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How I Fool Everyone With Store-Bought Gravy
Ignore the gravy purists—you can make flavorful and elegant gravy with the jarred stuff.
This Thanksgiving, Call on Help From Your Air Fryer
With the ability to bake, roast, or crisp toppings, the air fryer can take on a whole lot of the Thanksgiving meal.
Lean on Your Slow Cooker for Hands-Off Help This Thanksgiving
The queen of set-it-and-forget-it cooking, let the slow cooker assist.
Microwaving Part of Your Thanksgiving Feast Is Smart and Good
Your microwave is here to help. Let it.
I Insist You Roast These Veggie Sides in Your Air Fryer
It's fast—and it's the best tool for the job.
This Hidden Safari Feature Makes Browsing a Lot Faster
Press tab to cycle through links and hit enter to open them.
AI Was Actually Useful for Organizing My Flight Info
Paste a bunch of dates and ask for an iCal file—you'll get one.
How to Customize or Disable the Camera Control Button on an iPhone 16
The iPhone 16's Camera Control button is useful for more than just taking photos.
Request These Days Off to Maximize Your PTO in 2025
Turn 11 vacation days into a year of extra-long weekends.
You Should Report Companies That Make It Harder to Cancel Than to Sign Up
Stick it to the businesses that choose to be evil.
The Surprising Benefits of Skipping Fall Yard Cleanup
If you want a healthier yard next year—teeming with wildlife, beneficial insects and more resilient plants—skip the cleanup.
How to Hide Your Mac’s Mouse Cursor When It Won’t Go Away
It's the last thing you want to see when watching a video.
The Best Apple Fritters Are Made With Instant Pancake Mix
This is the best apple fritter I've ever had, and it took the least amount of effort.
Your iPhone's Alarm Doesn't Need to Have a Snooze Button
Admit it: You can't be trusted with the Snooze button in the morning.
The Fastest Way to Kill Unresponsive Apps in Windows 11
You can add an 'End Task' button to the taskbar.
I Put Cake in the Air Fryer to Make This Crunchy Swedish Topping
Take a cue from a classic Swedish cake to make this quick and crunchy almond topping in the air fryer.
Get More Done With the ‘3-3-3 Method’
This technique helps you maximize your productivity by prioritizing and spacing out your tasks.
How to Keep Your MacBook From Bugging You About Permissions
Once a month, your Mac will ask you to review security permissions. You can disable that.
Use Productivity 'Sprints' When Your Attention Span Is Low
Sometimes getting things done happens in sprints—not one marathon session.
The Easiest Way to Shred Meat Is With a Stand Mixer
It's an easier, quicker, and less messy path to pulled pork and chicken salad.