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In the capitalistic nightmare we live in, everything has to be a transaction. So, when Pact launched its fitness app that let you make money for working out—or else pay a fee for failing to do so—it seemed to be the perfect motivational tool. There was just one problem: The company apparently wasn’t that great at…
I’ve been known as a “cat person” for years, but recently my family decided the time was right to add another species to our household: a dog. We ended up getting a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy, and we couldn’t love him more. He’s a ball of energy, he’ll be a medium-to-large size (about 30–40 pounds), he’s super…
With iOS 11, Apple changed up how you activate the Night Mode on your phone. The company originally introduced Night Shift in iOS 9.3 as a way to make screens a little easier on the eyes at night (and help you get some sleep in the process.
“Can everyone hear me okay without this?” say the worst public speakers when they step up to the stage. If three people in the front row say yes, off goes the microphone. And then anybody who is hard of hearing (or listening remotely, or sitting in the back of the room) can’t hear you. Use the damn mic, you jerk.
iOS: Having an elaborate, secure password on your Wi-Fi network can be a great thing. A great thing until that weekend you have guests visiting from out of town and they have to try your 20-character Wi-Fi password a dozen different times because a zero looks like an O or they couldn’t tell from your chicken scratch…
Instagram is a great place to share all kinds of fun visuals—except for your favorite GIFs. Instagram won’t let you upload them. Fortunately, the Giphy app will let you do exactly that right on your smartphone.
Though I like to bake, I don’t consider myself a “serious baker.” Sure, I make my own pie crust and can bake a pretty decent loaf of bread, but one thing I have wanted to mess with is puff pastry.
Good news if getting to a Kohl’s is more convenient for you than getting to a shipping drop point: Starting in October, you may be able to bring your unpackaged Amazon returns to a Kohl’s location for free packaging and return shipping.
For iOS 11, Apple has completely overhauled Control Center. Control Center is that tray that pops up when you swipe up from the bottom of the display on your iPhone or iPad (it will come from the top right side of the screen on the iPhone X). Traditionally, it’s offered quick access to things like your phone’s Wi-Fi…
Cleaning out a loved one’s home after their death hits the trifecta of misery: It’s a series of chores that can be emotionally, physically, and financially overwhelming. And what makes the whole task even worse is that it’s difficult to know where to start—should you throw out the beds first, then have nowhere to…
You may have seen wallets or backpacks advertising RFID shielding, a protective covering designed to keep malicious ne’er-do-wells from scanning any items that contain embedded wireless receivers, like certain credit cards and passports. Sure, RFID shielding does prevent unwanted wireless transmissions, but with so…
In San Diego, 16 people have died from Hepatitis A in the last few months and over 400 have contracted the disease. Hepatitis A is a virus that attacks the liver, and it spreads fairly easily in the right circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
Dropping off a young child at day care or preschool can be rough. There may be protests and wailing. Your kid may latch onto your leg for dear life. When my daughter started going to day care when she was one and a half, she cried every day for the first six weeks. The teachers were great, and I knew she was safe and…
If the Equifax data breach isn’t bad enough, many consumers have been complaining about the sloppy ways in which the company has handled the aftermath. For example, there’s Equifax’s website dedicated to the matter: equifaxsecurity2017.com.
Really good, expertly made cocktails can cost a pretty penny, and I’m okay with that. What I’m not okay with, however, is paying fifteen bucks for an over-shaken beverage garnished with sad, dried-out fruit. Any bar can claim to make “craft” cocktails, but how can you be sure you’re getting what you pay for?
Sometimes all I need in this crazy world is a brisk walk to clear my head and some good music bumping through my headphones. But when that simple pleasure is interrupted every morning by my partner issuing voice commands while I’m out of the house, silencing the music in my headphones, it can be a tad frustrating.…
You’re trying to follow the Google Maps directions to a place you’ve never been before, and just as things start to get complicated your mom texts. A few seconds later you’re put on a group email with everyone at the office and the new message notifications start flying in, as do more texts from your mom who wants to…
The recent earthquakes in Mexico, including a 7.1 that just decimated Mexico City, are raising eyebrows in Southern California, where a “big one” has been expected for years. If you live in the Los Angeles area, you might want to know how safe your building is.
Hackers are using Apple’s “Find My” service to remotely hold devices for ransom, reports MacRumors. Multiple people have tweeted about stolen accounts in the past week. Two-factor authentication does not prevent the hack.
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