LinkedIn Now Has Three ‘Wordle’ Style Puzzle Games for Some Reason
Once a simple social network for posting resumes and job listings and networking with peers, then a blog platform, and more recently an AI service, LinkedIn is now following in the footsteps of The New York Times in launching three new Wordle style daily puzzle games, which it no doubt fervently hopes will keep you […]
8 Telegram Privacy Settings You Should Enable Immediately
Telegram is one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, but many of its privacy features, like end-to-end encrypted chats, aren’t actually enabled by default. Not only are these features a bit buried, there are also ways to control what personal information of yours Telegram users can see, such as old profile pictures. If you […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 1, 2024
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 Ads posted its first feature announcement in over two months…
Use the 80/20 Rule to Purge Stuff You Don’t Actually Need
If I seem to yap about the Pareto principle a lot, it’s only because it’s so widely applicable. Also known as the 80/20 rule, the principle essentially says that 80% of results come from 20% of your effort, which is valuable to keep in mind when planning your to-do list or studying for a test. […]
Ricotta Gnocchetti Is a Low-effort Pasta Anyone Can Make
I get some recipe inspiration from food blogs and bizarre social media trends, but I have a particular fondness for poring through culinary magazines from other countries. Can I read all the languages? Well, I can read the spirit of the food (and a translation app doesn’t hurt). One of my favorites, La Cucina Italiana, […]
You Can Get These Mezzo Bone-Conduction Headphones on Sale for $40 Right Now
You can get these Mezzo bone-conduction headphones on sale for $39.96 right now (reg. $69.95) using the promo code MEZZO. They rest over your ears while bone-conduction technology sends sound waves to your inner ear, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings without disturbing anyone around you. It comes with a dynamic sound range […]
Coconut Oil Won’t Keep Pests Off Your Houseplants (and What to Use Instead)
We humans go to a lot of trouble to keep our plants healthy indoors. And while some of us often jokingly think of greenery as our “plant-babies,” plants and humans are very different organisms. While humans may benefit from using coconut oil as a moisturizer, plants do not derive from the same benefits from it, […]
Safari May Be Getting This AI Upgrade This Year (and More)
2024 is shaping up to be the year Apple jumps on the AI bandwagon. Most analysts are expecting the company to roll out new AI features with the company’s latest updates, including, of course, iOS 18 and macOS 15, as Apple has yet to adopt generative AI in any meaningful way. While we’ve heard about […]
Contractor Nightmares: 5 Red Flags to Watch For and How to Escape a Bad Hire
What’s easier to find, a unicorn or a rock star contractor? If you asked most value-add real estate investors, the answer would be obvious: “Unicorns, of course.” We all know the inherent […]
Zillow to offer short-term ‘non-exclusive’ touring contracts
The new touring agreements will last seven days and are a response to terms contained in recent commission lawsuit settlements.
You Can Get Two Days of Airport Parking on Sale for $10 Right Now
You can get two days of The Parking Spot on sale for $9.99 right now (reg. $32). The service has 4.2 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot and lets you park at major airports for cheap—you just download The Parking Spot app and join the Spot Club to redeem your points from the sale, then […]
When You Should Get Pre-Approved for a Loan (and When You Shouldn’t)
Getting pre-approved for a loan can be a valuable step when preparing for a major purchase like a home or car, as a pre-approval gives you an idea of how much financing you may qualify for, based on a preliminary review of your income, debts, and credit history by a lender—but you should consider your […]
Solving the Housing Crisis: What Lawmakers Must Do to Support Investors and Boost Housing Supply
There’s a critical lack of affordable housing. This housing shortage began following the 2008 financial crisis and worsened during the pandemic, and now, not enough homes have been built to meet current […]
Free Money? Can You Build a Real Estate Portfolio with Zero-Interest Credit Cards?
Juggling 0% interest business credit cards is like juggling torches in a hay-covered barn. Drop one, and the whole place goes up in flames. However, if you are disciplined and […]
6 steps that transform neglected clients into lifelong partners
Staying in touch with past clients and “orphans” long after closing could be the key to a lifetime of repeat and referral opportunities. Coach Darryl Davis offers a strategy to help you reconnect.
