Amazon announced their “Big Spring Sale” over the weekend. Although it’s not supposed to start until March 20, many items are already on sale, like these Eufy security cameras, currently selling for up to 46% off. I love my Eufy security cameras because I don’t need to pay any monthly fees. Eufy does offer a […]

I like podcasts. The problem is, I like podcasts too much. There are so many quality shows out there, and on every topic imaginable, that my queue of podcasts episodes I want to listen to can stack up quickly . Before I know it, I’ve got enough to fill several weeks, even if I did […]

I never thought I was someone who’d have security cameras outside my home. I didn’t have the electrical wiring, so that just left battery-powered cameras; I was skeptical at how good could they be, and whether they would be worth having to regularly change the batteries. Then there are the subscription fees that most security […]

Each time I write about a new smart home product, I can count on a few commenters to question the need to add smart functionality to a product they’ve used for years. “What’s wrong with a washing machine that doesn’t talk to me,” “I can do a better job than any robot vacuum,” or “Hope […]

From magazine articles to peer-reviewed papers and case laws, Google Scholar can provide cutting-edge research for free. It’s one of Google’s lesser-known search tools—but it’s invaluable if you need to cite data from trusted sources.  Google Scholar isn’t perfect as an academic search engine—you’ll need to know a few tips to help you get the […]

Rice has been a part of Italian fare for roughly as long as pasta has, and riso’s spread was estimated to have begun around the 15th century after being imported from Asia. Risotto, the creamy rice dish we all love to stir (or order) up, comes from the northern regions of Italy, like the ones […]