April 15, 2020
How to Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps
Between long grocery lines, heated competition for delivery slots and the blessed arrival of springtime weather, you may be tempted to try your hand at growing your own vegetables. You and everyone else: There’s also been a run on seeds. Luckily, many vegetables you take home from the produce section are easy to regrow at home, no seeds required.
Taxes
How to Check the Status of Your Coronavirus Relief Payment
If you’re anxious about when your coronavirus relief payment will arrive—or where to look for the money—you can now get answers to those questions.
postal service
How You Can Support the USPS
As a result of the pandemic, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently in need of financial help—with companies sending out far fewer advertisements, mail volume has dropped by a third, drastically impacting cash flow. To make matters worse, the president has threatened to veto any stimulus package that...
Deals
How to Get a Free Copy of 'Assassin’s Creed II' This Week
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II might be showing its age, but free is free.
Windows
Remotely Troubleshoot a PC With Windows Quick Assist
There are plenty of times when in-person troubleshooting isn’t possible. Maybe you and the other person live in different cities, or you work in different offices or the world is on lockdown due to a pandemic. Whatever the case may be, a useful Windows 10 feature can help you remotely...
Coffee
How to Create a Coffee Shop Experience at Home
Heading out for a fancy latte isn’t just about the drink, it’s about getting out of your house. It’s about spending a little bit of time in a different environment while savoring something out of the ordinary. In so many ways, it is about the experience.
safety
How to Use Disposable Gloves Safely
The CDC isn’t recommending gloves as a daily precaution, but I know a lot of people are choosing to wear disposable gloves when they go out, for example, when grocery shopping. If you do end up using gloves, it’s important to wear them correctly. Otherwise they may be doing more...
Games
How to Organize Your Own Pokémon Hunt
You won’t be surprised to learn that, during this time of pandemic crisis, my son has disappeared into the Pokémon Sword game on the Nintendo Switch. But as we talked again and again about the creatures and battles, inspiration struck for a way to take his on-screen adventures offline—and the...
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Surprise! Apple’s New iPhone SE Is Here
Now is a strange time to release a smartphone. Millions have lost their jobs, and those of us who are able to work from home are encouraged to stay inside for the foreseeable future. Companies like Samsung and OnePlus have recently launched pricey flagships that are very, very good, but...
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