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3 sleep hygiene tips that got me back on track after endless nights of being unable to sleep
11 years ago I was in the throes of insomnia, scraping by on two or three hours sleep a night tops. I had no clue about sleep hygiene (putting yourself in the best position for a good night’s sleep) and couldn’t tell a bad tip from solid gold. People talked to me about sleep aids and teas, about magnesium and…
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Essential Car-Care Tips for First-Time Owners
Pay attention to the paint. Regular car washing and waxing help preserve a car’s paint from corrosive salt, bug splatter, bird droppings, and road grime. Despite what the ads may say, no wax job lasts more than a few weeks at best. Paste wax isn’t necessarily better than liquid polish, and premium brands don’t necessarily outlast lower-priced alternatives. (See our…
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7 tips and tools to achieve the ultimate cable-free desk setup
Cable management is the last thing on the minds of most, but it’s a critical component of building and maintaining a desktop PC setup. Whether you’re a creative professional, a streamer, or a serious gamer, the rat’s nest of cables sticking out of the back of your machine can impact everything from performance to aesthetics. Cable organization is not just…
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It’s time to spring clean your dishwasher — expert cleaning tips on how to bring back your dishwasher’s sparkle
My dishwasher is one of the hardest working appliances in my home and keeps all my pots and pans clean. However, although it’s a cleaning machine, it can still succumb to a build-up of dirt. So, even if you own one of the best dishwashers and your dishes look clean, the truth could be more sinister. So, with Spring Cleaning…
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Are porn websites safe? No, but they can be with these tips
Despite ranking among the top most visited pages on the planet, porn sites still don’t have a particularly stellar reputation. Early sites were full of scams and malware, and while some things have improved, privacy and security concerns remain. So are porn websites safe in 2025? Not really. If you venture outside the mainstream options, you’re still likely to be…
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Bike Riding Safety Tips for New and Experienced Riders
Keep in mind that safety doesn’t just mean protective equipment; it’s also about how cyclists interact with motorists, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Obey the law. The League of American Bicyclists reminds riders, “You have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers.” This means that cyclists have to follow all traffic laws and obey street signs, signals, and road markings. Ride…
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Expert Tips on How to Inspect a Used Car
Body condition: Check each panel and the roof, looking for scratches, dents, and rust. Watch out for misaligned panels or large gaps, which can indicate either sloppy assembly at the factory or shoddy repair work. The paint color and finish should be the same on every body panel. If you think the body or other parts of the car have…
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Privacy settings, tips, and more
In a perfect world, we could ignore AI altogether, but it’s not that simple. Whether your job involves AI, you’re worried about your content being used for training, or you’re concerned about your kids using AI inappropriately, learning how to stay safe while using AI is crucial. Not to mention, AI-driven scams have caused $108 million in damages in the…
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3 top tips to fall asleep quickly at night, according to a sleep coach and ex-insomniac
Falling asleep quickly used to come easy to me until I hit my late twenties. Then I went from dropping off within 15 minutes to tossing and turning for an hour. Two hours. Longer. It turned out that stress and anxiety were the two biggest roadblocks stopping me from drifting off. And my elaborate nighttime routine was making things worse,…
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Lawn Care Tips to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring and Summer
The grass is always greener with a little advance work By Paul Hope No matter what the recent weather has been in your area, now’s the time to start thinking about your yard so that it looks its best this spring and summer. Start off by assessing your lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, and other gear. “Retailers discount old…
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