Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Tim Mulkerin — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Strands #321.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Saturday, January 18, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “O ___! My ___!”

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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Emily Long — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,309.

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 18, 2025 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in six. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 18, Wordle #1,309! Keep scrolling if you …

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Tim Mulkerin — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:00:59 +0000

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #587.

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, January 18, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, …

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How to Tell If the Police Are Investigating You

Jeff Somers — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:30:00 +0000
If you see any of these signs, you might be caught up in a criminal investigation.
Despite the fact that there are more than 15 million active criminal cases every year, most Americans are only familiar with criminal investigations by the police through television shows. Police dramas are fun, but they make the investigation process seem pretty straightforward and obvious—those under investigation know …

The Best E-Bikes for Every Type of Rider

Stephen Johnson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000
Splurge on an e-bike for yourself—or for someone you love.
With so many companies churning out motor-assisted bikes of all types—from the reputable names in "analog" bikes to fly-by-night companies offering mail-order rip-off rides—it can be difficult to know where to start. The bikes listed below have been positively reviewed by me or other Lifehacker staff. Our focus is on …

Apple's Latest iOS Beta Quietly Kills AI News Notifications

Michelle Ehrhardt — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000
Apple is taking its AI Notification Summaries back to the drawing board.
As someone who is inundated with emails and messages throughout the day, one of the Apple Intelligence features I was most cautiously optimistic about was Notification Summaries. The feature aims to make sorting through the pings on your Lock Screen a neater, faster experience, by grouping multiple notifications …

Four Ways to Turn a Hallway Into a Useful Room

Jeff Somers — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0000
If you’re desperate for more useful space in your home, your hallways could be doing more.
On the day you moved into your home, you may have wondered how you'd ever fill all that space. Flash forward a few years and suddenly you're wracking your brain trying to carve out an extra storage area, or contemplating a major remodel to add more …

What's Next Now That the Supreme Court Has Upheld the TikTok Ban

Michelle Ehrhardt — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0000
With the Supreme Court upholding Congress' TikTok ban, here's what could be next for the hotly contested app.
If you’ve been on TikTok over the past few days, you’ve no doubt witnessed your favorite creators saying their goodbyes and telling you where you can find them next. With Congress' impending ban on the social media app set to take effect in the U.S. on Sunday, it …

How to Use TikTok in the US Even If It's Banned

Jake Peterson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:00:39 +0000
Even if TikTok is banned, there are ways to access it.
The deadline is nearly here: Now that the Supreme Court has ruled against it, TikTok will likely be legally banned in the United States on Jan. 19. If you're one of the 170 million Americans who use TikTok every day, you might be a bit …

How to Do an Audit on Your Own Spending

Meredith Dietz — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000
Take a good, hard look at exactly where your money is going.
I know what it's like when the thought of looking at your personal finances makes your stomach churn. The first step to getting control of your spending is to take a hard look at where your money actually goes. Now, I've previously lamented how many sources …

Here's What's New in iOS 18.3

Jake Peterson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000
AI News summaries are taking a hiatus.
When Apple dropped iOS 18.2, it made a bit of a splash—especially for iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence. The update brought dedicated image generation to iOS, including both Image Playground and Genmoji, as well as an AI-updated Mail experience and more control …

How to Create Your Own Custom AI Bots in Google Gemini

David Nield — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Set up your own personalized Google Gemini Gems.
Google hasn't been shy about pushing the Gemini AI bot into just about every app and device it can—from the Pixel 9 to your video calls—and most of the time you get the same experience when you call up the assistant. If you need a more …

How to Make Your Own Weird Emojis on iPhone

Khamosh Pathak — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Embrace the weird side of Genmoji.
Of all the new and weird AI features in Apple Intelligence, perhaps Genmoji is the most exciting one. Though it's in beta, and its output can range from weird to terrifying, it's still fun to make and sure your own custom emojis.
Genmoji, as the name sounds, is an …

What's New on Hulu in February 2025

Emily Long — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Victorian drama "A Thousand Blows," dating series "Muslim Matchmaker," and season six of "The Kardashians."
Hulu's February slate includes the new historical drama series A Thousand Blows (Feb. 21) from the creator of Peaky Blinders. The story is set in 1880s Victorian London amid the world of illegal boxing. Malachi Kirby and Alec Monroe play best friends from Jamaica who get involved with the all-female …

What's New on Disney+ in February 2025

Emily Long — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Catch the new Pixar series "Win or Lose" and more episodes of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place."
Pixar fans have an emotional February to look forward to on Disney+. The eight-episode miniseries Win or Lose, premiering Feb. 19, tells the stories of eight connected characters as they get ready for a championship softball game.
The first two installments feature Laurie (voiced by Rosie Foss), a 12-year-old player …

These Are My Favorite Air Fryer Recipes

Allie Chanthorn Reinmann — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:50 +0000
Of all the delicious morsels that come out of my air fryer, these recipes lead the top of the list.
Your kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t).
The air fryer has blessed us all with quick convection …

The Best New Movies to Stream This Week

Stephen Johnson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000
If you're looking for a great movie to watch this weekend, here are some solid options.
Looking to settle in with a good movie? Me too. That's why I've pored over release schedules to bring you the best original and new-to-streaming movies you can watch on Netflix, Prime, Max, Hulu, and other streaming platforms this week.
This week most notable release is Back in …

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 17, 2025

Tim Mulkerin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Here are some hints to help you win NYT Strands #320.
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, January 17, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “The time of our lives.”
For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 17, 2025

Emily Long — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:32 +0000
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,308.
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 17, 2025 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 17, Wordle #1,308! Keep scrolling if you …

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 17, 2025

Tim Mulkerin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:00:41 +0000
Here are some hints to help you win NYT Connections #586.
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, January 17, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, …

FastestVPN Is A$48 Right Now

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How ‘Scary Hour’ Helps Me Stay on Top of My Finances

Meredith Dietz — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Build your financial confidence through small wins.
We all have those money tasks that make our stomachs churn. You know the ones—checking your credit card balance after a spendy month, finally opening that medical bill, or diving into your retirement account settings. Enter "Scary Hour," a trending productivity technique that's helping me transform financial …

How to Clean Up After You Spot Mice, Roaches, and Other Pests

Lindsey Ellefson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Pests aren't just pesky—they can also have a negative effect on your health.
I have lived in New York City for 15 years now and in that time, I have occupied some truly horrific apartments, as broke post-grads are known to do. In that time, I have battled mice and roaches—and crucially, I have emerged victorious from these battles. …

What to Expect From Samsung's Galaxy S25 Unpacked Stream

Michelle Ehrhardt — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is less than a week away.
Another year, another Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. The Android giant has gotten into a habit of hosting at least two of these events per year, one for foldables and one for pretty much everything else. With the foldables having gotten center stage last time, it’s likely time for the …

How to Follow a Training Program for a Marathon or Half Marathon, Even When Nothing Is Going Right

Beth Skwarecki — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:30:00 +0000
What to do if you miss a week, have an extra week, can’t get this week’s long run in, and more.
When you’re training for a race, a good training plan is key. With that training program, you’ll have all your runs planned out for you, with just the right mix of long runs, speed work, and easy mileage to get you to the start line strong and ready. …

All the Apps ByteDance Operates in the US

Jake Peterson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000
It's not just TikTok.
TikTok's future in the United States is totally up in the air. Should the United States government get its way, the app will be banned starting Sunday—though there may be ways to still use it. The Supreme Court could step in to save it, as could …

How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Winter Coat

Lindsey Ellefson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000
Plus, how to actually clean them.
We all have plenty of laundry to do on a regular basis, so a seasonal item we wear less frequently may not work its way into our normal wash routine. How often, for example, do you think to wash your winter coat? No matter how you answer that—because, …

This Free App Combines Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon Into One Feed

Justin Pot — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000
OpenVibe puts the post-Twitter social web into a single timeline.
Replacing X is an ongoing project. Bluesky is currently the network growing the fastest, but both Threads and Mastodon have had growth spurts in the past few years. If you're like me, there are people you want to follow in all three places.
Luckily, there are ways to do …

How to Know If You Need a Weightlifting Belt (and How to Use It)

Beth Skwarecki — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0000
A belt probably won't protect your back from injury, but it can help you lift better.
Belts are useful tools for weightlifting (and I have recommendations on my favorites here), but who should be using them? And when? And how? Read on to get all your belt-related questions answered, and to figure out whether you, personally, could benefit from wearing a belt when you …

I Tried This 'Foolproof' Cacio E Pepe Trick and It's Completely Legit

Allie Chanthorn Reinmann — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000
A starchy foundation ensures your sauce will always be smooth and creamy.
If you've ever attempted making cacio e pepe at home and ended up with pasta coated in gritty cheese bits instead of a luscious sauce, know that you are not alone. That’s why I ran to the kitchen after reading that adding a smidge of corn starch (about ¾ of …

Five Ways to Tell If a Couch or Sofa Will Be Comfortable Over the Long Haul

Jeff Somers — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000
It’s difficult—but not impossible—to figure out if a sofa is going to be comfortable when you have just a few minutes in the store.
Buying furniture on your own can be stressful. Aside from the cost—if you’re furnishing an entire two-bedroom house, that might run you close to $25,000 depending on your choices—there’s the stress of choosing pieces that fit your aesthetic vibe, measuring to make sure they fit …

The Pros and Cons of the Best TikTok Alternatives

Amanda Blum — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Right now, there are three obvious platforms to migrate to: Red Note, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. But do they compare?
I love TikTok. As a grown-ass adult, this is not something I am proud of, nor will I share the total number of hours I’ve spent scrolling to fall asleep, pass the time or catch up on what Good Boy Ollie is doing. As

Here's How to Get Back the Off Button for AirPods Noise Cancelling

Khamosh Pathak — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000
You can still turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods.
If you can't seem to figure out how to turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods Pro or AirPods 4 with ANC, you are not alone. After the iOS 18 update, many users across Reddit noticed that the button to turn Noise Cancellation "Off" simply didn't show …

How to Remove Salty Streaks From Your Floor Without Damaging Them

Lindsey Ellefson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Winter means snow, and snow means salt, and salt means a mess.
Cold weather means more salt on the roads and sidewalks—but also on your floors as it gets tracked in on your shoes and boots and leaves salty streaks behind. Salt is great for dealing with ice outside but it is terrible for your flooring. Even if you’re on top of …

Here's When You Can Try the Switch 2 for Yourself

Michelle Ehrhardt — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Hands-on demos are coming to cities around the world this April.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now officially revealed, and ... we don't really know much about it yet. It's a little bigger, it's backwards compatible, and the joy-con controllers are magnetic, but aside from those scant few details, there's not much to get excited for yet, apart from …

You Can Now Schedule Recurring Tasks and Reminders With ChatGPT

Khamosh Pathak — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Ask ChatGPT to spin up, anytime you want.
ChatGPT is taking a big step towards becoming your go-to digital assistant with its new Tasks feature. With it, you can set reminders and recurring tasks with the bot. Mind you, this won't replace your Reminders app: The Tasks feature is currently only in …

What the Leaks Got Right About the Switch 2

Jake Peterson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:57 +0000
Pretty much everything, at least so far.
Early this morning, Nintendo finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 in a surprise video announcement. That itself wasn't necessarily that much of a surprise: Recent rumors had suggested the company would do as much, and sooner rather than later. But in a slightly unexpected …

‘Explode’ Lets You Send Disappearing iMessages

David Nield — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000
If you've always wanted iMessage to be a little more like Snapchat, this is the app for you.
The latest messaging app rising up the iPhone App Store charts is Explode. Explode helps you send disappearing (or "exploding") photos to your contacts on iMessage, designed to vanish after a few seconds. Like BeReal and Snapchat, the emphasis is on quick, one-to-one sharing that you don't …

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 16, 2025

Tim Mulkerin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Here are some hints to help you win NYT Strands #319.
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Thursday, January 16, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Bar association.”
For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day, bookmark this …

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All the Apps ByteDance Operates in the US

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