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As the parent of an only child, I do not believe many of the prevailing stereotypes about singletons. They are not, as a group, spoiled, maladjusted, selfish, weird people. Any child can be any of those things, regardless of how many siblings they have.Read more...

If you only do one small thing for your finances this year, could you make sure it’s to leave your terrible old bank that’s still charging you fees out the wazoo?Read more...

One of the biggest issues holding people back from upgrading their (really) antiquated copies of Windows 7 is app compatibility. If you have some super-specific application that simply won’t (or can’t) run on Windows 10, that’s as good a reason as any to stick with a less-secure operating system. It might not be the …Read more...

Shopping for a mattress is a pain in the ass; it’s expensive, after all, and it’s hard to distinguish one mattress from another when they look identical, except for the fact that one might be a few inches longer or wider. If you’ve ever wondered which mattress to buy, how much bigger a queen is than a full—or what the…Read more...

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The YouTube app on iOS is getting an upgraded Subscription tab that should make it even easier to keep up with your favorite channels.Read more...

I am always looking for excuses to put sour cream in and around my mouth. I consume it all the usual ways (tacos, nachos, dips), but I’ve also been known to add it to leftover pasta (yes, even a tomato-based sauce!) and scoop it into my face with nacho cheese Doritos. This is why it’s surprising to me that I’ve never…Read more...

iOS: If you’re a good Google user, you’re probably used to receiving all sorts of prompts on your device whenever you sign into your account (or in the not-so-great instance when someone else is trying to sign in as you). Android users have been able to use their devices as security keys for some time now, and iPhone…Read more...

When I asked our Facebook parenting group what they’d like to read about in Offspring this year, I noticed one theme that kept emerging from the suggestions—anxiety. You’ve got it, I’ve got it, and our kids either have it already or we’re worried they’ll get it at some point. Thinking about their anxiety is making you…Read more...

Noise-canceling headphones can bring you peaceful, private listening in crowded places like buses or help you focus on work while posted up in a coffee shop or noisy office. They’re great when they work, but some AirPods Pro users are finding that a recent firmware update affected the performance of their earbuds’…Read more...

Having sex less frequently is linked to earlier menopause, according to a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Which is good or bad news, I guess, depending on how you feel about either sex or menopause.Read more...

If you’re struggling with time management at work, you might benefit from a clearly visible analog clock.Read more...

Whole nuts have fewer calories than was previously thought. For a few years, research confirming that fact has been trickling in, but now the labels on foods are beginning to change. One KIND bar that was formerly 200 calories, for example, will now be labeled as containing 180 calories.

Though he is the senior art critic for New York Magazine and author of How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz is not pretentious when it comes to talking about art.Read more...

Almost all the crab you see in the grocery store—whether it be whole Dungeness or Alaskan legs—is sold pre-cooked and frozen. This lengthens the shelf-life and preserves the flavor of the meat, but it also makes preparing the crustaceans a simple heat-and-serve kind of deal. To ensure you don’t overcook your precious…Read more...

If you’ve always dreamed of taking a trip to Paris to feast your eyes on some world-class art, you no longer need to book that plane ticket. Thanks to Paris Musées, a collection of 14 museums in Paris, there are now more than 150,000 high-resolution digital copies of works of art available online for free without…Read more...

Last night, six presidential candidates took the stage in Des Moines, Iowa for the seventh Democratic debate of the 2020 race⁠—and things got awkward. During the debate, the candidates discussed, among other things, rising tensions with Iran, climate change, and healthcare. Yet, all anyone can talk about post-debate…Read more...

The “What ____ Are You” Instagram filters are still going strong—at least, judging by the number of Disney characters I’ve seen in my friends’ stories lately. And as fun as it is to know that I would be a chalupa at Taco Bell, most of these filters are obviously more fun than practical. In fact, I’ve only found one…Read more...

It started in my home toward the end of last school year. I knew it was coming, but I was still surprised to have the conversation at just second grade and eight years old. When can I get my own cell phone? This year, at third grade and nine years old, the question is coming a little more frequently and is now…Read more...

Over on the Flyer Talk forums, one user explained why they missed a connecting flight because of an issue with the boarding pass on their phone. According to their account, the United app glitched just as the passenger lined up at security—and failed to show proof of any actual boarding pass. “I fumble and mumble to…Read more...

At the start of this month that is so laser-focused on positive change, we put even more pressure on by encouraging you to join us for a no-spend challenge. That’s no spending outside your planned, recurring expenses for an entire 31 days.

Signal just updated its Android app with new features that make managing file attachments and deleting old conversations much easier than it used to be.

I am a fierce and unapologetic defender of beige food—always have been, always will be—but even I will admit that a pop of cheery color can make a meal, snack, or beverage more enjoyable. If that pop of color happens comes in the form of a tart and sweet berry-infused honey, well that’s even better.Read more...

Just a few years ago, if you wanted your investments to be even remotely environmentally friendly, you had to pick and choose from a limited set of funds offered by the investment firm holding on to your retirement savings.

SIM-swapping attacks might sound like one of the identity theft horror stories that only happens to people who are too careless or cavalier with their personal information, but more of us are at risk than it seems.

Most parents know that although kids like playing with toys, they love playing with non-toys. The actual TV remote rather than the bright plastic version you bought them. A wooden spoon and a soup pot, rather than the toy drum you thought they’d go nuts over. To this list, let us add: a colander, plus some pipe…Read more...

A sinkhole opened up and swallowed a bus this week in China, killing several people. A few months ago, another sinkhole opened up below a bus in my hometown of Pittsburgh; in that case, though, everybody escaped safely. Besides buses, sinkholes can also swallow cars, pedestrians, and houses. Here’s the rundown on what…Read more...

If you’re a Windows user, all Patch Tuesdays should be important, save for those instances where Microsoft borks a patch and actually makes your Windows system worse than it was previously. Getting the latest feature and security updates for your system—mostly the latter—should be something you look forward to each…Read more...

This week, nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. With 11 nominations, Joker was a clear favorite among voters, nominated for both Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance. Following closely behind the Joker were films like 1917 and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a…Read more...

Welcome to the last day of Windows 7—the last day Microsoft is giving out security updates for the antiquated operating system, that is. While you have plenty of options for upgrading Windows 7, and even a hack that might be able to extend your updates for years, one of the best things you can do if you don’t want to …Read more...

Let’s say you’ve gotten to the interview stage of your job search, and five minutes into the conversation you realize that this particular job won’t be a good fit for you after all.Read more...

People travel for a variety of reasons, including the food, the scenery, the weather and the culture. For many, the most interesting part of visiting another country is getting to know the people there. But before you start snapping pictures, it’s important to think about what you’re doing and consider the people…Read more...

There’s a fine line between a hot dip and a casserole. Both have golden brown tops and creamy interiors, but the difference lies in how you transport them to your mouth. If you can use a chip or a cracker as a delivery system, it’s a dip—that’s the rule.

As screen-free as you and your little kids may be (or you may want them to be), there comes a point when even the devices of others become unavoidable. You may not want your kids to have tablets, but all of their cousins have them. Your kid wants to play with their friend down the street, but the friend is always…Read more...

Weekend trips are fun, but they can also wind up being pretty expensive. Hotwire recently took a look at historical booking data for hotels to determine when the most affordable weekends are to travel in 2020, and released a list of the most affordable weekends, hotel-wise, for each month.

When the news broke that Chase is raising the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card from $450 to $550, a lot of readers wondered if it was worth keeping the card. While the increased fee comes with additional cardholder benefits, $550 is not exactly a fun and easy amount to shake off when you see it on your…Read more...

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Since the start of 2020, three Democratic presidential hopefuls have dropped out of the presidential race, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and author Marianne Williamson—making the current lineup of candidates smaller than ever. Accordingly,…Read more...

Depending on where you live, there are tons of places that offer free wifi connections so you can work or study remotely, or avoid cutting into your data limits on your smartphone. However, some public networks are pretty annoying about the connection process, with all sorts of interstitial login pages getting between…Read more...

We know—you’re too tech-savvy to be fooled by an online scam. But even the smartest among us can fall victim to internet trickery, and we’ve all got those friends and relatives who could use a little extra help with digital security.Read more...

If you have a car or drive one, you’re probably (hopefully) regularly checking your tire pressure. Under-inflated tires can be a huge problem, doing everything from causing an accident, to speeding up wear and tear on your tires, to wasting gas. In other words, you’re going to want to keep them properly inflated. And…Read more...

I feel like I am the last to know that IHOP puts pancake batter in their omelets. (Did you know? Why didn’t you tell me?) Usually I’m pretty good about this kind of thing, but somehow this particular chain restaurant hack slipped right past me. Luckily, this oversight was easily remedied. I just had to eat an omelet.Read more...

This month you can score a free treat for surviving Monday at the office, in the form of a miniature doughnut from Krispy Kreme.

When I was in fifth grade, my family moved to a Cincinnati suburb from Illinois. I knew the only way I was going to keep in touch with any of my friends was to write them letters. I soon discovered there was nothing quite as exciting as getting mail, scrawled penmanship and all, addressed to me.

January is unofficially “Divorce Month” in the legal world, and to celebrate this not-so-joyous occasion, we’re bringing you an episode breaking down the complicated world of divorce. To help us understand the legal nitty-gritty, we’re joined by Jacqueline Newman, a New York-based matrimonial attorney and author of…Read more...

The last time I went grocery shopping, I bought the name-brand cheese instead of the store-brand cheese. The price differential between the $2 cheddar and the $6 cheddar used to feel impossibly vast; now it barely matters. It still registers, though, every time—and reminds me how much my life has changed, over the…Read more...

If you’ve noticed that your $129 Smart Battery Case is struggling to charge your iPhone, or you can’t really charge the case itself that well (or at all), then you’ve got a defective product on your hands. Apple is aware of these issues and is ready with replacements, and you only have to jump through a single hoop to…Read more...

You’ve finally decided to part ways with your old Samsonite. Over the years, it’s accrued stains, scuff marks, and tears of all kinds; an upgrade is long overdue. But before you dump that luggage in the garbage, you should know that even a used suitcase has plenty of recyclable value.Read more...

If you enjoyed the Quadrantid meteor shower at the beginning of the month, or if you missed it and want to make sure you don’t miss another, here’s a list of all the upcoming meteor showers in 2020. Set your calendar reminders now.Read more...

Remember back on January 1st, when you were ready to turn over a new leaf?Read more...