There are online murmurs growing lately about the fairness of credit scores and consumer credit reporting. It’s a heated issue: This semi-hidden number can define a person’s life, but few people understand how exactly a credit score is determined. S…
Lees meerSony and Microsoft announced the next round of video games coming and leaving their respective subscription platforms in September, just in time to fill these last summer weeks with some quality gaming. As always, we’ll include everything both compa…
Lees meerWe’re on our second week of the school year over here, and my kids have already gotten sick of the meals they thought they would want every day. So let’s turn to everyone’s favorite meal planning subreddit, r/EatCheapAndHealthy, to get some ideas fo…
Lees meerWith so much of our culture hyper-focused on what a person eats (and what a person weighs), it can be hard to define what “overeating” actually is—and when that overeating becomes a bigger problem. Do you simply have a big appetite, or are you actua…
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Lees meerBoth of my younger (identical) sisters are accomplished visual artists, whereas I—in spite of having taken Drawing for Non-Majors during my last semester at the University of Florida—struggle to draw stick figures. This lack of artistic ability exte…
Lees meerI’m not here to judge reality dating shows. Not even a little. TV trash or TV treasure, that’s all in the eye of the beholder, and sometimes watching pretty people and their drama is, oddly enough, the perfect way to relax. If one s looking for vali…
Lees meerChrome extensions are supposed to make your browser even better—but not all of them can be trusted. As hard as Google tries, the Chrome Web Store isn’t a marketplace of innocent utilities. While most are properly vetted, some slip through the cracks…
Lees meerGoogle pumps out new software for its web browser like clockwork; so often, in fact, you might tend to tune out new versions when they become available. Don’t skip Chrome 105, though—it patches a bunch of nasty security vulnerabilities, and adds a f…
Lees meerAs the summer wraps up, let’s check in with all our favorite streamers. The second annual Disney + Day, a marketing event disguised as a “celebration,” is set for Sept. 8. As you probably heard, everything is totally chill at HBO Max (no it isn’t). …
Lees meerMulch is miraculous stuff. It keeps weeds at bay, fertilizes the soil, and minimizes the effects of too-hot (or too-cold) temperatures. Certain types even repel pests. But the single best argument for mulching your garden is that it conserves water,…
Lees meerThe vet isn’t particularly fun for most dogs—they expect to be poked, prodded, and are often separated from you. Some dogs are anxious and scared about going to the vet, while others get protective and reactive. My dog looks for any possible escape …
Lees meerIn these financial times, anything you can do to make a bit of extra cash probably feels worth considering, whether that’s yet another side hustle or a foray into the sharing economy, which allows you to capitalize on renting out your home, spare ro…
Lees meerI love a cheeseball. I love how it looks—kitschy, retro, round—and I love how it tastes—creamy, salty, a little tangy—but sometimes I do not love all the “work” that goes into making one. In fairness to the appetizer, it’s not that much work, but th…
Lees meerStatins are a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs that are commonly prescribed and likely save a lot of lives. They’re also notorious for being able to cause muscle pain, which leads many people to quit their statins or be hesitant about taking one …
Lees meerIn a first-of-its-kind mission, NASA is planning to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid on September 26 (Earth time), and you’ll be able to stream it live.Read more...
Lees meerTo me, video quality matters. I try to watch TV and movies in the best possible resolution, especially if I’m paying for those pixels. Netflix, for instance, charges more for its 4K HDR content—a lot more, actually. But even if your streaming servic…
Lees meerSome people exercise for health. Others exercise out of a sense of competitiveness or accomplishment. But by far, the most popular reason that people hit the gym is to make their body look better. They want to lose weight, be jacked, have abs, or …
Lees meerMillions of Americans may be eligible for up to $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness (and up to $20,000 if they received Pell Grants) thanks to an announcement from President Joe Biden last week. This news has been a cause for celebration for some an…
Lees meerIf you’re able to get a seat near the front of the plane or in an exit row, you’ll likely have more room and be able to get off the plane faster. Similarly, aisle seats give you access to move around more freely, and window seats are great for slee…
Lees meerWhen I was in high school, the kid who sat in front of me in English class was a master pen spinner, and it was mesmerizing. He would sit there casually exhibiting some serious Don Draper energy and absent-mindedly do amazing things with his pen, wh…
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