Google Just Patched 43 Security Vulnerabilities in Android
Google’s first Pixel Drop of 2025 happened this week with a long list of upgrades for the company’s flagship phones, tablets, and watches. Google followed the update closely with the March 2025 Android Security Bulletin, with fixes for 43 malicious bugs—including two zero-day vulnerabilities that may actively be under “limited, targeted exploitation” on devices running […]
Trump’s crypto czar says lack of Bitcoin “long-term strategy” has cost taxpayers billions
Over the past 10 years, the federal government has sold around 195,000 Bitcoin for $366 million Today, that figure would be worth over $17 billion Sacks said the lack of a “long-term strategy” has cost American taxpayers White House artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar David Sacks has criticized the US federal government’s lack of […]
AI-Powered Summaries Are Coming to the App Store, Too
There are nearly two million apps on the iOS App Store, and a lot of them aren’t worth your time. That’s why many of us, when considering a new app, turn to reviews: You want to see what other users’ experiences were like with the app—whether they loved it, liked it, or loathed it. Personally, […]
The Best Ways to Extend the Life of Your Old Washer and Dryer
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When my wife and I bought our house two decades ago, one of the most exciting things about the process was finally having in-house laundry after spending our whole lives (almost literally) sitting in laundromats. The laundry center in the house wasn’t fancy—and it was […]
This TikTok Cleaning Method Might Have Broken My Fan
As the spring gets closer and closer, I was excited to see a new trend on TikTok that claims you can easily clean fans—a pretty tedious chore—just by spritzing the machine and covering it with a plastic bag. I tried it out on two different fans today and the results weren’t great. Here’s what happened […]
Apple’s Best New Chipset Isn’t the M4 Max
Aside from the launch of the sky blue M4-powered MacBook Air, this week’s flurry of Apple announcements saw the introduction of the most powerful Apple silicon desktop processor yet. Given Apple’s numbering scheme for its own chipsets, you’d think that would be one with an M4 label attached, but it’s actually the M3 Ultra, which […]
Is YouTube Premium Lite Worth the Savings?
YouTube’s recent price hike has clearly left a hole in the market. If you want a fully ad-free YouTube experience, you currently need to pay $13.99/month (up from $11.99) or use a third-party workaround. But now, YouTube has a compromise. The service’s new Premium Lite plan comes in at $7.99/month ($6 cheaper) and is supposed […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Lumber Production—But Will It Offset Tariffs?
If real estate investors and developers were worried about the cost of lumber in the wake of Trump’s tariffs, the president has now presented his solution: He plans to increase […]
Did You Get a Tax Refund? Here Are 7 Ways to Invest It In Real Estate
Unfortunately, many Americans blow their tax refunds on instant gratification: new gadgets, new clothes, and maybe even a flashier car. Spoiler alert: You’re making yourself poorer, not richer. Instead, consider […]
Download This Tax Prep Checklist for Stress-Free Filing
Tax season can reduce even the most organized individuals to stressed-out procrastinators. And if you’re anything like me, you’re not exactly the most organized individual in the first place. The complexity of gathering documents, understanding deductions, and meeting deadlines creates anxiety that many of us dread each year. But with a well-designed tax preparation checklist, […]
This Subscription-Free Indoor Camera Is $27 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you need an extra set of eyes at home without spending a lot, the TP-Link Kasa KC410S indoor security camera is currently down to $26.99 from its usual $44.99. Kasa 2K QHD Security […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 6, 2025
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 launched its AI mode, but it is in beta and you need to be added to a waitlist…
Five Reasons You Might Qualify for Lower Car Insurance Premiums
Like homeowners insurance, auto insurance is getting significantly more expensive: Data show that policy costs rose 11% last year, likely due to factors like climate change, rising accident rates, and higher repair costs. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to offset or at least keep your car insurance premium stable, if not reduce it. […]
15 of the Best Movies About Sticking It to Massive Corporations (Including ‘Erin Brockovich’)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Corporations are a driving force behind almost every part of American life—including the movies we watch. It sometimes feels like they hold all the power, and, actually, they kinda do. But if the power of capitalism can’t be overcome, it can at least be checked […]
This Simple Text Document Could Replace Your Calendar App
Gina Trapani, founder of the website you’re reading right now, popularized a plaintext format for to-do lists way back in 2006 (please excuse any weird formatting on that nearly 20-year-old article). Called Todo.txt, it is used by many people to this day, in part thanks to an ecosystem of applications built around the format. I […]
