Use Up Leftover Rice With This Crispy Fried Rice Cake

But lets not get dramatic: Theres a simple and exciting way to use up a mound of rice. Use your leftovers to make yourself a crispy fried rice cake. I like this technique because you could make it with three cups of cooked rice and up from there. The more rice you have, the deeper the cake is. How to make a fried rice cake 1. Shape the rice cake...

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Jo White

You Can Rename Siri in iOS 18 (but Should You?)

Renaming Siri is possible through an accessibility feature called Vocal Shortcuts, whichhas been introduced with iOS 18. A word of caution:iOS 18 is in a pre-release stageat the time of writing. This means that you should avoid installing it on your primary iPhone. What is Vocal Shortcuts? Lots of tech companies are investing in accessibility, which is a great thing. To do this on your iOS 18 iPhone, head over toSettings > Accessibility > Vocal Shortcutsand enableVocal Shortcuts....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Steven Lee

23 of the Best Movies of 2024 So Far You Can Already Catch on Streaming

The year is still young, but the shape of the year’s movie landscape is already apparent. Dune: Part Two Release date:March 1U.S. Where to stream:Max,Digital rental Lisa Frankenstein Release date:Feb. 7U.S. Where to stream:Digital rental Infested Release date:April 6 on streamingU.S. box office gross:N/A What, you don’t like spiders? Good fun for fans of creepy crawlies. Where to stream:Netflix Challengers Release date:April 26U.S. The chemistry between the three is a smash....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Joseph Andrews

Amazon's 'Blink Moments' Turns Your Camera Footage Into Shareable Videos

I suspect most people, like me, simply dont. Blink, which is owned by Amazon, offers a range ofindoorandoutdoorcameras.

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 18 words · Margaret Williams

How to Recognize (and Prevent) Problems With Your Tomato Plant

Tomato plants are a popular addition to vegetable gardens, but they can be a real challenge. Sea Magic is easy to use and safe for the home garden. It can also be due to drought stress, or inconsistent watering. Soil conditions, like compacted or poorly draining soil, can also hinder calcium uptake. The most critical time to avoid BER is the first two to three weeks after fruit set. Avoiding BER means getting your soil tested to make your pH is 6....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 350 words · Joshua Long

The Differences Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (and How to Handle Them)

Knowing the signs of both can help keep you and your friends and family safe. Heat strokeis a serious condition that can result in seizures, organ failure, and more. And before you get heat stroke, youll experience a milder condition calledheat exhaustion. Both conditions occur when the body overheats. The evaporation that results from sweating also helps to cool our skin. Who is at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke?...

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Suzanne Hall

The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Is a Total Redesign

The more accessories I add to my tablets, the more I feel like Im missing the point. Logitechs current small keyboards Im a big fan of Logitech keyboards. At home, I use theMX Mechanical Mini, a tenkeyless low-profile keyboard with tactile mechanical switches. This usually works out for me, but I do have a few gripes. This is partially my fault, since the MX Keys Mini isnt meant for travel....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Laura Jackson

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Words that refer to protecting or running interference. Blue category - These things might accompany an alcoholic beverage....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Daniel Jones

Today's Strands NYT Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Pamela Patterson

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for June 18, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

June 18, 2024 · 3 min · 501 words · Jason Thompson

What to Do When There's an Excessive Heat Warning

This is dangerous weather, so heres what you should know about staying cool and staying safe. What is an excessive heat warning? First, lets talk about the difference between a warning and a watch or outlook. A warning is the most serious of the three. A taco warning means you better get ready because we are having tacosright now. Anexcessive heat warningmeans that a dangerous level of heat is coming in the next 12 to 24 hours....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Courtney Jackson

You Can Get Used to Exercising in the Heat

But the human body really can acclimate to exercising in the heat! Your brain perceives effort differently in the heat, so even before you overheat, you feel sluggish. That makes sense, but heres the weird part: They didnt overheat andthenslow down. They were slowerfrom the start. It seems our brains slow our bodies down proactively on hot days so that conserve energy. As a workout continues, our bodies heat up....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 395 words · Jessica English

Your Summer Needs a Smoker (and Three to Consider)

If this is a world youd like to be a part of, its time to consider a smoker. The smokers listed in this article: Is a smoker right for you? Compared to grilling cooking with a smoker is in a different league. Its often done with indirect heat at a low temperature, usually anywhere between 225F and 275F. Smoke fills the cook chamber, slowly heating the food and imbuing it with smoky flavor....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Mark Chandler