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Considering Substack’s low-entry costs, a paid subscriber base that’s nearly doubled over the past 12 months, and the news that its top writers make up to a million dollars a year, you might be wondering: Can I really make a living publishing on the newsletter publishing platform? If you have an established audience…Read more...

Given the pandemic, you’ll be forgiven if you’ve briefly forgotten about the other apocalyptic catastrophe that’s been dominating our anxieties. But climate change is still a continuing threat, and Kendra Pierre-Louis covers the fallout from it in the hit podcast, How to Save a Planet, where she’s a producer and…Read more...

Though the result is more annoying than dangerous, a newly exploited quirk of WhatsApp’s two-factor authentication system does appear to make it relatively easy for an attacker to lock you out of your account for varying amounts of time. And all a bad actor needs to pull it off, as of this writing, is to know the…Read more...

Butcher blocks are large, thick pieces of wood ideally suited for meat preparation. Over time they’ve also become a popular choice for kitchen countertops, as their natural look and durability for food preparation make them an aesthetically pleasing and functional choice.

To celebrate the launch of Google Pay’s new GPay app, Google is holding a “Spring Challenge” during which users have a chance to win $30. The event is live now and runs through April 22—though there are only 200,000 gifts available, meaning those $30 gifts could be gone before April 22 and you’d need to act fast if…Read more...

My household is always stocked with least two different kinds of butter: I have cooking butter for sautéing and baking, which is mostly a cheap store brand, and a separate eating butter, usually Kerrygold, for slathering.Read more...

There are lots of unpleasant behaviors our young children will display over the course of their childhood, but biting—which not only can leave marks, bruises, and break the skin, but also freaking hurts—is one we all hope our kids will never adopt. Unfortunately, there’s a fairly good chance they’ll chomp down on…Read more...

The emerging debate over whether care is infrastructure isn’t new or surprising. The question “what is infrastructure?” was triggered by President Biden’s announcement that the American Jobs Plan includes a $400 billion investment to expand Medicaid coverage of home and community-based services for people with…Read more...

In addition to a Super Moon and warming spring air, April comes with tidings of space rocks. Beginning April 16, Earth will traverse the tail of the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which will see the Lyrid meteor shower streak across the night sky. Of course, this isn’t the same as glancing upwards to witness the looming…Read more...

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If you’ve ever asked yourself if would be more correct to say, “Since I don’t feel well, I shouldn’t go to work today,” or “I shouldn’t go to work today because I don’t feel well,” you’ve come to the right place. Since and because are another of those pairs of English words that seem like synonyms, but we’ve sensed…Read more...

Home renovation and real estate shows almost always paint backyard pools in a positive light, but they come with significant maintenance, repair, and insurance costs that you may not think about when you’re buying a home. Whether you plan to install a pool—which is a bad idea if you’re trying to make your money back…Read more...

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could browse the web without having to worry about your actions and activities being tracked, dumped into a profile, and sold to marketers so they can more effectively target you with ads for stuff that might interest you slightly more than other stuff?Read more...

Malta wants to cover most of your hotel expenses this summer, as they’re offering a cash handout worth up to $238 if you stay in the country’s hotels for at least three days. Since the Mediterranean archipelago is expected to open up most of its borders by June 1, the tourism ministry is hoping to get the jump on the…Read more...

Most hard-boiled egg recipes will tell you to cover your eggs with cold water, bring them to a boil, then cover and move them off the heat for 12 minutes or so. In my experience, this has always resulted in eggs that are impossible to peel.Read more...

An apartment walkthrough is like a job interview. You get the chance to view the space, while the super or landlord gets to see if you seem like a good tenant. And just like at a job interview, asking questions during your walkthrough is vital. There are definitely a few things the landlord or property manager …Read more...

This one goes out to the beginner-ish lifters out there who squat and bench, but never feel quite as stable as the experienced lifter in the next rack over. While your form might need a bit of work (and you could probably benefit from squat shoes), there’s another thing you’ve probably overlooked: the height of the…Read more...

People “know” meat comes from animals, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how complex those animals are. A cow’s diet, living conditions, and lifespan can all have an effect on how steaks, roasts, or any other cut reacts to heat, and one way you can predict the outcome is by understanding the different USDA beef…Read more...

The past year has inundated us with so many horrors—untold lives needlessly lost to a virus allowed to proliferate unchecked, so many others forever damaged by the ongoing pandemic of racism, not to mention the ever-present specters of economic uncertainty and looming climate disaster—I won’t fault you if you’ve…Read more...

Swapping from iOS to Android is much easier if you’re already familiar with the Android experience, but going hands-on with an Android device before you buy is difficult—especially these days. Luckily, Samsung New Zealand recently created iTest, a tiny web app for iPhone that includes everything curious iOS users…Read more...

With a new month comes fresh opportunity to experience the full moon you may have been too nonchalant to witness four weeks ago. This month, the forthcoming celestial wonder will brighten skies and presumably streak across Instagram feeds, as the pink Super Moon emerges again on April 26, about a year and six weeks…Read more...

It’s fair to assume that most parents have felt despair at some point during the past year over what our children have been missing out on. Little kids missed a lot of basic socialization, or a “real” school experience. Pre-teens, who were already in the midst of desperately trying to figure out their place in the…Read more...

It’s Monday and time for Ask Kotaku, the weekly feature in which Kotaku-ites deliberate on a single burning question. Then, we ask your take.Read more...

You don’t need a fancy app to shut down your computer at a certain time in Windows 10, but having one on hand doesn’t hurt. A quick line dropped into your Command Prompt is usually all you need to have your system automatically shut down after a set time period has elapsed, but you can also grab an app that does all…Read more...

If you claimed unemployment last year but filed your taxes before the new $10,200 unemployment tax break was announced, the IRS says you can expect an automatic refund starting in May, if you qualify. The tax waiver led to some confusion, given it was announced in the middle of tax season, prompting the IRS to offer…Read more...

Spotify has a brand-new voice helper in its Android and iOS apps. Shout “Hey Spotify” at your device, and you’ll be able to control every aspect of the Spotify app hands-free—useful for when you’re driving or cleaning the house. The first batch of users in the U.S. should have access to the feature now, and the…Read more...

Diets tend to fail, and the ones that promise quick weight loss through following one weird trick are especially doomed to failure. If you’ve just been on one of them, don’t just hop on a different fad diet; instead, take a minute to reflect on what you’ve learned, and make a plan to eat healthier in the future.Read more...

Usually, when one cooks something in a pan, they are limited by the size of that pan. This is somewhat true with bacon, but not as true as you might think. Most of the images we see of bacon frying show the strips neatly laid out and evenly spaced, but you can really pile it in there if you want, even criss-cross the…Read more...

Sitting in a shallow, rapidly cooling bath is the opposite of relaxing. Instead of luxuriating in a neck-deep pool of hot water—God, the dream—you’re forced to choose which parts of your body you want submerged, alternating them strategically to keep the exposed bits from getting too cold.Read more...

If you are a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan who misses Seasons 4-8, it’s likely you downloaded RuPaul’s WoW Presents Plus streaming app to watch Drag Race UK, currently, the best iteration of the series available, though by no means the only option (more on that in another post). But with Drag Race UK having reached its…Read more...

There is no greater incentive for getting vaccinated than doing your part to end the pandemic that has singularly redefined our lives over the past year. And as a show of appreciation for your efforts, Sam Adams wants to give you your first post-jab brew on the house.

Using keyboard shortcuts could save the average person eight days worth of work per year, so to save you some work hours, we’ve put together a list of common, handy shortcuts and tricks that every computer user should know. If you have a friend or family member who could use a lesson or refresher, send this post along.

The mixed bag that was 2020 may not have brought much in the way of stylish moments—though face masks, tie-dyed sweatsuits and wireless bras certainly had one. But just before world locked down last March, we launched The Glow Up 50, our inaugural list of Black tastemakers, trendsetters and talents in five categories:…Read more...

Thanks to Clubhouse, and every service now making a clone/competitor to Clubhouse, it might feel a little lonely to be a person who isn’t allowed to hang out where all the growth marketers cool kids are hanging out.Read more...

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Tattoos last forever—at least, that’s usually the idea when you get them—but they do tend to fade. Colors disappear and fine lines and lettering become blurry and less vibrant. The rate at which a tattoo fades depends on several factors including the quality of the ink, your skin health, friction, and exposure to the…Read more...

As a matter of policy, the use of vaccine passports remains unclear. There’s no official, federally-recognized “vaccine passport” in the U.S., but companies are already working on passport apps for vaccinated people who want to travel or attend large events. Subsequently, the nebulous state of vaccine passports is an…Read more...

If your living spaces are already full of plants, you may be looking at adding some greenery to other rooms in your home—including the kitchen. And, like any other room in your home, your kitchen has its own microclimate, thanks to the amount of sunlight it gets, the access to fresh air, humidity levels, and the…Read more...

Even if you don’t live somewhere with a basement (or one you can access) you’re probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It almost always includes a musty, mildewy scent, but you won’t find the same exact aroma in every basement.Read more...

We’re now several years into true crime being a pop culture phenomenon, and although we’ve past the point of counting the days until the next season of the Serial podcast or Making a Murderer docuseries airs, it’s still a popular genre.

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A Samsung 70-inch smart 4K tv and a Grepro jump starter lead Saturday’s best deals.Read more...

While there’s no set criteria for what makes a person intimidating, it’s usually some combination how your interactions have gone with them in the past (if applicable) and your perceptions of that person as being smarter, better organized, more prepared, funnier, more attractive, more charismatic and/or more powerful…Read more...

More than a year ago, many people became remote workers by default, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t necessarily something most people had looked into—it just happened. Prior to the pandemic, about 20% of people with jobs that could be performed remotely actually worked from home all or most of the time,…Read more...

While living somewhere with enough grass to be considered a “lawn” has its benefits, it also means having to mow the lawn. Considering that it’s hard enough to get your indoor chores done, finding the time to cut your grass can be tricky. And sometimes, your window of opportunity to mow the lawn just happens to be…Read more...

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Cutting your dog’s nails is one of the trickiest parts of the grooming process. Their nail beds have what is called a “quick”—tissue that grows within the nail and connects to nerves and blood vessels—and if you cut too much of the nail off, you can cut into the quick, injuring your pup. Plus, not all dogs like having…Read more...

In longterm relationships, it can sometimes seem like the gratitude between the people involved runs thin. Amid the rigors of daily life, it’s easy to take someone else’s favors or generosity for granted. Making dinner most nights, making the bed every morning, cleaning the floors, or scheduling doctors’ appointments…Read more...

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When you’re a renter, it can seem as though there is an infinite number of hoops to jump through just to get a foot in the door of an apartment you actually want to live in. You have to provide your prospective landlord with lots of personal information about your income and employment history. Sometimes they ask for…Read more...