How to Season a Griddle and Keep It From Rusting
OK, so you’ve got a backyard griddle. Congratulations, it’s a little like joining a cult—albeit one whose shrine is smashburgers, tacos, and pancakes. (Check out WIRED’s guide to the best griddles here.) Each outdoor griddle lover has their own conversion story, one they can’t stop telling friends and strangers about. But especially, the griddle has […]
How to Clean Your Mattress (2025)
One note: Be wary of over-saturating your mattress. Leaving liquid behind can cause mold and mildew within your mattress. “Anytime you’re getting your mattress wet: vacuum, vacuum, and then when you think you’re done at vacuuming and extracting that out with a little spotter machine, do it two more times,” Pleshek says. “Always put a […]
Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free
Of these, the Backup app is the most painless; it backs up some saved credentials, some Windows settings, and some Windows apps to your account. It can also back up folders you specify, if your account has the space for them (the paltry 5GB you get for free won’t be good for much, but it’s […]
How to Spot and Guard Against Wrong Number Scams
Most often, once some kind of friendship or even romantic connection has been established, you’ll be asked for money. Maybe your new contact is in a bit of trouble, finance-wise, and just needs a quick loan; or maybe they’ve found a fantastic investment opportunity for you, though you’ll need to act very quickly to take […]
How to Limit Galaxy AI to On-Device Processing—or Turn It Off Altogether
Samsung says that all Galaxy AI data is securely encrypted and protected from prying eyes, though of course no security protection can ever be guaranteed to be fully 100 percent effective all of the time. You can find the full Samsung privacy policy online. How to Turn Galaxy AI Features On or Off Perhaps you’re […]
How To Mince Shallots – Our Expert-Approved Technique To Mincing Shallots
A great substitute for onions when you need a sweeter or more subtle flavor, shallots are too often overlooked. Typically found near onions at the market, they are used in much the same way. This means applying the same knife techniques you’ve mastered on onions to this smaller produce. And practice makes perfect. While your […]
How to Thaw Fish Fast
My roommate often asks if she can, in good conscience, cook fish from frozen. Before I was asked to research how to thaw fish for this story, my answer was: “Probably…?”, with an inflection that suggested about 60 percent certainty. For clarity, I consulted a true expert on the subject, senior Test Kitchen editor Jesse […]
How to Spot Fake Beauty Products on Amazon: Tips and Advice
You’d expect your pimple patches to heal blemishes, not cause them. But when you’re buying beauty products on Amazon, there’s a risk you’re getting more than you bargained for. And you wouldn’t be alone. According to a 2023 study from Michigan State University, nearly seven in 10 consumers were fooled into purchasing counterfeit items online. […]
How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone
Tap the small “i” icon on the left of the toolbar if you need more prompts about the voice commands you can use. If you want to keep on using voice typing in other input boxes and across other apps until you turn it off, double-tap the mic icon. If voice typing doesn’t work, check […]
How to Use Markdown | WIRED
Whether you’re posting on Reddit, Discord, or Github, there’s only one way to add formatting: Markdown. If you want to add a link, bold some text, or even split text into paragraphs, you will need to know the basics of this text-based formatting system. Does that sound scary? Trust me, it’s not. Markdown has just […]