Новости за 13.12.2022

After seven weeks of beta testing, Apple released the latest build of the iPhone operating system, iOS 16.2, earlier today. The free update comes with some fun new features and changes, including the brand new Apple Music karaoke feature, end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, and a new collaborative digital whiteboard…

There were a number of TikTok cleaning trends that popped up this year. Some of them were really useful and cool. Others were simply not. Separating the two is pretty important before you start cleaning for the new year, so let’s look at a few viral hacks you should jump on—and a few you should leave behind in 2022.

The diagnostic testing company Detect has voluntarily recalled more than 11,000 of their Detect COVID-19 test kits, due to an increased chance that the tests may give false negative results. As many of these things go, the recall comes “out of an abundance of caution.”

LASIK eye surgery is known for being a quick, convenient medical procedure—and sometimes it is. The surgery only takes a few minutes, and can correct your vision immediately so that you no longer need glasses or contacts. But not everybody gets that best-case outcome, and the FDA wants potential patients to know about…

You know those yule log videos that are popular around the holidays? There’s a new one available for streaming on HBO Max, but rather than a static shot of some logs burning against an aural backdrop of cheesy Christmas music, this yule log holds a deliciously evil secret: a feature length horror/comedy flick that…

Smartphones these days have great cameras, to the point where it’s tough to make the wrong decision when picking one. If you’re like most people, though, you’re a bit loyal to one brand, especially if that brand happens to be iPhone, and never have a chance to really see what else is out there. It’s possible your…

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You know all about how to customize your MacBook’s Dock, but don’t sleep on its Menu Bar, either. Some of your Mac’s best apps sit unassumingly in the Menu Bar and allow you to use all of their best features via a tiny drop-down menu. Not every feature can be used from this spot, but these apps allow you to save time…

If you live in an apartment or a condo with shared walls with other residents, or if you just really like quiet sleep, a noisy neighbor or loud traffic noise can be irritating. In the modern work world of hybrid and work-from-home situations, having a quiet workspace can also be challenging, especially with kids and…

Some recipes are easy to cut in half or in thirds; one cup of sugar becomes a half, or a half a teaspoon of baking powder becomes 1/4 teaspoon. And then, there’s the egg—the one thing that math can’t really split. If you have a cookie or cake recipe that you’re trying to small batch in half, or by thirds, and there’s…

Keeping track of interior and exterior home maintenance schedules, landscaping, and emergency contacts for repairs can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners. Even for experienced owners, help with organization and a centralized place to keep information can be a struggle—and no one wants to be digging in a…

I love extraneous video game peripherals. If I didn’t have a family, I would just surround myself with plastic guitar controllers, useless motion-control extensions, and every weird joystick ever invented. Just fill my home with ‘em—the more ridiculous they are, the better.

Earth has been invaded by aliens, and you, as the president of the United States, are on a quest to avenge the violent invasion with Superman-like powers and defeat the aliens. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected is free to download on the Epic Games store for PC players, along with some great surprises for fans.

Part of being a food writer is writing about things that are popular, because popularity drives clicks and clicks are what keeps the lights on, so to speak. It’s also just good service journalism. Positioning yourself as too cool or smart for the appliance that’s trendy with the masses doesn’t help anyone, not to…

Vehicles catching on fire seems to be trending this year, with Ford and Ram Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) being recalled in November, and Kia SUVs in October. Now, Subaru is joining the group with their most recent SUV recall. Subaru of America, Inc. has announced a safety recall for certain Subaru Ascent SUVs for…

The deadlift is one of the simplest things you can do in the gym: You just grab a barbell, and stand up. But it’s also one of the most intimidating. If you’ve been told all your life to “lift with your legs, not your back,” you may worry that you’ll accidentally lift with your back and something terrible will happen.…

This Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15, marks the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, a highlight of the year for meteor fans. You should be able to spot many shooting stars for the low, low price of looking into the nighttime sky.

It’s so uniquely aggravating to scroll through old photos and see one where you look great or are having a wonderful time, but your ex is right there next to you. You can’t repost that picture as a throwback. Depending on how toxic the breakup was, you might even feel compelled to archive it so it’s no longer visible…

You know when you are checking out at a department or drug store during the holiday season and you see those big, pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion and fuzzy socks? Those are fine. I usually get, like, two or three of those as gifts every year, and I have no real issue with fuzzy socks.

But if you’re trying to…

Travel—whether it’s for the holidays, vacation, or for business—is a double-edged experience. It can be exciting to see new places, comforting to be with family, or thrilling to pursue professional goals, but travel can also be stressful, and doubly so during the holidays. Aside from the frantic nature of actually…