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Tonight the Las Vegas Golden Knights will be taking on the Washington Capitals in the first game of Stanley Cup Finals with the victor walking away with Lord Stanley for the next year.

Firefox has started rolling out two-factor authentication, and if you use the browser to store any passwords you should enable it now.

When you’re having a work meeting, the more people that are invited the easier it is for the whole thing to get derailed, which is why every meeting needs a meeting “Police” to keep things on topic.

When it comes to plants, I’m good at exactly one thing: killing them. There’s a small tree on my desk right now while I’m writing this that I just noticed is covered in a little bit of dust and I don’t think has been watered in… a month? Maybe more. And I look at this thing EVERY. DAY.

The Indianapolis 500, and Danica Patrick’s retirement from racing, happens tomorrow, May 27th. Race coverage starts at 11am ET and the driver’s officially start their engines at 12:20pm ET. If you want to catch all the high-speed action, you have a few different options for how to do it:

On my 11-hour flight from London to San Francisco last week I was seated next to a father and son that were both over six feet tall. At 5’6” my knees were tapping the back of the chair in front of me. They didn’t stand a chance.

Even though Apple is never going to offer more than 5GB of free storage, it seems, the company is throwing the slightest bone to users frustrated by its 2012-era storage limits: a free month.

Lodge’s dutch oven, free shipping from Uniqlo, Pelican coolers and cases from Amazon, and more of today’s best deals.

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

As someone who lives in a tiny studio apartment, I don’t get to do a lot of grilling, smoking, or any other outdoor cooking. This makes me very sad, because I do love smoked and grilled meats. (Grilled vegetables are also fantastic, but we’re not talking about those right now.) Fortunately, a sous vide setup—which I…Read more...

To non-parents, a grill is a tool used for cooking up delicious burgers, sausages and other barbecue staples to consume while drinking a beer and not questioning your life choices.

In this week’s installment of Tech 911—our regular column that troubleshoots your most pressing tech questions (which you can and should send us here)—we’re taking a look at a classic issue with a peculiar twist: spam.Read more...

A poisoning outbreak traced to synthetic cannabinoids sickened at least 52 people in Utah and sent 31 to the emergency room this past winter, reveals a new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But unlike other recent outbreaks, the victims weren’t trying to buy synthetic weed:…Read more...

You’ve subscribed to their YouTube channel, you’ve smashed that like button countless times, and maybe you’ve even donated some cash to their Patreon. Still, you have to listen to the same exact video intro all YouTubers use for some reason every single time. Behold, two hotkeys that will save you from having to hear…Read more...

So you’re a freelancer and you want to know what your retirements savings options are. How can you save beyond an IRA? It’s time for a bonus reader question, because why not.

Happy weekend, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. This week we’re making a palmetto cocktail, because I finally had to turn my A/C on, and hot weather calls for rum.Read more...

You can already use your PayPal account to make purchases through Google Pay. Now, Google and PayPal are extending their partnership to allow you to use your PayPal account to pay for things across the Google ecosystem, including Gmail, YouTube, and the Google Store. Better yet, if you link your PayPal account to…Read more...

It’s the half-day before Memorial Day weekend, so we’re writing up scientific studies of pop culture phenomena! In the music video for Smooth Criminal, Michael Jackson and four backup dancers used cables and harnesses to lean a full 45 degrees, a move that’s physically impossible for an unsupported human body. But…Read more...

When we last rounded up our staff’s Weekly Upgrades, our editors were sprucing up our backyards, soothing our souls with Dolly Parton, and upping our laundry game.

If size trumps features in your hierarchy of new TV needs, here are a couple of 75" sets that are surprisingly affordable for Memorial Day.

This week, password manager Dashlane analyzed ten years’ worth of passwords from public data breaches. The big lesson is, don’t reuse passwords. Not even a little, not even with a “formula.” Password formulas are easy to hack. And even your bullshit accounts deserve strong, unique passwords.

Maybe you’ve heard someone mention GDPR in passing, but were too embarrassed to ask what those letters actually stood for. Or maybe your friend posted something online about what GDPR means for online data protection. At the very least, you’ve probably received a few dozen emails from various companies about how their…Read more...

The Internet was abuzz yesterday following a report that a Portland, Oregon family’s Amazon Echo allegedly recorded a “private conversation” and sent it to a “random stranger.” That sounds a lot more sinister than what actually happened and, thankfully, there’s a trick you can do to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.Read more...

Earther This Climate Visualization Belongs in a Damn Museum | The A.V. Club Some maniac set the entirety of Rush’s “2112” to old Peanuts clips | The Takeout Put down the shake, Jack LaLanne: You don’t need all that extra protein |Read more...

After this miserable year in a miserable time in human history, you are right to greet summer with an explosion of joy and celebration. But summer also unfortunately usually comes with an explosion of trash, plastic waste, and other single-use garbage that will do nothing but choke the planet for the rest of time,…Read more...

There are downsides to sunscreen: it can be greasy, it’s annoying to have to reapply, and from time to time people will try to scare you into thinking it’s dangerous. (It’s not.) But you know what the upside is? It’s actually sunscreen. Pills and DIY coconut oil recipes are not.

Earther The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Is Here (Sorry) | The A.V. Club Some maniac set the entirety of Rush’s “2112” to old Peanuts clips | The Takeout Chick-Fil-A’s most popular item is not chicken |Read more...

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

Now instead of knowing your Amazon package will arrive “before 8 p.m.,” you’ll be able to track its location in real time and know exactly how many stops the delivery driver has to make before they arrive at your doorstep. This is thanks to a new Amazon feature called Map Tracking.

The banking bill just signed by President Donald Trump includes rules that may give private student loan borrowers some peace of mind.

I confess, I’ve never really used Windows 10's Game Bar, because I’m probably the last person who should be broadcasting their gaming habits on an online service. I’m terrible at Fortnite, I min/max in Pillars of Eternity, and I play a lot of Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms—not exactly the sexiest of titles to…Read more...

By 2020, many foods produced with genetic engineering will have to say so on their labels. Earlier this month, the USDA announced their proposal for the rules and accompanying logos, which cleverly sidestep the GMO labeling controversy by not using the letters G-M-O at all.

“The important thing to know about spelling is that it’s not just rote memorization,” says Ananya Vinay, champion of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee, who will ceremonially open this year’s bee next week. While Vinay uses flashcards to study specific words, she says the real trick is learning where different…Read more...

If you’re tired of the hell dimension that is present-day Twitter, internet renaissance man Andy Baio has the link for you: here’s what your Twitter feed would look like ten years ago today (if you followed all the people you follow now). Of course, you can only see tweets from people who were already on Twitter in…Read more...

As a society, we tend to look at breakups and divorce as a failure. But a relationship ending doesn’t mean it wasn’t successful in some way. Sometimes a fling is ideal for both parties, sometimes a long marriage ending is the only chance for a new beginning, and every relationship teaches you something you didn’t know…Read more...

The tough end of the broccoli doesn’t get much love. I’m not talking about the little bit of “stem” attached to each floret; I’m talking about the big ol’ woody honker that usually gets tossed into the compost. These guys are actually super easy to incorporate into a meal; you just need to treat them right.Read more...

New York City drag queen Monét X Change thinks that sponges are the most useful item in your cupboard. In the premiere episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s 10th season, the self-proclaimed “Mr. Clean of Drag” created an entire ensemble out of scrubby absorbent pads.

If you’re a parent, you’ve been there. All the rocking, patting and rounds of “Old McDonald” in the world won’t stop your baby’s misery. After weeks of sleepless nights, you think the child might need to be exorcised, but then it turns out she’s just getting new teeth.

A multi-room hotel suite gives your party a common area to hang out in, but also allows everyone the privacy of their own room. They’re great for family reunions, weddings, and bachelor or bachelorette parties. Trouble is, these types of suites are often staggeringly expensive. Here’s how you can get a suite-like…Read more...

Andrea owned and loved one of the most polarizing cars ever made, the Pontiac Aztek. She ran that car to 350,000 miles and had to part with it. Now she is on the hunt for something with the same kind of “charm.” What car should she buy?

Graduating college is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of a young person’s life. You’re finally on your own, ready to start your career and take on the world.Read more...

We talk a lot about software designed to attack our smartphones and computers, but it turns out your router might also be at risk. That’s right. Some dangerous new malware is going after the box you use to beam internet around your home or office.

Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert, advice columnist and author of the New York Times bestselling book, My Boyfriend Barfed In My Handbag ... And Other Things You Can’t Ask Martha. Her flagship column, “Ask a Clean Person,” debuted in 2011. Here on Offspring, we’ve launched a new iteration of it, focusing on parenting…Read more...

A few years ago, most if not all of my friends were single. On any given weeknight, I’d meet with one or five of them for a drink, and we’d swap stories about bad dates, bad sex, and bad crushes who refused to give us the time of day.

Fill your cart with deals on Samsung monitors, an Apple watch, magnetic belts, and a whole bunch more.

I recently stumbled across the extension Toby (Chrome, Firefox), and I’m surprised at how much I love it. So much so that it has replaced the pretty Chrome Delight and Earth View from Google Earth extensions I’ve been using whenever I open a new tab. I’m one-hundred percent Toby now, because it’s one of the best ways…Read more...

Earther The EPA Barred Flint’s Representatives From Attending Its Toxic Water Summit [Updated] | The A.V. Club With one episode left, The Americans prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice | The Takeout What if Subway threw a Twitter poll and nobody responded? |Read more...

Update: Now up to $98 after clipping the coupon, a price which YnM has matched, if you prefer that color.Read more...

Aloha, everyone! (“Aloha, Lifehacker!”) We got great travel tips this week for Honolulu and the rest of Hawaii. Go read all the best tips under the “Staff” tab in this comment thread, or just skim the highlights below.

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.