If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 1, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 1, NYT Connections #82! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Headway Premium offers 1o to 15-minute summaries of non-fiction bestsellers, and it’s on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $299) through September 4.
If you’ve ever pondered how to make new friends as an adult, I have an off-the-wall suggestion for you: Find a local food swap. Food is the great uniter: Everyone, regardless of political status, gender, or sexuality needs food, and the food you make or grow provides a perfect launch point for a conversation and…
The ideal situation for buying a car is still paying in cash and in full. (Whatever you do, never lease a car if you can avoid it.) But with both interest rates and list prices continuing at such great heights, most buyers feel they are left with one option: Getting an auto loan.
How many times have you heard that if you’re leaving your house before a storm, tornado, hurricane, wildfire evacuation—or even a long vacation—that you should freeze a cup of water and put a penny on top? Well, it turns out this trick doesn’t work and could actually hide the fact that your power went out.
Cats are terrifyingly destructive. Aside from their shocking effectiveness as predators, cats are also reliable chaos machines in our houses. It’s not their fault, of course—they’re animals we’ve chosen to allow inside our homes, and no cat will ever understand the inherent value of a really nice sectional in your…
We’ve all been bored at some point during the work day—work isn’t meant to be mentally stimulating for every moment. Whether we’re bored routinely during a certain time of day or with our career in general, boredom is a common workplace experience. It’s a common life experience—so why shouldn’t the same be true at…
As heat waves have moved through the U.S., people are getting creative with their AC systems to save money and try and get them to run more efficiently. Tenting your AC or putting an umbrella over it won’t actually help, though. In fact, it can cause serious problems.
YouTube TV has turned into a popular choice for cord cutters. The service applies the familiar yet simple YouTube interface to the traditional live TV experience, and it’s better for it. And because it’s based on YouTube’s UI, it’s easily accessible on all major platforms. But is it right for you?
This refurbished MacBook Air is on sale for $255.97 through September 4. It’s from 2015, so obviously not the laptop for someone who needs to run newer, more powerful software, but it’s fine for students who need a laptop for school, or people who want a MacBook for browsing and to-do lists. It has a 13" display, 4GB…
Southwest Airlines has made some recent changes to its policies that affect who gets on board and when. Generally, Southwest operates on a first-come, first-served basis—so the order of boarding is vital. Here’s what you need to know about the latest changes and how to get the best boarding possible.
Heat pump dryers are coming to the U.S. and they’re going to change the way we use dryers. Upsides: No more venting! You can put ‘em anywhere, and they’re much better for the environment; they’ve been in Europe for years. Downsides: smaller capacity (for now) and longer dry times.
When making investment decisions, it’s important to have an objective, balanced perspective. Information bias occurs when our thinking becomes skewed due to how we filter and interpret data. Left unchecked, information bias can lead to poor financial decisions and missed opportunities, so all investors should be…
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, August 30, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 30, NYT Connections #80! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…
DJ it! is an app that allows you to mix, fade, loop, and edit music from your phone, and its Premium Plan is on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $209). DJing on your phone isn’t exactly like doing it on turntables, but the app was created to condense a fully-functioning DJ setup into your phone without sacrificing…
When it comes to gaming, not all controllers are equal. Some feel better in the hand, while others come with unique and exclusive features. You used to be locked into using the controller that came with your console—but now, new wireless standards and adapters make it easy to swap controllers from one system to…
Several weeks ago, my oldest son wanted to set up a lemonade stand in our Phoenix neighborhood. While I appreciated his entrepreneurial spirit, he didn’t realize that his entire customer base was inside their homes, soaking up Freon. We also don’t have snow in winter or even much grass ever, so an early career in yard…
Eggs aren’t just breakfast food. You can have eggs for any meal, like with a Spanish tortilla or Thai kai jiao, but I think it’s time we allow them to branch out into the snack category. What says “snack” more than chips and dip? Soft scrambled eggs aren’t just a fancy French-style breakfast, they’re a totally…
In the mercurial soup of adolescent social lives, no one is totally immune to bullying. Even with social and emotional learning programs and eagle-eyed adults trained to recognize the signs, in the United States, about 20 percent of kids aged 12-18 experience bullying.
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, August 29, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 29, NYT Connections #79! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…
Most of our Polaroid and disposable camera days are over, but you (or someone close to you) might have a box of old film slides and negatives with decades of memories. Instead of lugging an old projector from your basement, you could use the Kodak Slide N Scan to view and digitize photos, and it’s on sale for $169.97 right…
What causes coincidences? What’s The Gimli Glider? Why do news anchors talk that way? Is ranch dressing secretly incredibly fascinating? Sure, you could google it—or you could listen to podcasts that entertain while they educate. Win trivia night at your local bar, impress someone at a dinner party, or get lost…
All the details for the PlayStation Portal handheld are out, and, spoilers: It’s not the handheld console of your dreams. It is, in fact, an accessory for your PS5 that lets you streams games from your console anywhere with a wifi connection. Essentially, it’s improved hardware for PlayStation Remote Play, but for…
Perennials—the plants that come back year after year—are always worth the investment. But you can save even more on that investment by simply dividing the plants that are already in your yard: In many cases, you can just calve off some of the existing plant, roots and all, and plonk it down in another part of the yard…
This month brings the return of Thursday Night Football to Prime Video on September 14 with a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. Football fans can get a head start with Kelce, a feature-length documentary that follows Eagles center Jason Kelce through the 2022 season (dropping September…
Online banking is convenient, but it has limitations. Sure, physically going to the bank may not be your favorite errand, but you should have the option to visit a real building and talk to a real person when you need it. But what if you don’t have access to a physical bank in your area? That means you’re in what’s…
This refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is on sale for $393.99 right now (reg. $849). It has 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, an 8th Gen Intel processor, and a battery that can run up to 13.5 hours of video playback on a charge. It also comes with a Type Cover, built-in keyboard, and two-button trackpad.…
If you spend enough time surrounded by trees, you may come across some that have been marked with various colors of spray paint, using different symbols, letters, or numbers. In most cases, this is a type of code that public and private landowners use to denote the future of a tree. Here’s what to know about the…
If any of the major appliances in your home were to break, your dishwasher would probably be the least disruptive. Inconvenient? Sure. But given how many households don’t have a dishwasher at all, making do without yours for a bit probably wouldn’t be as bad as life without your refrigerator, for example.
Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial end of summer, and whether that’s music to your ears, or thinking about the upcoming fall and winter seasons gets you down, you’re going to have to eat at some point. Fortunately, there are plenty of food deals and freebies to choose from this Labor Day weekend.…
Tips for being a better public speaker, presenter, or performer typically include the advice to “know your audience”—as in, understanding what matters most to the people you’re addressing. But knowing your audience often requires another skill: The ability to read a room.
The summer of 2023 has been all about travel, and Labor Day weekend is no exception. According to booking data from the American Automobile Association (AAA)—which includes flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises—domestic travel bookings for the holiday weekend are up 4% from last year.
Getting a new set of tires for your car isn’t cheap, so it’s hardly surprising that people want to protect their investment and do what they can to extend their lifespan. Some attempt to do this by filling their tires with nitrogen, instead of the traditional compressed air found at gas stations.
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 26, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is on the easier side, with the average player solving in 3.5 guesses. I got it in 3. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 26, Wordle #798! Scroll…
When it’s hot, you can often still exercise safely—check out our recommendations here—but our bodies have their limits. There really are temperatures and conditions that make it dangerous to exercise for very long. Here are some guidelines for figuring out when to call off your outdoor workout.
A “landlord special,” as it’s come to be known, is a repair done in the fastest and cheapest way possible in order to ready a unit for the next tenant. While shortcuts can be great in some cases, having a slap-dash job done on something you’ll have to look at and live with long-term can be annoying. This type of…
This language learning subscription bundle includes uTalk and StackSkills Unlimited, and it’s on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $869.70) until Labor Day.
The only time you think about power is when you don’t have any. And sure, I could mean in a broader sense, but really what I’m talking about here is the electricity that juices your laptop and phone and pretty much every other thing on earth.
Dried chiles are the backbone of Mexican cuisine. Unlike anglicized, overly salty “taco seasoning,” these dehydrated peppers contribute a wide range of flavors, from earthy and smokey, to fruity and sweet, with varying degrees of heat. They’re so much more than just “hot,” and I don’t want to waste a single bit of…
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 25, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is of medium difficulty; WordleBot says the average player gets it in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 25, Wordle #797! Scroll to the end if you…
This refurbished 14-inch Dell Latitude laptop with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office is on sale for $449.99 right now (reg. $719.98). It has a grade “A” refurbished rating and comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, Windows 10 Pro pre-installed, and 512GB of onboard storage. It also includes a…
Video taken with a current-generation smartphone can be truly breathtaking—capturing fully stabilized, 4K video at 60 fps on a device that can fit in your shirt pocket still feels like science fiction. That is, until your friend asks, “can you send me that video?” and you find yourself dealing with a file large enough…
It’s understandable that people on the West Coast got a little freaked out last week when a hurricane/tropical storm was headed toward California. It hasn’t happened in a generation, so we’re not used to it. Thankfully, it turned out mostly OK. There weren’t any deaths, and property damage was minimal. There was a ton…
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 24, 2023, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. According to WordleBot, the average player solves in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 24, Wordle #796! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then…
After a star-studded August, September is a lighter month for Netflix when it comes to flashy original fare, but there are still some gems for those of you who have yet to ditch the service in the wake of rising prices and a crackdown on password sharing.
Labor Day is officially on Monday, September 4, but many retailers are already bringing you deals that you can take advantage of right now. You can usually find a variety of products discounted on this holiday, such as deals on clothing, mattresses, grills, major appliances, patio furniture, travel deals—and of…
I was in a coffee shop the other day and overheard a group of four people discussing one of my favorite books. Through eavesdropping, I figured out they were a little book club. I wanted to talk to other book nerds about one of my favorite books! But, like, how?
You just came home from a date. You’ve had a few drinks and you’re tired and a little annoyed you skipped the gym to see what turned out to be a mediocre connection. If coming home late at night from a date just doesn’t do it for you and your schedule anymore, then you might want to consider going on a “dawn date”…
According to the FTC, nearly 40,000 consumers used gift cards to pay scammers in 2021 alone. If you’ve been the victim of one of these confidence traps, whether it’s a romance scam, AI-assisted con job, sextortion operation, or something else, don’t assume that you’re out of luck because you’ve already paid your…
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 23, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is a tough one, with the average player solving in 5.1 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 23, Wordle #795! Scroll to the end if you…