You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost seems like magic. Well, it’s magical, but while it’s not an illusion, the science behind it—the photovoltaic effect—is fascinating. Considering the rising costs of heating as well as the effects of climate change, it’s a good time to invest in solar panels […]

It’s not surprising that an operating system called Windows has historically had an excellent window management feature. Microsoft always made it easy to dock two windows side-by-side using a keyboard shortcut. However, as good as it is, Windows kept this shortcut quite hidden. Now, with Windows 11, Microsoft has improved “Snap layouts,” as it’s called, […]

There are over 400 national park sites—including historic sites, monuments, and recreation areas—in the United States, most of which are free to visit. But many of the most popular 60-plus national parks, such as Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Yellowstone National Park, charge an entrance fee. Visiting one of these will generally […]

There’s an audio feature buried quite deep in Windows 11 you might not have come across before: spatial audio. It relies to some extent on the hardware you have hooked up to your PC, but it’s designed to create a more immersive, three-dimensional soundscape for any audio playing on your system—whether you’re watching movies or […]

Ride 1Up’s Cafe Cruiser offers a ton of features and power for its relatively low price, but it’s an e-bike with an identity crisis. The name “Cafe Cruiser” and the bike’s styling and geometry suggest a laid-back ride you might use to tool around Venice Beach, but the powerful, class-3 motor and sheer mass are […]

People often don’t know what to do with fennel. It’s delicious raw, shaved in salads and slaws, but a little time in the oven transforms fennel into a silky, delicious vegetable with a much milder anise flavor than the raw stuff. And when you add cream, butter, and cheese, fennel is transformed into a decadent, […]

A few years ago, Bethesda and Arkane Studios had the genius idea to mix a first-person shooter with Groundhog Day-style time loops. The result was Deathloop, one of the best games of 2021. And now, Amazon Prime Members can get the PC version completely free (originally $59.99) as long as they claim it by Jan. […]

Gift giving is hard work: You not only want to find something that the recipient might not think to get themselves, but something they’ll genuinely appreciate and use. If you know someone who has really taken to cooking over the last year, I’ve got ideas for creative gifts that will let them know you’ve noticed […]