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You probably use the Notes app all the time on your iPhone. It’s the simplest way to quickly jot thoughts down when they come to you. It’s simple enough, in fact, that many of us use its surface-level features and call it a day. But it can do so much more: In recent years, Apple has added plenty of new Notes features…Read more...

All kids need occasional (or constant) coaxing to complete the hundreds of tasks we expect from them in a day. Having to tell your kid to put his shoes on three times before school every day is not necessarily pathological, it’s within the typical range of developing attention spans and independence. However, kids…Read more...

In the opening of HBO’s The Last of Us, a couple of scientists on a 1960s-era interview show debate the possibility of a fungus-driven pandemic destroying humanity. It not only sets the tone for the show, it makes you wonder if something like that could actually happen. The answer: No. At least, not right now. In the…Read more...

Honda issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for seven older Acura and Honda vehicles which have unrepaired driver-side airbag inflators. The bags are unreliable and, if ejected, could send metal fragments that can severely injure and even kill the driver, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Read more...

According to a Harris poll commissioned for Ally Bank, 55% of those surveyed reported having had a “nightmare neighbor” in the past. I’m sure you don’t want to be thought of as one of those nightmares and end up vilified in a mortgage company’s poll, so here are seven things you should never do—unless you want to piss…Read more...

Everything at the grocery store is more expensive than it was a few months ago, but I was not prepared for protein powder inflation. My favorite powder costs about 30% more than it did last year, and I go through it fast enough that I couldn’t justify the price anymore. As an experiment, I started making my shakes…Read more...

It’s time to start thinking about your taxes again. Tax year 2022 brings with it some pretty significant changes, especially t0 credits: Many pandemic relief credit increases are going away this year, and there are new electric vehicle credits to navigate, too. Here’s everything you need to know before filing.Read more...

Eggs are expensive right now. I know it. You know it. Allie knows it. But they still cost less than a lot of other things. For what it’s worth, I can still find conventional eggs at Fred Meyer, a Kroger chain, for under $3 a dozen. (There’s a limit on how many you can buy at a time, but that’s still really cheap). I’m…Read...

Now that we’ve made it through January, it might seem like spring should be right around the corner. And while the season officially begins on March 20, it may take some time before the weather catches up to the calendar—at least according to the latest predictions from the Farmers’ Almanac. Here’s what to know.Read more...

With Super Bowl LVII only one week away, it’s time to start thinking about the big game. Whether you’re interested in the football, the halftime show, or the commercials, the event lasts for several hours, and you’ll need some sustenance. Read more...

Over the past several years, houseplants have become such an integral part of our interior decor that it can be easy to forget that they’re actually living things that require certain conditions to grow. And while some plants can adapt to a variety of environments, others are a bit more rigid, and tend to die if they…Read more...

Most prospective homebuyers know that compromising is an unfortunate but necessary part of the process. Unless money truly is no object, finding a new home that works for you and the other members of your household requires some flexibility in terms of the location, cost, and features of the property.Read more...

Caring for an aging pet is both lower-stress and higher-stress than raising a puppy or kitten. On the one hand, older pets tend to prefer napping to climbing the walls or sprinting around the house like a maniac; on the other, they’re at higher risk for serious health issues, and it can be hard to tell the difference…Read more...

Cocktail weenies are a necessity for a proper Super Bowl, whether you’re alone or hosting 20 exuberant guests. Wrapping Lit’l Smokies in blankets of pastry is a traditional move, but for those who want to bend the rules a lit’l bit, try offering a bowl of choux puffs to tuck them into. They’re unexpected, but as soon…Read more...

Yes, it’s the middle of winter, but that shouldn’t matter: National Frozen Yogurt Day is coming on Monday, February 6. Take advantage of these deals to get some free froyo.Read more...

Lazy people, rejoice: There’s a compelling reason not to make your bed first thing in the morning. Yes, you should still make it like a proper grown-up—but consider this your leeway to so a while after you wake up. Here’s why.Read more...

Today’s smartphones take better photos and videos than the dedicated digital cameras of yore, but they aren’t without their issues. Over on Reddit, some smartphone shutterbugs report their photos are plagued by a recurring problem—weird blobs (or dots) scattered across every image. No matter what they do, they can’t…Read more...

Whether you make your own noodles or doctor packets of the instant stuff, there are a seemingly endless number of ways to zhuzh your ramen. I usually bombard mine with handfuls of corn, either frozen or pickled, but last night, about to tuck into a bowl of Shin, I impulsively grabbed a bottle of onion oil I had made…Read more...

Making the bed is among my least favorite chores. First, there’s the all-out war with the fitted sheet. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, there’s a second battle with the duvet cover. Getting a duvet inside its sheath is an agonizing process that usually involves trying to stuff it down evenly before getting…Read more...

Given the state of inflation, uncertainty in the labor market, and the looming specter of a recession, many of us are currently focusing on our day-to-day finances, allowing our savings goals to take a backseat for the time being. However, a tough economy is exactly when building up your savings should be a…Read more...

Eggs are expensive at the moment. Hopefully this won’t always be the case, as they’re a mainstay in most of my cooking, but the price tag has me saving them for moments when they’re absolutely necessary, which means no more cakes and puddings. Luckily, there are many desserts that don’t call for any eggs. Never did.…Read more...

You can binge all nine seasons of Seinfeld as many times as you want, but you’ll never see another new episode again. That is, until you tune into Nothing, Forever a never-ending AI-generated spoof of the hit sitcom that just might melt your brain. Read more...

Sometimes it pays to be a procrastinator: For those who have been waiting for the right time to jump into the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there might be no better time than now. For a limited time, you can get two months of the gaming service for $9.99, instead of its usual $30 price.Read more...