How to Make Texting With Androids Better in iOS 18
Texting Android phones from an iPhone is finally getting a lot less stupid. After years of complaining from people on both sides of the fence, Apple is finally bringing RCS to the iPhone. The more robust messaging standard will be replacing SMS when communicating with Android phones, allowing for more secure texts and higher quality […]
What You Should Do If Space Junk Lands on Your House
What should you do if an errant piece of space junk lands in your yard or crushes your two-car garage? And who is legally on the hook for damages to your property or person? It’s an astronomically unlikely occurrence, but it happened at least once. In March, a piece of the International Space Station tore […]
How to Figure Out Repair, Rehab, and Renovation Costs on Any Project
The three R’s don’t have to be too expensive, but it’s important to run these calculations before you start.
Home Sales Bottom Out to Near-Record Low as Prices Continue to Climb
Home sales hit their lowest point in May since the early months of the pandemic. What comes next?
Five Ways to Give Your Tiny Bathroom More Space
Having a small bathroom can be a frustrating experience. On the one hand, not having to walk down stairs in the middle of the night is a great luxury. On the other hand, if the space is difficult to maneuver and offers no storage it can feel like a disorganized mess on the best of […]
You Can Now Format External Drives With an iPad or iPhone
Your iPad is not a complete replacement for your Mac, but each year, the tablet gets more and more features that make it act like a full-fledged computer. Artist Kaleb Cadle discovered the latest of these features—the ability to format external drives using an iPad runnomg iPadOS 18. Soon after, MacStories contributor Niléane confirmed that […]
The Best and Worst Times to Drive Over the July 4 Holiday
Buckle up: Your Fourth of July road trip may be a long ride—at least according to AAA, which expects 70.9 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. This year, AAA’s traffic forecast is a little different, because the organization is defining the “Independence Day holiday […]
How to Deal with Tenant Complaints: The Landlord’s Guide
We’ll walk you through common tenant concerns, a step-by-step process of addressing complaints, and what you can do to prevent issues proactively.
4 Tips for Successful Investing in an Uncertain Economy
Use these tactics to make wise investing decisions even when the economic climate is murky.
15 Practical Tips for First-Time Landlords
Before you invest in a property, it’s a good idea to make sure you are prepared to help you avoid costly mistakes and to maximize your chances of success.
The Rental Market for Single-Family Homes Is Set to Soar
With rent growth continuing to climb, these properties will benefit the most.
Where Mosquitoes Are More Likely to Transmit Dengue, According to the CDC
The CDC issued a health advisory Tuesday, warning healthcare providers and the general public that the United States is at an increased risk of dengue infections. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that can be pretty brutal—severe cases are sometimes known as “breakbone fever”—but some of us can relax a little: the mosquitoes that transmit it […]
ChatGPT’s Free Mac App Is Actually Pretty Cool
When OpenAI first rolled out the ChatGPT app for Mac, it was exclusive to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. Unless you paid $20 per month, you needed to stick to the web app or the one on your smartphone. As of Tuesday, however, the Mac app is now free for everyone. And, honestly, you should probably give […]
Three Quick Ways to Shorten a Necklace
The other day, I spotted a woman wearing the most beautiful Kendra Scott necklace. It sat right in the hollow under her neck—not quite a choker, but not exactly dangly either. I ordered one later that night, but when the necklace arrived, it didn’t fit me the way it had fit her, even when I […]
You Can Get ‘MythForce’ for PC on Sale for $19 Right Now
You can get a MythForce Steam key for PC on sale for $19 right now (reg. $29.99), cheaper than on Steam. It’s inspired by 80s cartoons like He-Man and Thundercats, and offers a nostalgic world and first-person combat where you can play solo or with friends and brave an ever-changing castle of evil. To play, […]
