A lesser known perk of travel rewards credit cards is the free companion ticket, which provides you with a free or reduced-cost second fare when you pay for one ticket at full price. A number of cards offer this benefit, but while it sounds great, t…
Lees meerIt’s natural to get defensive when we feel misunderstood, especially in romantic relationships. Open communication is key to any relationship, but a defensive reaction—which likely reads as hostile to your partner—will quickly shut down any hopes of…
Lees meerIt’s a bad time to purchase an iPhone. It’s bad if you want to rock the newest Apple cell, and it’s bad if you want to purchase an older, more economical model. Industry watchers expect Apple to announce the iPhone 14 in September, and if/when it do…
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Lees meerThe best and the worst thing about social media is that it lets us compare ourselves to others. When it comes to athletes and fitness influencers, those comparisons can inspire us. But what happens when somebody tells you you’re a fool for idolizing…
Lees meerApplying to and interviewing for a job takes a lot legwork on your part—crafting the best damn resume the hiring manager has ever see, doing your pre-interview homework, and ensuring you make a good impression in the room. But eventually, you may n…
Lees meerOver the course of our lives, we are collectively nickel-and-dimed to death. There are the things we need (or want) to pay for, and then the fees we’re expected to pay above and beyond the supposed cost of those things: There are mysterious hotel fe…
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Lees meerIf you spend all day in video meetings, you might think Zoom has completely taken over your Mac. However, a major security vulnerability allows hackers to do just that. While getting hacked might be excuse enough to get you out of that afternoon vid…
Lees meerAmong the many important, society-shaping innovations the ‘90s brought us–Playstation, text messaging, and Tickle Me Elmo–the jalapeño popper is unjustly overlooked. We’ve followed our hearts and cream cheese-burnt tongues through the decades since,…
Lees meerAn approaching school year often means major changes to a family’s schedule, including the renewed early morning rush to simply get out the door. For many kids, the first day of school isn’t just exciting—it’s also overwhelming. Beyond getting up an…
Lees meerNothing kills the mood like a squeaky bed. Think of all the times in your life a persistent squeaking or creaking got in the way of a perfect moment: Jumping on the mattress with your entire extended family for an influencer photoshoot. Jumping out…
Lees meerIf you’ve been infected with COVID in the past few months, you may still be dealing with symptoms. For a certain proportion of people, an infection can turn into long COVID, which can include a wide range of respiratory, neurological, digestive, and…
Lees meerYou’re probably familiar with balsamic vinegar—that sophisticated, inky bottle coyly sitting in the corner of your kitchen under a light coat of dust. We know it for its dramatic, deeply caramelized flavor, but balsamic vinegar has a lesser-known, e…
Lees meerIt pains me to write a back-to-school article—didn’t summer just start?—but here we are at that time of year again. The annual ritual of putting our most precious little people into the hands of strangers trying to teach them things can be jarring …
Lees meerUpgrading machines often means better performance, more storage space, and a sleek new design. But even in 2022, setting up a new PC still has its share of headaches. Before you set up your new PC, follow these six steps to make sure your new comput…
Lees meerBoth Apple and Google are doing great work to prevent multi-site tracking. Google Chrome is slowly phasing out cookies, and Apple goes the furthest by asking users to block multi-app/multi-site tracking using their app transparency popups.Read more.…
Lees meerSince NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency launched the James Webb Space Telescope in December 2021, we’ve been treated to some of the most extraordinary images of space (or anywhere, really) ever captured. Read more...
Lees meerThe beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper, or other wall coverings. But if the color of the brick on the inside or outside of your home isn’t exactly…
Lees meerThis summer travel season hasn’t exactly been the relaxing one people hoped it would be. Up until (very) recently, gas prices were exceptionally high, and flying has been a nightmare—especially when it comes to crowds, delays, and canceled flights. …
Lees meerWhether you’ve completed a major renovation of your home, or a smaller weekend project, chances are you have some leftover building materials. You may also have perfectly good tools or equipment that have served their purpose, and you know you won’t…
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