June 23, 2020
Every Awesome iOS 14 Feature Apple Announced at WWDC 2020
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macOS
The Best Features of macOS Big Sur (so Far)
As much as “macOS Sausalito” might roll off the tongue, Big Sur is the California landmark repping Apple’s big operating system update this year. And what an update it is. If you hate how iOS or iPadOS looks, I’ve got some real bad news about macOS. You might want to...
Humor
8 of the Best Stand-Up Comedians to Watch as a Family
We could all use a few extra laughs right now, but our kids, in particular, have had a rough go of it this year. With a long (boring?) summer still stretching out ahead of us, now is a good time to lighten the mood in the home—with some good old-fashioned...
Samsung
What to Do If Your Samsung Blu-Ray Player Stopped Working
If your Samsung Blu-ray player isn’t booting up properly, you’re not alone. According to numerous bug reports from users around the world, Samsung Blu-ray players are stuck in a boot loop and cannot be used. This post from the Samsung support forums illustrates the issue most users are facing:
Budgeting
How to Set Up a Zero-Based Budget
So far, we’ve reviewed setups for two budgeting methods that focus on broad categories and modifying your allocations to each: The 50/20/30 budget and the 60/40 budget.
Apple
How to Beta Test Apple's New OS Updates from WWDC 2020
I love a good beta. And while I wouldn’t recommend that you install a developer beta of Apple’s just-announced operating systems on your primary devices, just in case something goes catastrophically wrong, the urge to play with new features is hard to ignore.
Education
How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Facts and Opinions
The difference between a fact and an opinion is, well, topical these days. And it’s become increasingly apparent in recent years that it’s a tough concept even for some adults—let alone kids—to grasp. So regardless of when, or if, your child’s school decides to address the difference, it’s a good...
running
How to Carry a Key While Running
I’ve had shoelaces come undone before. We all have. So if I need to stash something valuable on my person—like a car key (while I’m running) or a wedding ring (while I’m lifting weights), working it into my shoelace knot (as suggested in this Reddit thread) doesn’t feel like a very...
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