Want to watch more of what you like at a price you’ll love? Follow our guide to shrinking your cable bill. By James K. Willcox June 27, 2018 PHOTO: DAN SAELINGER…
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Consumer Reports: Book Now, Summer Airfare Price Hikes Could Get Worse in the Fall
Book Now, Summer Airfare Price Hikes Could Get Worse in the Fall Here’s what travelers can expect in coming months By Laura Spitalniak July 02, 2018 Finding pocketbook-friendly airfare during the summer…
Which is Worse for You: Sugar or Fat?
What is worse: Sugar or fat? Some of the research into this question is surprising, according to the Sci Sci Show.
5 Ways to Boost Router Security Avoid Malware Targeting WiFi Routers
By Tercius Bufete May 24, 2018 A new kind of malware is hitting WiFi routers around the world, and security researchers say consumers should tighten the security on their own home…
Spider Trained to Leap in the Air at Target on Demand
May 09, 2018 – Researchers at the University of Manchester have trained a regal jumping spider to leap to a designated target on demand. This is the first time a spider has…
Consumer Reports: Best TVs of 2018
Best TVs of 2018 Consumer Reports tests hundreds of televisions each year. These 4K sets rise to the top. By James K. Willcox May 10, 2018 PHOTO: LG With prices…
7 Ways to Make the Most Money From Garage Sales
Get rid of your clutter and pocket some cash By Consumer Reports Last updated: May 03, 2018 114 SHARES Planning and running a garage sale yourself takes…
PBS 2018 Documentary: Decoding the Weather Machine
Excellent PBS documentary (March 2018) about climate change its impact and many of its solutions, for example, capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and putting it to good use in farming.
The 10 Benefits of Laughter and Many of these Might Surprise You
Laughter has many benefits like a healthier immune system, a better social life, increase creativity, feeling less pain and a higher functioning metabolism.
CONSUMER REPORTS: How to Use Facebook Privacy Settings
As the FTC investigates the social network, tech tools from Facebook, Firefox, and others can help secure your data By Tercius Bufete March 28, 2018 The Federal Trade Commission confirmed on Monday that…
HBO Real Sports: The Enslaved Boys Forced to Ride Racing Camels
This is a powerful and excellent piece of journalism by HBO about boys in the Middle East, who up until recently, were forced to ride racing camels. The boys were beaten, starved…
National Geographic: Self-Sacrificing Ants Refuse Treatment for Wounds
Feb. 13, 2018 – Navy Seals abide by a code that no man is left behind. Termite-hunting ants abide by a similar code. A new study reveals that after a raid…