Google Opal Tool Creates Optimized Content In Scalable Way – Seriously?
Last week, Google announced Opal, a Google Labs project, expanded to more regions. Well, it also explained how you can use this tool to create optimized content in a scalable way – consistently and quickly, without much human intervention. Yea, does this seem like something that might be against the Google Search guidelines?
I Started BRRRR-ing in My Mid-40s, Now I’ll Retire a Decade Earlier
Brian Waters was destined to work until he was at least 63 years old. Now, just five years after starting to invest intentionally, he’s got 16 rental units that can […]
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up – Movember Update
Starting maybe late Thursday, into Friday, November 7th, I started to feel a Google Search ranking update and volatility brewing. Like I’ve been saying since the num=100 parameter change, it has been harder to validate those feelings, but based on the chatter I have been seeing in the SEO community and some of the third-party […]
The who, where, and how of APT attacks in Q2 2025–Q3 2025
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe highlights some of the key findings from the latest issue of the ESET APT Activity Report
In memoriam: David Harley
Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security
You Can Get This Microsoft Surface Book 3 on Sale for Up to 60% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Microsoft Surface Book 3 isn’t the newest model on the market, but it’s one of the few laptops that can serve as both a tablet and a creative workstation, which helps explain why […]
Your Older Peloton Bike+ Seat Has Been Recalled
Two years ago, Peloton recalled seat posts on its classic Bike models. Now, the brand is doing the same for seats on its older Bike+ models (but not the new Cross Training Bike+ that came out a few weeks ago). If you have the old model of Bike+, you’ll need to reach out to Peloton […]
Apple’s Latest iPadOS Update Brought Back an Essential Multitasking Feature
iPadOS 26 is a huge deal for anyone who wishes Apple would just make a touchscreen MacBook already. The update rolls out a major multitasking redesign that introduces macOS-like windows, a macOS-like menu bar, and a macOS-like file management. The iPad even has the Preview app, for crying out loud—though, to be fair, so does […]
12 Unexpected Kitchen Tools and Appliances That Will Make Thanksgiving Dinner Prep a Lot Easier
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Thanksgiving should be one of the least stressful holidays—the sole achievement you’re trying to unlock is to eat yourself into a coma, which many of us can do any time, with zero prep. But there are some sneaky sources of stress, from the expense of […]
The First Four Things to Do When Your Flight is Canceled
Flight cancellations under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) government shutdown order have begun, with hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers across 40 U.S. airports affected. This could continue for as long as the shutdown lasts (and potentially impact many more travelers as the busy holiday season approaches). While flight cancellations are never fun, the […]
NYT Games Subscribers Can Now Make Custom Wordles for Their Friends
The New York Times has announced a new feature that allows you to make your own Wordle puzzle to share with friends. You need to be a Games or All-Access subscriber to create puzzles, but no subscription is needed to solve them. You aren’t roped to regular Wordle’s five-letter structure, either: Allowable puzzles can be […]
Poshmark Just Removed Its Bulk-Share Option (so Here’s What I’m Doing Instead)
Poshmark has been implementing a lot of changes lately, like lower shipping fees (that come with a downgrade from USPS Priority mail to standard ground mailing) and Smart Sell features. It’s most recent change, though—the removal of the bulk-share option—has many users (including myself) frustrated. The removal of bulk sharing Poshmark has long functioned in […]
10 Shows Like ‘Wayward’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Creator/writer/star Mae Martin’s Wayward is Netflix’s biggest show right now. It’s a sly mystery involving cult behavior and cycles of trauma at a school for troubled teens, given added relevance by its proximity to real-life stories of abuses at similar facilities. Wayward does a few […]
Everything You’re Entitled to When Your Flight Gets Delayed or Canceled
This morning, orders from the Federal Aviation Administration led U.S. airlines to cancel hundreds of flights across the country. The FAA’s unprecedented orders are due to air traffic controllers missing their paychecks, which is due to the unprecedented government shutdown (now the longest in U.S. history). These air traffic control staffing shortages have been disrupting […]
You Can Get a Costco Membership Plus a $40 Shop Card for Just $65 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A Costco membership usually pays for itself, but this deal makes it even easier to justify: You can get a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership, plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card, on sale […]
