The risk of blackouts is growing—our national power grid is aging, our demand for electricity is increasing, and the climate is becoming more volatile. The most common solution people think of is a gas or propane generator. These big, heavy machines…
Lees meerMaking a video game by yourself is tough, but publishing and distributing it can be an even bigger obstacle, especially if this is your first time selling a game. Luckily, I have some experience here, and can offer my insights and advice.Read more...
Lees meerIf you feel like you’re always being asked to update Chrome, you’re not wrong. Google issues new updates for its web browser all the time, usually to patch new security vulnerabilities as they’re discovered. With this latest update, you’re indeed ge…
Lees meerIf only gun violence were as “unimaginable” or “unthinkable” in the United States as the politicians’ tweets proclaim in the wake of yet another school shooting. Instead, we’ve endured so many mass shootings—in schools, in grocery stores, in churche…
Lees meerIf you’ve been using your iPhone for years, you’ve probably experienced the struggle of finding an old photo. Thankfully, the Photos app has a pretty powerful search feature that, if used right, can help you find the pictures you’re looking for. To …
Lees meerWe’ve all stubbed a toe, spilled a cup of coffee, rolled an ankle, and dropped a pen in the middle of a big meeting. If you consider yourself clumsy, however, these aren’t just occasional annoyances but a regular part of your life. Being clumsy migh…
Lees meerCultural critics have spent a lot of time waxing poetical about how the streaming era—and Netflix in particular—devalues creative works buy turning them into mere “content” plopped thoughtlessly into a big bag of streaming detritus and expecting vie…
Lees meerHave you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it got worse, didn’t it? Until eventually, your newly washed clothes smelled like mildew. We both had mold and bacteria grow…
Lees meerIt’s hard to beat a grilled vegetable, but vegans and vegetarians deserve something more substantial than portobello mushrooms from time to time. If you’re looking for an easy, vegan-friendly dish for barbecue season, look no further than cevapi mad…
Lees meerIt’s almost summer, and for parents, that means one thing: Yachting! Wait no, I mean finding something to keep your offspring occupied until that blessed day when school is back in session. And there’s nothing better for killing time—wait, I mean pr…
Lees meerThere are lots of ways to begin an exercise routine, and as we pointed out here, it’s not always worth sweating the details. But does it matter what type of gym you join? Gyms with squat racks and barbells give you a lot of options for getting stron…
Lees meerYou don’t know you sound bad on a FaceTime or Zoom call until someone points it out. If you’re chatting with a particularly polite bunch, you might never know, and your hilarious stories or inspiring speeches will fall on deaf and strained ears. If …
Lees meerBreak out your favorite pair of white slacks: Memorial Day weekend is almost here. And whether you’re kicking off your summer with a road trip, a night out with friends, or a quiet evening in, at some point, you’re going to have to eat. Plus, with i…
Lees meerSeatbelts essentially have one job: To keep the humans inside a vehicle safe. Typically that means ensuring that drivers and passengers remain relatively stationary during a crash, but in light of the latest recall from Hyundai, we’re going to add “…
Lees meerIs anyone else weirded out by the fact that we’re now multiple seasons deep into series that debuted during the pandemic? Because I am not OK with the fact that Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building is already back for a second season on June 28, sinc…
Lees meerThere are a lot of ways to pack your carry-on bag, but sometimes the “what” is more important than the “how.” To be blunt, traveling on an airplane can be both gross and boring. When I’m flying the friendly skies, I have a personal checklist of item…
Lees meerMeteors aren’t rare: There are space particles falling toward Earth constantly, and if you look closely for long enough on any given evening, you’re likely to see one or more streaking through the darkness. However, meteor showers that light up the …
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Lees meerA tragic T-boning incident in my post-college years sent me to a junkyard searching for a replacement door for the Sky Blue 1978 Chevy Nova I’d purchased from a friend for one dollar and named Laverne. Through my love for Laverne, a deeply flawed ca…
Lees meerSome of the more interesting Wordle variants have come from treating the green and yellow squares not as hints at a single solution, but as defining a pool of possible words. Absurdle looks like it’s changing its “mind” as you play, but it’s really …
Lees meerSometimes your mind is all over the place, and you can’t seem to pinpoint why. You’ve tried all sorts of productivity hacks. You’ve tried approaching relaxation as a skill that requires practice. Still, you’re struggling to stay on top of a nasty ca…
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