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Amazon returns might be easier to handle than you think.

How to Return an Amazon Package Without Mailing It Back

If you've discarded the box and don't have a printer handy, you can still return items to Amazon for a refund. Here's how.

Because the messages start coming and they don't stop coming.

Here’s a Simple Way to Mark the 100 Texts You Haven’t Yet Read as ‘Read’ on Your iPhone

Unsubscribing from text alerts and leaving group messages might be a good long-term solution to your unread text problem—but here’s a quicker fix.

Here are clear directions for a clear windshield.

How to Defog Your Windshield Quickly, According to a Former NASA Engineer

Foggy glass can make your drive dangerous—here’s how to get rid of it quickly (and how to avoid it in the first place).

Hate Brown Apple Slices? Use This Simple Trick to Keep Them Fresh

To stop your apple slices from browning, all you need are two things you likely already have at home.

You can stay in the Daredevil universe just a bit longer with the slower playback options.

Slow-Motion Picture: Netflix Is Rolling Out New Playback Speed Controls

The latest Netflix hack will help you make it through ‘The Irishman’ in a fraction of its 3.5-hour run time.

11 Handy Zoom Hacks to Make Your Digital Life Easier

Maybe you know how to change your background on Zoom already, but did you know about all the keyboard shortcuts?

He can't believe how uncluttered his email inbox is.

Anti-Spam App Unsubscribes You From Mailing Lists—and Can Even Get You Paid for the Bother

If you're receiving emails from a company with a data breach settlement in the works, DoNotPay will help you get compensated.

"Now we can continue watching things we actually want to continue watching!"

Netflix Will Finally Let You Delete Embarrassing Movies and TV Shows You’ll Never Finish From Your ‘Continue Watching’ Queue

Netflix's ‘Continue Watching’ queue no longer has to be a shameful graveyard of all the movies you couldn’t sit through.

"Please bake our brethren on the middle rack next time."

5 Ingenious Tricks for Saving Burnt Cookies

We have the secrets to un-blackening your charred chocolate chip cookies (and a hack on how to soften hard cookies, too).

You never have to search for your missing socks again.

Does the Dryer Eat Your Socks? Use This Simple Laundry Hack to Solve the Problem

Socks have a habit of disappearing on laundry day. Here's how to make sure they remain inseparable.

5 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last

Bananas are a great food to have around, but unfortunately they can go bad quite quickly. These simple hacks will keep them fresh for longer.

13 Non-Salad Uses for Your Salad Spinner

Salad spinners are definitely the unsung heroes of the kitchen. From removing excess water on pasta to getting water out of swimsuits, here are some alternative salad spinner uses.

Protect your precious keyboard from whatever food residue is on your fingers.

Use This Mac Shortcut to Let Your Keyboard Do the Typing

Give your hardworking fingers a much-deserved break—or free them up for chopping vegetables while you answer emails.

This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

Keep that crispy, crunchy freshness inside the bag—no tools needed.

This Nifty Potato Chip Bag Hack Is Amazing the Internet

Clothespins, binder clips, and rubber bands all work in a pinch, but all you really need is the bag itself.

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Can't Find a Medical Thermometer? Use a Digital Meat Thermometer to Take Your Temperature

You can take your own temperature with a meat thermometer, just as long as you sanitize it properly.

Slice Cherry Tomatoes In Seconds With This Brilliantly Simple Kitchen Hack

Sick of recipes that ask you to cut cherry tomatoes in half individually? If you have two storage container lids, you can slice a bunch of them at once in seconds.

This man is probably using the 'Netflix Party' extension to watch a comedy with his buddies.

Host a Remote Movie Night With This Handy Netflix Browser Extension

Thanks to ‘Netflix Party,’ social distancing and self-quarantining don’t need to ruin your movie nights.

This woman is skeptical about misspellings in her emails, and you should be, too.

5 Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus-Related Phishing Emails

Some phishing emails look like they’re being sent from the WHO, the CDC, or even your own HR department.

Filing taxes doesn't have to be confusing—or expensive.

Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File

More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.

Spending a Lot On Books? This Browser Extension Tells You if They’re Available at Your Local Library

Library catalogs can be confusing, and Amazon’s one-click purchasing is hard to resist. This browser extension can help.

A Simple Trick for Breaking Your Child's Pacifier Habit

Soothing a teething baby with a pacifier works wonders. Here’s a way to keep that peace once it’s time to break the habit.

Break In New Shoes With This Ingenious Hack

You won’t need any fancy equipment for this easy way to stretch new shoes and keep your feet blister-free.

Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack

Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.

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