Managing your inbox is a never-ending task, which is why we should simplify it as much as possible: And one way to do that is to rely on the four Ds, or the 4D method. It’s easy to remember and easy to implement, which makes it helpful for anyone wh…
Lees meerYou know I have a dim view of AI coaches. They don’t understand the things a real coach understands, like how to plan for long-term progress. So I was skeptical of Whoop’s new “AI coach” feature—until I realized its secret strength is explaining the…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 28, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 28, NYT Connections …
Lees meerSome podcasts have fans, and some podcasts have super fans. A show has to be really great to entice its listeners to join its Patreon and subreddit, buy its merch and attend its live events. These are fans who self-identify as members of the podcast…
Lees meerWe’ll never say no to free coffee, and there’s plenty to go around this week: National Coffee Day falls on Friday, Sept. 29, and International Coffee Day comes just two days later on Oct. 1. Here are a few deals to take advantage of.Read more...
Lees meerThe latest version of macOS is now widely available, offering several small changes to the operating system you might miss if you don’t know where to look. It really shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Apple is once again playing things safe, offer…
Lees meerTulips are the flower world’s most addictive drug—plant them once and you’ll never stop. Seeing those pops of color come up at the beginning of spring provides a needed hit of dopamine after a long, gray winter. There’s a reason tulip festivals are …
Lees meerWhile the headlining announcement of Meta Connect 2023 might be the Meta Quest 3, AI made its own significant splash. Like all other tech companies right now, Meta is pouring resources into artificial intelligence, and previewed a slew of new AI fea…
Lees meerThe COVID shots of 2021—and even the bivalent booster you may have gotten recently—are no longer a great match for the strains of the virus that are going around. Fortunately, new versions of the vaccine will be available this fall. Flu shots are al…
Lees meerI consider myself a champion of processed cheese. Velveeta, Kraft Singles, and the like may not belong on a cheese board, but they have their places, usually in a Crockpot of queso dip, in a grilled cheese sandwich, or on a burger. They are engineer…
Lees meerI know I think about Thanksgiving more than the average person, but it’s never too early to start planning the big meal. If you’re a true over-achiever, that can mean making and freezing a few dishes, to cut down on your day-of labor, and mashed pot…
Lees meerRomantic comedy is one of cinema’s oldest and most reliable genres for good reason: Real-life romance is complicated and sometimes exhausting. That can be true for characters in movies, too, but their problems are generally funnier than our own and…
Lees meerAnger is a big feeling, especially when a kid experiences it. Whether arguing over a toy with a sibling or not getting something they wanted, a furious child can spin out of control anywhere: at the park, on a Target run, or during playtime at schoo…
Lees meerPlenty of people avoid the stock market out of fear, but learning how it works can help you make the right choices to mitigate your personal risk. If you’re looking to learn the “secrets” to investing before getting started, I’m sorry to report that…
Lees meerThose synthetic, packaged spider webs that are so often pulled across bushes and trees as decor for Halloween are certainly spooky—but they’re also a hazard for birds and other wildlife. The stretchy material, often made from polyester, can trap bee…
Lees meerI grew up playing ‘90s computer games, and must admit my earliest memory of playing a video game of any kind is of the bloody, first-person shooter Wolfenstein 3D that my father had installed on his Windows 95 computer.Read more...
Lees meerRight now, Southwest Airlines is offering 50% off certain flights when you book by Thursday, Sept. 28. The discount is for the base fare, meaning it will be applied before taxes and fees are applied to your total price. You need to book before midni…
Lees meerThe Mini Dual Tube Night Vision Binoculars are on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $159). It weighs less than a pound, has 10X optical magnification, allows you to save videos and photos, and its night vision feature lets you see up to 984 feet in co…
Lees meerNetflix’s horror lineup for October includes The Fall of the House of Usher, a limited series based on the work of Edgar Allen Poe that tells the story of mysterious deaths among a wealthy family of pharmaceutical heirs (Oct. 12), as well as Veronic…
Lees meerThe next time you’re DJing a party, don’t hand your phone to someone to let them add a song to the playlist. Spotify’s new Jam feature allows you to add an entire group of people to a playlist so they can all add songs themselves, which could lead t…
Lees meerSmartphone cameras changed the game forever. Sure, they still don’t technically compete with a DSLR, but for most people, that doesn’t matter: Their iPhone can snap a portrait shot with bokeh good enough to never pick up a dedicated camera ever agai…
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