The holidays bring up all sorts of different feelings for singles, which explains why some engage in cuffing season (aka when you “cuff” yourself to someone—metaphorically of course—to get through the winter months together). But now, according to C…
Lees meerWho remembers the games that shipped with classic iPods? You could have a pixel war in Parachute, smash blocks in Brick, play cards in Solitaire, and test your knowledge of your own iPod’s library with Music Quiz. Of course, Apple has since disconti…
Lees meerKnowing when the turkey is “done” is the most anxiety-inducing part of cooking a turkey. You don’t want to food poison anyone, but you don’t want to serve dry, stringy meat (and shame) to you friends and family. A thermometer is imperative, but the …
Lees meerKeep your phone out of your bedroom: That’s standard advice for good sleep hygiene, and I’ve never been able to do it. For one thing, it seems silly to go buy a standalone alarm clock when I’ve got a perfectly good one on my phone—and it’s more cust…
Lees meerNintendo isn’t the only company out there with joystick drift issues. JoyCons might be the highest profile controller to suffer from drift, but Sony’s PS5 controllers can experience a similar plight. If your PS5 characters are moving on their own, t…
Lees meerPokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the latest dual entry in developer Game Freak’s iconic series, aren’t set to hit retail and digital retail outlets until Nov. 18. But even with a week to go (as of this article), the game won’t ship finished. When…
Lees meerSome people are pristine packers who dutifully Ziplock their toiletries, fold outfits together, and arrive at their destination with everything they need organized conveniently. Others are more haphazard, to say the least. If you’re in that second c…
Lees meerThis week, I’m taking a look at some of the darker, uglier, grotesque goings-on in young people culture, from toxic masculinity, to scary stalkers, and artistic grotesquery. But there’s also a robot pizza maker and some cool bugs to balance the scal…
Lees meerSome Mac users have a single administrator account on their machines. There’s nothing wrong with that if you’re the only person who uses the computer. If others have access your Mac, though, you should create a second account for added security. Her…
Lees meerA great (and sometimes terrible) thing about podcasts is their low barrier to entry. Experts and enthusiasts of all kinds can pick up a mic and start recording a show about the weird and niche things that fascinate them most—no matter how weird, or …
Lees meerDriving at night can be challenging, even under normal circumstances. There are the lights from oncoming traffic, the reduced ability to see important landmarks, and the risk of impaired drivers. However, although driving at night is harder, if your…
Lees meerImagine you get this random text from an unknown number out of the blue: “My dog needs to be seen by a vet right away. Can you help me?” Do you respond to let the person know they have the wrong number? Do you ignore it? What do you think most peopl…
Lees meerDry brining is the simple act of sprinkling a food (usually meat) with a solute (usually salt, but sometimes a mixture of salt and sugar) to flavor it. The salt draws moisture out of the meat, then the moisture dissolves the salt, allowing it to pen…
Lees meerThe season is upon us: Mailboxes are filling up with letters from children to a jolly bearded toymaker/reindeer breeder while we frantically shop for the things our children think will make them happy. But are these items really going to spark joy f…
Lees meerYams and sweet potatoes are sweet. No one can dispute this. There’s a reason they’re just as at home in a pie as they are as a side dish. Even so, a lot of people insist on adding brown sugar, candied nuts, and marshmallows to the orange tubers, bec…
Lees meerThere’s something to be said about pre-portioned appetizers. They’re easy for your guests to chow down on, low on mess, and really rather attractive. With a little extra preparation from the host (or any helpers milling about), this meat and cheese …
Lees meerUpdating your iPhone is annoying. Yes, the updates are often full of new features and changes that make upgrading worthwhile, but it can be hard to find the time to install a brand new update on your iPhone. Taking your phone out of commission durin…
Lees meerIf you drive a sedan or anything smaller, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being hit by the glaring, bright lights from oncoming SUVs at night. It can often feel like they’re driving with their high beams on, leaving you unable to see cl…
Lees meerProtein is great. Our bodies are largely made of protein, and if you lift weights, I bet you already know that eating enough protein is important for building muscle. But what if you just want to be healthy in general? What if you don’t even care th…
Lees meerWhile Safari doesn’t have anywhere near as many extensions as Firefox or Chrome, there are some wonderful add-ons you will soon wonder how you ever lived without. We’ve compiled a list of the best Safari extensions for Mac so you can add much-neede…
Lees meerTwitter is currently on fire. With Elon Musk as owner and CEO, the company has changed many rules and regulations users (and advertisers) had come to expect from the platform. The latest drama, however, concerns Twitter verification, and it’s throwi…
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