You Should Increase Your Retirement Contribution, Like, Now

There’s good news for Americans saving for retirement: We’re getting better and better at actually doing it, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com. The percentage of people who have increased their contributions in the past year has almost dou…

How to Share Your Music in macOS Catalina

When macOS Catalina finally drops, you’re going to notice a number of big changes. One of the more memorable ones is Apple’s grand transformation of iTunes into standalone Music, Video, and Podcast apps. We love the move, but it does lead to a few q…

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How to Easily Opt Out of Apple Card Binding Arbitration

Excited to use your new Apple Card? Before you start spending, there’s one extra task to consider: opting out of binding arbitration.Read more...

These Are the 'Optimal' Summer Thermostat Settings

In many parts of the country, it’s been a struggle to stay cool this summer. Our air-conditioned homes are an oasis away from the heat and humidity—but if you want to optimize both your cooling and your energy efficiency, you might need to bump up t…

How to Delete Multiple Android Messages at the Same Time

Android Messages version 4.7 rolled out this morning, and the new update adds the long-awaited ability to delete multiple messages in a conversation thread. It’s a great, convenient addition, and it’s also strange that it took this long for Android …

How to Avoid Getting Pickpocketed

Last year, several groups of pickpocketers profited off oblivious commuters on New York City’s subway system. “I open the purses, put my hands in, and take the wallets out,” one pickpocketer, who was eventually arrested and found with three Metrocar…

How to Communicate With Your Boss

A good working relationship with your manager is all about communication—but how can you ensure that you’re passing on the right information at the right time? In the best-case scenarios, managers will be clear about what they want to know and when …

How to Record Your Phone Screen for Free

You don’t need a pricey app or fancy hardware. In the video above, I explain how to record high quality footage of your phone screen for free.Read more...

Apple Card Is Now Available for Everyone

After a few weeks of dribbling out applications to excited waitlisters, Apple’s new credit card is now available to all iOS users. The card offers a digital-first experience via Apple Wallet and Apple Pay, with a sleek physical card that doesn’t eve…

Give Yourself a Pep Talk in the Second Person

Who among us has not experienced that pessimistic nagging inner voice that tells us something is simply too hard. Or, better yet, the task you’re trying to complete is too boring to hold your focus for as long as it needs. Some advice intended to h…

Here's Every Device You Can Use to Stream Disney+

Disney+ is almost here. We know many important details about Disney’s standalone streaming service—including how much it’ll cost and what you’ll be able to watch—and the final piece of the puzzle was just revealed: all the devices you can use to str…

What to Do If Your Pet Is Overweight

A roly-poly pup or kitty can be an adorable little chonker, but if your pet is big enough that the vet says it’s time to lose weight, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to put your furry friend on a diet. Here are some tips to follow through o…

Don't Let Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant Auto-Dial Companies

We’ve talked about how fake business listings can show up on Google Maps despite Google’s regulations, and use the appearance of legitimacy to exploit customers and other business. As it turns out, it’s pretty easy for AI assistants to fall prey to …

How to Jailbreak Your iOS 12.4 iPhone or iPad

Jailbreaking your iPhone—removing Apple’s restrictions that prevent you from installing any apps on your device that you want or messing with settings Apple otherwise locks down—isn’t for everyone. It can be a risky process to begin with, and doing …

How to Stop Feeling Like an Impostor, With Psychologist Jessamy Hibberd

In this episode of The Upgrade, we’re discussing impostor syndrome, the psychological phenomenon wherein people question their successes and have an internalized fear of being discovered as a fraud. Read more...

How to File a Claim if Your Luggage is Damaged After a Flight

Last year, a passenger on an American Airlines flight received $3,500 in compensation after discovering her suitcase was ruined; at baggage claim, she found some of her clothes had been shredded, half of her belongings were missing, and the suitcas…

Find Hundreds of Science Experiment Ideas in 'Scientific American'

A big part of being a kid is building things, deconstructing things and, in general, discovering how things work—that’s why we buy those starter science experiment kits and toy microscopes to encourage their curiosity. But it’s easy to run out of id…

How to Give Feedback People Will Listen To

The next time you need to offer feedback or criticism, think about the goal you’re trying to achieve—and then choose the method of feedback that is best suited to that goal.Read more...

How to Add the Galaxy Note 10's 'Link to Windows' App to Older Samsung Phones

Samsung’s “Link to Windows” feature is a lot like Microsoft’s Your Phone app; It lets you sync your Galaxy Note 10-series phone to your PC via its Quick Settings menu. Once connected, you can access your messaging apps, notifications, photos, and ot…

Declutter Your Home With a 'Table Sale'

If you’re looking for the decluttering satisfaction of having a yard sale while avoiding the hassle of actually staging one, I have discovered the perfect in-between event: Have your friends over for a table sale.Read more...