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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

You don’t have to be a complete coffee nut to make a bold, refreshing cold brew coffee concentrate at home. Of course it doesn’t hurt if you are obsessed, but the simplicity of the process and rewarding results make it worth a try for even the occasional iced coffee drinker. Here’s an easy step-by-step so you can jump into summer with an extraordinary...

Fri May 31, 2024 20:22
The Best Dispensers and Reusable Containers to Better Organize Any Bathroom

You may already know the benefits of decanting everything you buy—basically, that putting soaps, snacks, and everything else into sturdier storage boxes makes your home look nicer and keeps your stuff more organized. For the most part, this is helpful in the kitchen, but you know where else dispensers and organizers really shine? The bathroom. Here...

Fri May 31, 2024 20:22
How to Recover Deleted Files and Photos on Android and iOS

It's not a great feeling, realizing you've accidentally deleted an important photo or document on your phone. Maybe you've picked the wrong file, or you've tapped the wrong button, but it's easily done—and it's not the kind of mistake you're always going to notice right away, either.The good news is that Android, iOS, and the apps that run on top of...

Fri May 31, 2024 19:24
The Apple Watch SE Is (Probably) All the Smartwatch You Need

Sometimes, the most expensive option isn’t the best one, and smartwatches are no exception. For the past two weeks, I’ve swapped out my typical Apple Watch SE for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and for the most part, I much prefer the $249 pick to the $799 one.From an always-on display to an Action button, there’s a lot to love about the Apple Watch Ultra...

Fri May 31, 2024 19:24
The Best Google Search Alternatives for Most People

It's not just you: Google search is getting worse. It's more than the annoying new AI box at the top of the results page, which takes a long time to load and tends to spout nonsense. It's also that the overall quality of search results seems to have declined over time, even as promoted results and ads take up more of the user interface.But despite the...

Fri May 31, 2024 18:25
How to ‘Track’ Your Runs Without a Fitness Watch or App

When you’re new to running, or getting back into it, the last thing you need is one more barrier. Shoes, appropriate clothes, sweat-resistant sunscreen: These things are hard to do without. But those running watches that it seems like everyone has? You don’t need one on your first day. You don’t even need your phone. It's kind of strange that fitness...

Fri May 31, 2024 18:25

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