One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone

LONDON (AP) — Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives. But all that time spent typing, scrolling or listening also means our devices gradually accumulate grime that needs to be cleaned off. You might not give much thought to cleaning your devices but there are […]

How to build a portfolio you don’t have to babysit

If you’re a do-it-yourself investor aiming to build a “no babysitter required” portfolio, here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find your portfolio’s true north Give due consideration to your asset allocation. That decision will have the biggest impact on how your portfolio behaves in the future. The tricky part about asset allocation, […]

Adults with ADHD find ways to stay focused at work

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Didier had taken her son to a psychologist for a possible ADHD evaluation when she spotted an article about women with the condition. As she read it in the waiting room, she thought to herself: They’re describing me. “Lots of risk-taking, lots of very impulsive behavior growing up,” Didier said. […]

How Ikea is doubling down on price cuts to attract cost-conscious customers

Customers at an IKEA store. South China Morning Post | Getty Images Ikea shoppers will see price cuts of up to 50% at many of the company’s restaurants globally, as the Swedish retail giant aims to attract cost-conscious consumers. The steep price cuts will be a temporary measure to help consumers “stretch their budgets” at […]

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ beats ‘28 Years Later’ at box office

NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon” from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases […]

How to buy Bitcoin anonymously

The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. Privacy-minded cryptocurrency buyers can follow some best practices to buy and store their Bitcoin anonymously, as long as they’re careful to follow local laws. The price of Bitcoin has surged to more than […]

How to Train Your Dragon debuts with $83 million at the box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth. The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83.7 million debut in North American theaters, according to Comscore estimates Sunday. The film, directed by franchise veteran […]

How to find new crypto coins before they explode

The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. Most investors, even those new to the cryptocurrency market, have likely heard of Bitcoin and Ethereum – but finding up-and-coming coins to invest in can be a trickier task.  Newer projects with lower […]