FIRE by 50: How to Have FUN on Your Journey Toward Early Retirement
The FIRE community is notorious for chasing early retirement at all costs. Many search for creative ways to earn more money and spend less of it, only to end up […]
Expensive AND Affordable Markets Are Feeling the House Hackers’ Wrath
Buying a house in the 2023 real estate market is already exhausting. Sellers have regained control, and homebuyers are back bidding over every reasonably priced house within a decent school […]
Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 1
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 1, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 1, NYT Connections #82! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more…
An AI Moderator Is Coming With ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’
When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 comes out on Nov. 10, all players’ voice chats will be silently monitored by artificial intelligence. The AI-powered moderation technology, Toxmod, is designed to identify toxic speech in real time in multiplayer games to create a friendlier battlefield. But will the AI chat-nanny… Read more…
All the Ways to Remove a Security Tag From Clothing
As an anti-theft measure, clothing stores affix certain items with security tags that will set off an alarm should you attempt to leave with the tag still on the garment. Some tags will also ruin a garment by spilling ink from the tag if you try to remove it yourself. This usually isn’t a problem, […]
The Best Labor Day Sales on Home Improvement Tools
Labor Day weekend is a great time for hardware sales, but some retailers will mark down tool kits or specific brands, so it can be hard to figure out the best deals. Here’s a rundown of some of the best savings you’ll find for the holiday weekend. All sales are accurate at the time of […]
Headway Premium Is on Sale for $60 Right Now
Headway Premium offers 1o to 15-minute summaries of non-fiction bestsellers, and it’s on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $299) through September 4. Read more…
StackSkills e-Learning Courses Are $35 Right Now
StackSkills is an online learning platform with beginner and intermediate courses for various skills, industries, and hobbies, and StackSkills Unlimited courses are on sale for $34.97 right now through Labor Day, September 4. Read more…
Use That Last Bit of Dip to Make a Salad Dressing
It’s hard for me to throw out the final scrapings of the dips I love. I want to avoid waste, but I have a hard time letting go of luscious, umami-packed dips and spreads. Rather than let even half a spoonful of flavor go to waste, I use the near-empty tub to make a flavorful […]
PlayStation Plus Is About to Raise Prices (but Here’s How You Can Avoid It)
This week, Sony announced its plans to raise prices on all three PlayStation Plus annual subscriptions around the world. These price hikes are sizable: Sony is raising its annual PlayStation Plus Essential plan by $20, its annual PlayStation Plus Extra plan by $35, and its annual Play Station Plus Premium plan by $40. Read more…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 31, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Search Generative Experience now really launched links in its AI-powered answers…
All the Ways to Take Screenshots on Android
Screenshots are an essential aspect of enjoying your smartphone. If you see something fun while playing around on your phone, the fastest way to share it with a friend is usually to take a screenshot. But if you bought a brand-new phone, especially if you’re coming from an iPhone, you might have no idea how […]
The Muffuletta Is One Sandwich That Feeds a Crowd
Making one giant sandwich cake is easier than making 12 individual sandwiches. Let this truth motivate you to make the best damn deli meat sandwich any picnic or backyard barbecue has ever seen. With outdoor party season reaching its peak, you’ll need a hearty sando that packs in flavor and just plain packs (for… Read […]
The Best Labor Day Sales on MacBooks, AirPods and Apple Watches
As Labor Day approaches, if you’re in need of large appliances or tech products—including TVs—it’s a good time to buy as many companies slash prices leading up to the holiday. You can even find deals on Apple products right now—here are some of the best. Read more…
Four Things You Need to Escape the Top Floor in a Fire
The very nature of emergencies means that they’re a surprise. That’s why having a “go bag” with essentials is a good idea—so you’ll have the basics if you need to evacuate in a hurry—and making changes to your house to make it safer during emergencies is a great idea. Something else you need to do […]
