The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift released a new album this week. While the singer is 34 years old—practically middle-aged—her music speaks to young people directly, and they are speaking back. Less mainstream young people are becoming huge fans of a Chinese industrial chemical company. Read on, and I’ll explain why. The internet reacts to Taylor Swift’s The Tortured […]
Why You Should Read a Home’s Permit History Before You Buy It
Considering the expense and trouble involved in buying a home, it’s kind of amazing that most people only perform cursory research into the property. They might stop by a few times to walk around; they will probably hire an inspector to take a slightly more in-depth look (though most home inspections aren’t exactly what you […]
The New Samsung Galaxy A35 Comes With a $40 Amazon Gift Card
In Europe, Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G A Series in March, but it just launched in the U.S. on April 18. The phone continues Samsung’s A-series lineup of budget phones, but this Samsung Galaxy A35 has a large, premium display and long battery life, making it a great choice for anyone looking for […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 23, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
If Your Galaxy Notifications Are Messed Up, Here’s the Fix
If the notifications on your Galaxy smartphone are all messed up, you’re not alone. As reported by Android Police, Samsung’s latest One UI 6.1 update has inadvertently affected notification categories on some users’ Galaxy devices, throwing their carefully curated alert settings out the window. Luckily, there’s a fix. Notification categories, or notification channels as Google […]
You Can Check a Car’s VIN History for Free
Buying a used car can be risky business if you don’t do your due diligence. One of the most important steps is to get the vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) checked for any unsavory histories like past accidents, flood damage, or odometer rollback fraud. Fortunately, there are ways to get a free VIN check that […]
The Investor’s Guide to a Single-Family Rental Emergency Fund
As real estate investors, your emergency funds are a critical line of defense against unexpected costs. It prevents you from dipping into your budget to handle them. But what should you really use an emergency fund […]
K33 Research cautions Mt. Gox’s imminent $9B payout could impact Bitcoin (BTC)
Gox to distribute 142,000 BTC and 143,000 BCH, valued at over $9 billion, to creditors. The payout process could commence as early as next month. All eyes are on the impact of the payout on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash price especially after the bitcoin halving event. Mt. Gox, once a major player in the cryptocurrency […]
Throw a ‘Packing Party’ to Declutter Your Home
Decluttering can be stressful and hard. How do you decide what stays and what goes? How do you part with the things that have taken up your space for so long? One way is by making it kind of fun. Try throwing a “packing party” with your friends to declutter over time. What is a […]
What to Expect at Apple’s May Event
WWDC 2024 might be Apple’s big software event, but it’s not the only announcement the company is making this spring. It turns out Apple also has an event planned for May, and while there are no official details, it seems pretty obvious what this one’s all about: iPads. When is Apple’s iPad event? Apple’s new […]
Create the Ultimate Spreadsheet for Your Taxes Now so You’re Ready for Next Year
Congrats: Another tax season has come and gone. Time to kick back and await that refund, right? Not so fast. When tax season rolls around next year, you’ll once again find yourself frantically searching for receipts, statements, and other documentation needed to file an accurate return. This year, get ahead of the game by using […]
Meta Just Became the Android of VR
Hot on the heels of its biggest competition in the Apple Vision Pro, Meta has announced that it’s going to be fighting Apple using a tried-and-true strategy: Meta wants to become the Android of VR. In a press release, the company behind the Quest line of headsets revealed that it’s making the Meta Horizon operating […]
You Can Get This 15W Wireless Charger on Sale for $40 Right Now
You can get this 15W wireless charging pad and night light on sale for $39.99 right now (reg. $99.95) with free shipping. It charges compatible smartphones and earbuds while also adding a night light with three touch-controlled brightness levels. The charging pad is small and only takes up 6.6 by 4.3 inches, comes in your […]
It’s Not Just You, Twitter Is Down
Twitter—er, sorry, X (formerly Twitter), is down. At least intermittently. I started writing this piece once I noticed the issue on my end: I tried loading the site in Chrome, and after a few moments, I got a blank screen. I tried refreshing again, and again, the site returned no results. I swapped to my […]
The Mammotion Luba 2 Is a Fantastic (If Expensive) Robot Lawn Mower
From the beginning, I’ve been skeptical about robot lawn mowers. I imagined a robot mowing down my flower beds, and wondered why someone wouldn’t just pluck the robot off the lawn and keep walking. Heck, I don’t even think you should grow a lawn, so it’d be a leap for me to recommend a lawn […]
