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The Cheeses You Can Freeze (and the Ones You Shouldn't)
A freezer stocked with cheese makes me feel safe.
This Free Fill-in-the-Bubble Calendar Makes Tracking My Workouts so Satisfying
Thank you, Propelissa, whoever you are.
Hotel Shower Caps Are Weirdly Useful for Baking Bread
A solid rise during proofing can make a huge difference in your finished loaf.
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Home Smell Incredible
This is a TikTok household hack that actually works.
This Ridiculously Detailed Spreadsheet Has Helped Me Stick to My New Year’s Resolutions for Five Years
There are tangible benefits to tracking everything you do.
You Should Use Transnomino to Rename and Reorganize Your Mac Files
Transnomino is a free Mac app that lets you organize a chaotic file folder in a few clicks.
How to Hide the Windows 11 Taskbar (Until You Need It)
You can hide it from settings, or use an app to stop it from showing up entirely.
My Favorite Cookies Come From Baking Scraps
We make nice cookies for guests, and “scrappies” for ourselves.
Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly
Staying on top of the problem ultimately leads to less work later on.
You Should Plan Your 2025 Travel During These 'Dead Weeks'
Get the best travel deals during a few specific weeks of the year.
You Can Stop Google From Personalizing Your Search Results
The best way to escape the filter bubble.
Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers to Make These Stuffed Mushrooms
Any mash-up of carbs, veggies, or meats makes for a delectable stuffed mushroom.
MyNoise Is a Personal Soundtrack Generator
I am now accompanied by a trumpet fanfare wherever I go.
Impress Your Guests With a Stuffing Bundt Cake
This stuffing is easy to make and can double as an edible centerpiece.
This Free App Makes Custom Covers For Your Apple Music and Spotify Playlists
Denim works with all your custom playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.
Steam Your Spuds for Faster Mashed Potatoes
While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, every minute is precious. Steam, don't boil, for faster mashed potatoes.
How to Change Your iPhone's Ringtone and Media Volume Separately
Tweak one volume setting without impacting the other.
Freeze Pre-Portioned Cookie Dough for Emergency Cookies
Sometimes you need cookies faster than you can mix the dough.
What Happened to the Edit Button in the iPhone Photos App?
The Edit button has moved and has a totally new look.
You Can Make Your iPhone Clipboard Way More Useful
Never forget what you've copied again.