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Computers make doing everything faster (that’s kind of the point). But even though your Mac already speeds through whatever you throw at it, there are ways to compute even faster. Whether it’s for work, play, or something in between, these tips can make it quicker to accomplish just about any task on your Mac.Read more...

When using power tools, we go in with the understanding that we’ll be working with a potentially dangerous piece of equipment, and (ideally) will take the proper safety precautions. We also know that even if someone has decades of experience using them, user error—and accidents—can happen. But you don’t expect the…Read more...

Now that you know how to scope out a hotel gym, the next step is knowing what to do when you get there. Hotel gyms tend to be pretty bare bones, so you’ll have to make the most of limited equipment and, often, lighter weights than you may like. But that doesn’t mean you have to do a half-assed workout. Read more...

Times are tough. If you’re in a financial jam, you might be thinking of approaching a trusted family member or friend to ask to borrow some money to help you get back on your feet. Or maybe your younger sibling is asking you for a loan to get them to their next payday. Proceed with caution: You may remember …Read more...

Picking a credit card can be a tricky decision to make, especially since fees and benefits can vary significantly from card to card. Annual fees typically range from around $100 all the way up to around $500 for fancier cards with a lot o benefits, like higher rewards points, airport lounge access, and reimbursements. …Read more...

WebP is Google’s version of a modern, versatile image format, meant to replace the likes of PNG and JPEG. However, all it’s managed to do in the last several years is be a mild annoyance. It’s great when websites use it to display images—the format handles compression well—but it’s a hassle for people who want to…Read more...

With iOS 16, Apple is bringing even more privacy-focused features to your iPhone. We’ve already discussed Lockdown Mode, which protects your data when you suspect you may be targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack. Not exactly a universal use case—but another new feature, Safety Check, can benefit anyone with an…Read more...

Conventional internet wisdom is clear on when you should talk to police: never. While there’s a lot to be said for this philosophy, the internet is also often wildly wrong, and “don’t ever talk to a cop” has always struck me as overly simplistic. Sure, the fifth amendment says you can’t be compelled to incriminate…Read more...

When should you stretch? As with many aspects of fitness, there are different schools of opinion, and I’ve studied, as it were, with each of them. I’ve stretched before workouts because that’s what everybody else does; I’ve given up pre-workout stretching because I felt the cons outweighed the pros; and more recently …Read more...

Despite having worked in one of them as a cake decorator for years, the bakery is still one of my favorite parts of the grocery store. It’s full of toasty smells, it’s the place you go when you have something to celebrate, and it can provide you with delicious treats, from pies to knock-off cronuts. Most of us are…Read more...

Macs have default security features that stop you from installing apps with viruses or malware. It’s generally a great system, but can sometimes have a downside: When you try to install an app that hasn’t been verified by Apple, it will give you the “cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified” error,…Read more...

Perhaps even more so than romantic relationships, friendships are vitally important to our health and happiness. Research tells us strong friendship bonds can help us live longer, healthier, and more interesting lives. But a friendship can have all the ups and downs of a marriage: We laugh, we cry, and we break up…Read more...

This week, the New England Journal of Medicine reported that at least 35 people in northeastern China have been infected with newly-named virus, Langya henipavirus (LayV). Given the last few years, we can all be forgiven for freaking out at the news of a viral outbreak, but thankfully, there isn’t much to worry…Read more...

Some food podcasts give you tips about brining or offer great sourdough recipes, but others focus on food in ways more about story and emotion—our memories of food, and nostalgia for it, the culture and history associated with it, the impact what we eat has on the world, and a reminder what a joy a good meal is. These…Read more...

Is there anything more stomach-churning than your boss letting you know they’d like to have a short-notice meeting with you? Even if you’ve been absolutely crushing it at your job, you might suddenly find yourself nervous. Is it a reprimand? A layoff? For all you know, it could be for praise or a higher salary, but…Read more...

If you’re in the habit of making saucy recipes, you’ve probably encountered instructions that tell you to “reduce liquid by half” or “simmer until the sauce has reduced by one third.” But unless you’re pouring your sauce into a measuring cup at regular intervals, the rate at which your sauce is reducing and the amount…Read more...

Texture is make-or-break with protein shakes, and it varies so drastically from brand to brand that trying something new can be disastrous. But if you eat dairy, try keeping some half and half in the fridge—a little bit can make any beverage a little creamier and more delicious, and it’s affordable to boot.Read more...

Splatoon 3 is nearly upon us. The third entry in the most recent Nintendo IP is set to release Sept. 9, just shy of a month from now. In it, you’ll fight alongside friends and against enemies as you paint new maps with your upgraded weapons. But there’s no need to wait until next month to try out Splatoon 3—Nintendo…Read more...

As a woman who exercises, I find it strange to constantly come across recommendations about the best exercises “for women.” The lists are always full of unweighted exercises like bird dogs, and lightly-weighted ones like overhead presses with cute, tiny dumbbells. Meanwhile, when I work out I just...lift a thing?…Read more...

It’s natural to want to lump all our different personality traits—good or bad— into neat buckets, or “personality types.” I’m guilty of it. As someone who is always binging, whether that means eating, drinking, or watching, I’ve often described myself as having a so-called “addictive personality.” (If only that meant…Read more...

What was your first smartphone? Mine was an iPhone 3GS, a phone with no selfie camera, HD display, or flash. What it could do was run apps...a lot of apps. As the slogan went, “There’s an app for that.” Whether you’re team iOS or Android, you undoubtedly now own a smartphone, which means one day, years back, you…Read more...

The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt. I remember using a bar pad when I first started squatting, and I couldn’t imagine doing without. These days I think nothing of getting under a bar of any weight without a pad—but I totally understand those beginner struggles. So let’s look at what you need to do…Read more...

The concept of “rich people” food has changed dramatically in the last few decades—food for wealthy folks used to be more about calories and extravagance, but now it’s more about wellness and fitness.Read more...