The Easiest Ways to Free Up Photos Storage on iCloud and iPhone
I keep looking for ways to free up storage space on my iPhone and on iCloud. I am a data hoarder who hates deleting things, but when I almost managed to fill up my 256GB iPhone, I knew I had a problem and began aggressively deleting unwanted data. However, photos takes up most of the […]
This Magic Mouse 2 Is $50 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re tied into the Apple ecosystem and looking to upgrade your mouse or streamline your desk setup, Woot is offering a refurbished Apple Magic Mouse 2 for $49.99 for the next twelve days—or […]
How to Take Money From Your Retirement Accounts Without a Penalty (and When You Should)
Saving up to retire takes decades of planning (and sometimes sacrifice), not to mention a steady income that allows you to put that money aside. Not everyone makes it to the finish line; in 2024, close to 5% of people with 401(k) plans took a hardship withdrawal, pulling money from their future to solve immediate […]
Here’s How the Switch 2 Specs Compare to the Original
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are currently underway (if you can manage to find a store with inventory, that is). As we approach the console’s June 5 launch date, it’s worth getting a bit reflective: The Switch as a product line is now more than eight years old, and Nintendo has made some significant changes with […]
Reverse Searing Is Faster in the Air Fryer
After years of pan frying steaks to the charming tune of Brooklyn smoke detectors, I was delighted when I finally learned about reverse searing—a cooking method where you slowly bring the steak up to temperature in the conventional oven, and sear it briefly afterward. This method keeps the billowing smoke to a minimum, cooks the […]
This Cyber Attack Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts
A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users through Signal and WhatsApp messages, with hackers impersonating government officials in order to gain access to accounts. According to reporting from Bleeping Computer, bad actors—who are believed to be Russians pretending to be European political officials or diplomats—are contacting employees of organizations working on issues related to […]
How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back in Windows 11
Spider, Minesweeper, and Hearts—these longtime staples of Windows (plus other familiar titles, from Solitaire to Freecell) have been missing in action since the launch of Windows 8 in 2012. Sure, you can find versions of these games in the Microsoft Store, but they’re cluttered with ads and generally don’t feel as good to play as […]
The Original Google Pixel Watch Is on Sale for $80
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There hasn’t been a better opportunity for Android users to get a Google Pixel Watch, provided they don’t mind being a bit behind the times: Woot is currently selling the first generation GPS + […]
Oura’s AI Chatbot Really Makes You Think—About Yourself
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Lots of apps are getting built-in AI features these days, and they’re often disappointing. They’ll summarize (sometimes incorrectly) the same data that’s already available in charts or graphs elsewhere in the app. But the AI advisor that was recently added to the Oura ring‘s app […]
How to Track When Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Back in Stock
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Following a tariff-induced delay, retailers officially kicked off Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on Thursday. I could tell you that preorders went smoothly across all stores, and that there was plenty of stock for everyone who wanted one of Nintendo’s new consoles. I could tell you […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Latest M4 MacBook Air
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple’s MacBook Air laptops have been offering incredible value since the M1 dropped in price in 2024, and that hasn’t changed with the lightweight laptop’s most recent generation. Right now, every model of the […]
Threads Is Going All In on Ads
In a move that should surprise no one, Meta—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—wants to monetize its websites. Threads, which launched two years ago, had somehow mostly avoided showing ads until now, only allowing a limited number to certain users in the US and Japan. But the site has become quite popular since […]