Make Excellent Hot Coffee for a Crowd with Coffee Concentrate

Make Excellent Hot Coffee for a Crowd with Coffee Concentrate

Dilemma: You've got plenty of company coming, but your Chemex, French Press, or other favorite brewing method won't make enough servings (individual AeroPress servings for everyone? No way!). The Kitchn shows us you don't have to sacrifice coffee quality or spend all day hovering over coffee grounds; make coffee concentrate that can be served hot. More … [Read more...]

The Germiest Spots in the Kitchen (and How to Clean Them)

The Germiest Spots in the Kitchen (and How to Clean Them)

There are plenty of places where germs are hiding in our homes and offices, but the kitchen is a particularly important area to focus on, thanks to food-borne illnesses. You don't have to keep your kitchen immaculate; cleaning the biggest germ hot spots in the kitchen can go a long way towards protecting your family. More … [Read more...]

Cable Companies Can Now Force You to Rent Set-Top Boxes. Here Are Your Alternatives.

Cable Companies Can Now Force You to Rent Set-Top Boxes. Here Are Your Alternatives.

For many customers, cable may be getting even more expensive. A new FCC ruling lets cable providers require customers to rent set-top boxes for their basic tiers (including local stations). With HD boxes running around $10 a month for each TV and using more power than the fridge, this might be the straw the breaks the cable subscriber's back. Here are your other options. More … [Read more...]

Everything.me May Be the Smartest, Most Dynamic Android Launcher Yet

Everything.me May Be the Smartest, Most Dynamic Android Launcher Yet

Android: There are plenty of great Android launchers that let you customize your device to your heart's content. Newcomer on the block, Everything.me, is less about tweaking your phone's design and more about automatically showing you the apps and information you need, according to what you're looking for at the moment. More … [Read more...]

How Long Should I Keep Old Documents?

How Long Should I Keep Old Documents?

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Beyond Pizza: Make Perfectly Crisp Foods with a Pizza Stone

Beyond Pizza: Make Perfectly Crisp Foods with a Pizza Stone

A pizza stone is remarkably more versatile than the name suggests. In addition to helping you make homemade pizza and keep your oven's temperature more even, with a pizza stone you can bake crustier breads, roast vegetables, make frozen foods crispier, and more. More … [Read more...]