How to Win at ‘Strands,’ the NYT’s Latest Word Game
Strands, the New York Times’ still-in-beta word search game, is now on its 10th puzzle. The first two or three puzzles were relatively tame, with solvers complaining that the hint gave too much away and the game wasn’t very challenging. But you and I know better, right? As I pointed out last week, the puzzle’s […]
The 10 Best Podcasts for Pet People
Looking for a podcast to listen to with your pets? Don’t worry, they don’t care what you’re listening to. But this list of shows will help you translate their behavior, figure out what they are thinking, learn about their history with humans and where they fit into our world (or how we fit inside theirs), […]
How to Turn Any YouTube Video Into an Animated Windows Wallpaper
Windows has never been great about offering stylish wallpapers that you’re proud to show off on your desktop. Luckily, there are plenty of great apps out there that allow you to do more with your desktop background than plop down a static image. One of the best I’ve found is Lively Wallpaper, which you can […]
You Can Get a $25 Gift Card When You Buy a Nintendo Switch
There have been some good deals on the Nintendo Switch recently, likely to make way for the company next-generation console, expected in 2025. If you don’t mind being a generation behind, though, it’s a great time to get a Switch. Nintendo’s Mario Day was March 10 (Mar10, you see), but Target decided to join the […]
A Complete Guide to Making a Classic Italian ‘Sunday Sauce’
It wasn’t every Sunday, but on those special Sundays growing up, the smell hits you sometimes before you’re out of bed. Aromatics sautéing, meats loudly searing, crunchy bread being sliced into with serrated knives: You knew it was going to be a Sunday Sauce Sunday. Known for a supremely long simmer, torturing folks with the […]
The Best VPNs to Use on an Amazon Fire TV Stick
A VPN isn’t just for your phone or your laptop: You can add a VPN app to your TV, and gain all the benefits that come from removing geo-restrictions, trackers, and ISP tracking. This is easily done if you have an Amazon Fire TV Stick. All you have to do is to install a VPN […]
TikTok Isn’t Banned (Yet)
The breaking news this morning: The House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to banning TikTok in the U.S. The final vote was 352-65, a clear bipartisan win for the legislation, which now heads to the Senate for deliberation. If they pass it, President Biden says he’ll sign it. While the headlines might […]
Get a handle on visionary syndrome so you can put ideas into action
A lack of focus, prioritization and patience can undermine your best ideas and keep them from coming to fruition, writes marketing expert Molly McKinley.
As corporate DEI is scaled back, real estate needs to double down
New Inman contributor Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that despite a move away from corporate DEI, real estate can’t afford to move backward.
Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy
Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm’s most rock-solid agents. She said her family’s connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career.
Agents temper hopes for better 2024 as buyers sit out: Intel survey
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year’s lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index.
Realtor.com the latest portal to include climate risk data
The climate’s toddler-like, harder-than-ever-to-predict behavior is having a measurable impact on the housing market, a reality that led to Realtor.com partnering with First Street, a non-profit organization that provides data and critical resources on climate change.
John Mueller’s Site Dropped From Google Search
Everyone in the SEO community is talking about how John Mueller’s website is no longer listed in the Google Search results. It seems like it was deindexed and removed from Google completely. The question is why?
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: John Cena’s Naked Oscar Walk
Sometimes, there just isn’t much happening. Youth culture this week seems to be hibernating, but it’s a good opportunity to take a look at the kind of minuscule micro-trends that you might otherwise gloss over. Maybe these tiny, no-one-thinks-about-them things reveal more than the groundbreaking things everyone notices. Probably not, but you never know. Viral […]
Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Eero Wifi Network
One of the main selling points of Amazon’s Eero wifi devices is that they provide a home wireless network that’s easy to set up and easy to manage. The Eero app for Android or iOS can guide you through the process of getting your Eero units online, positioning them in the right spots in the […]
