Some folks can’t have salt, and salt-free chips are good for them. I am not this person. Salt-free chips make me upset. The time I accidentally purchased a “party size” bag of unsalted tortilla chips had me utterly distraught. (The bags look nearly identical. I don’t blame myself.) This unfortunate event has happened to me, […]

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably put up some kind of Christmas tree to mark the occasion (and to place presents under). While artificial trees do a satisfactory job of generating the necessary cheer and holiday spirit, a live tree will always feel just a bit extra. It’s the smell, the glorious randomness of its […]

Yes, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were just released this October, but that’s not stopping them from joining in on the holiday deals. The unlocked 256GB Pixel 8 just hit a new low price at Best Buy, currently at $531 (originally $759), which is lower than it was during Black Friday, according […]

When it comes to Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones, the Sony WH-1000X model line has been dominating for years. They’ve been regarded as one of the best, if not the best, headphones for each of their respective reigns by many reviewers. The Sony WH-1000XM4 was recently eclipsed by the Sony WH-1000XM5 in 2022, but the […]

When it comes to coffee, I’m something of a veteran; I was investigating fussy brewing methods and turning my nose up at the office coffee pot long before I moved to gentrifying Brooklyn, where adherence to strict edicts over how your hot, brown flavored water can and should be prepared is tantamount to law. (Not […]

As we enter the middle of December chills, I encourage you to consider a brisket: And this red wine version braises into a gorgeous glaze with meat that is perfectly tender. It starts with the brisket itself. A whole brisket weighs about twelve to fifteen pounds, but is generally is divided into two pieces: the flat […]

Last week saw some great updates to Google Drive’s document scanner. First of all, it’s finally available on iPhone (thank god), but the Android version also received some exclusive new features, including automatically capturing documents when the camera detects them, an improved viewfinder, and the ability to upload documents directly from your phone. But apparently […]

The Xbox Wireless Controller came out in 2020 and was eclipsed by the Elite Series 2 in the fall of 2022. The controller has been $59.99 somewhat consistently for three years, dropping to $39.99 on Amazon this Black Friday, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history. But now you can get it for the lowest price since […]

When it comes time to study for finals, you have a lot of resources to fall back on. Finding a great study method is a big part of the equation, but you may need a few great tools to help out, too. Granted, these tools are useful all semester long, but it’s never too late […]

There are a lot of monitors on the market, with ever more features for you to explore. But while brightness, resolution, and refresh rate are all essential considerations, there’s one monitor feature you should definitely be on the lookout for the next time you’re in the market for a display: a KVM switch. This switch […]

ChatGPT is a valuable studying tool. It can help you brainstorm, it can quiz you, and it can explain answers to you in a really thorough way. Of course, it can also be used to cheat, since it can generate long answers (and even entire essays) based on prompts. I’m not here to argue about […]