You should never be ashamed to be heavy-handed with the block button on Facebook. Blocking someone on social media is freeing, an exercise in boundary-setting, and a beautiful way to curate a positive online experience. It also sends a message that you’re not to be trifled with. Admittedly, though, it can be done in an […]

I like to think of over-ear headphones as the Crocs of headphones. You’re going for comfort; everything else is secondary. If you’re here, it means you’re willing to give up portability and, potentially, sound leakage for more comfortable wear. Over-ear headphones are the opposite of in-ear earbuds, which aren’t usually as comfortable, a lot more […]

You’re here because you want to know how to get ChatGPT to write an essay for you, and I’m here to say you shouldn’t do that outright—but there are ways you can get ChatGPT or other AI services to help with your paper. To put it plainly, ChatGPT can absolutely write a paper for you, […]

Google’s graveyard is infamous, and ever-expanding. The company is known for introducing cool new products at a rapid rate, only to discard most of them within a few months or years (RIP to Google Reader, Google Podcasts, and Google Hangouts) . Less talked about are the features removed from surviving Google products—including, soon, 17 features […]

There’s no denying just how big TikTok has become all around the world. With over more than 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has a ton of content for you to enjoy. And if you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to watch TikTok on your televisions, then now’s the chance, as Google has finally brought […]

We put a lot of time and money into renovating and improving our homes, spending over $400 billion every year on renovation projects. When contemplating a renovation in your home, it’s natural to focus on the money—the up-front cost of the materials and labor, plus the estimated return on your investment (ROI) if and when […]

Running can be a paradoxically expensive hobby. In theory, you just need a pair of shoes and the open road. In reality, there are all kinds of pricey running-specific products (sweat-wicking shirts, Bodyglide, running socks) that really are better than running in whatever sweats you found at the back of your closet. So how can […]

Along with companionship, unconditional love, and joy, any pet owner knows that animals can also bring unwanted smells into your home. These tips are primarily geared toward furry pets, but many also apply to other pet and household odors, including those from birds, caged rodents, and more. Use a carpet and upholstery wet vac If […]

The best way to get rid of bad smells in your home is to find the source, and eliminate or clean it. But even if you do that, you may still be left with some lingering odors that didn’t get their eviction notice. Perhaps you’re having guests over, and want to freshen up your linens […]

If you’ve ever tried to network your smart appliances, you might have noticed that not all of them use the same interface, and not all of them will communicate the same way with your phone or tablet. This can be annoying, as you will often need to manage settings and controls separately through different applications. […]

The Apple Vision Pro looks cool and all, but the idea of actually buying one seems a bit risky at this point. Not only is it Apple’s first foray into the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) space (a useful rule of thumb for any first-generation tech: let someone else buy it), it also […]

Sometimes it’s the less widely used, more niche browsers that have the best ideas. Take, for example, mouse gestures, which let you perform actions like going back a page or closing a tap with a swipe of the mouse (or a swipe across the trackpad). That means no need to keep looking down at the […]

The first time I put on a great pair of headphones, I felt like I was listening to my favorite music all over again. Many people go on with their lives without really experiencing their favorite music the way it was meant to be heard. If you’ve never had the pleasure of splurging on quality […]

The 2024 Global Risks Report issued this week from the World Economic Forum named misinformation and disinformation as the greatest risk to humanity over the next two years. “People believing weird crap” beat “interstate armed conflict” (number 5), “societal polarization” (number 3) and “extreme weather events” (number 2) for the coveted title. The report warns […]