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I can’t think of a less fun, more annoying new gadget to buy and setup than a Wi-Fi router. Okay, maybe printers. But Wi-Fi routers are a close second, which is why I welcome anything that takes the guesswork out of setting it up. So I’m pretty glad I went with the Google Nest Wi-Fi.…(Continue Reading)

It must be the future, because I’m taking writing advice from a computer. I’ve always been a fan of Janelle Shane’s AI experiments, because they’re adorably goofy, like the computer is just starting to learn the ways of human language, or concepts like recipes or colors. But her latest creation writes beginning… Read more…

Impeaching a U.S. president involves a lot more than a single trial or vote. As we’ve written before, it’s a long process that involves the following steps: a decision by the House on articles of impeachment, a debate over those articles by the House Judiciary Committee, a vote by the House for impeachment which must……(Continue Reading)

Apple has announced partial details for its 2019 Black Friday sale: At least some Apple products will net you an Apple gift card of up to $200 when you buy online from Apple, at an Apple store location, or from Amazon and other third-party sellers. The offer will last from November 29th through December 2nd.…(Continue Reading)

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Fried turkey tastes great, or so I’ve heard, but frying a whole turkey yourself poses a serious danger of burning your house down. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regularly sets things on fire for the holidays, has a new video showing us how not to fry a turkey. Read more…

Is mind-reading actually possible? How can we interpret body language to better understand what others are really thinking? In this week’s episode, Alice and Melissa are exploring these questions and more with the help of Swedish mentalist Henrik Fexeus (aka “Sweden’s Derren Brown”). Henrik is the author of the… Read more…

Thanksgiving leftovers are not exactly a burden, but they do require a small amount of strategy. Half-full casserole dishes covered with plastic wrap may seem like the path of least resistance, but they stack poorly and often take up a large amount of space. For a truly pleasant leftover storage experience, get thee… Read more…

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If you need a little help figuring out how to lock down your smart home devices (or those you’re considering purchasing), Mozilla is here to help. I recommend spending some time scanning through its “Privacy Not Included” list and bookmarking the pages for any devices you own. Not only does the site round up all…(Continue Reading)