Given the combination of broken glass and electricity, if a light bulb breaks while still screwed into the socket of a lamp or other light fixture, it’s not a situation to be taken lightly.Read more...
Lees meerIt took a global pandemic for us to fully acknowledge how utterly exhausting socializing can be—even if it’s with people you genuinely like. Of course, this is something introverts have always known, but now, after most people stopped spending time …
Lees meerSummer is coming to an end, but before we make the switch to the comfort foods of the fall, there’s still time for a last hurrah over Labor Day weekend. Whether your plans involve attending cookouts, traveling, or staying in and ordering takeout, ea…
Lees meerThe more time I spend making cocktails, the more often I return to the basics. I’m prone to being seduced by the notion of discovering what’s new about the old and known. I harbor reticence towards infusions (though they can be great), kitchen count…
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Lees meerAmazon has spent years chasing the major water cooler hit that would justify the existence of Prime Video, and yet despite some strong showings (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, The Wheel of Time), it has never managed to launch its own pop cult…
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Lees meerOne basic rule of life is that everything is easy with the proper tools, and nearly impossible without them. A great example of how this works is the can opener: Although we’ve had the pull-tab design since 1962, you can still somehow find plenty of…
Lees meerI’ve always been drawn to the mystique of the miniature survival kit. Imagine that you have been instantly transported to the wilderness, and must survive with only the gear that fits in an Altoids tin! If it was packed right, you’ll be able to asse…
Lees meerEver since the White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan to cancel up to $10,000 in debt for most borrowers (and $20,000 for others), I’ve had the idea of $10,000 on the brain.Read more...
Lees meerWhen you open an email, there’s no obvious indication the sender will know. It’s not like Facebook Messenger, which sends an overt read receipt any time you open a message. However, the sender can include a small, pixel-sized image in the email, whi…
Lees meerIt’s been a totally chill and normal month for HBO Max. Definitely nothing significant happened to affect the best streaming service around, like, say, new CEO David Zaslav canceling a bunch of forthcoming shows and even a $90 million Batgirl movie…
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Lees meerA long-distance relationship is trickier than most. Creating and maintaining connection with someone who might live hundreds, if not thousands of miles away, can be difficult—but it’s also essential for the growth and well-being of your relationship…
Lees meerIn advance of their new album, K-Pop band Blackpink has released a video for their song “Pink Venom,” and the online reaction seemed to dwarf everything else that happened on Earth in the past week—provided you’re about 16 and not yet concerned with…
Lees meerA last will and testament ensures your belongings are bequeathed to your family and your last earthly wishes are fulfilled after your death. But getting your affairs in order in the social media age is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Inst…
Lees meerIt’s no secret our apps use our locations: In fact, many need to in order to work properly. You wouldn’t get very far on your road trip if Google Maps couldn’t see your location. But smartphone makers don’t make it clear how location-sharing works—p…
Lees meerLook: If clocking in and clocking out counts as “quitting,” then we should all be quitters. You’ve probably heard about “quiet quitting,” as well as the growing backlash to the viral term. The idea, first popularized in a TikTok from @zkchillin (now…
Lees meerThis week, the White House announced a sweeping plan to forgive the student loan debt of millions of Americans. The initiative will cancel up to $10,000 in debt for some borrowers and $20,000 for others. Here’s how to see if you’re eligible for loan…
Lees meerShoe lore, of dubious provenance, is rampant in running communities. You need to get fitted for the right shoe for your feet, one school of thought goes. (This requires an evaluation at your local running store.) Another idea is that you either need…
Lees meerRaising houseplants offers a slew of psychological benefits, plus they look pretty when properly cared for (and there are plenty of low-maintenance choices for the lazy and forgetful). But as anyone who has acquired a few of them will tell you, once…
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