Everything old eventually becomes new again: We’ve been proponents of using Kool-Aid to clean your dishwasher since 2007, but the hack is finding new life on TikTok all these years later. You need to clean your dishwasher regularly to make that old thing new again, too, but there are a couple of different ways to […]

With the exception of subway churros and maybe cheesecake, the black and white cookie is New York City’s most iconic dessert. You can find them clinging to their packaging in corner store delis, or proudly lined up in bakery cases. But if you don’t live in NYC, or don’t have access to a Jewish bakery, […]

Cleaning your dryer’s lint trap after every load is a must if you want to keep the machine running efficiently and safely. Scraping out that pile of bluish-grayish-pinkish fluff is probably something you do without thinking, but before you toss it into the trash as per usual, stop. What if you didn’t throw the lint… Read […]

2023 is already the year of consumer AI. You can find ChatGPT and GPT language models in Microsoft Bing’s AI search, DuckDuckGo, as well as many other programs—but it’s not just OpenAI having all the fun. Now, Google is rolling out Bard, its AI chatbot partner for Google search, to anyone who wants to test […]

The M2 Mac mini is the newest entry in Apple’s line of small and surprisingly minimalist desktop computers. And right now, Amazon is selling the 512GB M2 Mac mini (not to be confused with the M2 Pro) for its lowest price since it released this past January, at $700—a $99 discount from the $799 list […]

It’s easy to look at the intersection of fitness and technology and see only disturbing signs: Studies have linked technology, particularly social media, with unrealistic body image, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and more. But according to some fitness experts, the “disembodied workout” provided by virtual… Read more…

Most of us have the good sense these days not to post personal information online. That’s why markup tools are so helpful: You can quickly crop or censor any personal information out of a screenshot, then safely send it anywhere you like. However, if you use Markup on a Pixel phone, your edited screenshots aren’t […]

When I was 10, I “wrote” a parody version of Melissa Etheridge’s “I’m the Only One,” switching out the sapphic longing for pickle cravings. Unfortunately, the only lyrics I can remember are, “But I’m the only one who’ll walk across the fire for pickles/ and I’m the only one who’ll drown in my desire for […]

I can’t think of a single egg preparation more finicky than poaching. Do it correctly and you’ll get a plump, oval balloon you could easily mistake for an orb of fresh mozzarella, but do it the wrong way and you’ll end up with a hurricane of wispy egg white surrounding a naked, boiled egg yolk. […]

I’m a big believer in holding onto your Mac as long as possible, but at some point, it comes time to say goodbye. As you part ways with your old computer in favor of a shiny new one, you probably hope it serves someone else as well as it did you. Without your help, however, […]

Something wonderful happened recently: My teenage son stole some of my food. He is ravenous, but also considerate. So when I said, “Fine, you can have some of my leftover chili, but you’ll have to replace it,” he agreed. And thus he began to prep (some of) his own meals. Read more…

With spring cleaning season bearing down on us, we’ve been discussing a variety of “methods” that can help anyone clean up their home, even when you’re just not up for it, you can’t get past how overwhelming it is, or you are easily distracted. Another approach—the “rounds” method—is getting some attention on TikTok,… Read more…

While you probably won’t get rich doing it, there are more opportunities out there than you might think to earn money by recording audiobooks or writing book reviews or summaries. If you love to read anyway, you might consider turning your hobby into a side hustle since you’re already doing the bulk of the work. […]