Before I knew anything about tools, I bought a few Ryobi cordless units. A trusted friend had recommended them; she had done the same thing when she didn’t know about about tools. Which is what makes Ryobi’s cordless tools so great. The ONE+ line is…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, August 30, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 30, NYT Connections #80! Scroll…
Lees meerDJ it! is an app that allows you to mix, fade, loop, and edit music from your phone, and its Premium Plan is on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $209). DJing on your phone isn’t exactly like doing it on turntables, but the app was created to condense…
Lees meerGmail is one of, if not the most, popular email service on the planet, and for good reason: It’s free, it’s full of features, and nearly everybody uses it. If you don’t already have one of these ubiquitous addresses, or you’re looking to start fresh…
Lees meerWhile airline travel is often frustrating, you don’t have to resign yourself to a completely miserable experience. As a passenger, you have certain rights set out by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in the event of delays, cancelations an…
Lees meerSome people love hosting guests in their home. (They even specifically seek a house or apartment with a spare bedroom for such a purpose.) Some of us, however, hate the idea of opening up our homes to overnight guests—but it can be difficult to be …
Lees meerIf you want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, it’s on sale right now for $32.97 (reg. $199) through August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 11 Pro offers a new interface, a more user-friendly design, and enhanced security. Other notable features include Wak…
Lees meerEven after having a cameraphone in your pocket for about two decades, you probably still wonder if the nudes you’re taking are the best they can be. All nudes are good nudes (you look great!) but you can always find ways to make your steamy shots ev…
Lees meerStreaming has made it all too easy to fire up an app, pick something to watch, and let your internet take care of the rest. But even in 2023, sometimes you want to download movies on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.Read more...
Lees meerRegular, boring oven cheesecake is a real to-do. It takes hours, and there’s usually a water bath involved. I think that’s why the cheesecakes of olden times (pre-2016) were a once-per-year event, reserved for special occasions. Thankfully, the air …
Lees meerFor an app that regularly pushes new options on its users, Snapchat doesn’t explain a lot of its features. One of these is the Snapchat score, mostly referred to as Snapscore. If you want to increase your Snapscore, there are some tried and true way…
Lees meerLet’s face it: Most smartphones look the same these days. While they all do things a little differently, most are solid slabs of glass meshed with either aluminum, steel, or plastic—most of them, that is, except for foldable phones, like Samsung’s G…
Lees meerHaving a profile on social media doesn’t mean you have to tolerate everyone who wants to interact with you. Instagram has a few built-in features that give you more control over who can see and interact with what you post, as well as what shows up …
Lees meerAs versatile as rice can be, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to do with the leftovers. Since rice freezes so well, a few times a year I’m faced with a serious collection of small white rice containers. (They’re gentle reminders of my love of the …
Lees meerThis 9-inch Heads Up Car Display screen is easy to install, and it’s on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It has a large screen that works with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and allows you to control music, navigation, and hands-free calls…
Lees meerWe all know traveling can be expensive, but many credit cards offer rewards programs that allow you to earn points or miles that can then be transferred to airline and hotel loyalty programs. This allows you to redeem your credit card points for fre…
Lees meerSeveral weeks ago, my oldest son wanted to set up a lemonade stand in our Phoenix neighborhood. While I appreciated his entrepreneurial spirit, he didn’t realize that his entire customer base was inside their homes, soaking up Freon. We also don’t h…
Lees meerWhen it comes to gaming, not all controllers are equal. Some feel better in the hand, while others come with unique and exclusive features. You used to be locked into using the controller that came with your console—but now, new wireless standards a…
Lees meerEggs aren’t just breakfast food. You can have eggs for any meal, like with a Spanish tortilla or Thai kai jiao, but I think it’s time we allow them to branch out into the snack category. What says “snack” more than chips and dip? Soft scrambled eggs…
Lees meerIt’s hard to believe Valve released the Steam Deck almost two years ago. As an answer to true PC portable gaming, the gaming community built up a lot of hype around the Steam Deck, but among plenty of new competition, did that hype hold? Is the Stea…
Lees meerOnion dip does not need to be great to be enjoyable. Good or even mediocre onion dip is still better than a bowl of ranch dressing (and a bowl of ranch dressing isn’t all that bad to begin with). Still, there’s no reason to settle for mediocre or ev…
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