January 21, 2020
Cutting Books in Half Is a Hack
Some hacks are not for everybody. If the idea of damaging a book makes you feel faint, please scroll past this post and go lie down until you’re ready to read about some less terrifying life hacks. But if you’re not squeamish, let’s talk about why cutting books in half is a genius idea.
Windows
How to Unlock Microsoft's Free Graphing Calculator in Windows 10
While your math teacher (or your kid’s math teacher) might not let them lug a laptop into their calculus class, I still think it’s awesome that Microsoft is finally giving the good ol’ Windows Calculator a boost of geekiness. If you thought “Scientific” mode was fun, you haven’t seen anything...
Little Kids
The Best Non-Food ‘Treats’ for Kids
Everybody likes a little treat now and then. But I’ve recently learned a shocking (to me) fact: Not all kids love sweets. Also (this one is much less shocking) not all parents want their kids to have sweets—or other junk food—on a regular basis. And when it comes down to...
Travel
Find the WiFi Password For Almost Any Airport Lounge Using This Free Map
Fortunately, we’re at a point where most of the airports in the United States offer free WiFi in some form. Yes, sometimes you have to watch an ad to get there, but it’s there.
iPhone
How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone X, XS and 11
If you’ve finally upgraded that old iPhone 6 to a brand new iPhone X or 11, you might be wondering how to take a screenshot. Previously, all it took was a simultaneous press of the side button and home button. But with the loss of the home button in the...
Streaming
What to Watch on Netflix the Week of January 21, 2020
Can we just chill this week and watch The Queen (Friday) and skip Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Wed.)? I’d much prefer to watch Helen Mirren and her corgis bustle around England than endure a docuseries about “the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza” but...
Browsers
Firefox's New Voice Controls Make It As Good As a Smart Speaker
I’m used to yelling at my Google Home and Amazon Echo, not so much my web browser. However, Mozilla is now testing voice-control capabilities for its Firefox browser, and you can join me in screaming at your screen—which is actually a little more fun and useful than it might sound...
Politics
How Exactly Do the Iowa Caucuses Work?
In just two weeks, the Iowa caucuses will take place, a pivotal moment for Democrats that might very well influence the rest of the 2020 election. But what exactly is a caucus? And how is it any different from a primary? Well, if you’ve ever wondered why Iowa’s caucuses have...
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The Inventory
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Who Is Paying These Wild Dealer Markups on Hyundai/Kia Crossovers?
Dealer markups are usually a classic case of supply and demand. On specialty and performance cars like a Dodge Demon, 911 GT3 or even a Civic Type R, I get why this happens. But now folks are paying markups on Korean-made family cars.
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New Virus Kills Sixth Person After Human-to-Human Transmission Confirmed
Health officials in China have confirmed that a mysterious new virus which originated in the city of Wuhan can be transmitted from human-to-human, not just from animals to humans. The news comes after a sixth person has died from the virus and at least 15 health care workers have been...
Jezebel
Beyoncé Knows Her Athleisure, But Not Her Audience
Yup, it’s time to talk about Beyoncé. This week, Queen Bey welcomed in the first release for her much-anticipated Ivy Park x Adidas collection. Although the drop was technically on Saturday January 18, pre-sale items from the new collection were available on Friday January 17, and it’s reported that by...
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