Tonight at 9 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. pacific, Trump will be giving his first major speech to a joint session of Congress. Here’s how you can watch it anywhere, no cable required.
Today, Google is adding its note taking tool, Keep, to its G Suite service (formally Google Apps). That means if you’re using a company or school Google account you can finally get access to the excellent Google Keep. They’re also adding access to Keep right in Google Docs.
I have long used bubble wrap as a stress-relieving device, but it turns out those sheets of air pockets have another use that is extremely pertinent to my life: sous vide insulation.
Mice are simultaneously cute and some of the most horrendous pests of all time. If you’re dealing with a minor infestation, these tips will help you reclaim your castle from the enemy invaders.
YouTube has announced a new online TV streaming service that will offer a variety of live broadcasts from dozens of channels and cable networks. It’ll cost $35 a month with no commitments and will be available “soon.” That and more in today’s news.
When you’re not dealing with vegetables, green isn’t the most appetizing color—especially when it’s on your raw bacon. But fear not fellow bacon lover, that weird discoloring is not anything to be worried about.
Your first day on the job is always a stressful experience. You have to put your best foot forward, make good first impressions, learn the landscape of social relationships in the office, and actually do whatever you’re being paid to do. But it doesn’t always go so smoothly.
OxyLED’s stick-anywhere motion-sensing lights are ideal for dark cabinets and closets, and though they’re currently listed for $11 each, you can add two to your cart today, and get both for $15 with code OXY2PT02/
Pizza parties are arguably the best type of parties, bringing joy to everyone young and old. To get the most mileage out of the pies you order for your next shindig, ask your local parlor to “double cut” them.
How many things are vying for your attention right now? Your phone? Email? Slack? Twitter? That nagging to-do list that just seems to keep growing? Modern technology has given us so many amazing things, but one of the awkward side effects has always been its ability to get in our face whether we want it to or not.
You can read all sorts of tips and articles on how to “save time,” but as Laura Vanderkam points out in her TED talk, “we don’t build the lives we want by saving time. We build the lives we want, and then time saves itself.” In other words, “time is a choice.”
Game of Throne Risk, Calvin Klein underwear, and Google Home lead off Tuesday’s best deals from around the web.
Most of us have a stash of coins somewhere in our home. It could be a change jar, a drawer, or even a pile of the jingly, jangly stuff sitting on a window sill. You save it because, well, it’s money, but also because it’s a pain to carry around and actually use. Here’s what to do with that massive coin stash.
Simple is already one of our favorite tools for managing your finances. They make it incredibly easy to see how much money you have, set up goals, and budget your expenses. Today, they launched Shared accounts, a new feature that makes it dead simple to split expenses and finances with another person.
USB-C is taking over the world (it might even be in the next iPhone...what?!), and you can ease the transition with a handful of inexpensive USB-A to USB-C cables, or some ultra-affordable plug adapters.
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One of the best parts about visiting national parks is seeing preserved natural wonders, and each park offers unique views. Recently a former National Geographic photographer visited every national park and tabulated the ones most likely to take your breath away.
Coming this spring to the Xbox One, the Xbox Game Pass will give console owners access to over 100 Xbox One and backwards compatible games for $9.99 a month.
Cheese crisps—which are also known as “frico”—are an easy, one-ingredient snack made by frying little piles of cheese until they take on the appearance of a lacy cracker. They’re savory. They’re crunchy. They’re an elaborate excuse to eat piles of cheese, and they can be even better.
The most productive people seem to have it all figured it out. They have a to-do list and just rock at it, right? Well, it’s a bit more than that. They make sure that what they do isn’t just “busy work”, but focused, daily work that steers them toward truly important stuff they want to get done. Here’s how you can too.
The classic logo underwear from Calvin Klein has been around forever, and has seen another surge in popularity thanks in part to their #MyCalvins campaign (Justin Bieber photoshop notwithstanding). Amazon’s one-day sale on Calvin Klein underthings will help you get comfy and get one step closer to looking like their…
Android: It’s easy enough to glance at your phone and see where your battery level is at. However, if you want another fun, handy option, check out Energy Bar. It’s a free app that turns your phone’s status bar into a battery indicator.
The Raspberry Pi Zero is a fantastic, miniature version of the Raspberry Pi that shrinks the board down to about the size of a stick of gum, but one problem with it is the lack of wireless features. The Raspberry Pi Zero is a new version that packs in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for double the price of the original Zero.
If you travel with a ton of gadgets, you know keeping them organized is hard. Over on Cool Tools, reader Marcel Dufresne shares the bag him and his wife take traveling.
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Google is bringing their virtual assistant to more Android phones this week. Google Assistant has previously been exclusive to their own Pixel phones or through the Allo app, but now they’re rolling it out more widely. That and more in today’s news.
There’s no point in reading something if you don’t take some of it with you. This simple exercise, when used with diligent note taking, can help you retain more of everything you read.
When you hear stats and facts with extremely large numbers, it can be hard to wrap your head around what that number really represents. If you want to get a grasp on large numbers, you need to start changing perspectives and converting them into more understandable numbers.
This week on The Upgrade we’re getting back to basics and taking a look at the longstanding rivalry between the two major operating systems on the market, Windows 10 and macOS. How do their latest versions hold up? Is it time to switch?
Bed bugs are crafty little things. Not only will they make even a nice hotel room their home, but they’ll cling to your clothes and climb in your bag to go home with you. These tips can help you avoid such unwanted guests.
Snagging your tights and ruining them is always a let down, but you don’t have to toss those tights in the trash. Instead, turn them into decorative tassels to brighten up your home. Here’s how.
A LEGO organization station can help you keep those tiny bricks organized, but if you really want to step things up, you’ll love Brick Architect’s custom labels.
If you’ve had hummus or soup made with white beans, you know they have a mild flavor and blend up into a creamy texture. Take advantage of those features by blending some into your next smoothie for a fiber and protein boost.
For many people car ownership is just a mundane part of life, but for others who enjoy tinkering on their machines, it’s a lifestyle. Whether you enjoy working on your car as a hobby or you’re just trying to save yourself a trip to the mechanic, there’s a lot you can do yourself to help keep your car going.
When you work as a standard employee, you fill out a W4. It basically tells your employer how much to set aside for taxes every time you get paid. When you’re a freelancer, this responsibility is on you. Many freelancers don’t realize it, and it can lead to an ugly surprise in April.
Especially if you enjoy your alone time, living with a roommate can be a challenge. You can, however, save quite a bit of money rooming with someone. Your savings will vary depending on where you live, though. New data from Trulia shows how much you’ll save, based on where you live.
Jet’s currently taking 30% off (or $30, whichever’s smaller) a grab bag of electronics with exclusive promo code KINJA30, which makes for some truly spectacular deals.
Your Mac comes packed with a perfectly fine calendar app, but it’s lacking advanced features, multiple ways to view your calendar, and external service integration. For all that and more, we like Fantastical.
iOS: Social anxiety can be debilitating, and even if you don’t struggle with it completely, you probably still deal with some symptoms every now and then. If you have trouble leaving your comfort zone, Steps is a free app that can help you do it one task at a time.
Natural toothpastes sound like they should be healthier than your standard Colgate or Crest, but it turns out their ingredients are basically the same. A breakdown from Science-Based Medicine helps sort it all out.
Anker charging gear, Thermos products, and a Dyson vacuum lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web.
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I love books. I can’t leave a bookstore without at least one. But I also have a tendency to buy books and not actually read them. Somewhere along the way reading fell by the wayside in favor of other forms of entertainment. To get back on track, I made some simple changes that have helped me with my reading habits…
It’s the end of the month and that means it’s time to wrap up the February Money Challenge. If you joined, tell us how you did.
Anker makes our readers’ favorite LED desk lamps, and now you can save $20 on two different models (now branded under Anker’s Eufy brand).
Being a regular at your local bar, restaurant, or cafe is about more than getting free drinks or good service — it’s also a solid way to improve your happiness and build a community. But to get that, you can’t just be a regular, you should be a good regular. Here’s how.
Good morning, friends, and welcome back to another topic-picking session for Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator.
Today only, Amazon’s deeply discounting a selection of insulated Thermos products that will keep your favorite liquids hot or cold for shockingly long periods of time.
I’ve recently acquired a pair of sweatpants. They are soft. They are warm. They are comfortable. I haven’t worn or even thought of wearing sweatpants since childhood, instead opting for jeans from dawn til dusk, but I’ve since rediscovered a world of comfort known only to those who don soft pants. I suggest you do the…
If you have some leftover rice in danger of going stale, here’s a simple and delicious way to use it up. All you need is some milk and sugar.
Firefox: Snoozing emails is a pretty common practice these days, so it makes sense to bring that same feature to your browser. Chrome has the Tab Snooze extension, and Firefox users can get it using Firefox’s own Test Pilot extension.
Sure, the toy itself is cool, but half the fun of a Hatchimal is the surprise. This tutorial shows you how to make your own version of a “Hatchimal” with papier mache. Your kids will know the difference, but it’s a fun project nonetheless.