Even without devices like the Google Mini or Google Nest Displays, the Google Home app can accomplish a lot when it comes to your smart home: it works like a dashboard for all your smart devices. And if you’re using Google Wifi routers, all of the information about your wifi network—including current connection speeds and […]

If you’re interested in saving money on your home heating bill, you might consider what’s known as a mini or a micro heat pump. These portable units work like air conditioners, and are often marketed in the U.S. as air conditioning units with a heat function. They are installed in much the same way as […]

I, too, would be excited about the new robot vacuum you unwrapped for Christmas that will roam your floor or the smart oven that promises to never over or undercook, but the truth is that the average smart home runs on an undercurrent of pretty unexciting stuff: plugs, wall switches, sensors, and the like. They’re […]

Have you ever plugged a lamp, laptop, or phone charger into a wall outlet, only to have it immediately fall out? Whether this has happened to you at home, or while trying to recharge a device at the airport, being unable to access the outlet you need is inconvenient and frustrating. There are a few […]

MasterClass is an online education subscription where leading experts teach their craft in 15-minute pre-recorded segments. Basically, it’s TED Talks meet A-list celebrities. And right now, their annual subscription is on sale for 40% off. As long as you sign up for the MasterClass annual subscription in 2023, you’ll be eligible for the 40% off […]

We all want easy, safe, and effective ways to clean our stuff, but too often, the ones presented in viral TikToks just don’t cut it. A new example of a not-so-great, yet extremely popular, cleaning hack is the one calling for you to clean your pillows in a tub full of water, lemons, and baking […]

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, sandwiches play a huge role in my average week. (When sandwiches like this exist, how can I stop?) It might be my natural caveman tendency of eating with my hands, but besides that, crushing food between two carbs is satisfying and convenient. Eating sandwiches every day must be repetitive, […]

Apple Music and Spotify are the two most popular streaming services in the world; most of us already have our favorite. Pricing isn’t the only thing that decides the Apple Music vs. Spotify debate—you could be after better sound quality, recommendations, support for your preferred platforms, and many other things. But which service is superior? […]

If you or your child use a Flovent inhaler, now is a good time to get it refilled (if you can), and then call the doctor about updating your prescription. The company that makes Flovent is discontinuing the name brand version, and the generic (fluticasone) may not be covered under all plans.  The company that […]

Before hanging pictures and other items on a wall, it helps to know whether it’s made of drywall, plaster, or another material. This is a little trickier to figure out when the wall is covered in paneling. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to help you determine what, exactly, is hiding behind your wall […]

A new Xbox console comes with either 1TB (Xbox Series X) or 512GB (Xbox Series S) of built-in storage space to play around with. Unlike the Sony PlayStation 5, there’s no internal expansion slot to make use of, so if you want to expand that storage, you’re going to have to plug in an external […]

You know the drill: It’s the start of a new month and suddenly your bank account takes a huge hit from multiple automated payments all on the same day. Rent, utilities, subscriptions, loan payments—taken all at once, it’s a devastating blow. Instead of letting your account drain all at once, a better system is staggering […]