How to Make Your Holidays as Waste-Free as Possible: DIY Tips and Advice
For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it. It’s a rustic look that will hold up even if you wrap things well in advance. Alternatively, slip in something less hardy, like flowers or berries, […]
Here Are The Biggest Black Friday Scams To Watch For—And How To Spot A Scam
Topline As Black Friday sales approach, experts and government officials are warning shoppers of scams they might see when they shop for last-minute holiday gifts as innovations in artificial intelligence help criminals design more sophisticated scams. Signs advertising Black Friday sales. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Emails: Targeted purchase scams through […]
How to wear a beanie, according to guys that make them for a living
Few accessories are as functional as the beanie. Unlike bag charms, bracelets and other add-ons we hit up in the name of good style, the beanie’s primary purpose is to keep us warm. And on the approach to winter, that makes the beanie very handy. The beanie goes back way beyond east Londoners with a […]
How to Preorder Sony’s PS5 Pro (Before a Scalper Bot Does)
We’re barely done with the years-long period where it was almost impossible to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, and now Sony is launching the PlayStation 5 Pro. It has a more powerful graphics processor, better AI upscaling, and tons more storage, with a higher price to match. If you want to get your […]
Google Is ‘Thinking Through’ How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable
If you break the Google Pixel Watch—whether the first-generation smartwatch from 2022 or the latest model launched earlier this month—there is no way to repair it through official channels. Instead, if you successfully make a warranty claim, Google will send you a replacement unit instead of repairing your model. This lack of repairability highlights the […]
Young people are doom spending. Here’s what it is and how to stop it
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Some young people are splashing out on luxuries like travel and designer clothes instead of saving, in a trend that’s being characterized as “doom spending” on social media. Doom spending is when a person mindlessly shops to self-soothe because they feel pessimistic about the economy and their future, according […]
How to Downsize Your Kitchen for a Move
Getting the full picture of what you’re dealing with will require pulling everything out into the open a la Marie Kondo. So prepare a large area on your counter or table and lay out all of your cookware, gadgets, dishes, cookbooks, and anything else that lives in the kitchen. If you have a lot of […]
How to Buy an Electric Bike (2024): Classes, Range, Repairs
“Besides price, most buyers ask me what makes one bike so much more expensive than another bike,” says Kevin Lau. “My typical answer is the type of drive/motor system and the components on the bike.” High-end bikes are vehicles, the same as high-end cars and motorcycles. They have more expensive components, with lighter, more durable […]
How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2024)
Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits and pieces. With the upcoming […]
How to Print Something in 2024
Whatever printer you buy, make sure you’re happy with its wireless-printing capabilities. Modern printers typically allow you to print from any device on your home Wi-Fi network—from both computers and mobile devices—eliminating the old-school need to hook a cable up to a PC. On some printers, leaving the device unused for a long time can […]