This App Turns the World Into a Wikipedia Scavenger Hunt
Screenshot: Jake Peterson You might think your know your hometown pretty well, but I’m willing to bet there’s a lot you don’t know—something noteworthy that happened in a spot you…
How to Avoid Copyright Strikes on Private and Unlisted YouTube Videos
Photo: Proxima Studio (Shutterstock) We commonly think of YouTube as a platform for sharing videos with large public audiences, but it can also be a great way to back up…
A Complete Guide to Selling Stock Photos, Videos, and Music
Photo: ASTA Concept (Shutterstock) While the idea of “passive income” sounds great, the term is usually misleading, as establishing passive income streams often requires a lot of work. While most…
10 of the Best Gifts for Book Enthusiasts (That Aren’t Books)
This is the gift of a book, technically, but it comes with a lot of extra goodies, and it’s more exciting than simply picking a title off a wishlist. You…
How to Rescue a Waterlogged Book
Photo: ali.can0707 (Shutterstock) The other morning, it was pouring rain. I brought an umbrella with me on my morning walk, and only on the way back—several hours into the storm—did…
12 Incredibly Niche Podcasts
Image: Podcast logo Malls have a pretty bad reputation, but on Mall Talk, indie comics Paige Weldon and Emily Faye remind us why they were once secular sacred spaces for…
What’s New on Hulu in November 2022
Screenshot: Fleishman Is in Trouble/Hulu Hulu has some good, original stuff coming up in November, but you might miss it amid a digital avalanche of seasonal fare. Am I exaggerating?…
Tile’s Anti-AirTags Are a Safer Way to Track Your Items
Apple’s AirTags haven’t enjoyed the positive press the company likely hoped for. While the tiny devices are great for keeping tabs on the things in your life that often go…
It’s Time to Embrace Physical Media Again
Photo: Cheevarut (Shutterstock) It’s finally time to admit streaming apps and digital distribution have ruined most creative media industries, and maybe physical media was the right choice all along. Okay,…
These Online Resources Will Help You Find Free College Textbooks
Photo: alexkich (Shutterstock) During the 2021-2022 academic year, the average college student spent between $628 and $1,471 on textbooks and supplies. Since the price of textbooks typically increases an average…