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Matthew Modine Narrates a New UFO Documentary and We've Got the First Trailer



4KGizmodo / 13h
A lot was happening in 2020 so there’s a chance you may have missed something—like the fact the New York Times published a story basically saying aliens are real . The claim was based on a document stating that the government has found unexplained objects that were “not made on this earth.” You read that right. Read more...


30 Passengers Use Wheelchairs To Get Airport Priority Boarding – On Just One Flight
500+View from the Wing / 13h
When 55 passengers board a single flight using wheelchairs, that's tough not to notice. But when only 25 need assistance getting off the plane at their destination, it starts to look like 30 people requested assistance just to get priority board, plus maybe assistance through the security line at the airport. Continue reading ...


NHTSA requests info after Tesla crashes into fire truck
500+TechCrunch / 8h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday it has asked Tesla to provide more information after one of its vehicles crashed into a fire truck in California, Bloomberg reported . The agency did not confirm to TechCrunch what kind of information it is seeking, but NHTSA likely wants to determine whether one of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) — Autopilot



Prepare for your first tech job with this discounted IT exam prep bundle
Mashable / 47min
TL;DR : The Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Lifetime Access Training Bundle is on sale for £41.58, saving you 98% on list price. The cybersecurity industry may be growing, but the wage you may one day earn doesn’t make expensive tuition costs any easier to deal with if you’re pursuing higher education. If you want to take your education into your own hands, then there are advanced courses and certif


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for February 21
Mashable / 47min
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 21
Mashable / 47min
Hey, happy Tuesday! It's Shrove Tuesday aka Pancake Day, and we hope you have a stack of something delicious and maple-covered to mark the occasion. Oh, there's also a new Wordle ! We've got a stack of fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out. If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 21's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather w


5 of the best online artificial intelligence courses available for free this week
Mashable / 47min
FREE COURSES: Artificial intelligence could make your life a lot easier, but you need to understand this technology first. Find a wide range of artificial intelligence courses for free on Udemy. Artificial intelligence was not dominating online conversations this time last year, but now it seems like it's all anyone is talking about in the tech world. Some recent developments have been somewhat s


Save 49% on the best VPN for unblocking Paramount+ from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 47min
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can reliably unblock Paramount+ from anywhere in the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Paramount+ is a particularly impressive streaming platform with a familiar problem: You can't access your subscription from everywhere in the world. Outside the U.S., Paramount+ is onl


Ubisoft's Mousetrap system lengthens the lag to punish 'Rainbow Six Siege' cheaters
100+Engadget / 4h
Cheaters are why we can't have nice things. All the time, money and effort that could be going towards expanded DLCs and improved gameplay mechanics is instead spent staving off the legions of mediocre players who mistake aimbots for actual gaming prowess. The entire exercise is exhausting and Ubisoft isn't going to take it anymore, the company announced Monday . Come the game's next update relea


How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.


Strive gets backing from Y Combinator to show kids that coding is fun
25TechCrunch / 5h
Strive is an online learning platform that teaches kids to code, but it wants to do more than just that. Developed with an active learning model that lets students take the lead in classes, Strive wants to instill in them a lifelong love of STEM subjects. The Singapore-based startup announced today that it has raised a $1.3 million seed round led by Y Combinator (it is an alum of the accelerator


Ram 1500 REV reservations sold out in less than a week
91Engadget / 5h
Ram pulled the wraps off its 1500 REV electric truck concept at CES , following that up with a proper unveiling earlier this month. Eager early adopters could reserve a 2024 model with a $100 deposit for the so-called Ram REV Insider+ membership. However, late last week, Stellantis shut down pre-orders as "membership max capacity" had been reached. Initial news of the closure was posted on a Ram


This sealed original iPhone just sold for more than a Tesla Model 3 at auction
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The rumored iPhone 15 Ultra is expected to be Apple's priciest phone so far, but even that flagship will be dwarfed by the price an unopened, original iPhone has just achieved at auction – a record $63,356 (around £52,635 / AU$91,630). Before you go rummaging through your drawers, the key to that high price was that the auctioned iPhone was "factory sealed", which means that even its cellophane w


Huge Alaska Airlines Visa Card Bonus: 70K Miles & Companion Fare!
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card A few weeks ago we saw a huge welcome offer rolled out on the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card ( review ), which coincides with the card getting new benefits . I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s only available for a limited time. If you don’t yet have this card and are eligible, you absolutely should apply with this offer.


Rode NT1 5th-Generation Microphone Pairs USB-C And XLR With No-Clipping Promise
SlashGear / 6h
The latest Rode NT1 5th Generation microphone pushes the envelope with an innovative 'Dual Connect' XLR/USB-C port, as well as 'unclippable' audio safeguards.


Gran Turismo Racers Will Soon Be Able To Challenge The Unstoppable 'Sophy' AI
SlashGear / 6h
In the AI competition mode, players will battle it out against Sophy across four circuits, with each level being more challenging than the last one.


Ubisoft Confirms E3 Attendance Amid Wavering Industry Support
SlashGear / 6h
Despite Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony no longer participating in E3 2023, Ubisoft has confirmed it has plans to participate in this year's in-person show.


How To Send And Receive Texts From An Android Phone On Mac
SlashGear / 6h
Do you own a Mac computer and an Android smartphone? They may not have a seamless integration, but you can link the devices to send and receive texts on macOS.


Here's How The Most Expensive Royal Enfield Still Remains Affordable
SlashGear / 6h
As part of the Royal Enfield's resurrection, it would go on to release a brand new platform it calls the 650 Twins.


Max Q: Only a matter of time
TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Intuitive Machines enters the public market Silicon Valley goes to war News from Transcelestial, Umbra and more Intuitive Machines’ public market debut marked by large shareholder redemptions but sharp stock highs Lunar technology company Intuitive Machines received far less cash from its merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) than


U.K. quantum computing startup Quantum Motion raises $50.5M
32TechCrunch / 6h
U.K. quantum computing company Quantum Motion has raised £42 million ($50.5 million) in an equity round of funding led by Bosch Ventures (RBVC), with participation from Porsche, the U.K. government’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), and a host of additional investors. Quantum computing, for the uninitiated, builds on principles borrowed from quantum mechanics, with a focus on


Rode claims its new podcast-friendly NT1 offers 'unclippable' audio
Engadget / 7h
When a microphone has been around for 30 years, it must be doing something right. The Rode NT1 is arguably the company's flagship studio mic and origin story for the brand's name. The mic was originally called the Rodent1, shortened to Rode NT1 and the rest is history. Today, the company is unveiling the fifth iteration and it comes with two key updates that should interest podcasters and vocalis


Bonkers Republican bill in Idaho would make mRNA-based vaccination a crime
300+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. (credit: Getty | Marcos del Mazo ) Two Republican lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would make it a misdemeanor for anyone in the state to administer mRNA-based vaccines—namely the lifesaving and remarkably safe COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. If passed as written, it would also preemptive



This bionic finger uses touch to “see” inside human tissue, electronics
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Scientists have built a smart bionic finger that mimics the tactile perception mechanism of a human finger. (credit: Y. Li et al., 2023) The human fingertip is an exquisitely sensitive instrument for perceiving objects in our environment via the sense of touch. A team of Chinese scientists has mimicked the underlying perceptual mechanism to create a bionic finger with an integrated tact


Roger C. Schank, Theorist of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 76
52NYT > Technology / 7h
He combined linguistics, cognitive science and computing with the goal of “trying to understand the nature of the human mind.”


All the Ways You Can Clean With a Squeegee (but Aren't)
Lifehacker / 7h
Squeegees are so much cooler than we give them credit for. If you don’t have a little one for cleaning your mirrors and windows, go get one now. Once you’ve got one, congrats: You just unlocked a world of new cleaning opportunities. Here are some bonus ways you can spruce up your home with that bad boy. Read more...


Here's the Math on Whether You Can Save Money Heating Your Home With a Fireplace
Lifehacker / 8h
The first apartment I lived in with my future wife was an old railroad-style place that was heated by an ancient “gas on gas” stove in the kitchen. In the winter months, cranking up as far as it would go meant the kitchen was approximately the temperature of the sun, and the living room—two rooms away—was like the… Read more...


How To Make A Wi-Fi Call On Your iPhone
SlashGear / 8h
Like many modern phones, iPhones support Wi-Fi calling and texting. But what does Wi-Fi calling mean, exactly, and how do you make a Wi-Fi call?


Google Chrome's memory and battery saver modes are rolling out to everyone
87Engadget / 8h
Over the 14 years since it debuted, Google Chrome has increasingly become a resource hog, vacuuming up more and more of your system's memory and battery life with seemingly reckless abandon. At long last, Google is doing something to make the browser less of a strain on your computer. As part of Chrome 110 for Windows, Mac and Chromebook desktops, the company is rolling out memory and energy save


Use These Six Steps to Salvage a Bad Day
Lifehacker / 8h
Bad moods can have different drivers, but a common characteristic is the presence of your stress response . While the stress response is crucial for getting us in gear to face a threat, if it lingers, it affects the cognitive functions that are crucial for tackling personal and professional responsibilities. Bad moods… Read more...


You Should Know the Difference Between a Chargeback and a Refund
Lifehacker / 8h
If your credit card was charged for an order that never arrived, or you’re still paying for a subscription you canceled, you have two options for getting your money back: A refund or a chargeback. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but there’s one huge difference between them: Refunds are authorized by the… Read more...


Did the UK government just accidentally leak Nintendo’s Switch successor?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The big old question mark just got a lot bigger... (credit: Nintendo ) As the Nintendo Switch approaches the sixth anniversary of its launch, Nintendo has been extremely coy about the prospects for a true successor to the console (no, the Switch OLED doesn’t count). This week, though, a stray redaction in a government document regarding the proposed Microsoft/Activision merger has some


How Many EV Owners Run Out Of Charge? The Number Might Surprise You
SlashGear / 8h
As it turns out, the charging capabilities for electric vehicles look much more positive than you might expect.


USELESS: Delta Now Charges Over 500,000 SkyMiles One Way For Some Economy Travel
View from the Wing / 9h
If you've wanted to get value out of SkyMiles you've needed to (1) usually fly coach, and (2) luck out with one of their 'flash sales' on domestic routes and travel to the Caribbean. Even coach travel, though, is no longer reasonable even when it's seats that are likely to go unsold in coach. They've started charging over 500,000 miles one way for some economy partner awards to Asia. Continue rea


Plastiq review: How to earn more points and pay lower fees
49The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If maximizing points and miles on big purchases is your game, Plastiq can help you get there. The payment platform is popular among those looking to earn rewards on expenses that normally can’t be charged to a credit card. We’re talking about rent and mortgage payments , taxes , tuition , a new car and pretty much ev


Here's Why Halogen Lightbulbs Are Banned In The United Kingdom
SlashGear / 9h
The United Kingdom made the decision to ban one type of popular bulb, and that was only the start. Why was halogen given the banhammer and which is next?


Official OnePlus 11 Concept Shows A Wild Design With Icy Blue Light Strips On The Back
SlashGear / 9h
OnePlus has once again shown off a bizarre, yet intriguing smartphone concept with striking blue pipelines that cover the back of the phone's rear panel.


Android’s new OEM rules in India swap “requirements” with “revenue sharing”
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) Google is being forced to revamp how it licenses Android in yet another country: India. While these agreements with manufacturers are always a big secret, we occasionally get to know more about them via various leaks. The latest happened over the weekend from Kuba


Amazon hamstrings free app that makes Fire TV remotes reprogrammable
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You're pretty much stuck with those streaming-service buttons on the bottom of the remote. (credit: Amazon) Amazon doesn't want you messing with the Fire TV remote's buttons. After all, those buttons connecting users to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are a source of ad revenue for Amazon. The company recently issued a software update to the Fire TV St


Always Keep a Dried Out Steak in Your Fridge
Lifehacker / 10h
About a month ago I found a two-for-one deal on tri-tip steaks, and I bought a whole bunch. Having recently read an article claiming one can dry age steaks by simply leaving them in the refrigerator for an extended period of time, I decided to try it out. Things didn’t go exactly as planned, but they did go well, and I… Read more...


Sonos' upcoming Era 300 and 100 speakers revealed in nearly full detail
400+Engadget / 10h
It's perhaps not a huge surprise that Sonos has more speakers on the way, but a new report reveals what the company's next models probably look like, as well as some of the specs and approximate pricing. The Sonos Era 300 and 100 are slated to arrive in late March, according to The Verge . The latter is said to effectively be a replacement for the Sonos One , which has been around since 2017. The


10 Reasons You Should Be Watching Apple TV+'s Hello Tomorrow!
Gizmodo / 10h
Created by Amit Bhalla and Lucas Jansen, Apple TV+ ’s Hello Tomorrow! stars Billy Crudup as a 1950s traveling salesman peddling “Brightside Lunar Residences”—an idyllic suburban condo community enclosed under a dome on the moon . But all is not what it seems on this excellent series, which just dropped its first three… Read more...



Researching North Korea online? You could be victim of a malware attack
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
People with an interest in all things North Korea are being targeted with a very specific malware . Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro (via BleepingComputer ) have recently observed Earth Kitsune, a nascent threat actor, breaching a pro-North Korea website, and then using that site to deliver a backdoor dubbed WhiskerSpy. The malware allows the threat actors to steal files, take screensho


Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication
33BBC News - Technology / 10h
Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs


Want a Disney line short-cut? Paid option sold out for a 2nd day in a row
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Presidents Day weekend is historically one of the busiest times to visit Walt Disney World , and this year was no exception. Wait times across Disney World’s four theme parks reached upward of two hours for popular attractions, with some rides like Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reaching closer to a three-hour standby wait. DISNEY Because of the crowds and higher demand, Disn


Starlink’s “Global Roaming” promises worldwide access for $200 a month
53Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Getty Images | olegda88) SpaceX's Starlink division has invited some potential users to try a "Global Roaming" service for $200 a month, saying the new plan "allows your Starlink to connect from almost anywhere on land in the world." "Global Roaming makes use of Starlink's inter-satellite links (aka space lasers) to provide connectivity around the glo


Lance Bass was kicked off a Russian spaceflight two decades ago—now he’s back
34Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Lance Bass attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. (credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) At the height of his fame as a member of the internationally famous boy band NSYNC, Lance Bass came within about two weeks of going to space in 2002. Bass had completed four months of rigorous training in Russia's Star City during the spring and summer of that year,


Rough: Japan Airlines A350 Diverts Twice Due To Missed Curfew
49One Mile at a Time / 10h
Last night’s Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka didn’t exactly go as planned. Japan Airlines A350 misses Fukuoka curfew, diverts to Osaka This incident happened on Sunday, February 19, 2023, and involves Japan Airlines flight JL331 , scheduled to operate from Tokyo (HND) to Fukuoka (FUK). The flight was operated by a two year old Airbus A350-900 with the registration code JA07XJ. The 549


Crucial's SSDs are up to 49 percent off for President’s Day
500+Engadget / 10h
There's no such thing as having too much storage or too many backups, so it's never a bad idea to pick up storage while it's on sale. There are some good deals on Crucial solid state drives for President's Day, including on the 1TB MX500. That model is 48 percent off at $52 , the lowest price we've seen for it to date. The MX500 is a 2.5-inch drive that will fit into most desktops and laptops. It


How To Stop YouTube Videos From Lagging On Your Android Phone
SlashGear / 10h
YouTube is an everyday thing for many Android users, which is why it's frustrating when videos in the app begin lagging. Try these solutions if you need help.


The Incredible Supersonic Bomber Designed To Outrun Any Soviet Aircraft
SlashGear / 10h
The USAF needed a strategic bomber that could operate at long range while outrunning enemy planes and carrying a nuclear payload. Enter the XB-70 Valkyrie.


What is Spirit Airlines elite status worth in 2023?
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Spirit Airlines — the most notorious ultra-low-cost U.S. carrier — revamped its elite status program in early 2021. And despite what you might think, it actually packs some powerful features (think: free bags, free seat selection, waived overweight checked bag fees, exit-row seat assignment and much more). The way you quantify the value of these perks is crucial to consider whether you should ear


19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
28View from the Wing / 11h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. And Capital One tells me the limited-time introductory offer for this card ends March 14 . Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One V


Biden and Republicans want companies to be held responsible for web moderation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
US president Joe Biden reckons that companies should be held accountable for web moderation, and it all stems from a Supreme Court case investigating the algorithms used by Google-owned YouTube, which have reportedly been recommending pro-ISIS content to users. The problem is that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 has been around for nearly three decades and many have argued t


JFK Airport’s Terminal 1 back open after power outage caused disruption
20The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is fully operational again after Terminal 1 closed last Thursday following a power outage. While a limited number of flight operations could resume Saturday, full service at the terminal did not resume until Sunday. Terminal 1 caters to around 5% of all JFK’s scheduled passenger fligh


Study Up on Local Sports Before Traveling Abroad
Lifehacker / 11h
Striking up conversation with locals is one of the best parts of international travel. A friendly cab driver, bartender, or fellow subway rider can tell you things about their city that you won’t find on a hundred “best-of” listicles. If chatting up locals is your idea of a good time, you owe it to yourself to learn… Read more...


A New Dungeons & Dragons Movie Clip Works the Graveyard Shift
Gizmodo / 11h
With every single video that comes out for this film, I am more and more convinced that Dungeons & Dragons : Honor Among Thieves is just an amalgamation of the most common pitfalls in any given D&D campaign. Is it as funny watching it on screen as it is when you’re playing it out with friends? That remains to be seen.… Read more...


PONANT Cruises: Best For Luxury & Adventure?
74One Mile at a Time / 11h
I haven’t taken a cruise in over 20 years, though lately I’ve had an itch to change that. As I do some research, I think PONANT might just be the cruise line that’s most up my alley. Let me make it clear that this isn’t a paid advertisement, or anything (I’ve never spoken to anyone at the company). I’m just impressed by what the cruise line offers, and would love to hear about any experiences fro


TikTok starts rolling out another creator monetization plan in the US
300+Engadget / 11h
TikTok is rolling out a new program in the US that's designed to help creators increase their earning potential and "unlock more exciting, real-world opportunities." The Creativity Program builds on initiatives like the Creator Fund. TikTok wrote in a blog post that it took feedback from previous efforts into account while building the program. Details are relatively scant for now, but TikTok say


Starlink Offers Global Roaming Test, Promising Internet Coverage 'Anywhere On Land'
SlashGear / 12h
A new 'roaming' service from Starlink may offer a more globe-trotting internet service, but there's still some areas of the world where it likely won't work.


Here's How Long Samsung Phones Last
SlashGear / 12h
Samsung is one of the most prolific and popular manufacturers of Android smartphones, but can they go the distance? There are a few factors to consider.


How to Unlearn Your Parents' Bad Money Habits, According to Lifehacker Readers
Lifehacker / 12h
Your parents learned how to handle money in a different time . A far-off time when it was for more realistic to buy a home , a car or even, you know, eggs . Even when your parents mean well, their money wisdom might be, at best, holding you back and, at worst, doing harm to your financial health. Last week we asked you … Read more...



IBM has built a cost-effective AI supercomputer in its cloud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
IBM’s answer to the cost-effective supercomputer has already been up and running for several months now, but only recently has it disclosed any tangible information about its so-called Vela project. Turning to its blog to discuss details, IBM revealed that the research, authored by five employees at the company, tackles the problems with previous supercomputers, and their lack of readiness for AI


Hotmail's epic spam fail is the latest headache for Microsoft
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
According to recent reports, Microsoft Hotmail (now officially known as Microsoft Outlook ) has been having some issues with its junk email filtering systems, opening the floodgates to allow heaps of spam into users’ inboxes. Users have taken to Twitter to voice their frustrations, but it’s unclear right now what is causing the problem. While Microsoft has reached out to some affected individuals


Is your Facebook account worth $12 a month? Meta rolls out subscription program
300+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram that his company is testing out a new subscription service to help Facebook and Instagram users “get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you.” Called Meta Verified, the monthly service will cost $11.99 on the web and $14.99 on iOS and Android. It’s being rol


The OnePlus 11 Concept looks like more like a gaming PC than a phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
OnePlus officially lifted the lid on its OnePlus 11 flagship earlier this month, but the company also used the phone’s global launch event to tease the arrival of what is expected to be an alternative version of the same device. Now, OnePlus has given us a better look at the cryptically-named One Plus 11 Concept ahead of its own global unveiling at MWC Barcelona on February 27 – and suffice to sa


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Dynamic, Heartbreaking and NO ZOMBIES | The Last of Us Episode 6 Review
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United rolls out new family seating policy for economy tickets
94The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated In what may set the standard for domestic airline seating policies, United Airlines , one of the Big Three, has announced a new policy for families to sit together for free with children under age 12 in certain cabins, regardless of fare type. Starting early next month, United’s new “dynamic seat map feature” will enable passengers to book two seats toge


Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
6KNYT > Technology / 12h
Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram.


Four Reasons Your Cat Keeps Peeing Outside Their Litter Box
31Lifehacker / 12h
When your cat starts peeing outside the box, your first instinct might be to call the vet: Could it be a UTI? Kidney stones? Diabetes? Cancer? While it’s true that pee problems can be a sign of any of these health issues, in many cases, cats are simply lodging a complaint with the box itself. If your cat is otherwise… Read more...


Can you use a business credit card for personal use?
24The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. One of the primary reasons we recommend small-business owners get a business credit card is to separate business expenses from personal ones. Since business expenses are generally tax-deductible, keeping a wall between personal and business makes it that much easier during tax time — and even more so if the governmen


You Can DIY Your Own Stunning Coffered Ceilings
Lifehacker / 12h
Coffered ceilings are a great way to add character, pattern, and depth to your ceiling. If you have high ceilings, they also can make your room look cozier—but the price to have them custom-built is also steep. Luckily, the basic square pattern of a coffered ceiling isn’t too hard to make yourself, and it only… Read more...


How to Change Your IP Address
How-To Geek / 12h
Changing your IP address is a simple fix for a number of networking issues. However, there’s more than one way to cook that particular egg. So let’s go over your options for getting a new IP address, and why you’d choose one over the other. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›