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A weird bug is affecting some owners of Apples’ M1 line of Macs (laptops and desktops) that triggers the macOS screensaver to run at random times. That doesn’t sound so bad at first—who doesn’t love Flurry?—except for the even quirkier issue that once it’s turned on, an affected Mac’s screensaver can’t be turned off.Read more...

I am, unfortunately, one of those perverts who drinks whole milk. I love it, especially when consumed alongside a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, banana, or any kind of chocolate-based dessert. But I’ve also been known to drink a cold glass of milk all by itself as a midnight snack because, again, I am a real weirdo.Read more...

If you fancy yourself something of an audiophile and Spotify doesn’t cut it for you, you might be itching to start (or build out) your own record collection. Transitioning to vinyl opens doors to an entire musical universe that may not even be available on Spotify or other streaming services. Whether you’re looking to…Read more...

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Apple is expanding its free trial program to give you even more time to sample Apple TV+ at no cost. The streaming service is home to a growing slate of original programming—recently including Justin Timberlake’s Palmer, M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant, and The Oprah Conversation—so if you’ve been considering giving it a…Read more...

Back in the days of TV on DVD, no series was treated better than The Muppet Show—until it wasn’t. Disney produced lavish full-season sets for the series, including nifty bonus features, and even packaged them in flocked “fuzzy” boxes meant to replicate the supple feel of a Muppet’s... coat? Skin? For three of the five…Read more...

Aside from the obvious danger, getting behind the wheel while drunk can be one of the costliest financial mistakes you’ll ever make. A first-time DUI costs an average of $6,500 per driver, although that can easily climb up to $30,000, depending on a few factors. Here’s a look at how a DUI affects your wallet.Read more...

Soup can be a meal, provided it has enough stuff in it, but sometimes the reality inside the can does not match what’s advertised on the outside. This is more easily prevented with homemade soups, but sometimes you don’t add enough stuff initially, or someone eats all the good stuff, leaving you with mostly broth. But…Read more...

Freezing food is a great way to keep it fresh when you buy it in bulk, but after something is thawed, it’s not always safe to refreeze. Often the answer to the question, “can I refreeze this?” is “it depends.”Read more...

While you might still be a terrible World of Warcraft player who can’t get good parses to save their life, don’t let your gear hold you back. I can’t help you become a better player if you’re just button-mashing you way through the game, but there are plenty of tech tools you can use to ensure that you’re not losing…Read more...

This week we’re learning about the tools and tech we need to upgrade our lives in 2021, and helping us are Mark Frauenfelder and Kevin Kelly—hosts of the Cool Tools podcast and the Cool Tools blog. Listen to hear Mark and Kevin’s recommendations for what to get for the best work-from-home experience, their favorite…Read more...

Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. Tomorrow’s event will be notably weird: A bevy of pop stars will perform to mark the occasion, which has already been somewhat marred by the threat of violence in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol this month. The…Read more...

Unlike white potatoes such as russets or Yukons, yams and sweet potatoes do not have skins that are pleasurable to eat. Instead of getting crispy, they get tough, with a texture somewhere in-between paper and leather. The insides, however, are quite delicious, and we have the skin to thank for that—it acts as a…Read more...

One cannot fully imagine the experience of parenthood until one is in the thick of it. You assume you will love your children, and that you will fear for their health and safety. And you’re sure that, at times, it will be challenging—even downright difficult. But it is not until you hold your child for the first time…Read more...

It’s said that we laugh less as we get older. Sometimes it’s our changing values that alter how much we find funny, or a disconnect with the current generation as we age. Psychology Today suggests our changes in humor can even point back to conservatism—that we become more conservative as we age. One thing’s for sure,…Read more...

Speculation that Donald Trump would wield his executive powers in a big way as he nears a White House exit appears to be proving true: In the last full day of his presidency, Trump is planning to issue 1oo different pardons to a mix of political cronies, white collar convicts and various other recipients, including…Read more...

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Netflix’s marketing department is excited to let you know that the streaming service will be debuting at least one new movie every week in 2021. This is, perhaps, an attempt to distract from the fact that, now that Warner Bros., Disney, and NBC Universal, etc. all have their own streaming services (HBO Max, Disney+,…Read more...

Most job interviews come with a set of stock questions, with a few additional that are specific to the job and company culture. And while many of the stock questions seem easy to answer, it’s always best to know and rehearse your answers before you head into an interview. Preparation is key, even for a simple question…Read more...

The Better Business Bureau is reporting an uptick in phishing scams that offer free Netflix for a year, “due to the pandemic.” What makes them so dangerous is they’ll link to fake login pages that are very convincing—in some cases, with functioning CAPTCHA user-verification boxes meant to reassure you that the site is…Read more...

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It’s easy enough to set up a meal plan, but maintaining it is a different story. Maybe you don’t have the patience to dig up recipes every week, or maybe you just get too busy. Whatever the scenario, if meal planning hasn’t clicked with you, here are five alternatives that don’t involve eating out.Read more...

Before you share the private contents of a Zoom meeting publicly—ideally for noble reasons—know that there are lots of different ways that the meeting’s host can pinpoint you as the leaker. And that could come with a whole host of legal or professional problems.Read more...

Pessimism gets a bad rap, but in reality, the negative-leaning outlook can serve some important functions. These include everything from helping us process anger, to entering a new relationship with realistic expectations, to setting us up to accomplish our goals. And, according to performance expert Steven Kotler…Read more...

Whether you’ve recently moved into a new house or apartment, or are taking advantage of another winter cooped up at home to make some improvements to your place, there are plenty of things to consider when coming up with a decorating plan. Along with factors like your budget and how the room is going to be used,…Read more...

Even if you weren’t a plant person before the pandemic, you may have gotten into having some greenery around your place—so you at least had some living thing to interact with. Part of the appeal of live plants is to take care of something and watch it grow. But what happens when it outgrows its original pot or…Read more...

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Whether you’re someone who inexplicably felt comfortable dining indoors during the pandemic (when that was an option), or you want to continue to support your local restaurants, but are concerned about whether they’re taking the proper safety precautions, Yelp wants to make the whole process easier for us. It’s also…Read more...

Some people decided to use their extra time at home during the pandemic to brush up on skills that might make them more enticing to a potential employer. Others may have devoted their time to eating and watching TV. Either way, you may be interested in—and highly qualified for—the latest “dream job” contest, which…Read more...

By now, we’ve been keeping 6 feet apart from other people (or at least been instructed to do so) for almost a year. Some people, like myself, aren’t great at estimating distances or other spatial relationships. My solution to that has been to stay far enough away from other people that there’s no way it could be…Read more...

Owning a car or other vehicle can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, you have the freedom to go wherever you want, without having to rely on public transit, or your own two feet—something that has made them especially coveted during the pandemic. But on the other hand, their expenses can add up quickly, between…Read more...

In addition to being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday marks the beginning of a week when the country will hold its collective breath ahead of the presidential inauguration and potential unrest. In other words, it’s the ideal time to reflect on King’s work, including his peace-centered approach to injustice.Read more...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on gym-goers. (I am not one of them, but multiple fit sources have confirmed this.) It’s not that gyms are closed—they’re technically still an option, but maybe you’re not into working out with a mask on, surrounded by a bunch of people forcefully exhaling as they exercise.

With the president impeached for a second time by the House of Representatives, stemming from his incitement of last Wednesday’s storming of the U.S. Capitol, there’s been certain murmurings among legal experts and members of Congress concerning whether Donald Trump could be forever barred from holding public office…Read more...

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Ten months after Disneyland closed its doors due to COIVD, Disney Parks has abruptly announced that they’ll end their Annual Passports program and provide refunds to existing customers. A replacement for the popular unlimited pass has been promised, but is unlikely to be offered until the pandemic recedes.Read more...

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You’ve read Goodnight Moon approximately 4,289 times. You’re not crazy about The Giving Tree’s underlying message. And enough is enough: You wish that damn caterpillar would finally feel full already. If you’re stuck in a reading rut with your little kids (or if your big kids are stuck in a rut of their own), I’ve…Read more...

Anime is the catch-all term for Japanese animation, but the medium is a global phenomenon with a passionate fan base outside of Asia. If you’ve never explored it before, the vast array of content and styles of storytelling it encompasses can be intimidating. Consider a scene from Akira, one of the most famous anime…Read more...

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Now that mobile manufacturers are increasingly abandoning chargers in the spirit of managing “e-waste,” I think it’s finally time to give this blanket advice to everyone, no matter what phone platform or manufacturer you prefer: Organize. Your. Chargers.Read more...

My booze tolerance has plummeted during the pandemic. It turns out my interest in cocktails is directly linked to my ability to pay a skilled worker to make them for me, which means I haven’t been drinking many cocktails at home, save for the occasional celebratory martini.Read more...

When you pick up your dog’s poop, you do everyone a favor, but if you want to do the environment a favor as well you’ll need to use the right poop bag. A regular old plastic bag can pollute oceans, choke animals, and poison soil, so you probably use one listed as “biodegradable.” But not all bags are what they seem.…Read more...

Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20 will be unlike any other in modern memory. After the assault on the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob of the current president’s supporters, authorities across the country are wary of follow-up attacks not only in Washington D.C., but in all 50 state capitals. The threat of further…Read more...

Even if you aren’t the type of person who peruses WhatsApp on a regular basis, chances are you’ve tried perusing its new privacy policy.Read more...

President-elect Joe Biden released a slew of COVID relief measures as part of a $1.9 trillion economic plan ahead of taking office next week—it includes a new round of relief checks, enhanced unemployment aid, and a minimum wage increase. Here’s a summary of the plan.

The appeal of “making your own” anything often lies in how customizable the DIY version of that thing is, but ease also plays a role. Homemade peanut butter is, by both metrics, very appealing. You take some peanuts, you put them in a food processor (or high-powered blender), and let the blades do their thing. Minutes…Read more...

Interviewing for a new job or a promotion can be unnerving. You’re trying to get to understand the company while simultaneously trying to sell yourself, and you can potentially be left feeling vulnerable. So when an interviewer starts asking about your personal information and backstory, it can be easy to freeze and…Read more...