Новости за 06.12.2022

Smartphones have been the camera of choice for years, not only because of their convenience, but because of their excellent photo and video quality. Most of us like that about them. But if you’re online enough, you might have noticed something odd: More and more young people are choosing older point-and-shoot cameras…

You’re on vacation and stop by a liquor store to get some wine before you head back to the hotel room. You’re hanging out with your friends late into the night and decide to open a bottle of the good stuff. You have a first date at a BYOB restaurant and pick up a bottle on the way. Any of these could seem like a…

Gather round, podcast listeners. I want to tell you a story. Many stories, the best stories, all assembled from the best storytelling shows available via a good wifi or cellular connection.

In many ways, all podcasts are trying to tell us a story. But these 12 shows are the heavy-hitters—not only focused specifically…

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling about 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products were produced on…

While the idea of “passive income” sounds great, the term is usually misleading, as establishing passive income streams often requires a lot of work. While most passive income schemes involve starting a business or sinking some capital into investments, there are also ways to leverage your creative and artistic…

If you have noticed a wobble in your toilet seat, you might think you need to have a lot of experience to fix it, but it’s easier than you might think to do it yourself. All you’ll need is a few simple tools and some elbow grease. All you need is a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, and some gloves.

When Valve released Portal in 2007, it was a revelation. Critics and gamers alike praised the first-person shooter/puzzler for its inventive gameplay, the deadpan wit of GLaDOS (the artificial intelligence that antagonizes you throughout your mission), and its unique approach to storytelling. But 2007 was a long time…

This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they are yet again pushing the deadline for travelers to obtain U.S. state driver’s licenses or identification cards that comply with the REAL ID Act security standards. The DHS explains this extension is “due to the lingering impacts of the COVID-19…

Gardeners might seem like they have every implement ever created for gardening, but there are some stand-by favorites as well as unique finds that can please even the most prolific plant addict. From back-saving tools to houseplant care, take a look at this list for some ideas to inspire the plant enthusiast on your…

Rent prices are crazy high, and they don’t seem to be decreasing any time soon. According to Vox, the typical U.S. monthly rent in August went up 12.3 percent over last year. Renters feeling the pinch have often resorted to temporarily renting out extra rooms on services like Airbnb, but that’s usually a violation of…

Pirate ships were the start-ups of their day. During the “golden age of piracy” (approximately 1650-1720), countless thousands of sailors and underground entrepreneurs tried their luck at high-seas robbery, launching criminal operations with very little capital and a massive potential for profit, just like that app…

Sony and Microsoft recently unveiled the first batch of new games joining their respective subscription services, and December is shaping up to be an excellent month of gaming for PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass members alike. It also looks like both companies are getting ready to cycle several beloved titles out…

An obvious gift choice for the book enthusiast in your life is, well, a book. But unless they’ve sent you a list, selecting something they’ll like and haven’t read may seem like a monumental task. Instead, consider this list of book-themed gifts for bibliophiles.

With soaring inflation causing concerns for your investments, U.S. savings bonds are considered a safe bet, since they’re fully backed by the government. In October we told you to buy Series I bonds in order to lock in an interest rate of 9.62%, the reason being that in November, the Treasury Department dialed back…

The martini knows no season, but your brain is very aware of them, and right now your brain is probably craving festive, holiday-themed treats and libations. Cocktail-wise, this usually means hot toddies, dark spirits lots of spice, egg nog, or the inclusion of candy canes.

If you live in an area that regularly gets snowfall, you know the love-hate relationship with the white stuff. A snowy evening can be a peaceful, beautiful thing—everything gets quiet, and that untouched blanket of snow creates a gorgeous blank slate of a world. There’s sledding, and snow angels, and kids having…

Garbage disposals can be very convenient, plus help keep food waste out of landfills. But garbage disposals are often a mystery to homeowners. But while it might seem daunting, garbage disposal maintenance can actually be pretty simple.