How to Prevent and Treat Face Mascne
You may have thought masks would soon be a thing of the past. But as the Delta and Gamma Covid-19...
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How to Prepare for Your Eventual Return to the Office
As recently as two months ago, the 5-mile drive from the heart of Washington, DC, to my home in Arlington,...
11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster
It works like this: You connect a powerline plug to your router, then put the plug into a wall socket....
How to Save Money on Your Digital Subscriptions
How manageable this is depends on the service. Most cloud storage services won't delete your files if you stop paying,...
The Poop About Your Gut Health and Personalized Nutrition
alt hed: The Poop about Stool Sample Tests and Personalized NutritionChanging your diet to improve your health is nothing new—people...
Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve
The email from my dead mom casually arrives in my inbox one mid-pandemic afternoon, barely announcing itself. “Beverly Blum just...
Social Media Helped These Chefs Branch Out of the Kitchen
Based in a town of retirees, Raposo’s business tapered off as her customers feared contracting Covid-19. "I spent every day...
How to Prepare for a Disaster, Emotionally and Mentally
Emergency preparedness experts today are finally aligning their work with mental health. This can be as simple as practicing empathy....
You Should Be Using TweetDeck
We've seen a lot of changes to Twitter in recent months, including the introduction of a subscription plan with perks,...
Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Anywhere—New or Old
When I returned to Chicago, I longed for a way to hold onto the motherland beyond the clattering of my...
Handhelds Still Aren’t Designed for Disabled Gamers
Recently, Valve unveiled the Steam Deck, a system that grants players access to their Steam libraries on the go. With...
Shopping for a Router Sucks. Here’s What You Need to Know
Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help. The trick is working out how the complicated...
Score Some Sweet Deals With Your Student Email
College isn't cheap, and we're not just talking about tuition. Between the cost of books, living expenses, food, and going...
Move Over, Topo Chico: How to Make Your Own Sparkling Water
Sorry, Perrier: Anyone who has washed down a taco al pastor knows that Topo Chico is the king of the...
How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card
You've always wanted to read Infinite Jest, and now you finally have enough time on your hands to get through...
How to Scan a QR Code
Chances are you've seen a distinctive black-and-white square plastered somewhere on a menu, box, or subway station. These are QR...
How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children
When you’re looking at your school’s plans, don’t forget to account for the time you, or other adults, will need...
Here’s How to Try All the Top New iOS 15 Features Now
This fall, you'll be able to add your driver's license to your Apple Wallet, listen to a new album with...
