In the span of a year and a half, I had two weddings (one was a Covid-lockdown elopement, the other a post-lockdown reception) and a baby shower. I made multiple online registries in that time, because in true product reviewer fashion, I wanted to try every single popular one before …
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Black Friday seems to start earlier and earlier each year in its relentless march across the American calendar. Retailers and manufacturers have traditionally buttoned themselves down and steeled themselves for Black Friday by skimping on deals in the weeks before the big event, but some have snuck in early Black …
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When it comes to portable PC gaming, the Steam Deck is the top choice for a few reasons. It has a great mix of performance, battery life, and affordability. Plus, when it comes to the handheld-friendly interface and number of games available, it's hard to beat. Valve, the company that …
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A few well-placed security cameras can help you keep an eye on your property wherever you are. Arlo, maker of some of our favorite home security gadgets, has jumped ahead of Black Friday with its own suite of deals on security cameras and video doorbells right now. We've noted the …
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Remember when Chromebooks first launched with the pitch that they'd be cheap and all they'd need to run was a web browser, so you didn't have to worry about specs? Yeah. Well, they mostly lived up to the cheap part, but the specs … those are hit or miss. To …
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The exact timing varies, but eventually it comes for many of us: seasonal affective disorder. (It happened to me this week.) The days are shorter, the skies are drearier, and winter looms ahead. We can't make the sun shine year-round, but we can help the transition to hibernation mode feel …
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Bird-watching, or birding, is an admittedly curious pastime. You're essentially spying on little feathery creatures trying to go about their lives. Rather than landing you in jail though, this hobby can actually make you friends, improve your focus and concentration, and enrich your life. (Maybe even get you a show …
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With the latest Amazon-created Prime-themed sale day behind us and Black Friday slowly approaching, the deals world feels a bit like Pippin waiting on the edge of battle. But that doesn't mean there aren't sales you can score while you wait for winter to come. We've rounded up some of …
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For the past month or so, my electric toothbrush has been charging wirelessly, but not the way you think. My toothbrush charger is not plugged into an outlet. There are no wires or cables. The charging cradle can sit anywhere on the bathroom counter and continue to charge my toothbrush. …
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Do you live in one of the 21 states that still charges a tax on period products? You might be able to get a refund if you purchase these goods from any of the eight companies that have partnered together to bring awareness to and hopefully end what's known as …
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