If you’re a beginner runner, you’ve probably heard the advice that you’re running too fast and you need to slow the heck down. I’ve told you this. Our resident marathoner Meredith Dietz has told you this. But today I’d like to present the counterpoint: all the ways that running fast—maybe even “too fast”—can benefit you.  […]

It was a typical day when my youngest son, just five years old, suddenly looked terrified. The bathroom hand dryers we were using were a bit too loud for his comfort, and the sudden increase in noise seemed to startle him. This incident wasn’t the first time such a thing had happened: He had a […]

Following the discovery of a number of high-profile Android exploits, Google has released a new Android 14 security update. The latest version of the operating system is now available on supported Pixel devices and should come to other devices in the near future as their manufacturers roll it out. Those with supported phones should download […]

So much of the advice out there for decluttering calls on you to make instantaneous decisions about what stays and what goes—and expects you to put a lot of stuff in that “goes” category. There is certainly a good reason to try to do this with speed: The less time you spend considering something’s fate, […]

As the cost of water, power, and internet services rise, it’s understandable to want to find a way to get them for less, or even free—but that doesn’t mean you have to excuse a neighbor or other nefarious individual leeching off of your utilities to their benefit. The most challenging aspect of utilities theft is […]

We’ve been telling you for some time not to buy iPads if you’re the type of person who likes the latest tech, even if the iPad deals are tempting: If you managed to wait, the rumors about the new iPad were confirmed earlier this week during Apple’s iPad event. The new 11th-generation iPad Pro will […]

Do you sometimes miss the doorbell, or a knock at the door, because you’re wearing headphones? Not everyone knows this but there’s a built-in feature for recognizing sounds in the iPhone settings. By default this feature, which is in the accessibility section of System Settings, gives you a notification every time a given sound is […]

Ever since the New York Times bought Wordle, they’ve stuck with its simplicity—one word per day, five letters, that’s it. It occupies one tile in the NYT Games app, unlike the Crossword and Spelling Bee where users can scroll sideways to play previous days’ games. But now, that’s changing: subscribers will soon be able to […]

If you have a ton of clothes, you may occasionally contemplate downsizing to create a “capsule wardrobe,” comprised of basic pieces—like cardigans, plain shirts, and jeans—that can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits. But actually doing it is a lot harder than imagining what it might be like to have a pared-down closet. […]

As soon as the temperature breaches 70°F in New York City, iced coffee season begins. It’s almost like an unofficial mid-spring holiday to signify the summer to come. This season I’d like to recommend a simple spin-off that’ll knock your flip flops off. It’s orange juice iced coffee, and you should make one immediately.  I […]

Most of Beats by Dr. Dre’s lineup of headphones and earbuds are on sale right now, coinciding with the release of the new Beats Solo 4. The brand has been slow to release new products since the acquisition of Apple back in 2014, but they do usually have solid deals every now and then. At […]