We’ve spent the better part of the past year grappling with what is and what isn’t safe. It’s almost as if the word has no meaning anymore, because nothing short of “no one in your family ever goes anywhere or sees anyone” is completely safe during a pandemic. But while we may have accepted that…(Continue Reading)
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Use Plain Old YouTube to Discover New Music
Conventional wisdom surrounding music streaming goes something like this: Spotify rules all, and people with slightly different taste in their chosen platform will opt for Apple, or another service dedicated entirely to music. The big music players are all technological marvels in their own right, having… Read more…
How to Install YouTube as a Progressive Web App on Windows
You can now install YouTube as a progressive web app (PWA) on Windows. What does this mean? PWAs are like desktop shortcuts to websites that run in their own separate app window. They don’t take up much space and load faster than navigating to the website in Chrome or Edge. PWAs also get their own…(Continue Reading)
Defrost Frozen Meat Faster With a Hot Water Bath
Buying meat when it’s on sale and then freezing it for when you need it is great…in theory. In practice, it’s difficult (some might even say impossible) to remember to thaw frozen meat ahead of time. The recommended method—thawing frozen meat overnight in the fridge—can take more than a day. It also requires… Read more…
Wednesday’s Best Deals: Mario Kart Live, Skechers Flurry Boots, Maybelline Sky High Mascara, Anker Soundcore 2, Hitman 3, Blanket Hoodie, and More
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How to Spot a Foolproof Recipe
By any definition, Hidden Valley Ranch dip is the ultimate foolproof recipe. If you gave a million people a seasoning packet, a 16-ounce tub of sour cream, and a spoon each, they’d produce a million perfect batches of dip. Now that’s consistency. Read more…
I’ve Got a Meme for That: Unpacking the Racist Practice of Digital Blackface in the Information Age
Digital blackface. Read more…
Delete ‘Sent From My Mobile Device’ From Your Work Email
In the United States, many are beholden to an “always on” work standard, where emails, texts, calls, Slack messages and even meetings follow you home well after the workday should have ended. Some jobs even require workers to answer emails and messages when they’re otherwise busy with doctors appointments or tending… Read more…
Set Up Alexa to Turn off Your Smart Devices Automatically
Amazon’s digital assistant can now control some of your smart devices for you—without any prompting needed. But before you start dreaming about a day when Alexa will have your coffee ready for you in the morning and your car already warming up in the garage for your commute, know that her powers have been slightly……(Continue Reading)
Doughnuts Are an Excellent Sandwich Bread
Disney World has released a doughnut grilled cheese sandwich unto the world and, for some reason, not everyone is delighted. Even though this is tame as far as stunt foods go, some accounts (and some people) are play-acting at being shocked over a fairly mundane sandwich. Read more…
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