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Smart driving tips can help you stretch your gas dollar.

Fuel for Thought: 8 Driving Tips to Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

There are some simple ways to make your dollar go further at the pump, plus things you can do after driving off that can boost your fuel savings.

Your Costco Membership Could Be Getting More Expensive

Costco is due for a membership price increase in 2022, but it won't happen right away.

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The 20 Most Commonly Leaked Passwords on the Dark Web

Sorry, hopeless romantics: “Iloveyou” is one of the most basic—and least secure—passwords you could possibly choose.

How to Get Stubborn Coffee Stains Out of Mugs

There's an easy way to remove coffee stains from your favorite mugs using an item you likely already have at home.

A Viral Avocado Storage Hack Is a Breeding Ground for Bacteria, the FDA Warns

Refrigerating avocados in a bowl of water as recommended by numerous articles and TikTok videos can cause illness, according to a warning from the FDA.

You Can Now See How Many One-Star Uber Ratings You’ve Received—If You Dare

No, Uber still won’t tell you which driver awarded you a one-star rating (or what you did to deserve it).

How to Type Spanish Accents and Letters

Whether you type on a Windows or Mac computer, you can add accents to Spanish letters with a few easy shortcuts.

Here’s How to Cancel Your Spotify Premium Subscription

Save yourself the frustration of trying to find a ‘Cancel’ option in the Spotify app—there isn’t one.

How to Safely Recycle Old Razor Blades

Recycling razor blades isn't as easy as throwing them in the recycling bin, but that doesn't mean you should treat them like trash.

That sirloin should never look like someone inflated it with air.

Is It Safe to Eat Food in Bloated Packaging? A Food Safety Expert Weighs In

The next time you pick up a package of chicken that looks and feels like an inflated football, you should probably think twice.

Your phone might be lost, but all hope is not.

Lost Your iPhone or iPad? Here’s What to Do

'Lost Mode' on iPhones is your best chance of recovering your missing device. Here’s what it does and how to use it.

‘FDA Cleared’ vs. ‘FDA Approved’: What’s the Difference?

FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.

The Key to Hassle-Free Snow Shoveling Is in Your Kitchen

Shoveling snow can put quite a damper on a snow day. Here’s a hack to make this chore slightly more tolerable.

You Should Always Trim Your Candle Wicks—Here’s Why

The only thing worse than a candle wick that’s too short is one that’s too long. Here’s why—and how—to trim it.

Your iPhone is a handy home improvement tool.

Don't Own a Level? You Can Use Your iPhone to Hang Pictures Straight in Your Home

As long as you own an iPhone, you have an accurate level tool you can use for future home improvement projects.

Why Does Fake Jewelry Turn Your Skin Green?

Learning how to stop a ring from turning your finger green is easy. So is understanding why it happens in the first place.

How Long Do N95 Masks Last?

Are N95 masks reusable? It depends on a few factors—here’s how to tell when yours is ready to be replaced.

What Is Black Ice, And Why Is It So Dangerous?

Black ice on the road is a recipe for disaster. Here’s what it is, how it forms, and where it’s often hiding in plain sight.

Is Your iPhone Recording You? Here’s How to Tell

If you're not willing to quit your iPhone cold turkey, there is a way to identify any secret recordings that may be happening on your device.

8 Smart Ways To Invest $5000 or Less

It’s nice to have a little chunk of change in your bank account, but it’s even nicer to invest a small amount of money and earn a big chunk of change.

A BlackBerry Bold 9900 on display in 2012.

Your Old BlackBerry Phone Is About to Stop Working Forever

BlackBerry phones were once considered cutting-edge. Soon, you won’t even be able to use them to call 911.

8 Google Maps Hacks to Use on Your Next Trip

From finding restaurants you like to finding your parked car, these are the Google Maps hacks you should be taking advantage of.

She's waiting for someone to figure out where the mute button is.

The 10 Most Annoying Work-From-Home Behaviors

WFH culture has its own set of annoying coworker habits—and a lot of them involve poor Zoom etiquette.

You don't have to keep the gifts you aren't super fond of.

The Holiday Return Deadlines of 20 Major Retailers

If you weren't happy with every gift you received this holiday season, these are the deadlines you need to return them by.

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