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The Apple Watch SE and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate lead Tuesday’s best deals.

It happens when you least expect it: one minute your hand is functioning as usual, and then next it’s partially numb and floppy, and feels like it’s getting pricked by pins and needles. In other words, your hand fell asleep.

Vaccine development takes time. Earlier this spring, we learned that the previous record for vaccine development was four years from sample to approval, and that we might not see a COVID vaccine for years, if at all. But here we are, barely one year past the discovery of the novel coronavirus, and we already have a…Read more...

This should be common sense at this point, but the fact that they continue to trend on social media suggests plenty of people need the reminder: Stop participating in those weird memes that ask you to provide seemingly innocuous personal information (your full name + the street your grew up on + your first car, etc.)…Read more...

Netflix has started rolling out new tools that aim to make it easier for parents to monitor what their kids are watching on the streaming service. First, the Kids Activity Report will break down the types of shows your kids are most watching and the top “themes” in that content; it will spotlight their favorite…Read more...

When COVID-19 emerged and grew into a pandemic in March, most of us weren’t thinking about the potential disruption of the holidays. December’s festivities were nearly a year away, and many people didn’t foresee the uncertainty of March still wedging us apart so many months later, remaining a constant in our lives.

The good news is the federal student loan payment freeze has been extended through Feb. 1, which gives borrowers some additional breathing room. However, since additional student debt relief beyond that remains uncertain, you should start planning to making those payments again beginning in February.Read more...

Unique stays have always been a part of Airbnb’s selection, from tree houses to glamping, but if you ever wanted to stay in a fairytale, now you can: Current listings include stays at the North Pole and a gingerbread house in the woods. Now that we’re months away from a publicly distributed COVID-19 vaccine, you might…Read more...

After 8 years in development and numerous delays, Cyberpunk 2077 finally released last week. One of the most anticipated video game releases in 2020, it sold over 4.72 million copies on PC alone in its first 24 hours, breaking numerous sales records.Read more...

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Disney announced an impressive roster of series coming to Disney Plus over the next few years, with the most exciting news coming from Lucas Films and Marvel Studios. The Star Wars saga began in media res almost five decades ago with what became episode four in its sequential order, and since then has moved both…Read more...

Parchment paper is a very important paper. Some people might even call it exciting. It keeps brownies, cookies, and cakes from sticking to pans, yes, but you can also use it to make tasty meals en papillote. You can fashion it into a muffin tin liner, or use it to keep burger patties from sticking together in the…Read more...

While this annus horribilis might not be ending soon enough, you don’t want to let 2020 pass without some year-end personal finance upkeep, as there are deadlines you might not be aware of. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll want to consider.Read more...

It should be pretty straight forward: One wakes up in the morning, and one swaps out their pajamas in lieu of some daytime clothes. It’s a thing we humans do nearly every day, and yet, your toddler is not interested in performing this ritual. In fact, the mere idea of getting dressed is full-on pissing them off right…Read more...

This week we’re getting advice on how to make our New Year’s resolutions stick with help from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg. Listen to hear Charles share multiple science-backed strategies we can use to enhance habit formation, transform bad habits into good ones, and how mental models can help us…Read more...

Hot spinach and artichoke dip—or, in my case, Brussels sprout and artichoke dip—requires a large amount of cheese. But what kind(s) should you use? Cream cheese is a given, and parmesan, mozzarella, pecorino, and gruyere are common, but pepper jack is usually what’s missing.Read more...

For the most part, there are no overarching rules or national legal precedents governing whether transgender athletes can compete across various sports in their true gender, as opposed to the one they were assigned at birth. (An exception is the National College Athletic Association, which does have a complete policy…Read more...

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Cyberpunk 2077 is a beast of a game, and it’s going to crush your frame rates (FPS) if you want to experience it in all its ray tracing, high-resolution, gorgeous glory. My heart goes out to you, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gamers; you must be having a rough time. Cyberpunk 2077 punishes PC users, too, but at least we…Read more...

Baby Yoda and gaming holiday sweaters and the Oculus Rift S lead Monday’s best deals.

Your holiday gift-shopping time is running out. If you’ve been dragging your feet, unsure of what to get for those last few kids on your list, my son is here to help you out. Because who better to advise you on what to get the nephew you haven’t seen all year or your best friend’s daughter, than a tween who takes…Read more...

Most substances wipe off tile pretty easily, but getting the surrounding grout back to its original pearly white state is much harder. Because it is so narrow and coarse, scrubbing grout lines clean can be a hassle (unless you like spending hours hunched over with a toothbrush). Luckily, we have three methods to make…Read more...

Nine months and more than 290,000 deaths into the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is facing a crisis within a crisis. In addition to contending with the spread of a highly contagious virus—and the overcrowded hospitals and overworked medical staff that come with it—we also have to deal with living alongside…Read more...

Twitter and Snapchat are technically rivals in the social media marketplace, but the two companies recently joined forces to make sharing tweets in Snapchats much easier. The new cross-platform share option is available for Twitter on iOS right now, and it’ll hit Android soon.

A sale on Garmin GPS smart devices and a 70-inch 4K Hisense Android tv lead Saturday’s best deals.

Keep your fingers crossed that there’ll be clear skies tonight, because the 2020 Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak. Known as the best and most visible meteor shower of the year, the Geminids started on December 4th and end on December 17th, but tonight, December 13th, will be the climax. Here’s how to watch…Read more...

Like so many other things this year, the Rockettes’ annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of whether this was part of your own holiday tradition, you still may be intrigued by these uniformly conventionally attractive and talented dancers. You may have even…Read more...

Do your plans for the rest of 2020 include staying home, watching movies, and mentally planning road trips for 2021? If so, the latest “dream job” contest might be of interest. It involves watching eight classic road trip movies, filling out some worksheets analyzing them and getting paid $1,000 to do it. Here’s…Read more...

Once upon a time, there was light in our lives, but now we’re mostly falling apart after spending the year trying to navigate life during a pandemic. On top of that, it’s also a presidential election year, thanks to which we’ve been living in a political powder keg which has consistently been giving off sparks.…Read more...

A sale on Alienware peripherals and a 70-inch 4K Sharp AQUOS tv lead Saturday’s best deals.

You’ve probably heard of Pi Day, celebrated each year on March 14 (aka 3.14), but what about the Day of the Dozens? Yeah, we hadn’t either. But apparently it’s an annual thing at Krispy Kreme, and it’s today: December 12th, or 12/12. Here’s what to know about the doughnut-related festivities, including how to get a…Read more...

The good news is that you probably have fewer holiday parties and other gatherings than usual this year—and the ones you do have don’t (or at least shouldn’t) require you to get off the couch or go outside. The bad news is that most of these are probably taking place over Zoom, FaceTime or some other type of video…Read more...

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People forget things. It happens. While I can’t say I’ve ever forgotten the password or PIN for my phone, I totally get how it’s possible. Maybe you set the phone up and placed it down to process any and all updates it has to go through, or charge up to full capacity, and came back to a locked screen and a vague…Read more...

Price matching is often overlooked as a way to get on-the-spot discounts when shopping in department stores. The savings can be generous, and hey, you’re already in the store—why not ask? Here’s a look at the price shopping policies at some of the biggest major retailers.

Drain flies, also known as moth flies, are small gnat-like bugs that are commonly seen flying around a bathroom sink given that they live in damp, dark spaces where their larva can feed. They hatch in water, much like mosquitos, and live for about two weeks. You might also see them in your tub or basement, or any…Read more...

For the rest of December, Google is giving loyal YouTube TV subscribers a free Chromecast with Google TV (normally $49). The catch? You will need to have subscribed to YouTube TV since June 2018 with no pauses or cancellations to qualify for the complimentary Chromecast.Read more...

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I expected the pandemic to have many surprising ramifications, but one thing I could not have predicted was for my booze tolerance to plummet. It turns out I really am a social drinker and, without a bar to hang out in, a previously standard three-cocktail evening absolutely wrecks me in a way I haven’t experienced…Read more...

As 2020 draws to a close, I’d like to encourage us all to look back at whatever fitness successes we’ve had. If you kept up with any training at all, that’s a victory. If you took time off because that’s what best supported your mental health, that’s a victory too.Read more...

As we approach the biggest gift-giving time of year, kids are bound to experience the anticipatory excitement this month brings, the thrill of tearing into all that paper and, yes, even a bit of disappointment. (“Socks?? I don’t want socks!”)Read more...

A longstanding rumor among those who suffer from fungus-ridden feet contends that over-the-counter Vicks VapoRub has a hidden podiatric power: it allegedly cures toenail fungus.

A mysterious bug built into an updated version of Android’s Carrier Services app has messed with Android users’ ability to send and receive text messages. If you feel like you’ve been struggling with your texting for around a week and a half or so, you’re in luck: Google has identified the issue and is rolling out a…Read more...

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As I sat down to write out this year’s holiday cards, I was immediately faced with a roadblock: I was writing them in 2020. After the year we’ve had, how are you supposed to pen a cheery holiday missive, drop it in a red envelope, affix a seasonally appropriate stamp, and stick it in the mail?Read more...

Starting Monday, McDonald’s is offering free food each day until Christmas—menu items like Big Macs, six-piece McNuggets, Egg McMuffins and medium fries will be free as long as you spend at least $1 and make the order through their app. This isn’t a free lunch, but it’s pretty close.Read more...

As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, inundating hospital systems and prompting new restrictions on economic activity in some states, it’s important to keep a key distinction in mind, at least when it comes to your own place in the tangled pandemic mess: the difference between infection and exposure.

The FDA’s vaccine advisory panel spent all of yesterday discussing the results of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID vaccine studies. At the end of the day, they voted “yes” to the question of whether the available science suggests the benefits of the vaccine outweigh its risks. The FDA is expected to move quickly to grant…Read more...

As some of you may recall, I started this chili journey to find a chili recipe—or at least a style—that spoke to me. I didn’t grow up with a strong chili identity, so sampling the recipes of those who did seemed like the best way to form opinions about the highly regional dish. I’ve eaten a Texan style all-meat chili,…Read more...

Do you remember when a snow day would feel like such an inconvenience? HowEVER will I work with these children underfoot all DAY, you moaned to yourself. Imagine if someone had told us way back in 2019 that it could be worse—you could have what amounted to a year’s worth of snow days, made all the worse by a little…Read more...