Don’t skip the latest Roku OS update, especially if you’re mixing and matching Roku streamers and Apple devices in the same house. Roku OS 9.4 adds HomeKit and Airplay 2 to several of the company’s most powerful streaming devices, including:Read mor…
Lees meerWhen it comes to your 401k, it’s never too late to start saving—but how much should you save? As total savings skews higher as you get older, a look at average savings levels by age can give you a benchmark for your progress and help you adjust your…
Lees meerLike the discovery of all good hacks, this story begins with my dog puking all over the place. In fact, he’d already puked once, so I cleaned it up and went back upstairs to my office to work. I sat down in my chair and my son yelled, “He’s doing it…
Lees meerThe Xbox Series X may not have many playable console exclusives at launch, but it can play all games from every previous Xbox generation—including the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One—and with improved loading times and visual performance to bo…
Lees meerAs we approach the holiday season, the rapidly worsening pandemic may have you feeling a bit less than optimistic about the possibility of restorative holiday cheer and fun. And while it is important we all continue to avoid risky behaviors, there a…
Lees meerWhether you’re asked to brief your boss on important issues or data, or if you simply need to communicate a complex idea to them in a way that’s respectful of their (and your) time, it can feel as though you’re put on the spot. The concise bullet po…
Lees meerHappy macOS Big Sur release day! While you wait for Apple to release the latest version of macOS, which typically drops between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. PT, there are a few things you can do to get your Mac ready and ensure your upgrade process is smooth …
Lees meerThanksgiving simply isn’t Thanksgiving without pie. It follows, then, that every Thanksgiving needs a Pie Captain—and with COVID-19 nixing travel and in-person gatherings this year, those duties may fall to you for the first time ever. If you’re use…
Lees meer2020 has been the year of DIY: We’re all cooped up in our homes, looking around and thinking, “Hell with it, I’ll just do that myself.” One of the hardest (and most expensive) home projects can be renovating a kitchen. Trying to make a kitchen usefu…
Lees meerThe pandemic has sent many of us home to work amongst the noise of our neighborhoods, pets, and loved ones. Whether your building is under construction, the dog barks incessantly, or kids are taking online classes nearby, a solid pair of headphones …
Lees meerPreorders for Apple’s brand-new HomePod Mini kicked off last week. If you were one of the many who secured one—shipping estimates are now bumping back to December—you might have been tempted to slap AppleCare into your shopping cart, too. Read more.…
Lees meerMeal planning is a lot easier when you’re okay with eating the exact same meals every day. On the other hand, variety is one of the keystones of a healthy diet. So how bad is it, really, if you eat the same thing all the time? Read more...
Lees meerNot all governments or state institutions are immune to an overthrow of power. In November 2017, the people of Zimbabwe woke up to news that their country’s military had seized control of state media broadcasts and detained president Robert Mugabe, …
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Lees meerWith many companies extending work-from-home policies through to next summer, you might no longer need your car for the commute. As the average household has nearly two cars, could you keep one in storage, and save money by cancelling the car insura…
Lees meerThe PlayStation 5's launch lineup includes several “cross-gen” games that are also available on the PlayStation 4. The PS5 ports will look and play much better than the PS4 versions, and some developers let users upgrade to the enhanced PS5 versions…
Lees meer“FroYo brand honors veterans with discount,” read an actual email we once got from a TCBY rep, because we live in an Infinite Jest-ass Futurama world, where the reward for risking your life on behalf of America’s imperialist oligarchs is a free six…
Lees meerAdult acne sucks. And covering it with a mask is like installing a tent over a volcano. Read more...
Lees meerAs much as I’d love everyone in my life to only tell the truth, it’s a given that, at least on occasion, someone I know will lie to me. People lie all the time. Public figures do it in public; sometimes with impunity, other times with career-shatter…
Lees meerIf the presidential election went in your favor, you’re probably enjoying the memes, tweets, and posts pouring in about Stacey Abrams and the ways Black women showed up for our country. It’s as if Black women in Georgia rolled up their sleeves and s…
Lees meerStaring at our phones all night is the biggest obstacle getting in the way of a good night’s rest. However, there are many ways to mitigate the negative effects smartphones can have on our sleep schedules. If used correctly, your smartphone can even…
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