Where to Stream the Iowa State Vs. Oklahoma Game
This Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones travel to Norman, Okla. to take on the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners in a Big 12 matchup. Both teams are coming off victories: Iowa State thrashed Oklahoma State last week, earning a 34-27 victory at home, and Oklahoma destroyed Cincinnati 20-6 in an away game. While OK’s… Read more…
Check If You Qualify for One of These Student Loan Grants
Student loan bills are due once again after a pandemic hiatus (yes, even if the government shuts down). The Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan allows many borrowers to lower their monthly payments—some all the way to $0—but some people may also qualify for grants or loan forgiveness… Read more…
You Can Try Copilot, Windows 11’s New AI Assistant, Right Now
One week after its initial announcement, Microsoft has released its big Copilot update for Windows 11. Now, this isn’t the major Windows 11 update that everyone is waiting on—that’s coming later this year—but it does give us a good look at how Microsoft is incorporating AI-based tools into Windows. Read more…
How to Make Turkey Gravy Without Pan Drippings
There is a certain (I think) overly romantic expectation that a good turkey gravy must be made from pan drippings, and whisked together just moments before the Big Meal is put on the table. To this I say, “No thank you,” particularly when gravy can be made hours, days, or even weeks ahead of time, […]
Where to Stream the Washington Vs. Arizona Game
This week five matchup pits the Arizona Wildcats against the Washington Huskies. Washington is hoping to expand its undefeated 2023 record to 5-o, but the Wildcats are not going to roll over. While they’re definitely the underdog, Arizona is coming off a 21-20 win against Stanford, and the team’s 3-1 record is nothing… Read more…
You Can Get an Amazon Echo Pop and a Month of Amazon Music Unlimited for $15 Right Now
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are coming Oct. 10–11, offering Prime members exclusive deals on tons of stuff Amazon sells. But some of Amazon’s in-house tech products are already seeing discounts comparable to Prime Day. For example, the Echo Pop, Amazon’s newest and cheapest Alexa-enabled smart speaker, is currently… Read more…
How to Rejuvenate the Soil in Your Raised Garden Beds
It’s the end of the season, and we’re all starting to tuck in our garden beds for winter. The soil in your raised garden bed has worked hard all season to impart nutrients to your vegetables and flowers, which leaves the soil depleted. The long winter sleep is a great time to let your soil […]
The Three Best Kitchen Countertops to Install Yourself
If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, or you just need to replace your worn-out countertops, finding the right type of countertop might seem daunting. With costs for materials seemingly ever-increasing, staying on budget is a challenge. Finding a DIY solution can be a great way to save money on your countertop… Read more…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 28, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
You Can Finally Use iCloud Keychain in Google Chrome
There’s a lot to love about Safari, but Google rules so much of the internet that using Chrome is sometimes a necessity. I can live with that, but what always frustrated me was the lack of iCloud Keychain compatibility. If I sign into an account in Safari, I can auto-fill passwords and 2FA codes with […]
Make Super Smooth Mashed Potatoes With a Fine Mesh Strainer
Mashed potatoes are easy enough to make, but getting them to that perfect, creamy texture is harder than it first appears. Fans of smooth spuds usually end up purchasing a ricer, which breaks down the spuds into tiny (rice-like) bits by forcing them through little holes. These extruded—but still fluffy—spud flecks are… Read more…
Where to Stream the Penn State Vs. Northwestern Game
This Saturday, Penn State is defending its nine-game winning streak when the team travels to Illinois to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten Conference game. Penn State is coming off a shutout victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes, scoring 31 unanswered points in a lopsided week-4 win. Northwestern is even at… Read more…
Where to Stream the Oregon Vs. Stanford Game
The Stanford Cardinal and Oregon Ducks are facing off this weekend at Stanford in a lopsided Pac-12 matchup. The Ducks are undefeated this season and are heavy favorites to win—the spread is 17.5 points in Oregon’s favor. Read more…
All the ‘Single-Use’ Household Items You Should Be Re-Using
Part of being an adult is feeling the constant need to replenish basic household supplies. One way to combat this loop is to be more mindful about recycling and re-purposing your stuff. But you can go one step further—there are many things we tend to treat as “single-use” that can, in fact, be used more […]
How to Fix Ugly Nail Pops in Your Walls
Drywall is relatively durable and cheap, and looks quite nice if installed and maintained correctly. But it’s also easy to damage while you’re just living your life—and it can even damage itself, most commonly through the appearance of little bumps under the surface known as “nail pops.” (Despite the name, nail pops… Read more…
