Moving out of the home you shared with a partner can bring up a lot of emotions. It can be empowering, heartbreaking, frustrating, exciting, or maybe a mix of all of that and more. You have an unknown future ahead of you, which is both cool and scary—but also, in the present moment, you have […]

Cat litter is fascinating stuff. Traditionally made from clay (but other forms made from silica, pine, or other materials have become increasingly popular), its sole on-label purpose is to provide your feline friends a place to do their business. Americans spend billions of dollars on cat litter every year, and wind up throwing most of […]

CES 2024 is nearly upon us. I’ll be attending this year for the first time, and I’m getting ready to be inundated with more tech news than I can handle. If you’re interested in following along, but aren’t sure what the Consumer Electronics Show is all about, here’s what to expect. When is CES 2024? […]

There’s a glitch in the PlayStation Matrix that could cause you to lose access to games you’ve paid for. If you’ve bought the PS5 upgrade for any of your PS4 games, you should avoid installing those titles via Sony’s PS Plus subscription service. A Reddit user discovered that if you do this, you lose access […]

There are lots of ways to save money on your electric bill, but remembering to turn things off (or unplug them) and to put your appliances into sleep mode during certain hours can seem like more trouble than it’s worth. Using smart technology can get you part of the way, but there are also ways […]

You can get the CMax Lite Bluetooth smartwatch on sale for $39.99 right now (reg. $59.99) through January 7. The CMax Lite is a budget smartwatch with a 1.95-inch screen, 240×282 resolution, and basic features like a calendar and calculator. It’s also IP67-waterproof and dust resistant, and makes for a great entry-level smartwatch for kids […]

When you think of “power hour,” you might think of a drinking game, but what we’re about to discuss is kind of the opposite of that. “Power Hour” is also a specific productivity hack; it comes from Adrienne Herbert’s book, Power Hour: How to Focus on Your Goals and Create a Life You Love and […]

If you have a light that you would like to control without fumbling for a pull string in the dark, or if you have a lamp plugged into an outlet that you would like to add a switch to, you can add a light switch without running more wire or dealing with batteries that can […]

If you received a portable blender as a gift over the holiday—or if you’ve purchased one in the last three years—you may need to cease all smoothie-making and return it. BlendJet is recalling 4.8 million of its BlendJet 2 blenders, which have been on the market since 2020, due to reports of base units overheating […]

You get a whole bunch of Apple apps included with iOS and iPadOS to get you started, from FaceTime to Safari to Notes, and new ones arrive on a fairly regular basis: The Journal app was added with iOS 17, for example. Sometimes these new apps can fly under the radar, which brings us to […]

It’s that time of year again: Time to start getting assaulted by messages of bikini bodies, fad diets, and fitting into jeans that haven’t fit you in decades. If you’re trying to get healthy (and stay sane), it can be tough to mute all the noise and focus on what feels right for your own […]

Home inspections are often viewed as a formality: Just one of the many steps involved in buying or selling a property. But beyond that, it’s a valuable opportunity for buyers who want to learn more about their new home. While you can learn a lot simply by attending your home inspection, you can learn even […]