Tuesday, September 18, 2018

This Clever Laptop Power Plug Shows How Great a Tiny Innovation Can Be


The tiny, thin pair of prongs used on plugs in North America and in other parts of the world are nearly impossible to jam into a power outlet if you can’t see what you’re doing. Ten One Design’s new Stella plug improves on the design with something we’ve never seen before: a built-in flashlight that automatically…

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To Get Your Kid to Do More, Talk Less 


Have you ever seen a parent in deep discussion with a toddler over a Rice Krispie treat? They’re patiently explaining the risk of tooth decay, the importance of a balanced diet and the timing of dinner. Right there in the middle of the grocery aisle.

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Twitter Is Bringing Back the Reverse Chronological Timeline


Either we’ve entered an alternate reality where Twitter cares about its users or something good has actually happened online for a change: The social networking site is bringing back the option to view your timeline in reverse chronological order.

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What’s the best way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken?


Is there anything better than a nicely roasted rotisserie chicken from the store? Just pick one of those bad boys up, and you’ve got dinner already halfway made. Depending on the size of your family, though, you might end up with a few pieces of leftover bird. In honor of our rotisserie chicken smackdown (and we’ve…

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What Are Your Favorite iOS 12 Shortcuts? 


If you haven’t already grabbed iOS 12, what are you waiting for? Back up your device—because you can never be too sure—and install the new version of the operating system to take advantage of all the performance improvements and new features Apple has cooked up.

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Try This Ritual for More Self-Control When You Eat


Rituals can help us feel more in control of our lives, and more comfortable in situations that would otherwise bother us. One group of researchers now says they have found that a weird, meaningless food ritual might help us eat fewer calories.

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Prime Members Can Save Big on a Fire Tablet, Starting at Just $35


Amazon’s ultra-affordable Fire tablets are no iPads, but they’re pretty damn good for the price, and that’s especially true today. Prime members can currently grab the 7" model for $35, or the Fire HD 10 for $110. The 10" tablet includes a 1920x1200 IPS display and stereo speakers, making it a great portable TV for…

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Make Your Term Paper Look 10% Longer With This Font


Listen to me, a professional writer: School and college teach you bad writing habits. One of those bad habits is padding out your work to reach a minimum page count. Anything you do to “cheat” at your page count, by making less text look like more, is an act of noble rebellion. And the new font Times Newer Roman is an…

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Today Is National Cheeseburger Day 


It’s National Cheeseburger Day and, while I don’t really believe in these contrived food holidays—every day is cheeseburger day if you love yourself—I do enjoy a deal or two. Here are some spots where you can a burger—and in one case, pancakes—for cheap (or free!) today:

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Monday, September 17, 2018

How to Use 'Heart Points' in the New Google Fit


With its latest redesign, Google Fit no longer makes a big deal about your steps for the day (although the number is still there, in fine print). Instead, you’re supposed to be tracking your Move Minutes and the mysterious Heart Points.

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Replace Your Canceled MoviePass Subscription With Sinemia's New 'Unlimited' Plan


If you’ve been mourning the loss of your unlimited movie plan with MoviePass, now you have the option to snag a similar deal from its biggest competitor. Sinemia announced Monday that it will offer a new “unlimited” ticket option for $29.99 per month.

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