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I love peaches—I could eat a peach for hours!—but I do not love removing the stubborn, literally clinging stone from the center of the fruit. Fortunately, I follow some very smart people on social media, and those people often have solutions to everyday annoyances such as these. (I honestly hate to be all “You’ve been…Read more...

After years of annoying Joy-Con drift issues plaguing Nintendo Switch consoles, there may finally be a permanent fix.

Switching up your yard usually means ripping up the grass, tilling, and fertilizing the soil to prep for new vegetation, but why not just cover it up? Sheet mulching uses a simple form of composting to repurpose your lawn by revitalizing the soil and building nutrients for new plants. Using cardboard, green compost,…Read more...

In this article, I will not tell you how to get rid of your hip dips. However, if you are here because you want to get rid of your hip dips, this is essential reading. Because hip dips, as a bodily flaw, are 100% bullshit.Read more...

If you’re accustomed to swiping through a sea of profiles on Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, or any of the major dating apps, the process of searching for a decent match can be exhausting. But while an app’s instant affirmation might be encouraging, it might be better to slow things down once you do meet someone you like.Read more...

Any excuse to eat ice cream is as good as any other, so why not take advantage of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 18? Here’s a look at who’s offering discounts or free ice cream this weekend.Read more...

Dads are catching up to moms in their hunger for advice on being successful in both the workplace and within their family roles. And with a wide variety of podcasts more readily available these days, fathers (or dads-to-be) have plenty of options for shows about how to better step up and make the most of fatherhood.Read more...

It’s not easy to quit Instagram—and you probably don’t even want to completely quit the app. The memes, updates, and reels are important to you, after all. But many of us could do with spending a little less time on Instagram.

Whipping your own cream is not a hard task, but it does require a certain amount of equipment, and that equipment requires washing, which makes whipping cream mildly inconvenient in the middle of the day or after a big dinner—the two moments I happen to crave espresso con panna (espresso topped with whipped cream).Read more...

It’s possible you have a few photos on your iPhone or iPad that you’d rather not stumble upon—or have anyone else stumble upon, such as a picture of your ex, a troubling memory, or other, uh, unmentionables. If you’re not ready to delete or offload them, but you don’t want them seen by the wrong eyes, you can hide…Read more...

Not everyone has organized address books, mostly because we end up saving someone’s email address in one contact and their phone number in another. If you recently realized that yours is a mess and preventing you from finding what you need quickly, you can use Google Contacts’ Merge & Fix tool to bring some order to…Read more...

Most people have at least one flaky person in their life, whether it’s a friend, family member, or co-worker. These are the people who promise to come to something, only to forget or cancel at the last moment. There are a number of reasons why people are flaky, but the common seems to be that most of them have a hard…Read more...

Google just released a new Google Drive desktop app for Windows and Mac to replace the Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream tools, which are shutting down on October 1. Google recommends all users migrate to the Drive desktop app by September to avoid any syncing interruptions, but don’t lament the loss of those…Read more...

Depression bears an association to bleak weather, but melancholy isn’t always associated with the colder seasons. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doesn’t only strike in the winter; it can still rear itself when the weather is warm and sunny—and it might even hit certain people harder in the summer months.Read more...

As gas prices continue to climb beyond $3 a gallon this summer, you might be thinking about ways to offset your monthly gas expenses. With costs expected to climb further—possibly past $3.30 before we reach fall—it looks like won’t see relief anytime soon. In the meantime, we have some tips that might help ease the…Read more...

Sprouts are versatile little plants you can add to bread, salads, and sandwiches; they offer a range of tastes from subtle to even spicy; and they can keep your glucose levels low. They can be an acquired texture in a meal (with some being stringy or crunchy) but the wide variety of sprouts allows you to be selective.…Read more...

Not everyone agrees on the “best” way to cook a mushroom, but I think everyone understands that a good mushroom is a concentrated, well browned version of its fresh self. This may inspire you to bathe your ‘shrooms in butter—after all, the milk proteins brown quite beautifully—but the real secret to perfectly browned…Read more...

Some people who got the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (the one-dose vaccine) have developed a condition known as Guillain-Barré syndrome. It’s happened often enough that the FDA has asked them to add a note about this to the patient fact sheet, but it’s still not considered to change the risk/benefit…Read more...

A recent study reveals that color can be a big factor in resale value of a car—with a three-year depreciation rate that can vary 25% between colors. What’s most surprising is that oddball colors, like yellow or orange, actually do better overall compared to traditionally “safe” colors like black or grey. But should a…Read more...

Celestial events are often momentary, which is why the most determined stargazers will stay up at odd hours and even venture out into uncomfortable conditions to catch a glimpse of the ephemeral wonders. But every summer, the Perseid meteor shower darts across the evening sky for more than a month, leaving even the…Read more...

Cream of tartar is an incredibly useful ingredient. With it, you can stabilize whipped cream, make your own baking powder, and cook up extra-fluffy scrambled eggs. There is, however, a fairly widespread misunderstanding of what it is.Read more...

After your shirt comes out of the dryer in a kid’s size, you might think to toss it as your newest cleaning rag. Fortunately, there’s a good chance you can save your shrunken clothes—the process takes about an hour, and all you need is some household hair products and a towel. Here’s how to revive your accidental crop…Read more...

Even in standby mode, your gaming console could be consuming as much as 25 times the minimum energy it needs—and this could silently be inflating your energy bills. Idle power drain is less environmentally friendly, too, which is another reason to check—and fix—your console’s power consumption. Environment advocacy…Read more...

The prices of flagship smartphones keep climbing higher and higher. At this point, if you want to buy the latest and greatest, you need to shell out more than a thousand dollars. But before you do that, it’s a good idea to take a look at refurbished smartphones. Refurbished smartphones—especially those sold straight…Read more...

Many of us, at one time or another, will need therapy to get through rough times. However, therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all category, nor is every therapist the right fit for every patient. There are a number of different therapies available, everything from cognitive behavioral therapy to EMDR to psychodynamic.Read more...

In recent days, you may have seen a new lemonade recipe making the rounds on social media. Called “whipped lemonade,” it’s made by whipping one-fourth of a cup of heavy cream with two tablespoons of powdered lemonade mix. Once the cream has been whipped into soft peaks, you spoon the mixture into a small glass filled…Read more...

A rash of fake dating sites has been scamming people out of their money and personal information, according to an alert issued by the Better Business Bureau. What makes this scam so insidious is that these sites are functional and elaborate, with hundreds of fake profiles, various add-on purchases, and “customer…Read more...

Arrogance is repugnant; but confidence is adored and sought after. With the two characteristics sharing a somewhat similar footing, though, how can you tell the difference between them? And at what point do you morph from self-belief, to self-delusion, to flat-out narcissism? The line is not always clear, but when you…Read more...

Internet users increasingly want a more anonymous browsing experience, which has a major impact on advertising, eCommerce, and the online economy as a whole. If a company can’t track you with third-party cookies, it’s harder to make money. Google is testing a new technology to replace cookies called Federated Learning…Read more...

When it’s time to remodel your flooring, removing the existing material is usually a pain in the ass. Removing tile or wood flooring probably requires a professional, but vinyl floors aren’t worth that much effort or money. The issue with removing vinyl floors, however, is the adhesive used to secure it to the floor…Read more...

I am not big on “national” food days, because I don’t need a taco, a doughnut, or—in today’s case—french fries. The freebies that sometimes accompany these fake holidays are nice, but I’ve never been able to acquire the free thing without also buying a not-free thing that is sold by the establishment running the…Read more...

Flexibility used to be a simple concept to understand: if you can do the splits or touch your hands behind your shoulder blades, you’re flexible. And if you’re not flexible, you have to do some stretches. But in recent years, the term mobility has become more popular, and it doesn’t mean exactly the same thing.Read more...

You’re on a Zoom call or gathered around the conference table and, once again, that one particular colleague interjects with a rambling, self-important monologue that dominates the conversation. Despite everyone’s best efforts to keep the discussion on track, this person gradually consumes the proceedings, time and…Read more...

If you want to save money on airfare for winter travel, then book it now. Post-pandemic demand is likely to stay elevated through 2021, which means that prices for seats will only get more expensive as we approach peak travel season. By “opposite season” shopping now for winter fares, you’re more likely to get a good…Read more...

Stress and depression can look and feel very similar to each other. Some of the common symptoms for both include issues with sleeping, eating, concentration, and mood, as well as difficulties performing daily tasks. Physically, there’s a lot of overlap between stress and depression, as both affect the immune system,…Read more...

Are you constantly adjusting your project timelines? Do you wait until the last minute to get started on something with a hard deadline? Well, stress no more because this week we’re bringing you a solution that will help you meet those deadlines every time.

When you’re driving down the road, and see that your lane will be closed ahead, what do you do? If you change lanes early, believing that you are doing the right and good thing and that anybody who drives right up to the merge point is cheating—you, my friend, are the asshole.Read more...

“Garlic bread” can mean a lot of different things (all good, of course). The first iteration I was introduced to was white toast with Country Crock and garlic salt, served alongside what my grandparents called “Italian spaghetti.” (What other kind of spaghetti is there, you might ask? Chicken spaghetti, which rules…Read more...

Did your friends move away during the pandemic? Did you get a new job and find yourself among mysterious colleagues you only know through Slack and Zoom? Did you recently move to an unfamiliar city? Are you simply looking to overhaul your existing friend group or add to it? Yes, it’s easier in kindergarten, but adults…Read more...

Your iPhone’s Control Center gives you quick access to system features, apps, and shortcuts, and the default layout of the Control Center gives you access to system toggles, music playback, screen mirroring, timer, and more. But did you know, there’s a hidden treasure trove of features and shortcuts that you can add…Read more...

Minimalism is a lifestyle that embodies the phrase “less is more.” Creator of the Minimalist Vegan, Michael Ofei, explains it as “the process of identifying what is essential in your life and having the courage to eliminate the rest.” Thus, you live off only what you need, and nothing more. The driving force behind…Read more...

Here’s the dilemma that affects everyone who’s ever been sick, injured, pregnant, or even just proactive about their annual checkup: Your doctor has the credentials and medical expertise. You have the body in question. Between the two of you, who knows more about what’s going on in that body?Read more...

Perhaps no other form of psychological torment is better known, or more frequently referenced in popular media today, than gaslighting. To experience it is to have your sense of reality denied, but it’s important to understand whether the person opposite you is actually using the manipulative tool with intent, or if…Read more...

As a way to help curb impulsive spending, many people have a “24-hour wait” rule on big purchases, but one problem is that it can be impractical, as “big purchases” is ill-defined. That’s where the 1% rule of spending helps: You still wait a day, but only for purchases that are over 1% of your salary. Here’s how it…Read more...

I have been a peanut butter and pickle sandwich truther for about a decade now. I don’t know where I initially read or heard about the depression-era sensation, but I know that it was love at first bite. In fact, the very first article I was ever paid to write (for the now defunct xoJane), was an elaborate peanut…Read more...

When you’re taking a course on YouTube or watching a recipe video, there’ll be times when you’ll want to save the spoken content in text so that you can refer to it later...but typing everything yourself is too much of a headache. When you’re stuck in this situation, you can do two things: You can use YouTube’s…Read more...

If you found this article, you probably just went through a series of job interviews somewhere, thought you got along well with the hiring managers and were not only qualified, but a great fit for the company’s culture, then got a devastating—and maybe even inexplicable—rejection.

If you’ve come across references to face shape, it was likely while shopping for glasses, or looking up haircuts—both of which come with recommendations based on the shape of a person’s face. But what if your face shape isn’t obvious? And what if it doesn’t fall neatly into one specific category? Here’s what you need…Read more...

As rewarding as it is to care for a houseplant and watch it change and grow, there’s something special about how a bouquet of fresh flowers brightens a room. And while arrangements of cut flowers are typically given for special occasions, sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself to one with some of your favorite blooms.…Read more...

One of the best parts of traveling is getting to discover new places. Sure, there are the well-known attractions you’ll find at the top of TripAdvisor’s “Things to Do” section, but there is plenty more out there—if you know where to look—and beaches are no exception.