Over the past few years, scientists have reiterated that being eco-friendly can’t just be a hobby anymore. But while suggestions like improving energy efficiency and restoring ecosystems might sound like massive undertakings, there are ways you can make a difference in your own corner of the world. For instance, seeking out more ethical shopping opportunities …

Seeking out ethical shopping opportunities from the start can help the environment and boost small businesses. Shopping ethically means buying things that are made from organic materials, cruelty-free and by fair trade companies. It also means avoiding products that aren’t ethical or sustainable — such as those made by a company has unsafe working conditions. By shopping ethically, you can …

New phones, tablets, laptops come out every year. You upgrade your tech, and your old device is retired to your in-home gadget graveyard. You probably have a drawer full of old batteries and cables, and some old phones, laptops and desktops lying around, depending on how frequently you upgrade your gear.  We all hang onto outdated tech for our own …

When you return to work after some time off, your inbox is often a wild mess of unopened emails. Even though video and chat services like Zoom and Slack are integral parts of the workday, email isn’t on its way out the digital door.  If you have an email account with Gmail, you probably know the basics. Even so, there …

Disney Plus offers an ever-growing library of classic Disney movies, Pixar shorts, documentaries and the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, as well as introducing us to Baby Yoda and other cultural icons through its marquee original series, The Mandalorian. The streaming service also offers Marvel shows like Loki, WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.  The service’s popularity has continued to grow since launch, with the Walt Disney …

Listening to music or a podcast on your phone could help you fall asleep if you’re having trouble shutting your mind off after a busy day. However, if you fall asleep to your tunes you run the risk of draining your battery or (if you leave it plugged in) waking up to a rather warm device. For a simple remedy …

For many of us, getting organized and staying organized is no easy task — sometimes I still scrawl a hasty reminder on the back of my hand. The best Organization method will look different for everyone: Some prefer the tried-and-true paper planner, others take a more digital approach.  When it comes to to-do list apps, I look for ease of …

For many of us, getting organized and staying organized is no easy task — sometimes I still scrawl a hasty reminder on the back of my hand. The best Organization method will look different for everyone: Some prefer the tried-and-true paper planner, others take a more digital approach.  When it comes to to-do list apps, I look for ease of …

There was a time when summer meant TV was in its off season. That’s no longer the case. Streaming services reliably pump out new installments of series over the summer, and they can often rival blockbuster films — something we’re seeing with Stranger Things and Obi-Wan right now. But, you really don’t need to pay for every streaming platform to keep up, …

New home screen and lock screen backgrounds arrived in iOS 15 — available in light or dark mode — building on the ability to make your iPhone “aesthetic.” Changing your iPhone wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to spruce up your phone and inject some personality into it. As silly as it might sound, giving your iPhone a makeover with …