I have more than 50,000 pictures stored in Google Photos—over 700 of them taken in the first three months of this year alone. These photos, which take up an eye-watering 44 GB of storage space, have accumulated over the past 20 years, and I’ve been lax about organizing them. It often takes me an embarrassingly long time to find the one...

The average American spends about 400 hours a year in the kitchen, according to a 2022 survey. For those who want to reclaim (at least some of) that time, a countertop appliance like a food processor or blender can help you get a meal on the table a lot faster, often with less sweat equity and quicker cleanup.Dismiss

In most Asian Pacific Islander Desi American communities, folks can’t imagine a reunion without repast, a gabfest without goodies, or even a fight without a feast to follow. So it’s only natural that a celebration of all these cultures would include some snacks. We rounded up and tasted a selection of treats from all over Asia and the...

Mosquitoes are relentless. They swarm and buzz and bite, leaving you covered in itchy red welts. Some spread diseases, such as Zika and West Nile viruses. There are countless mosquito deterrents on the market that promise to keep the little pests at bay, but much of what’s said to be effective doesn’t actually do anything to stop mosquitoes...

Having a single pair of scissors in your home just doesn’t cut it.If using the same scissors to snip through gift wrap, cardboard boxes, chicken bones, and hair works for you, we’re not going to stop you. But we promise you there is a better way.Though scissors are simple in design, the world of shears is quite nuanced. If you’re doing...

Few things are as awe-inspiring as being under a clear night sky, looking up, and gazing at a seemingly infinite array of stars overhead. So we rounded up 14 telescopes, and, after months of holding star parties, we think the Celestron NexStar 5SE is the best telescope for a curious amateur. It gathers enough light for you to view the...