Are recliners bad for you?
Snubbed by the style conscious, and loved by the sports fanatic, recliners are a matter of taste, but experts disagree on whether they are good for the…
Month: August 2019
Ask the Expert: Should I refinance my mortgage?
With mortgages still at historically low rates, many people consider refinancing to save money. But is it a good idea? Maybe, maybe not. Refinancing…
Sell or rehab? The homeowner’s dilemma
If you are debating on whether to sell or renovate, first ask yourself some questions and then do some math. First the questions: – Do you love or hate…
A genuinely easy way to fold a fitted sheet
There are countless videos on folding fitted sheets, but most of them are as easy as assembling furniture. Which is to say, they leave you with extra…
Where to vacation and avoid the August crowds
Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. August and crowds. They just go together. It’s understandable, as work schedules and school schedules seem to…
Unclog a sink without harsh chemicals
Is there anything more annoying — or gross — than a slow-draining sink? It’s a common problem and one that generations of homeowners have resolved by…
Mac: The missing ‘Save As’ found
In Mac’s Text Edit and other apps, menus no longer feature the ‘Save As’ option on the File menu. Annoying. However, you can bring it back for one use or…
Phishing attacks get more sophisticated
Click a link. Download a file. And that’s where the trouble begins. Phishing attacks by email or social media attempt to lure you into revealing a…
Hyper-realistic phishing and ransomware schemes
A spate of hyper-realistic phishing and ransomware schemes masquerade as customers. Typically, targets get an email from a customer in their database. The…
Cyberflashing on planes and trains
iPhone users on airplanes and even trains are increasingly assaulted by images that are ‘air dropped’ from nearby passengers, according to USA TODAY. Air…