The internet is a place full of dark corners, deep rabbit holes, endless mazes, and wild threads. But with the chaos comes storytelling gold: These 12 podcasts use communities like Reddit, Yelp, Twitter, and Tumblr to launch into a different part of…
Lees meerHaving your iPhone stolen is traumatic enough, but it hurts more to know that your most intimate data is also in the hands of unscrupulous individuals. Fortunately, there are more than a few things you can do to ensure that even if thieves find a wa…
Lees meerLife can take some unexpected turns. Most of us imagine a specific trajectory to our lives: You grow up, move out, get a job, and live independently from that point forward. Reality often turns out a bit different, and we have to get creative about …
Lees meerIf you’re still shopping for the right gift for your dad for Father’s Day (or for yourself for no particular reason), these JBL Live Free NC+ headphones are on sale now through June 11 for $59.97. They’re wireless and they have active noise-cancelin…
Lees meerI am always looking for ways to make oatmeal more interesting, and I’ve got another strong lead. I’m a big fan of boiling oats in strong tea or bulking them up with a steaming bounty of sausage and pickles, but the colder, lazier overnight oats need…
Lees meerOn the surface, the concept of multitasking sounds dynamic and kind of cool—the word originated in the 1960s computer boom, after all, and retains its connotations of hyper-competency and over-achievement. We’re all obviously capable of handling mul…
Lees meerModern gardening often involves weeding, turning the soil, fertilization, and pest control. But permaculture is the practice of growing a garden with the least amount of intervention possible, relying on companion planting, native insects, and addin…
Lees meerMemorial Day weekend hit a new record since the pandemic started, with 2.74 million people traveling on that Friday, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). With high demand of traveling, low seat supply, and, of course, infla…
Lees meerI still love receiving mail, but most of what lands in my mailbox these days isn’t cards from people I know or magazines I look forward to every month. Rather, it’s junk that goes right into the trash can or recycling bin. Stopping real-world junk m…
Lees meerA humbling thing about working on the internet is thinking you are keeping up with all the latest trends. I spend my professional and personal life online, so I must be hip, right? Wrong, of course. Case in point: the 0.5 selfie (pronounced point fi…
Lees meerI am a big Facebook group lurker. Anytime I’ve tried to be more active, and post or reply to someone else’s post, something annoying happens, and I end up quitting in a fit of disproportionate rage (or being banned for unnecessary snark). This has h…
Lees meerVideo games have never looked better than they do now. While AAA studios push graphical fidelity ever further, other developers realize their imaginative worlds with expressive art styles like pixel art, cel-shading, and hand-drawn animation that ar…
Lees meerFor those without the outdoor space necessary for a traditional garden, growing plants—including vegetables—in containers is a great option. Unfortunately, not all vegetables can grow and flourish in containers. Instead of setting yourself up for fa…
Lees meerWhen was the last time you cleaned your luggage? No, not using a vacuum attachment to suck up any dirt, crumbs, and schmutz that have accumulated inside your suitcase over the years—although you should do that too. We’re talking about cleaning, or a…
Lees meerIt’s one thing to take your job seriously, but some people don’t stop there. Instead, they take it upon themselves to intervene in situations that don’t concern them, going above and beyond their job description—and not in a good way. Read more...
Lees meerIt’s summer road trip season, and whether driving is your preferred way to travel, or you can’t afford pricey plane tickets, no one wants to get stuck in traffic. While there are no surefire ways to avoid congested roads and highways completely, wit…
Lees meerScreen time is often vilified in our parenting culture. Parents who let their kids have unlimited or lots of time on tablets or in front of the TV are deemed “lazy” or uninvolved. It’s a bit of a status symbol to some if you don’t even own a TV or i…
Lees meerIn addition to bringing us the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—June is packed with celestial events, from meteor showers to planet sightings. Throughout the month, Mars and Venus will be getting closer together…
Lees meeroutFrom defects on Prius inverters, to canceled Lufthansa flights and false advertising from Vizzy hard seltzer drinks, there is something for most people to claim from the class-action settlements happening in June. Read more...
Lees meerWhen it comes to our health or our legal needs, one of the biggest pain points is identifying a professional we can trust. Finding a new doctor, dentist, or lawyer can be stressful; those that come recommended by friends or colleagues often aren’t t…
Lees meerScrolling through health or fitness TikTok this week, you might land on a video that explains it will give you a test for your lung health. The instructions vary, but you’ll be told to hold your breath while you watch an animated timer tick down. “I…
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