This App Makes It Impossible to Miss Virtual Meetings

When you're focusing on a task, it's easy to lose track of time and forget to attend important meetings (or unimportant ones that your boss thinks are important), especially when you're working from home and those meeting take place online. Calendar notifications can help, but they're too easy to miss, or even ignore. In...

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All the Smart Tech I Use to Get Better Sleep

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I was a bad sleeper. I often had trouble falling asleep, I was easily woken up because I wasn’t sleeping deeply, I tossed and turned, and I woke up tired, sometimes with headaches, even after a long night’s sleep. Over the past year, I have slowly adjusted every aspect...

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The First Five Things You Should Do With Your New Garmin Watch

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin watches are fantastically powerful tools, but they can also be a bit complicated to figure out. No other brand has as many different settings, spread over as many different menus. If you’re settling into a new watch, let me help you find the first few things you...

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Don't Use Your Christmas Tree for Firewood (but You Can Recycle It in Other Ways)

When it comes time to take down your natural tree, you might think that tossing it in the fireplace is an economical and simple solution for disposal. However, it’s not a good idea to burn your Christmas tree for firewood—it can cause issues with your fireplace and chimney. Rather than risking your safety, there are other...

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Is at Its Lowest Price Ever

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been eyeing a tablet that can handle your everyday needs without blowing your budget, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is now $399.99 (down from $599.99)—that's a $200 discount and its lowest...

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The Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix in January 2025

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I've pored over Netflix's release schedule to bring you the best movies and TV shows premiering on the service this month. At the top of the list is Back in Action, a domestic spy thriller/comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx. There's also a new Wallace and Gromit...

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15 of My Favorite Snacks to Serve at New Year's Eve Parties

As holidays go, New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite parties. I love the glitter, the stupid glasses and hats, and the traditions, but most of all, I love the food. The best holiday fare is snackable, shareable, and often hand-held—all among my favorite food descriptors. As someone who truly enjoys the vibrant and hectic...

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Four Easy Tech Jobs to Do for Elderly Family Members While You're Home for the Holidays

There are some traditions that go along with the holidays and visiting family: Eating lots of food, reminiscing about old times, watching classic movies, and of course: fixing all the tech difficulties that your parents or other elderly family members have managed to get themselves into over the previous 12 months. Of...

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Budget for a 'Tourist Tax' When You Visit These Places in 2025

Many travelers are used to paying taxes and fees on hotel bills without much thought, but in many countries, a "tourist tax" may be assessed in other places during your stay. Tourist taxes are daily fees charged to visitors of a city (or country) meant primarily to generate revenue for tourism infrastructure, environmental...

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