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This Is the Only Way to Throw Away Dirty Tissues
The bad news is, I’ve been disposing of my son’s dirty, germy tissues wrong for the whole first half of his childhood. The good news is, some things are about to change around here.Read more...
How to Tell Someone to Get Off Their Phone
Smartphone addiction is real. According to a log of my screen time, in the last seven days, I spent three hours and 15 minutes a day on my iPhone (and over 22 hours in total last week—almost an entire day). And I’m not alone. Our social media producer, Tim, spent three hours and 36 minutes a day on his phone last…Read more...
How to Find All of Google's 'Friends' Easter Eggs for the Show's 25th Anniversary
Friends is turning 25. To celebrate, Google added a ton of Easter Eggs to search centered around the show’s main characters.
The iPad Can Finally Replace a Laptop for Most People
Thanks to the upcoming release of iPadOS, the iPad is one step closer to becoming a viable laptop replacement for most people.Read more...
How to File a Claim for The Yahoo Breach Settlement
With all the big corporate data breaches that have been discovered over the past few years, you might have forgotten about the one at Yahoo that exposed 500 million account passwords in 2016.
Everything You Should Do Before Updating Your iPhone to iOS 13
Happy iOS 13 release day! Now that the update is live, resist the urge to tap your way through to the big iOS update. There are a few things you can do before you start installing it—really, things worth doing at least once a year, and iOS update time is the perfect reminder to do them.Read more...
Someone Can Be Breathing and Still Need CPR
I’ve taken a few CPR classes, and I admit I walked away with the mistaken impression that a person who needs CPR will be unresponsive and not breathing at all. But a common symptom of cardiac arrest is agonal breathing, which can look like the person is gasping or snoring.Read more...
How Google Fi's Unlimited Plan Stacks Up to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon
Google’s mobile service, Google Fi, finally has an unlimited data plan. Though the previous sliding-scale “Flexible plan” that defined Fi’s service still remains available, the new unlimited plan offers a more traditional pricing structure, reduced data throttling, and a few other perks. Let’s examine Fi’s new…Read more...
How to Choose a Bank That's Not Profiting From the Climate Crisis
If you’re trying to live in a way that helps mitigate the effects of climate change, you might resolve to fly less often or eat less meat. But what about switching banks?Read more...
The Fastest Way to Warm a Chilly Dinner Plate
Serving hot food on a cold plate can be a little sad, particularly if that food is prone to cooling off quickly (looking at you, eggs). A lot of fancy restaurants have fancy plate warmers to help elevate your eating experience, but it’s unlikely you have the counter space for one of those. Instead, you can quickly…Read more...
How to Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex
So, you had kids with an asshole. You probably didn’t mean to. Maybe they were much less of an asshole before the kids came along—or maybe their dickish tendencies were just easier to deal with when you weren’t also trying to keep small humans alive. Whatever the case, you’re here now, looking forward and dreading the…Read more...
Shave That Stubble for Less This Discounted Gillette Fusion Refill 8-Pack
Gillette Fusion Power Razor Refill Cartridges, 8 Cartridges | $10 | WootRead more...
The Terrible Money Advice You Should Ignore
Even though many of us were taught as kids that it’s not polite to talk about money, the world is overflowing with people who want to tell you exactly what you should do with yours. From the gurus who seem to think the coffee is the root of all money problems to your neighbor who just loves to hand out pearls of…Read more...
How to Reveal Your Saved Wifi Passwords in Windows or macOS
Riddle me this: You’re out somewhere and you need to hop on a wifi network with a new device. You realize you have the wifi password saved on your laptop, but not on whatever device you’re looking to connect. And you’re either too lazy to ask for the password again, or you have no way to acquire it in your present…Read more...
Can You Call Dibs on Overhead Space on a Flight?
Earlier this week, we explained why you should never swap seats on a flight to make room for another passenger—but what about overhead space for their carry-on?
How to Be a Better Decision-Maker, With Neuroscientist David Redish
Have you ever found yourself totally immobilized in the face of a decision? Why is making choices so, difficult, whether it’s deciding what to have for dinner or whether we should move across the country? This week, we spoke with neuroscientist David Redish, author of The Mind Within the Brain: How We Make Decisions…Read more...
Are Flavored Vapes Safe?
Just because a flavoring is safe to eat doesn’t mean it’s safe to inhale. But flavored vapes have become common, thanks to a loophole in regulations.Read more...
The New Walmart Credit Card Is Only Useful for 12 Months
Walmart has two new credit cards launching next week, both promising big rewards for fans of the retailer. But the cash-back credit card scene is super competitive right now, and one big catch to Walmart’s rewards program makes it only a so-so choice if you’re considering opening a new card before the holiday shopping…Read more...
Get Paid $1300 to Watch 13 Stephen King Movies Before Halloween
Like scary movies? Dish might have the perfect job for you. The company is looking to hire someone to watch 13 movies based on Stephen King novels before Halloween. The salary? $1300.Read more...
How to Get a Bartender's Attention Without Being a Jerk
People like drinking in bars, because that’s where the alcohol is. But, in the case of good bars, that’s also where the people are, which means you may not always get your drink as quickly as you think you should.Read more...
The Right Way to Respond When Kids Talk Back
A friend of mine once went on a tirade about how she would not raise a disrespectful kid. “That’s just not happening,” she said. “He will not talk back. Respect is way too important to me, and I won’t put up with him being rude.” Her son was about a year old at the time. Mine was a few years older. So, I laughed.Read more...
What The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut Might Mean for You
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates again, the second time it has done so in 2019. What does that mean, and how might it affect your spending decisions?Read more...
What Was Your Most Ridiculous Medical Bill?
It’s no secret that the U.S. medical system is completely fucked up. We seek medical care without knowing how much it will cost; prices are negotiated between hospitals and insurance companies, and we have little to no choice but to pay our premiums, deductibles, and whatever bills might come our way.Read more...
Make an Even Better Egg McMuffin in Five Minutes
One of my favorite breakfasts is the Egg McMuffin from McDonald’s, but not having an automobile means I have to order them from UberEats, and nothing makes me feel like more of a dirtbag than having McDonald’s delivered. Luckily, I have figured out how to make a McMuffin-esqe sandwich in about five minutes, using my…Read more...
Pocket Casts, Our New Favorite Podcast App, Is Now Free
Pocket Casts was already a great podcast app, and now it’s even better—mainly because it’s free.
Fight Back Against Signs of Aging With This On-Sale Mario Badescu Peptide Renewal Serum
Mario Badescu Peptide Renewal Serum | $38 | AmazonRead more...
How to Respond to a Bullshit Apology
In the span of five days, Saturday Night Live hired and fired comedian Shane Gillis after his use of sexist, homophobic, racist language—including comments that incorporated racial slurs and mocking a Chinese accent—all came to light on social media. In an initial statement, Gillis sort of tried to apologize. “I’m a…Read more...
Google Docs’ New ‘Live Word Count’ Is Weird and Exists
Google has officially rolled out the most useful addition to Docs we’ve seen in years: a word count. Or, to be more specific, a feature that allows you to get the live word count for whatever document you’re working on. It’s a lot more convenient than having to click through menus to see a static word count over, and…Read more...
What's Coming and Going From Netflix in October 2019
Welcome to October on Netflix, featuring a lot of splashy originals with massive stars that some executive somewhere is gnashing their teeth to powder over, hoping against hope their multimillion-dollar, big-name gambles will become hits.
College Students With Kids May Be Eligible to Receive Childcare Subsidies
If you’re a college student who is also a parent, you might not be aware that there are federal grants designed to help assist you with the cost of childcare.
Don't Get Your Undies In a Twist, This $14 Organizer Will Sort Out Your Underwear Drawer
Simple Houseware Foldable Cloth Storage Box | $14 | AmazonRead more...
Where to Get Free Cheeseburgers For National Cheeseburger Day
It’s National Cheeseburger Day, the made-up annual holiday where you can score everything from deeply discounted to free cheeseburgers depending on where your travels take you.
Find the Best Fall Foliage With These Crowdsourced Maps
Fall foliage is gorgeous, but tricky. In some areas, you might wait all year for the leaves to change—only to wake up one morning and they’re all on the ground. Or if you live somewhere that doesn’t have four seasons, maybe you used prediction maps to plan when and where you’re going to go. Those are great, but like…Read more...
Clean Your Grimy Windows With a $2 Bottle of Windex, With Prime Shipping
If you haven’t given your windows any TLC for awhile, this bottle of ammonia-free Windex is just $2 on Amazon today after you clip the on-page coupon. Even without the coupon, it’s cheaper than usual, and you get Prime shipping too.
Make Sunny-Side Up or Poached Eggs in the Microwave
At this point, you may have already mastered how to make scrambled eggs in the microwave, but might think that sunny-side up eggs and poached eggs can only be done on the stovetop. Not so. Not only does the microwave work for these egg dishes too, they’re also super easy. The folks at CHOW show you how to do it in…Read more...
How to Find Free Coding Classes for Kids in Your Town
When I was a kid, I couldn’t have imagined learning to code, build a website or create an app or a game. (Okay, I still can’t imagine doing those things, but I can’t even properly work my son’s Kindle Fire, so I’m a bit of a mess when it comes to technology.) Our digital native children, however, eat this stuff up.Read more...
When to Dispute a Credit Card Charge vs. Filing a Fraud Complaint
As soon as you spot a transaction that doesn’t seem to belong on your credit or debit card, your pulse starts to quicken, right? Your bank account balance is supposed to be predictable, your credit tab fluctuating only because you decided to swipe your card.Read more...
Amazon's Discounting Strip Lights, Humidity Sensors, and More Smart Home Gear Today
Govee Smart Home Gold Box | AmazonRead more...
What Time Will iOS 13 Launch on Thursday?
Apple’s latest and greatest update for your iPhone—iOS 13—arrives on Thursday, September 19. Don’t bother waking up early in the morning to see if Santa Tim has given you a major device update as a present, however; you’re going to have to wait a little bit until both operating systems launch for real.Read more...
How to Disagree on Politics Without Ending a Friendship
In a story for the New York Times, one woman said she threatened to end her 11-year marriage with her husband on the night of Trump’s election. “The next morning, with tears in my eyes, I told Nisim we were going to have to get divorced because I could not live with him for the next four years,” Debra Gaynor, the…Read more...
Which Music Streaming Service Should You Use?
There are tons of music streaming services you can pick from right now (including a brand-new HD service from Amazon). They work on whatever smartphone you own, usually support streaming to speakers through Airplay or Google Cast, and typically come with premium-tier plans that let you stream music on-demand, ad-free,…Read more...
What's Coming and Going From Netflix the Week of September 16, 2019
You loved it as a web series. Will you love it as a feature film? Between Two Ferns: The Movie arrives on Friday and while I remain skeptical, the trailer makes it look rather funny. Celebrities like David Letterman, Jon Hamm, Brie Larson and Chrissy Teigen join Zach Galifianakis for some deadpan faux talkshowing;…Read more...
How Long Will Gas Prices Keep Spiking?
Attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil plants last weekend could mean higher gas prices here in the United States. But for how long?Read more...
Get a Free Copy of 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PC)' Right Now
PC gamers have plenty of launchers they can install to play all their games—including Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, and GOG Galaxy, to name a few. The Rockstar Games Launcher is the latest app to join the club, and downloading it today (whether you need it or not) can score you a free copy of Grand Theft Auto: San…Read more...
The Case for Powdered Parmesan
Cheap shaker parmesan is not Parmigiano-Reggiano. The “real stuff” is nutty, slightly fruity, and filled with savory, crunchy crystals. It’s a luxury cheese, a fancy boy cheese, a cheese you should enjoy in fluffy piles atop the finest of pasta. The cheese that comes in a green shaker is not Parmigiano-Reggiano, but…Read more...
How to Get a Bedtime Message From Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Characters
The Force only be with you if you go to sleep right now.Read more...
Before You Start an Email, Set a Timer
If you have trouble writing and replying to emails, here’s a simple trick: Set a timer for three minutes. Now write that whole email before the time runs out.
Stop Pretending Your Trash Is Recyclable
If you’ve ever stood in front of your recycling bin—unsure if the trash in your hands is recyclable—and threw it in anyway, this article is for you.
Your Private Medical Images May Online for Anyone to See
X-rays and other medical images are supposed to be private, since they are part of your medical records. But a recent ProPublica investigation found patients’ images just sitting around on the internet for anybody to view.Read more...
Get Free Online SAT and ACT Prep Classes Starting Next Week
You may have heard that college is expensive. There’s the tuition, of course, the room and board, the textbooks, the ridiculous amount of food consumed. But it can also be pricey just to try to get to college. Before you ever even go dorm-room decor shopping, junior has to be accepted to the school of his choice. And…Read more...
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