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Half a million people in California had their power shut off today, and more shutoffs are planned within the next few days. Here’s what we know about the situation.

Sounds strange, doesn’t it? As much as we try to promote the importance of this security measure—a secondary means of identifying that whoever is trying to log into your account is actually you—a recent survey from the Pew Research Center indicates that more than half of those quizzed cannot identify a single example…

Microwaves are either a total kitchen life-saver or dangerous radiation machines, depending on who you ask. In reality, they are great for certain purposes, but not for others. Here’s how to figure out what to microwave and what to skip.

If you are in the habit of cooking delicious food, you probably cook with some kind of fat. And, whether you’re making olive oil-fried eggs, fries cooked in beef tallow, or extremely bomb chicken nuggets, you’re going to find yourself with a certain amount of leftover cooking fat, which needs to be repurposed, reused,…

Your kitchen sink is a disgusting place, and certainly not something you’d want your food to touch before you eat it. And yet, where else are you going to wash your fruits, drain your pasta, and thaw your shrimp?

If you already don’t want to talk to your kids about sex, then it’s probably a safe bet that you really don’t want to talk to them about pornography. But with how easily accessible porn is on the internet and the prevalence of computers, tablets and smartphones in the hands of our kids (or their friends), they will…

Rewards credit cards used to be pretty standard: You got airline miles, you got hotel points, or you got cash back. But as credit cards have started rewarding various types of spending with point-based rewards instead of just simple cash back, one of the categories that has jumped out is dining. We’ve come a long way…

Ants have a way of sneaking up on you. One day, you notice something small scurrying across your kitchen floor out of the corner of your eye, and the next you see an army of ants marching into your pasta cabinet. But you’re so much bigger than those little buggers, surely you should be able to get rid of them on your…

Microscopic bits of plastic are everywhere. They’re in the oceans, being eaten by marine life. They’re in bottled water, having detached from the plastic of the bottle itself. While the health implications are unclear, here are a few ways you can avoid microplastics if you’d like to minimize how much you’re exposed to.

We all know someone who tends to ramble on and on while telling a story. Sometimes, it’s because they’re venting and just need an outlet. Other times, it’s a habit they’ve acquired and don’t even realize it. Meanwhile, you’re a silent bystander, taking in every needless detail of their tale.

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Talk about being caught between a tweet and a hard place. Twitter, in its infinite wisdom, recently admitted that it messed up and used email addresses and phone numbers—provided by users as part of their account security practices—for advertising purposes.

If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember how much fun it was to wander the mall with your friends. Today, your shopping trips may be more about groceries and home fixtures and sale-rack winter coats—but that doesn’t mean you can’t invite your friends along.

It is now officially cold enough for me to wear a sweatshirt in my home, which means it’s cold enough to roast vegetables. Roasted potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and all other types of plants are good with a little oil and salt and pepper, but to get a heartier, more complex flavor, I like to add a little Better…

How easy is it to get caught up in a financial phishing scam? Just ask Twitter user Pieter Gunst. He faced “the most credible phishing attempt I’ve experienced to date,” he wrote, outlining the steps that almost fooled him. His ordeal is a reminder that even the most cautious people can be targeted by increasingly…

Despite being one of the most expensive pieces of furniture in our homes, couches are often neglected in our regular cleaning routines, and many of us are unsure of how to actually care for them. In this video, we’ll break down everything you need to know, no matter what type of couch you have.

Hanging art or photos on the walls can make a house feel more like a home, personalizing your space. But you may not want to deal with any sort of damage to your walls—especially if you are renting. Fortunately, you have several options for decorating your place without destroying your walls, and it starts with…

“That and a dollar” will not get you a cup of coffee, unless “that” is another two dollars. It’ll still cover your tip at most bars, which sucks for bartenders. But what’s the best reward you’ve ever gotten for a dollar? Redditors answered this question with some great stories, and some great deals.

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“I take away his phone and he behaves for three days and then goes right back to the back-talking and crappy attitude. I don’t understand why he doesn’t just... learn!”

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Just about every web browser lets you specify your default search engine, and some even let you toggle between multiple search engines on the fly. In the upcoming Firefox 71 update, you’ll now be able to set the browser to default to separate search engines whether you’re using its normal or private browsing modes.