Новости за 21.09.2023

Sticking to a budget can feel a lot like sticking to a diet. Both are a form of restriction, and you do need discipline (and often sacrifice) to see results. And like with yo-yo dieting when you try to “eat healthier,” it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, too.

If you’ve got a desk, you’d probably benefit from equipping it with a lamp—the lights from your computer screen can feel harsh in the dark, after all. But the best one for you to choose will depend on your specific needs and the features you’ll benefit most from, whether you need charging ports, mobility, or something …

iOS 17 is a great update for your iPhone. It adds 20+ new ringtones and alert tones for this first time in a decade; lets you set up a full-screen Contact Poster that appears when you call other iPhones; and introduces video voice messages for FaceTime.

Apple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there’s a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead simple, cheaper than real maple syrup, and gives you the concentrated…

Of all the study tips out there, from those that enhance reading comprehension to those that improve retention, the one I use the most is association: Making up little personal memory devices helps me with everything from test-taking to completing daily work tasks. Here are some of the easiest ways to use association…

Samsung’s “The Frame” smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched in order to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesn’t want a TV to dominate their decor, the latest models in the line, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the “framed artwork” aspect…

The public has had more than a week to come to its senses—but people are still wrong about Clara and Mauricio, the supposed aliens that ufologist Jaime Maussan shared with the world recently. Posts defending the obvious fraud are on the top of UFO subreddits, and some media sources continue to breathlessly report…

Microsoft just announced Windows 11 23H2, the next big software update for your PC. The company promises over 150 new features in this update, many of them AI focused. While we need to wait until the update drops to check out each and every new change, let’s talk about the ones Microsoft highlighted in its…

An eSIM is an affordable way to stay connected while you’re abroad without having to worry about roaming charges, and this aloSIM deal gets you lifetime eSIM data access and a $50 credit to use on data plans on sale for $21.97 right now. Here’s how it works:

The postal service’s free COVID test program is coming back, starting Monday, September 25, 2023. On that date, you’ll be able to visit COVIDTests.gov and request a four-test package to be sent to your home, free of charge.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more models come to market and prices drop. Although let’s face it—even with the price slashed by thousands of dollars, the cost of a Tesla is still prohibitively high for most drivers.

Open-ear conduction headphones work by sitting above the ears and sending audio directly to the inner ears; and since they don’t cover your ears, you can still listen to whatever’s going on around you. These open-ear conduction wireless headphones are IPX6 water-resistant and work with both iOS and Android devices,…

The Apple TV remote certainly has a sleek design, but that doesn’t always work in its favor. Its design makes the remote susceptible to slipping in tiny nooks and crannies in your couch, and it’s not easy to find once it’s misplaced. Sometimes, it’s easier to use your iPhone as your Apple TV remote than to tear apart…

iOS 17 is finally here, and I’ve spent a good deal of time with it over the past couple of weeks. Now that it’s out for the wider public, more and more people will be downloading the update to see what it’s all about. This time around, Apple focused more on making changes to already existing features, although some…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is compelling Epic Games, the online video game and software developer and publisher, to pay a $520 million settlement over allegations that they tricked players into buying game items. This is the largest refund in a gaming-related case to date, according to the FTC.

DALL·E 2 introduced many of us to powerful AI image generation. Once OpenAI lifted the waitlist restriction, anyone could type a prompt into a text box and see their ideas brought to life by artificial intelligence. Now, OpenAI is soon bringing DALL·E 3 to the world, not only improving on DALL·E 2's image generation,…

I love a garden-ripe tomato, but my gardening goals also include avoiding a run to the grocery store. I want to always be able to pull fresh herbs out of the garden, and I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a radish or eggplant. Some of those herbs and tender annual vegetables cannot survive the winter, unlike their hardier…

The dumpling skirt, or dumpling lace, is one of my favorite dumpling embellishments, and you can stitch it on to any pan-fried dumpling. It’s easy to make, and adds an extra layer of crunch to your tender dumplings. Here’s how you can make it.

While they might seem intimidating to newcomers, sex parties can offer a unique opportunity for individuals and couples to explore their sexual desires and fantasies in a consensual, open environment. When all goes right, sex parties—also known as “play parties”—can be an empowering and affirming experience—but it’s…

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 21, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 21, NYT Connections #102! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer)…

AdGuard helps stop annoying pop-ups, banners, and video ads, and you can get a lifetime family plan subscription on sale for $30 right now or a personal subscription plan on sale for $20.

Even though I rarely drink at home, I still have a healthy bar cart, full of liquor bottles I acquired back when I imbibed. I do not, however, have wine lying around. This wouldn’t be an issue, except I love deglazing my pans.

I love the Propella 7s. I’ve ridden more powerful e-bikes. I’ve ridden faster, more versatile e-bikes—rides that are three times as expensive with five times the features. But if I’m sticking to paved roads and just tooling around the neighborhood, the Propella 7S is my top choice.

Study groups abound in college, but they’re not always the most efficient way to learn. They can easily devolve into pure social events—or weaker group members can hold everyone else back. This isn’t to say, however, that there aren’t ways to make them work. In the event you have to be in one (or choose to), here are…