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When we cook with onions, we go in knowing that there’s a decent chance that chopping them raw may cause us to shed some tears. But we generally don’t expect unending diarrhea, a fever, and stomach cramps. Unfortunately, hundreds of people across the country have been experiencing digestive distress thanks to…Read more...

Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good Halloween special. While mostly not “specials” in the traditional sense, these 12 new horror-themed series and movies are streaming now and perfect to mix-and-match to create an evening of chilling entertainment.

Smart app banners started out as a way for developers say, “You there! This mobile website sucks, why don’t you check out our app instead?” That was a relief when mobile browsers were awful and websites were almost unusable. Since then though, mobile websites have gotten a lot better, while those “helpful” smart app…Read more...

I love hidden features on my devices. It’s fun to learn something new about the tech you use every day, to discover the little features that aren’t advertised. And unless you spend a lot of time messing around in the Phone app, dialer codes are likely among those hidden features for you as well.

As someone who often cooks far more food than she is capable of eating in any given week, my freezer is an incredibly important part of my kitchen. (I just acquired a chest freezer, and wow—what a world.) My freezers let me enjoy the spoils of my labor at a pace that is reasonable. Though I am capable of eating two…Read more...

Turns out there’s a sweet spot for booking hotels cheaply. Contrary to what you might expect, a recent Nerdwallet study concludes that it’s cheaper to book a hotel 15 days before your stay—not months before, as is the conventional wisdom. However, there are trade-offs to consider, not least of which is ensuring that…Read more...

This week, along with announcing the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google also introduced Pixel Pass—a program that combines a subscription service bundle and the aforementioned Pixel 6 (or Pixel 6 Pro) under one roof. If you’re trying to decide whether the bundle is right for you, here are some things to consider.Read more...

As a Gen Z-er (sort of) who is online (extremely), it’s common in my circles—both online and off—to hear casual “eat the rich’’ comments used as a go-to punchline. It’s a shorthand that captures what feels like an entire generation’s disillusionment or rage towards the system. If you’re younger, progressive, and live…Read more...

It’s (almost) that time of year again. When kids run giddily through the neighborhood (hopefully not freezing under those Star Wars costumes made of impossibly thin fabric) and return home with a metric ton of insulin-spiking, mood-altering candy that you—despite your best covert laundry-room nibbling efforts—can’t…Read more...

Many years ago, I saw—or at least I think I saw—an article that claimed stirring a pot of food using straight, back-and-forth motions was more effective than stirring in circles. I cannot find the original article I either saw or imagined, but at least one other person also saw or imagined this particular piece of…Read more...

Even years later, as a world-weary adult, I can clearly remember the excitement of getting a full-sized candy bar while trick-or-treating on Halloween. Households that handed them out were rare enough that you often heard about them from other kids first; word would quickly spread about what was instantly the coolest,…Read more...

“How good does something have to be?” is a question my boyfriend often asks, usually after I have tweaked, elevated, or otherwise fucked with a classic recipe that did not “need” such modification. (It’s like he doesn’t understand what I do for a living!) I suspect these potato chipped chocolate chip cookies will…Read more...

Along with millions of other TikTok users, I am currently letting a 13-year-old pug named Noodle dictate my mental health. Hey, at least it makes more sense than blaming my mood on a planet 28.595 million miles away being in “retrograde,” whatever that means.

After nearly a year of waiting and wondering, we finally have a tentative timeline for when COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 might be authorized. The White House announced a plan today that hinges on FDA and CDC decisions, which should be finalized by Nov. 3 if all goes well. There is as yet no timeline for…Read more...

Who among us has not been confidently click-clacking away on their keyboard, stopped mid-sentence, looked around and asked the air, “Wait, is it who or whom?” Correct English grammar can be tricky even for native speakers who were once (involuntarily) hooked on phonics. You may have fewer/less down pat while the…Read more...

Conversation Boost is a new AirPods Pro feature specifically for those who face hearing challenges. It’s a nice addition to AirPods Pro’s accessibility features, which also includes the ability to enable noise cancellation in a single AirPod. We’re going to tell you what Conversation Boost is and how to enable it on…Read more...

Google’s latest phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, are finally here. You can even head to their online store right now to preorder your model! But do you really know what phone you want? Have you made a decision between the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro—and, if so, are you sure you wouldn’t be better served by picking up the…Read more...

Say what you will about Netflix (and there’s a lot to say, especially this week), you have to give the streamer credit: They may be $18.5 billion in debt, but they’ve spent a lot of that money on the kind of niche content that would never have a corgi’s chance in the vacuum of space being produced anywhere else.Read more...

After months of beta testing, Android 12 is finally here. The update brings improvements and changes to Android OS, such as the new Material You UI design, scrolling screenshots, and quick wifi switching. If you’re itching to see what’s new on your own Android device, here’s how to get started.

Our bodies are wonderful and weird, with its reaction to exercise being a mixture of both.Read more...

AirPods Pro are way too easy to leave behind. Yes, you can track your lost AirPods Pro from the Find My app, but now you can help stop the problem before it happens: Your iPhone can notify you when you leave your AirPods Pro behind.

This week, Hooters, one of America’s top owl-themed casual dining chains, revealed a new uniform policy for its food servers. Surprisingly, the new uniforms feature even skimpier shorts.

Throughout the course of your career, there are going to be times when you disagree with your boss. Some of these disagreements may be minor, like disliking a strategy, while others might be more serious, like knowing that a large project is destined for failure. If you find yourself disagreeing with your boss, what…Read more...

Unfortunately, the difference between an exceptional and poor credit score could cost you nearly $400,000 in your lifetime, according to a recent study. This effect is much less exaggerated between exceptional and fair credit scores, but even then, the interest payments could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.…Read more...

Every dog owner knows full well that chocolate is poison, and dogs will eat it anyway, which makes Halloween an extra-challenging time of year. But chocolate is just one of many potentially hazardous candy ingredients. To keep everyone safe, you should know what else to avoid.

Have you ever leaned back in your chair after finishing your lunch with a friend, only to realize their lunch has just begun? Now what you are you supposed to do while they eat at a so-called “normal” pace–twiddle your thumbs?Read more...

Some exercises, like squats, I’ve been doing basically forever. Even if I’m not using a program that tells me exactly what to lift, I can walk into a gym and have a pretty good sense of how much weight I should put on the bar. But what if it’s your first time doing a particular lift?Read more...

I am not very good about cleaning my air fryer. I’ll clean the basket if it gets truly gunky, but I usually wipe it out with a paper towel, or simply cook today’s food in last night’s grease. It’s gross, but this particular type of slovenliness often leads to innovation.Read more...

I guess Disney is putting most of its effort into its other streaming service this November; over on the other side of the subscription bundle, the pickings are a bit slim.Read more...

Much has been written about the distinction between they’re, their, and there, when to use who vs. whom, and the difference between affect and effect. But tautologies? You’d be forgiven for hearing that word and thinking, Well, what the hell are those?

Every fast-food employee’s dream: Customers coming in and asking for elaborate items that can’t be found on the established, plebeian menu.

Further proof that nature is healing: Taco Bell’s breakfast menu is back at most restaurants, after being discontinued for most of the pandemic. Now you can get a hashbrown-embedded Toasted Burrito, some Cinnabon Delights, and wash it all down with a Mountain Dew Kickstart—all before 8 a.m. To celebrate this return to…Read more...

Through no fault of its own, the humble cauliflower looks a lot like a brain (or at least the most brain-like out of all the vegetables). Its bumpy, lobed appearance and round shape all scream “I came from a skull,” but its pale, beige hue usually keeps things from feeling too visceral.Read more...

Apple’s new MacBook Pros are as intriguing as they are expensive; the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro will set you back $2,499. If sticker shock turned you away from picking up one of these new Apple laptops, you should know they’re already discounted—you need only shop from the…Read more...

There’s plenty to disagree about when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe—I’m a Thor and Doctor Strange apologist myself—but until recently, it seemed like all of fandom could heartily agree on one thing: Hawkeye sucks, and is definitely the worst Avenger. But then Disney had to go and ruin it with the trailer…Read more...

Remember holiday season 2020? We argued that the safest move was to have Thanksgiving at home and postpone big Christmas gatherings to next year, when we would hopefully all have vaccines. (The first COVID vaccines were authorized in December, if you’ll recall.) This year, things are different, but we’re not out of…Read more...

I’m surprised the concept of “appointment television” even exists in the era of perpetual streaming, but every once in a while, a show enters the zeitgeist and doesn’t leave until all the episodes have aired. I guess we just like to be part of the conversation. And if there’s a candidate for the label right now, it’s…Read more...

Apple’s AirPods lineup has gotten confusing. The distinction was simpler before, when you could pick the AirPods Pro if you wanted an in-ear fit with active noise cancellation, or the regular AirPods if you could live without that. The third-generation AirPods has been launched though, making it a little harder to…Read more...

Porches, patios, and decks have become major go-to spaces for entertaining, particularly since the start of the pandemic. While the changing weather might present you with a few challenges, there are some things you can do to get the most out of you outdoor space even in the colder months. From outdoor heaters to rain…Read more...

Microchipping is a common practice among pet owners as a way to embed their contact information into their pet. If your pet gets lost, and then found—and the finder thinks to have the animal scanned for a chip—you will be identified and thus happily reunited with your buddy. However, in addition to the fact that you…Read more...

Upcycling furniture can add original flair to your space while keeping furniture out of the landfill—a real win-win, especially when you remember how expensive it is to buy new furniture, and how much of it isn’t built to last unless you’re willing to pay top dollar. (And maybe even then...) If you go the upcycling…Read more...

After years of waiting, Apple has finally delivered on its promise of making MacBook Pros that are actually designed with professionals in mind. The 2016 redesign of the MacBook Pros with USB-C ports, Touch Bar, and butterfly keyboards got Apple on a wrong track, but now Apple hopes to right all wrongs, and level up…Read more...

When the lines between “work-friends” and “real-friends” get blurred, you risk creating awkward workplace situations or even serious hurdles to getting your job done. Yet if you’re friends with coworkers on social media, or have spent the past year with them on constant video calls, you probably know a lot more about…Read more...

This video from TikTok has recently gone viral. In it, a student in a lecture hall uses Apple’s new Live Text feature to photograph another student’s laptop screen, then converts the picture into text, saves it, and thus “steals” the other student’s notes.

So, you’re in the market for a new laptop. As it happens, Apple recently released two brand new computers—a 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro—complete with the speedy M1 Pro chip, the return of MagSafe charging, large mini LED displays, and other exciting new features. But before you say “that one, please” and hand…Read more...

With the student loan freeze on interest and payments expiring Jan. 31, 2022, there’s still time to use that extra cash to improve your finances over the remaining three months, especially if all your other recurring expenses haven’t increased since the pandemic began. Here’s a look at some of your best options.

So I figured if I find the cure for cancer, I’ll make a lot of money. I don’t have time to “study oncology” or “learn how anything works,” but I like money, and I have a shortcut: The Library of Babel. If there’s a cure for cancer, it’s already written there, and it’s only a few clicks away, waiting for me to discover…Read more...

We all know it’s crucial to wash our armpits and nether regions when we bathe—of this there is no doubt. We’re well-versed in the importance of hand-washing, and if you’ve ever been a greasy, hormonal teenager, you know why your face and hair need to be cleaned regularly. But the internet has had paroxysms of outrage…Read more...

Getting flour or bread crumbs to stick to chicken meat is an important step of making fried chicken. You can get elaborate with a three-step flour-egg-breading situation, or you can paint the meat with mayo before tossing it in flour or panko (or whatever crumb you favor). You can also use ranch dressing.

People seem to be split down the middle on ad-supported TV streaming—49% of subscribers saying they were “very satisfied” with it in a recent survey, while 54% of those same respondents say they plan to switch to ad-free tiers of TV streaming in the “next 2-3 months.” That suggests many of us are still making up our…Read more...