People will do weird stuff in pursuit of a ripe avocado, like warming them in the oven, or drowning them in dangerous water baths, but an avocado cannot be rushed. There is a way to get evenly ripe slices of avocado on your sandwich, but it involves…
Lees meerWhen they pant, wander around looking for shade, and finally stubbornly lie down and refuse to walk, your dog is telling you something, and you probably don’t need a dog whisperer to figure it out: Your canine friend is hot, and telling you in the a…
Lees meerA smart display, like Google’s Pixel Tablet or Amazon’s Echo Show, can boost your productivity, keep you updated on news and weather, and connect you to your smart home. But you don’t need to buy a new display to reap the smart benefits: With iOS 17…
Lees meerThis portable projector and retractable screen bundle is $249.97 right now (reg. $798). The Wemax Go portable projector is only six inches long and weighs less than a pound—just connect it to power and prop it up. If you want to use it away from a p…
Lees meerTwitter has had a hell of a year. Elon Musk took over, fired a ton of people, destroyed the validity and integrity of Twitter verification, considered selling your location data and phone number, publicized everyone’s private Circles, allowed hate s…
Lees meerLWith the increase in use and availability of AI, many people are looking for ways to use AI in all sectors of their lives—and one of these areas is in helping kids with their reading. Bill Gates says that AI will soon be able to tutor children in l…
Lees meerEvery day when I walk into the garden, I have four tools at my disposal, and I use them, constantly. And after years of constantly losing my tools and wandering aimlessly around the garden (a common trait among gardeners), I’ve found the perfect way…
Lees meerThis refurbished Apple iPad 7th generation with a 10.2-inch scree is $237.99 right now, (reg. $499.99). It was originally released in 2019 and can still be updated to the latest iPad OS, and it’s compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil if …
Lees meerI come from a family of replacers, not fixers. Whenever an appliance stopped working, we would give it away to someone in the neighborhood to fix while my mother would shop for an upgrade. Read more...
Lees meerInflation has always been a real killjoy, but now it may have a side effect of botulism. On canning boards (yes, that’s a real thing) across the country, posts have noted that the white wine and apple cider vinegar you usually buy has been ratcheted…
Lees meerAfter many people got a taste of the freedom that comes with remote work and other flexible arrangements during the early days of the pandemic, it went from being a valuable benefit, to a priority for some job seekers. Read more...
Lees meerWhen it comes to outdoor furniture, plastic may not be the most glamorous option, but in most cases, it’s one of easiest materials to maintain. Wood can rot, splinter, and become weatherworn; cast iron can rust, and upholstery—even the kind designed…
Lees meerA lot of things can ruin a day at the beach—a sudden change in the weather, garbage leftover from gatherings the night before, a bunch of screaming and splashing children. There’s also something that’s (usually) far less noticeable: High levels of f…
Lees meerWe’re not the only ones struggling in this oppressively hot weather: Most common garden plants prefer temperatures ranging from 59°–86°F. In fact, they can start to show signs of heat stress when it’s 90°F or above for long periods of time. Here’s h…
Lees meerI’m developing a theory that you can get anything to go viral on TikTok by mixing it into a glass of lemon water and speaking glowingly about its health benefits. This week, that something is Borax. Yes, the stuff you use in your laundry.Read more...
Lees meerI have a thing for cheap garlic bread—the kind made with white sandwich bread and garlic salt. Maybe it’s because it was the first garlic bread I ever had (served alongside what my Southern grandparents called “Italian spaghetti”—that’s pronounced “…
Lees meerThere’s an affordable time to go to the movies, and an unnecessarily-throwing-your money-away time to go to the movies. Let’s talk about the former, so you can get to the movies this summer for the cheapest possible price—especially if you’re taking…
Lees meerAir mattresses can be awesome, but if you need to inflate one and you don’t have the pump that came with it, blowing one up is a lung-busting challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of different ways you can inflate an air mattress without a pump and wi…
Lees meerStardew Valley+ is now available on Apple Arcade. If you have a subscription to Apple’s gaming service or if you pay for Apple One, you can play the massively popular farming simulator for free. So maybe bid farewell to your free time (and possibly …
Lees meerThe summer months are synonymous with dry, brown, crackling grass—a nightmare for those who love their luscious green lawns, and validation to those who think lawns are bullshit and should be killed. When it’s hot outside, your first instinct may be…
Lees meerOne of several Neil Gaiman adaptations in recent years, Good Omens follows an angel named Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and a demon named Crawley (David Tennant)—two celestial beings who become friends despite their obvious oppositions. Aziraphale and …
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