At this point we’re all aware of vanity sizing—where certain brands alter clothing sizes to make us feel “better” about ourselves because we’re wearing a smaller size than usual. But whether you’re a fan or not, you have to admit that it makes buyin…
Lees meerIndoor cats: bad news. We’re on the leeward side of August, which means severe Netflix drought until the oasis of Labor Day. I certainly won’t recommend Gangs of New York (Tuesday), but if you would, feel free to do so in the comments. I will be alt…
Lees meerWe all probably know that, for the most part, the earlier you book a plane ticket and hotel for your vacation or sister’s wedding the cheaper they’ll be.Read more...
Lees meerGet a free Echo Dot when you buy a Fire TV, Instant Pot Max, and a 20-pack of AmazonBasics AA Batteries lead of Sunday’s best deals from around the web.Read more...
Lees meerLast week, as part of New York City’s new electronics waste collection program, officials stated that more than 100,000 items were collected from homes in fewer than three years. And while that means fewer electronics—like computers, cell phones or …
Lees meerIt truly is the stuff of nightmares: faced with an away-toilet situation in someone else’s home, you do your business, flush ... and nothing happens. Or worse, you flush and the toilet water (as well as its contents) slowly starts rising like super-…
Lees meerA crucial security feature in Windows Defender comes disabled by default: Ransomware Protection. That’s surprising, since ransomware is a serious threat that locks down your device and blocks you from accessing your data until you pay your attacker.…
Lees meerI have three Google accounts: one for personal use, one from my college alumni association, and one for work. Switching from one to the other usually requires a few mouse clicks or taps on my device—right on the big ol’ image of me in any Google ser…
Lees meerJournaling can be a great practice for getting ready to start the day, for thinking through your goals and dreams, and to harness your creativity. But if you’re doing all this writing, when do you read your journal? Do you even have to? Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re directionally or spatially challenged, Google Maps just launched a feature that will (literally) point you in the right direction.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re considering traveling by train in the month of September, you’re going to want to book your tickets now. Starting today (Aug. 16) and ending tomorrow, select routes on Amtrak are 50 percent off for nationwide travel between Sept. 1 and Sep…
Lees meerPresident Trump has indicated interest in purchasing Greenland—and although Greenland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated via Twitter that they were “open for business, not for sale,” it’s worth asking: how do you buy a country, anyway?Read more...
Lees meerAs you bask in the final weeks of summer, here’s something I’m sure you’re thinking about: flu shots. They’re already here—Rite Aid just announced that seasonal flu shots are available at all 2,466 of its pharmacies.Read more...
Lees meerIf you own one of Microsoft’s latest Surface devices—the Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 6—you’ll want to pause Windows Updates for a little while, because Microsoft’s latest firmware could absolutely tank your system’s performance. If your laptop is …
Lees meerSome people can dig up great music like magic, or have friends inside the industry who keep them updated. Others are perfectly content with their weekly Spotify Discover playlist. But if you need more ways to find music, here are some ideas, taken f…
Lees meerHave you been taking some dips in the pool for this month’s swimming challenge? If not, maybe it’s because you haven’t quite figured out where to start. Read more...
Lees meerLast month, scammers posing as Expedia stole thousands of dollars from travelers hoping to confirm or change their bookings over the phone. But booking flights with the real Expedia—and any other third-party site like Travelocity or Kayak—comes wit…
Lees meerWhen you’re writing documents, consider that your readers might have difficulty comprehending whatever it is you’ve typed up—an issue that affect as much as 70 percent of the regular population. You aren’t a bad writer; it might just be your font ch…
Lees meerIf you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your household, Saturday might be the perfect time to find them.Read more...
Lees meerThere’s nothing like the feeling of finally arriving at your hotel after a long day of travel, swiping the key card, and getting into your room. But before you sprawl out on the bed or unpack your suitcase, you might want to do a quick sweep of the …
Lees meerThe 50th anniversary Woodstock concert may not have panned out as originally planned, but if you can’t make it to the Maryland event, here’s something you can still do to celebrate: listen to the original 1969 festival in its entirety.Read more...
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