How to Lock Down Your Phone When Crossing the U.S. Border

There has been increasing attention in recent weeks on travelers being hassled at the U.S. border with searches of their digital devices—and in some cases, denied entry as a result of what was found. Therefore, it's worth keeping in mind that there is a possibility when you arrive to the U.S. from abroad that law enforcement...

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You Can Grow a Mini Fruit Tree on Your Patio

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Every year around this time, I prepare to move my living room lemon tree outside for the season. In the fall, when temperatures drop below 40 degrees overnight, Daisy (yes, she has a name) gets rolled into my living room, where she winters under a grow light,  and...

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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Bose Smart Soundbar

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Bose Smart Soundbar wasn't very well received by reviewers when it came out last fall, citing small improvements for a larger price tag. But now with a $100 discount, we can have a serious conversation...

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The 'Real' History of April Fools' Day (and Why It Isn’t Funny Anymore)

Today is April 1, April Fools’ Day, the annual holiday that celebrates pranking, hoaxes, and all manner of horseplay and tomfoolery. But why? Where did this faux holiday come from? Why do we do this to each other, and when will we finally just stop? These are surprisingly tricky questions, and April Fools' Day has been...

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You Can Get Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac on Sale for $43 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re a Mac user who just wants the classic Microsoft Office experience without the whole subscription situation, this $42.99 deal on Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac might...

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You Can Get a Lifetime License to Windows 11 Pro for $15 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your current Windows setup is feeling a bit outdated or you’re setting up a brand-new PC, you might want to check out this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro deal on StackSocial—you can get this single-device...

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What's New on Prime Video in April 2025

While Prime Video hasn't released a full list of content coming to the platform in April, the streamer is dropping a handful of original series and films throughout the month. Étoile (April 24), a new series from the creator of Gilmore Girls and Prime Video's hit The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is a drama/comedy about the...

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You Can Now Make WhatsApp the Default Calling and Messaging App on Your iPhone

In the iOS 18.2 update, Apple gave users a dedicated Default Apps tab, finally letting us pick our own default apps for messages and calls. Unfortunately, not many apps have been updated to take advantage of this yet. I previously talked about DefaultSMS, which takes over the default messaging app and redirects it to...

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The 60 Best Classic Movies You Can Stream Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. What exactly makes a movie a “classic” varies wildly and with the viewer, as does the appropriate timescale. For some, a movie from a decade ago might be eligible (I call these movie fans “children”). For others, you have to go back much further. Today, I’m going to do...

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