Pre-Christmas Intense Google Algorithm Ranking Volatility
No one should be surprised to hear that I am reporting on some intense Google search ranking volatility starting this Friday, December 22nd, through the weekend, with things seeming to calm down today, Sunday, December 24th. Did Google push an algorithm update or tweak before the holiday break? Who knows, but there are signals of […]
Are We Experiencing “Transitory Mortgage Rates”? What Does That Mean For Rates?
In March 2021, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said, “[T]hese one-time increases in prices are likely to have only transient effects on inflation.” From then on, “transitory inflation” became the […]
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, December 24, 2023
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 24, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I was lucky and got it in two guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 24, Wordle #918! Keep scrolling if you want some hints […]
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, December 24, 2023
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, December 24, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 24, NYT […]
What Is a Good ROI on Rental Property?
A good ROI on rental property typically ranges from 6% to 10%, although this can vary with location, property type, and market conditions. In some areas, ROIs over 12% are possible, while in expensive urban locations, a 4% to 6% ROI may still be favorable.
The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download
The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download.
IoTeX, Bitcoin and Solana surge as Pullix emerges as a unique hybrid DeFi exchange
IoTeX’s IOTX token is up 163%, driven by an on-chain metrics surge. Pullix’s ongoing presale raises $1.4M; platform introduces innovative “Trade-to-Earn” model. Solana hits a 19-month peak above $102, surpassing XRP in market cap ranking. While IoTeX, Bitcoin, and Solana witnessed considerable gains in the past few weeks, a new hybrid DeFi exchange Pullix is […]
Why LG’s New UltraGear OLED Is My Next Favorite Gaming Monitor
LG is looking to revolutionize the way that gamers pick up new monitors: Instead of forcing them to choose between super-fast refresh rates or high-resolution visuals, the company’s new UltraGear OLED lineup will offer a toggle that lets you switch between 480Hz at 1080P and 240Hz at 4K. It’s the first time we’ve seen a […]
What’s New on Max in January 2024
Max’s January lineup includes highly-anticipated new seasons of several original series. First up is the eight-episode HBO drama True Detective: Night Country (Jan. 14), the fourth installment of the True Detective series, this time starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as detectives called in to investigate the disappearance of eight researchers into the dark Alaskan […]
Allie’s Christmas Pudding Chronicles: Flambéing and Serving
Christmas has a habit of sneaking up on me. Despite preparing for this moment for five weeks, I still feel like it arrived fast. It’s the final chapter in my six-part series—Allie’s Christmas Pudding Chronicles—and ready or not, it’s time to flambé a figgy pudding. I started this exploration in November, on Stir-up Sunday, fascinated […]
Key findings from ESET Threat Report H2 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How cybercriminals take advantage of the popularity of ChatGPT and other tools of its ilk to direct people to sketchy sites, plus other interesting findings from ESET’s latest Threat Report
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, December 23, 2023
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, December 23, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 23, NYT […]
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, December 23, 2023
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 23, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium-ish difficulty; I got it on my third guess. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 23, Wordle #917! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then […]
First American Financial warns clients to watch out for fake emails
Two days after being hit by a cyberattack, the title insurance giant says it’s still trying to restore operations and warns clients that it’s taken its email system offline.
Read These Safety Tips Before Riding Your New E-bike
It’s estimated that a million e-bikes were sold in the United States in 2023, and the holidays have no doubt brought an army of excited new riders to the fold. If that’s you, congratulations on your new ride and hobby! But please read this before you ride off into the sunset. E-bikes are faster and […]
