You know when you are checking out at a department or drug store during the holiday season and you see those big, pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion and fuzzy socks? Those are fine. I usually get, like, two or three of those as gifts every yea…
Lees meerThese days, I get so many spam calls I hardly pick up the phone anymore. However, if I see a call from someone I know, whether they’re a friend or family member, I, of course, answer them (usually). Unlike a random number, I know the person on the o…
Lees meerMcDonald’s “SZN 0f Sharing” is in full force, and this week’s deal features the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, a classic item made of just four ingredients: a potato roll bun, pickles, crispy fried chicken, and salted butter. The featured sandwich is curr…
Lees meerWhile wrapped presents are a big part of the joy of holiday gifting, all that disposable wrapping paper can seem pretty wasteful, not to mention expensive. Bringing in some reusable alternatives that actually look nice can add some sustainable and c…
Lees meerA live Christmas tree would seem to be a fine project for somebody with a brown thumb. You only have to tend it for a month, and then it’ll get chucked to the curb. But it’s important to keep your tree fresh and happy during that time, lest it turn …
Lees meerAs movie theaters become ever more focused on four-quadrant blockbusters designed to offend as few people as possible, TV has become a playground for experimentation. At least for now—if the streaming service buuble didn’t pop in 2022, it’s definite…
Lees meerWhether you have a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro, your charger likely has one fatal flaw: the plug. The power adapter needs to connect directly to an outlet, a design that works fine for smaller charging bricks. However, the bigger your MacBo…
Lees meerIf you’re buying Apple devices as last-minute gifts this holiday season, there’s an easy way to figure out if you still time to get them delivered before the big day. When ordering directly from Apple’s online store, you can quickly check if the iPh…
Lees meerWhether you’re actively looking for a new gig or just exploring your options, it can be easy for a job search to eat up all your waking hours. Spending 18 hours a day thinking about finding the next step on your career path is a sure-fire way to bui…
Lees meerA malfunctioning ice maker can really put a hitch in your holiday cocktail plans. Discovering the ice maker is no longer, well, making ice might make you want to call in a professional, but there are some things to check yourself for before taking t…
Lees meerYou may have noticed sellers on Etsy might say something like, “buy this item on my independent website instead,” and offering a discount to buy directly from them instead of using Etsy as the intermediary. And in most cases, that’s totally fine—it’…
Lees meerIf you’re into practical gift-giving, robot vacuums are a slam dunk. Once they’re properly set up, they can take one of the worst time-sucking chores off your to-do list for good—or at least until they break. Thankfully, robot vacuum maintenance is …
Lees meerJumping off the body wash bandwagon to reunite with classic bars of soap comes with benefits for your wallet and the environment. But it also leaves you with a relatively small but still annoying problem: What to do with the little pieces left when…
Lees meerOver the years, you’ve probably accumulated quite a few cleaning supplies. And whether you prefer using one or two multi-purpose products, or have a variety of sprays and detergents for specific rooms or surfaces, storing them properly and safely wi…
Lees meerWhether multicolored or classic white, a few strands of holiday lights can make pretty much anything look festive, both indoors and outdoors. And while the strings of small bulbs have a longstanding reputation of being annoying and difficult to work…
Lees meerVenmo is an easy way to send money back and forth to friends, family, and the guy who runs the office fantasy football league. But what if you received a Venmo notification that says you’d received money from someone you don’t know and that you were…
Lees meerHacks can be great. We’ve had a whole website dedicated to them for over 15 years, after all. But sometimes, they can be ill-advised or even dangerous, whether because they’ll mess up your toilet or cause a fire. Sometimes, the best way to do things…
Lees meerChrome is a popular browser for a reason: It’s fast, powerful, and compatible with popular apps, services, and extensions. All that power, though, comes from somewhere, and ends up putting a strain on your RAM. Chrome is a memory hog. Fortunately, t…
Lees meerChristmas is a big food day. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast! Liqueur in your coffee! Champagne in your orange juice! Grand roasted meats with crispy potatoes! Gravy to your eyeballs! And do not, under any circumstances, forget the pie. It’s fun, but s…
Lees meerSkipping lunch should never be an option, but when you work from home, it’s a little too easy to slide into bad mealtime habits. The ideal WFH lunch has to be quick and easy enough to make between meetings and delicious enough to make taking a break…
Lees meerHoliday parties aren’t complete without snacks, music, and festive drinks. (Oh, and friends too, but back to the drinks.) Selecting the very best holiday drink is essential to seasonal revelry, but so is the equipment. I’m always irritated by how la…
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