blender to whip up a rich, flavorful sauce at a moment’s notice. The only drawback is dealing with the skins, which never break down no matter how long you soak them—meaning you…Read more...

It’s planting season, but before you head to your local garden center for fancy (and expensive) solutions to your gardening problems, consider that you might have some of what you need already in your pantry. One of those things is vinegar.Read more...

If last summer was the season of all the camps shutting down, this summer is the season for figuring out how to keep them open. As we wind down a school year that has been largely centered around schools trying to figure out how to get kids back in the classroom as safely as possible, parents are looking ahead to a…Read more...

The pause on federal student loan payments and interest ends in October, but are you prepared? Considering that 55% of borrowers aren’t confident that they’ll keep up with their payments later in the year, you might want to make a plan now, as there are no guarantees student loan forbearance will continue or debt…Read more...

It never fails. Right when you’ve got your hands full, or you’re doing dishes and they’re covered in soap, or you’re working outside and all muddy, the phone rings. And the last thing you want to do is muck up your screen or AirPods to answer the call. Good news: In iOS 14.5, you can now answer phone calls while…Read more...

Now that most of my buds are on their way to being fully vaccinated, I am getting cautiously excited about feeding them. And though there might be a slight re-learning curve when it comes to making fun, casual conversation, I am pleased to say that I have already perfected my menu-planning strategy for when I get to …Read more...

When it comes to business etiquette, a few unwavering standards seem to exist, without any definitive rules explaining why—consider the expectation that you will always send a thank-you note after an interview. And while the choice of file format to use when emailing your resume may depend upon why you are sending it,…Read more...

We’ve sung the praises of resistance bands before, and they definitely have their uses. Bands are affordable and portable, so it’s no wonder they’re popular—but why are they the focus of so many butt-centered workouts? Do you actually need one if you do, in fact, want to build a butt?Read more...

If you are only washing your new household items after the first time you use them, you might be missing a crucial first step. Often, the cleaning process should commence as soon as the packaging or tag is removed. Even if they look clean, clothes bought off the rack have been touched, tried on, and hauled around…Read more...

A substantial new version of Telegram is rolling out now for all platforms. The update includes new shopping features for buyers and sellers, updated voice chat tools for groups, new gesture controls on mobile, and more.

For most Americans, closing their laptop or clocking out at the end of an eight-hour shift at a restaurant or construction site is the norm, give or take a half-hour or so for lunch. And as tiring as a day of work can be, it’s easy to forget that over a century ago, people died to afford us the right to an eight-hour…Read more...

You’ve long been able to add some quirky effects to your Clips videos in iOS, but iOS 14.5 brings new augmented-reality effects to the app that you can use to fill your room with Party City-style lasers, virtual confetti, and plenty more. You’ll need an iPhone 12 Pro or iPad Pro with LIDAR (March 2020 or later) to…Read more...

The best online deals don’t require much effort and have real cash value. With that in mind, if you haven’t bought an Amazon gift card before, the company is currently offering you an extra $15 for doing so, so long as the card you buy is worth $50 or more. Of course, you don’t actually need to send someone that gift…Read more...

It’s a given that masks are important to wear indoors and in crowded settings, but the CDC now officially says they are not always necessary outdoors. Masking outdoors is still recommended if you are in a crowd, or if you are unvaccinated and will be near others outside your household who are also unvaccinated. But in…Read more...

Reboots have been at the forefront of pop culture for so long, you might be nostalgic for a time when every other film or TV show wasn’t trying to cash in on the reputation of an established brand. Just last week, Warner Bros.’ second attempt to turn the Mortal Kombat video game series into a film franchise arrived in…Read more...

About two weeks ago, my air fryer stopped working. Luckily, Instant Pot was able to send me a new one (thanks, warranty!), but that half-month without my Vortex Mini made me realize just how much I have come to rely on it.Read more...

Transitions are a pain point for most parents of young children. Even the smallest of moves from one activity to another can cause a meltdown in a toddler anxious over not knowing what’s coming up next. So it only makes sense that one of the biggest transition a little kid can make—going from mom’s house to dad’s…Read more...

According to numerous reports, Windows 10 updates KB5000842 and KB5001330 cause annoying performance bugs for games running in windowed modes. Per Microsoft’s patch notes, “a small subset of users have reported lower than expected performance in games after installing KB5000842 or later updates. Most users affected…Read more...

If you’ve assembled IKEA furniture, you’ve used an Allen wrench. These slim, L-shaped contraptions are often the only tool included in the packaging, even when you’ll need others to finish the job. There’s a good reason for this: Most people don’t own Allen wrenches, and when you need one, nothing else will do.

When our kids are babies, we cater to their every need and want. We’re their whole world, so it doesn’t matter how exhausted or busy we might be—when they call for us, we jump to attention. We go everywhere they go, and experience what they experience right along with them. As they get older, though, the way we spend…Read more...

Even if your social media threats are more a whimper or an annoyance than a full-scale war from internet strangers, you can still keep images of your house (and ideally, your address) from sitting around on Facebook.Read more...

Even as sales at retail chains improve, a low labor participation rate has caused a shortage of workers, leading some companies to offer perks like boosted wages, hiring bonuses, and even subsidized tuition to lure in employees. If you’re vaccinated and looking for a job, this might be a good time to shop around.