There are a lot of podcast apps out there, but the easiest one to use is the one that comes built into your phone. For Android users, that was Google Podcasts—that is, until last year, when Google killed off its flagship podcast app. Again, you have your choice among alternatives, but if you go with […]

Recently, I made the choice to buy a Kindle Paperwhite, but not register it to my Amazon account. Doing so is as simple as avoiding connecting to a wifi network during setup. The Kindle itself will still run just fine; it just won’t connect to the internet or link itself to your Amazon account. I […]

I’ve been recommending a lot of free workout instructors on YouTube lately, from Pilates to cycling, but that’s only part of the equation: Before (and maybe after) any of those classes, you need to stretch. Why not turn to YouTube for some guidance there, too? As long as you know what to avoid when you’re […]

Like with every other corner of our lives, AI has flooded popular fitness apps and wearables. From Strava’s Athlete “Intelligence,” to Garmin’s underwhelming Connect+ subscription, to Whoop’s recovery recommendations, these AI-powered features claim to transform raw data into actionable wisdom. The reality? Most of these AI summaries are expensive digital fortune cookies that tell you […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest downsides of renting is the lack of control over your environment—and that extends to the most intimate area of your home: the bathroom. Maybe this is fine, if your landlord has updated it at some point in the last two decades. […]

Apple gets some flack from the tech community for stealing features from Android, but the truth is, the theft goes both ways. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, after all. The latest such example is a new feature hitting Google’s Contacts app: a full-screen “calling card,” reminiscent of Apple’s “Contact Posters.” The idea of both […]

Google Flights is getting an AI tool to help you find the best deals for your upcoming trips by just going to a chatbox and telling it what you want. Called Flight Deals, you use it just like you’d use a Google search box. Just describe when, where, and how you want to travel, and […]

In the pantheon of indie video games, 2016’s Stardew Valley holds a place of pride. Singlehandedly developed, designed, programmed, and even scored by one guy—he goes by the online handle ConcernedApe—it’s ostensibly a farming simulator, but it goes way beyond Farmville. Players can grow and harvest their crops, yes. But they can also fish, mine […]

Maybe you’re visiting family with your MacBook and set up a temporary workstation using whatever you can find around the house. Maybe you bought a fancy mechanical keyboard for your Mac not realizing it had a Windows layout. Either way, the first time you try to use a keyboard shortcut you’re going to feel frustrated. […]