Новости за 16.02.2022

For many people, their oven’s broiler is just kind of there. It’s handy for browning the top of casseroles or getting a roast chicken extra crispy, but beyond that, it doesn’t see much regular use. This is a huge missed opportunity. Broilers are so much more versatile than they get credit for—especially if you don’t…

Before you take your sluggish old computer down to the e-waste disposal site, try bringing it back to usefulness by installing a Chrome operating system. Google has opened the downloading gates to Chrome OS Flex, a new iteration of its versatile OS, and it might be the perfect solution if your older Mac or PC is…

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You’ve almost certainly heard of “love languages” and you probably also know there are five of them. Or, there were. In 1992, Gary Chapman released a book explaining this theory of interpersonal dynamics, and delving into the five ways people can display affection to their partners—words of affirmation, quality time,…

I’ll never forget one of the first tables I served as an antsy new waitress, when a woman asked her husband, “What does ‘IPA’ even stand for?” The man replied, “It means it was made in America.” While his response was certainly patriotic, it was also objectively false.

When you take an Uber, ratings are a two-way street. Sure, you get to rate your driver on their skills behind the wheel, but your driver also gets report on how well behaved you were throughout your trip. If you’ve ever wondered why your score is the way it is, whether because it’s surprisingly low or uniquely high,…

Security updates are important, and you shouldn’t ignore them. However, while apps and browsers like Chrome will remind you when it’s time to update, you might also be blissfully unaware there’s even one available, leaving you open to security risks. This happens to be one of those times.

The Tom Holland/Mark Wahlberg adaptation of the Uncharted video game series is out this week, riffing on Indiana Jones with a modern young protagonist. It’s one of my favorite game franchises, which by no means guarantees I’ll enjoy the movie. Movies and shows based on video games have a deservedly spotty reputation;…

I don’t have a problem with rich people, per se. Some of my favorite people are wealthy! They only get annoying when they walk around believing their wealth is a product of virtue instead of dumb luck. But I don’t even blame rich people for that too much—thinking, “I have this yacht because I am essentially better…

While lead in paint was banned in 1978 and in plumbing in 1986, it can persist in older buildings. If you’re not sure whether your home contains this hazard, testing is simpler than you might think. Here are some ways you can test your paint and water for lead—and what to do if you think you have a problem.

Potato milk is the newest addition to the pantheon of plant-based milk-like liquids. It’s being called the “new oat milk,” and the comparison seems apt—both products became popular by being marketed to coffee shops and coffee drinkers. The texture reportedly foams well in lattes. But how does it stack up nutritionally?

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In theory, sheet pan meals are a flawless solution to the eternal question of what to make for dinner. They’re just as hands-off and convenient as slow cooker or Instant Pot recipes, but with less waiting around (and even fewer dishes to wash). But often, a recipe that looked gorgeous and appetizing in photos can…

Private property is a fascinating concept. On the one hand, ownership is really just a collective agreement. On the other, protecting private property rights is key to a stable society. Still, there are actually a lot of limitations on what you can do with your property, though most of the time, you can do just about…

Scroll through Reddit’s r/AmItheAsshole for approximately two seconds, and you’ll discover the power of weddings to tear relationships apart. Wedding planning was fraught territory before the pandemic, and the added layer of safety protocols have only made things more tense for many betrothed. While researching this…

The mythical “women’s bar”: It is a real type of barbell, but unless you compete in one specific strength sport, you probably have some misconceptions about exactly what it is and why it exists. Is it a shrinked-and-pinked bullshit bar? Or is it a necessary piece of equipment for all women? Nope, it’s neither of those…

When I got my dental night guard, the woman who made the molds was adamant that I only, only, rinse it with warm water every day and occasionally, let the soft bristles of my toothbrush scrape any excess mouth detritus from its delicate features. This would be enough, she assured me. (I was skeptical.) She was also…