The rent is too damn high, even in video games. For months, players of Colossal Order’s 2023 city-building sim, Cities: Skylines II, have been battling with exorbitant housing costs. Subreddits filled with users frustrated that the cost of living was too high in their burgeoning metropolises and complained there was no way to fix it….
It’s Every outdoor fanatic’s favorite time of year. Snow is melting, birds are migrating, and REI is holding its biggest sale of the year: the annual REI anniversary sale. This year’s event ends on May 27, which is Memorial Day. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but REI Co-op members save up to…
But before we jump into that, let’s talk about what we mean by thawing the meat properly. It’s important that food be kept at a safe temperature while thawing. If the food becomes warmer than 40° F, bacteria may begin to proliferate, according to the Department of Agriculture. So don’t do what I’ve done before,…
In our interview, Arroyo took a bipartisan view on who he believes could instigate a future conflict. “Let’s just say, hypothetically, the left loses this race, which is looking like that could happen,” Arroyo said. “The radical left is violent and can mobilize a lot of people to do a lot of damage. The right,…
Drew Afualo is never at a loss for words. On the topic of idiot men who get a rise out of shaming women online—nitpicking them over their weight, their dress, or their body count (when it comes to sexual partners)—she, in fact, won’t shut up. It is why her fans, and detractors, keep coming back….
A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. Whether you’re worried about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always…
Update: Bissell has recalled more than 3 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners due to a burn hazard. Get details of the recall here and on Bissell’s website. Bissell’s Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaner and Sanitizer is a celebrity on #CleanTok. Browse through the hundreds of videos of people using the device and you’ll find satisfyingly gross…
It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, but you can save some cash and go with the Snapdragon X Plus (the 15-inch model only comes with the Elite). I tested the Elite, and the performance has been perfectly smooth no matter how many windows, tabs, and apps I have open. This is not…
Our engineers time how long it takes for each saw to work its way through 10-inch-thick oak beams. We use oak because it’s one of the hardest woods most users will encounter on their property, and it makes for a particularly demanding test that reveals differences among models. Those that cut fastest earn a higher…
Theoretically, if you have a few extra batteries charged at all times, you can have a carpet cleaner with a limitless run time. Not having to worry about cleaning too far from a power outlet to keep your carpet cleaner plugged in is helpful too. The question is: Does this cordless carpet cleaner deliver on…
