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👩‍🍳 Cooking is way more fun with the right stuff.

These stretchy food huggers ($18) keep your fruits and veggies fresh.
Grab a four-pack of ice cube trays (10% off) to pop ’em without twisting.
Messy microwave? This splatter cover (5% off) means less cleanup later.
Shave your cheese and more with a handheld rotary grater (20% off).
Meat lovers, BBQ like a pro using a set of shredder claws (41% off).

🦖 Jurassic breakfast: This mini-waffle maker (30% off) turns batter into dinosaur-shaped treats in minutes.

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Too long; won’t read: Eight sentences or longer, and 57% of people skim or ignore parts of your email. Pro tip: Put the most important info in the first line or write in bullet points to save time.

Hidden cam shocker

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Some cams are so small they can hide inside smoke detectors, clocks and remotes. Try these pro tips to spot them.

🚁 End of an era: DJI is grounding its iconic Phantom drone series. Starting June 1, 2025, support for the Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced will fly off into the sunset. These drones helped kick off the quadcopter craze in 2013. DJI is shifting its focus to newer birds like the Inspire, Mavic, Air, Mini and the beginner-friendly Flip line.

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That’s the battery level where most Americans start to panic and scramble for a charger. Funny thing? The iPhone battery doesn’t even turn red until 20%. So yes, you can calm down, your phone isn’t flatlining. Your screen dimmed itself out of self-care. Pro tip: To keep your battery healthy, charge when it hits around 20% and stop at 90%. This will help reduce wear and slow down premature aging.

🔌 DIY energy assessments: Before calling a pro, check for indoor air leaks yourself. You could save 10%-20% a year on energy bills just by plugging gaps around your home. Here’s a two-pack of caulk trim (12% off) to stop your money from slipping through the cracks.

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From dough to done

🍕 Hungry to take your kitchen up a notch? I got you covered.

Bake like a pro with a sifter (7% off) for flour, sugar and coffee.
Tired hands? Just push the button on this can opener (38% off).
Stick a pantry organizer (15% off) over your door for instant shelves.
These pizza containers ($25) are perfectly triangular-shaped.
Don’t whine, a glass chiller ($50) keeps your wine nice and cool.

🧤 No mess or stress: Snag a pack of, yep, 600 disposable gloves (33% off) for food prep. They’re BPA and latex-free.

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💊 Shelf checkup: Got a pantry full of supplements? Snap some pics of them and ask ChatGPT or any bot, “Create a daily schedule for taking these and check for any interactions or contraindications.” Pro tip: Make sure all the labels are easy to read in your photos for best results.

How to find anyone’s email

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Looking for a way to get in touch with someone online? Try these pro tips.

Memorize this: On a PC, hit Alt + Tab. On Mac, it’s Cmd + Tab. Keep hitting Tab while holding down Alt or Cmd to switch between your open applications. It’ll make you feel like a total pro.

Nintendo Switch 2 update: Preorders are set for April 24, and the price is holding at $449.99. Accessories are getting more expensive. The Joy-Con is $94.99, the Pro Controller is $84.99, and the Switch 2 Camera is $54.99. Launch day’s locked for June 5. By the time I finish buying accessories, Nintendo is legally allowed to claim me as a dependent.

🌳 No green thumb required: Why wait years for your yard to bloom? Fast Growing Trees makes it simple to plant like a pro. They’ll recommend the best trees and shrubs for your exact location and ship them straight to your door. No hauling, no guesswork. Use promo code KIM to save an extra 15%. I got an avocado tree, and it’s thriving!

🌳 Grow like a pro: Fast Growing Trees makes it simple to plant like a pro. They’ll recommend the best trees and shrubs for your exact location and ship them straight to your door. No hauling, no guesswork. Use promo code KIM to save an extra 15%. I got an avocado tree, and it’s thriving!

Want better photo composition? Turn on the grid. It splits your screen into nine parts. Line up subjects where the lines meet for more balanced, pro-looking shots. iPhones: Go to Settings > Camera > Grid (toggle it on). For Android: Open Camera > Settings > Grid (or Grid Lines).

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Of Americans are polite to AI chatbots. Only 55% do it because it feels right. The other 12% are worried about a future robot uprising. Most skip “please” and “thank you.” Pro tip: Being nice in your messages can make replies 30% better.

Almost three years after the iPad 10: Apple’s new base model iPad 11 is coming this spring with a chip upgrade from the A14 Bionic to A17 Pro (about 40% faster), double the RAM (4GB to 8GB) and Apple Intelligence. If you don’t care about AI, the 10th-gen iPad is 20% off right now.

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AI brings dead celebs back to life

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Well, kinda… Hollywood is spending millions to resurrect the likeness of screen legends like Judy Garland with AI. Creepy or fine? Plus, YouTube’s new pause ads, why to skip the blue light filter, and a warning for iPad Pro owners: iOS 18 is bricking devices!

Apple's AirPod game changer

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Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 just got FDA approval to double as hearing aids. But can they really pull it off? Find out what makes these earbuds more than just a great way to listen to music.

September is the apple of my pie: Apple’s set to show off the new iPhone 16 line, Watch Series 10 and AirPods on Sept. 10. The iPhone Pros and Watch have bigger screens, and the new AirPods look like a cross between 3rd-gen AirPods and the AirPods Pro. If you need a new iPhone (JoJo, talking to you!), just wait a little longer.