There’s obviously no point in studying if you don’t remember what you went over when it’s time for the test—and one of the best ways to retain that knowledge is to maintain a particularly strict study schedule. The technique is called “distributed practice,” and here’s how it works. Read more…

Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remind me of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake–even though I never see this, I’m sure they’re out there. It’s wholesome and comforting. But sometimes getting a good marble pattern in a loaf cake can be more elusive than the recipe suggests.… Read […]

You dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when you’re there. You can feel in your bones it’s time to leave this job, but the thought of actually taking that leap is a daunting one. As I’ve written about before, sometimes searching for a job can feel like a full-time job itself. […]

Gaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, especially as full-sized graphics cards made the jump to these portable gaming machines. But when it comes to choosing a budget gaming laptop, there’s a lot of bad mixed in with the good. These five laptops are only the good. Read more…

This Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $106.99 right now (reg. $249). Its scissor mechanism with 1mm travel is designed to make typing as comfortable as possible, and the keyboard also comes with a spacious click-anywhere trackpad for scrolling, a 14-key function row with loads of shortcut options… Read more…

As a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn’t very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except for celery, which my palate inexplicably rejects each and every time it crosses my teeth. The vegetable is hard to avoid. It’s a fixture in […]

I introduced my kids to video games a couple of years ago, and I love that it not only gives us something to share, it teaches them to persevere even when things seem difficult. But despite all the pros of picking up a joystick and duking it out on Super Smash Bros., they’re still in […]

Growing up with a uterus, you’re taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you’re not pregnant. But periods are costly, sometimes painful, and annoying at best. While people have been skipping periods by taking hormonal birth control for years, many still think… Read more…

With heavy storm activity moving across North America, and autumn moving in, there are bound to be some downed power lines here and there. But what do you do if you see one near you? Knowing how to handle this dangerous situation is important to avoid shock and minimize fire risk. Here’s how to keep […]

Wordle is great, but it only lasts for one word a day. Once you solve the puzzle (or lose it), you need to wait until tomorrow to try again. If you’re too impatient for the next Wordle, you might just have to make your own. Read more…