Новости за 04.10.2023

Teachers are typically familiar with project-based learning—it’s a popular classroom technique. But it’s less well-known among students, which is a shame. Because even if you’re studying on your own, there are ways to modify this approach to enhance your own understanding of subjects. It’s all about finding real-world…

You can get two three-year AdGuard subscriptions on sale for $29.99 right now—the first subscription is for AdGuard VPN, and the second is for AdGuard Ad Blocker. The VPN connects to 10 different devices and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Its servers span 60 locations across 53 countries, and…

Open enrollment for the next U.S. healthcare plan year kicks off Nov. 1—and the process can be overwhelming, to say the least. As you review your employer-provided health insurance options, it’s easy to make mistakes that could negatively impact your coverage and costs for the next year. Even if you consider yourself…

Long before I noticed any fitness benefits of doing burpees every morning, I noticed something else: I really, really, did not want to get out of bed, because once I got out of bed, I would have to do burpees.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days don’t arrive until next week, but the early offers have already started. Among them: Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), and Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99.

You probably use the fan on your range hood all the time without even thinking about its filter. You might not even know there’s one in there, but there likely is—and if this is the first you’re hearing of it, it’s probably long overdue to be changed. Luckily, you can swap out the filter yourself with a few simple…

There was plenty to discuss during Wednesday’s Made by Google event, but the company’s main announcements were the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While these new flagship smartphones sport new displays, camera, and other new hardware improvements, it’s the new Tensor G3 chip that might prove most impressive. With it, Google…

Most VPNs come with monthly subscription plans, but if you want an all-in-one VPN solution without the recurring cost, the Mini Decentralized VPN is on sale for $198.99 right now (reg. $359). It uses a seven-layer enterprise-grade firewall, protects you from being tracked online, and offers features like ad blocking—in…

There’s an important difference between looking at porn and being addicted to porn. A “porn addiction” involves an emotional dependence on pornography. Looking at porn can be a totally healthy form of sexual expression; it becomes an addiction when it begins to interfere with other parts of your daily life, like work…

Before Barbie tiptoed her way into theaters, 2023's number one movie was an animated kid’s flick based on a video game about a plumber taking mushrooms, a primate with daddy issues, and a giant fire-breathing turtle crooning about peaches.

You can get a BirdBike on sale for 60% off right now with free shipping. This A-frame e-bike is designed for riders at least 5' 8" and has a max weight capacity of 265 lbs. It has a 500W motor, manual throttle, and a range of 20 miles (or 50 miles with pedal assistance). It comes with an app and security system, and…

Made by Google 2023 is officially here, and with it, exciting product announcements. We’ve now gotten our eyes on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel Watch 2, and two new colors for Pixel Buds Pro. But it’s not all about hardware: Google also officially introduced Android 14 to the world, and all the new features…

At Made by Google 2023, Google made some big announcements, from the refreshed Pixel 8 series to the brand new Pixel Watch 2. But that wasn’t all they announced: They also shared details about some great updates to the Pixel Buds Pro.

This year, October is a big month for skywatchers: Excitement is largely centered on the “ring of fire” solar eclipse in the middle of the month, but there’s also plenty of activity with the moon, stars, and other planets to look forward to. These are a few of the major solar events to put on your calendar.

I love ebikes—they introduce non-cyclists to the sport, they keep cars off the road, and most of all, ebiking is crazy fun. But is it actually exercise? If so, how much of a workout are you really getting on an assisted ride?

Early Prime Big Deal Days deals are here. You can find an assortment of early deals like these Blink security cameras going for up to 60% off, this Ring camera bundle selling at 40% off, or this Echo Pop bundle going for 87% off. The actual Prime Big Deal Day, which will be offering Prime members exclusive deals on…

Hand-writing your notes is better for if you want to retain what you’ve learned, but it definitely has drawbacks. Hand-written notes aren’t searchable on your phone, and unlike your phone, your notebook probably won’t always be with you for a quick study session on the bus or train. That’s why, once you’ve written…

I over-plant pumpkins every year—and with good reason. They’re slow starters, and right when the vines start taking off and the pumpkins start to appear, the fall rain hits and the temperature drops. There are a lot of challenges to keeping those pumpkins healthy, solid, and ripe enough for Halloween. Here are some…

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 4, 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 October 4, NYT Connections #115! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…

You can get a lifetime subscription to both Rosetta Stone and Microsoft Office on sale for $199 right now. Rosetta Stone has beginner and intermediate lessons for 25 languages, including French, Italian, German, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, and Filipino, and users can select one language at a time and switch languages…

This epic clash pits two powerhouses of the Southeastern Conference meeting in to-the-death combat. The undefeated Kentucky Wildcats, fresh from embarrassing the Florida Gators in week five, are traveling to Sanford Stadium in Georgia to take on the number one college team in the nation, the undefeated Georgia…

Attention Beyhive and the Bey-curious: Beyoncé is coming to a theater near you. Not to be outdone by Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour theatrical event,  Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will be showing at theaters across North America on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for at least a month, beginning on Dec. 1.

It’s not just you: Getting windows streak-free and crystal-clear is harder than it looks. Although it seems like a few spritzes of an all-purpose cleaner and a quick swipe of a paper towel should get the job done, in most cases, it takes more effort and different supplies. Of course, a lot depends on the size and…