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…
eBike manufacturer Bird was originally established in 2017 and offers low-cost eBikes in A and V-frames, and both models are on sale for 59% off right now.
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.
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, August 31, 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 August 31, NYT Connections #81! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
PhiGolf is a Kickstarter-funded golf simulator that connects to your iOS or Android, mirrors your device onto a bigger screen, and includes access to thousands of virtual golf courses. Normally, PhiGolf World Tour Edition is $249, but these open-box returns cost $149.99 right now.
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…
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…
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…
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…
HEIC gets a bad rap. It’s a lightweight file format that lets you shoot high quality photos and videos without taking up nearly as much storage. However, people hate it not because they like dealing with maxed-out cloud storage, but because it isn’t compatible with certain software. No one wants to receive a photo…
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…
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…
Straight talk: You need to ferment your salsa. I could explain, over a lot of words, how it intensifies the tomatoes, and how the fermented peppers add a depth of umami that balances the salt and acid, and how it transforms all of the individual components of salsa into a unified flavor bomb that you just want to eat…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Radio is a dying art form, but some people still love them—and they’re great to have in an emergency, like a blackout or severe thunderstorm, so you can still hear weather and news updates even if your local network is down. If you want to kick it old school, this Eton Elite Executive radio can receive any type of…
Yes, Microsoft’s Bing Chat sidebar in Edge works using ChatGPT—but that doesn’t tell you the whole story. While Microsoft built Bing Chat on the core ChatGPT technology, the company also added plenty of unique features with a direct integration into web browsing. This change turns it into an instant co-pilot for the…
Your parents probably told you by the time your car got to 100,000 miles, you might as well trade it in or sell it since that’s when they usually start giving out. However, your parents are old, and modern cars are new. Science has evolved, and standards have improved drastically. So, as long as you take care of it, …
If you’ve avoided dropping $10 or more on a theater ticket (plus concessions, obviously) for Barbie, Oppenheimer, or any other summer film, this might be the weekend to finally go to the movies. On Sunday, Aug. 27, more than 3,000 theaters nationwide will be dedicating 30,000 screens to primetime movies at matinee…
