The XL Version Of The Uber-Popular Sport-Brella Is Just $40, Today Only
Bar none, Sport-Brella is the ultimate beach umbrella, and Amazon’s discounting the red XL model for just $40 today, the best price we’ve ever seen.
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How to Make Pesto From Kitchen Scraps
In terms of savory no-cook sauces, it’s hard to beat pesto. You can spread it on bread, toss it with grilled vegetables, drizzle it on fish, or use it as a pasta sauce. Though it’s usually made with fresh basil, it can actually be made with almost any green thing, including kitchen scraps.
Use the "I Cut, You Pick" Strategy for Dividing Stuff Between Kids
“She has more!” “His cup is filled higher!” Her slice is bigger!” “It’s not fair!”
What Exactly Is Collusion?
If you’ve even glanced at the news lately, you’ve probably seen or heard the term “collusion” when referring to President Trump’s senior staff being accused of shady dealings with Russia. But what is collusion? And is it actually a crime?
Apple Might Break the Automatic Em Dash
On iOS or Android, to type an em dash, you have to hold down the hyphen key until the dash options pop up. The latest iOS 11 beta changes that, autocorrecting three hyphens into an em dash. Two hyphens autocorrect to a shorter en dash, used for number ranges like “10–20 people care about this.”
All the Best Movies and Shows Coming to and Leaving Netflix in August 2017
The novelty of summer is wearing off, and we’re spending more time in the nice air-conditioned indoors. That means more time for catching up on Netflix. We’ve figured out efficient ways to binge watch television shows—now all that’s left is figuring out what to watch.
How to Avoid Calamity, With Steve Casner
This week on The Upgrade, we spoke with Steve Casner, author of the book Careful: A User’s Guide to Our Injury-Prone Minds. Steve is a research psychologist with NASA who studies how and why we get hurt in our everyday activities: whether we’re chopping vegetables, climbing ladders, or just walking down the street. We…
Use the "Dutch Reach" and to Avoid Hitting a Cyclist With Your Car Door
As someone who lives in a city with a veritable ass load of cyclists, I live in constant fear of hitting one with a car door. But no more, for there is an easy way to make sure this tragedy never befalls you or your friendly neighborhood bike enthusiasts.
Use Instagram on Any Computer Like You Would on a Smartphone
Unlike Facebook and Twitter, Instagram lacks a desktop experience. The photo-sharing network limits users on how much they can post, see, and engage with if they’re logged in through a computer.
What to Say Instead of "You're a Fighter" When Someone Is Very Sick
There’s this thing we tend to do when we hear the awful news that people we know or admire have cancer or other dire diagnoses. We transform them into courageous warriors, ready to battle and conquer the forces of the evil disease. They’re suddenly heroes. Fighters. It can feel odd to them because just a bit ago, they…
RIP, Microsoft Paint
MS Paint, the first app you used for editing images, will probably be killed off in future updates of Windows 10, replaced by the new app Paint 3D. Microsoft lists the 32-year-old app under “deprecated features” in Windows 10’s next autumn update, a little X marking the end of an era.
Ask Us All Your Egg Questions
Eggs are one of those foods that are easy enough to cook, but kind of hard to master. It’s the details that seem to trip people up. Scrambled eggs seem easy enough, but can you make them super fluffy? How about super custardy? Frying an egg should be a pretty straightforward task, but do you know how to get the edges…
What's the Best Domain Name Registrar?
Domain name registrars might seem like commodities, but ease of use and customer support can vary wildly between different companies, so we want to know which ones you trust the most. So check out the rules below, then head down to the comments to nominate your favorite service.
How to Recharge When Your Kids Zap All Your Energy
Getting time to yourself as a parent is harder than most people think. Even if you have a well-behaved kid, there’s always something they want to tell you, show you, or have you play with them. Here’s how to get some time for yourself.
Anyone Can Find the Space For This Discounted PowerBlock Dumbbell Set
Before long, it’ll be too cold to bother schlepping to the gym, but you can keep in shape at home with this cleverly designed PowerBlock dumbbell set. Each dumbbell adjusts from 2.5 to 50 pounds in 2.5 pound increments with just the flick of a selector pin. It’s like a complete weight rack that could almost fit into a…
Your Best Local Restaurants for Visitors to Go to Instead of Chains
We asked you what local spots people should go to in your city instead of chain restaurants, and you delivered. We’ve complied suggestions for major metro areas so tourists stop going to awful chains and instead give their money to local places you love.
Deadspin Cleveland’s Offseason Is Turning Into A Real Nightmare | Jezebel Charlize Theron Did Not Ro
Deadspin Cleveland’s Offseason Is Turning Into A Real Nightmare | Jezebel Charlize Theron Did Not Roll Her Eyes at Tia Mowry in 2014, But She May Have Said, ‘Fuck Off’ | The Grapevine Girls Trip a Box-Office Hit and Proves Black Women Can Bring the Funny and the Money | Splinter The Democrats’ Big Plan to Take on…
Today's Best Deals: $80 Amazon Echoes, SmartWool Socks, CamelBak Sale, and More
2-for-$160 Amazon Echoes, Amazon’s one-day CamelBak sale, and a rare discount on SmartWool lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web.
How to Choose the Perfect Font for Any Situation
Ever have one of those days where you’re just sitting around, falsifying documents, and just can’t seem to choose the right font to convey your alleged corruption? It’s cool. We’ve all been there.
When and How to Smash a Window to Rescue a Child or Pet Locked in a Hot Car
More states are enacting laws allowing people to break into hot cars to save a child or pet without having to face certain legal liabilities. Oregon enacted one this summer. Arizona’s goes into effect on August 9.
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