You can change the default browser on your iPhone, but you still can't change the default maps app—at least, not officially. This is annoying for those who prefer using something like Waze, which has superior traffic data and a slew of other features. If you get a navigation link in iMessage, it's going to open in Apple Maps, and if you find one in...
According to TikTok, freezing your bread makes it healthier. I’m told by various creators on the platform that “something great happens when you freeze your bread,” that “diabetics should freeze their bread,” and even that freezing your bread makes it “keto friendly.” There’s a grain of truth to the idea, but the people promoting it are missing some...
Apple is unquestionably late to the AI party. While Microsoft and Google have rolled out and integrated proprietary generative AI tech into their massive platforms, Apple has remained quiet on the trend—and the silence is surprising, considering the heat AI has generated, and the fact that Apple is one of the world's most valuable tech companies. Hell,...
I've been on a whirlwind mission to organize my apartment for a while now and, in the process, I've learned all kinds of decluttering methods and bought some organizational tools that have really helped me out. Here are my favorites for each room. My favorite organizational tools for the bathroomMy all-time favorite bathroom organizational tool is this...
Though the Tooth Fairy is pretty ubiquitous as a mythical figure in the U.S., it's certainly not a universally practiced tradition. For instance, in some Asian cultures, parents bury their children's teeth next to a tree, symbolizing the hope that the new tooth will come in as strong as the roots. In some Hispanic American cultures, a rodent named Ratón...
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t).Major kitchen appliances, like a new refrigerator or stove, can cost a small fortune. It’s not unreasonable to expect these things to last a couple decades...