20 Actually Great Movies Nominated for a Razzie Award

Oscars season is upon us! Which means so is Razzie Awards season, for better or worse (it’s worse). The thing is, a lot of movies are nominated for Razzies that are actually great. Dubious Oscar favorites likeCrashandGreen Bookdidn’t pick up any Razzies, but many better films have. Here are 20 actually good movies that earned Golden Raspberriesenough to program a pretty great film festival. The nomination (and prize) for lead actress Heather Donahue is a bit more insidious though....

February 16, 2024 · 2 min · 295 words · Brenda Gilbert

How to Bring Back iTunes and iPhoto on Modern Macs

There’s no “i” in macOSat least, not anymore. To get started, you need todownload the latest version of Aperature. Note that you’ll need to right-grab the app and click “Open” to make it launch it. Then you could start using the software. opt for version you want and clickContinue. Retroactive will download your version of iTunes from Apple and then patch it to work on modern operating systems. When you’re done, you might launch the program....

February 16, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Maria Hicks

Mozzarella in Carrozza Is Easiest in the Air Fryer

Its a perfect snack, with more protein than a bowl of chips. What is mozzarella in carrozza? The name translates to mozzarella in a carriage. The breading is done with a standard double coating method. You dip the cheese sandwich in flour, then in scrambled egg, and finally in seasoned breadcrumbs. As I mentioned, this breaded cheese sandwich would normally be fried in a half-inch of oil. Most importantly, the sandwich’s flavor and texture remain brilliant....

February 16, 2024 · 3 min · 488 words · Angela Franklin

These Financial ‘Experts’ Got Scammed, so You Can Too (Really)

Because of courseyou’retoo smart to get scammed. You know howelaborateandsophisticatedscams are these days. Fairbut not even scam includes such obvious tells. None of us are above getting scammed, and the moment you think you’re too smart? That’s when you’re most vulnerable. Unfortunately, the irony here is that dismissing another’s victimhood as hubris isyour own hubris at work. “None of us are above getting scammed, and the moment you think you’re too smart?...

February 16, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Samuel Garcia

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, February 16, 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 - Birds make these, in a way. Blue category - How you might speak to a computer. Purple category - A baseball player might do this, as well....

February 16, 2024 · 2 min · 389 words · Brittney Wong

We Should All Be Scared of OpenAI's New AI Video Generator

Yesterday, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI,announced Sora, the company’s new AI video generator. I don’t mean that as a compliment. I doubt many people would have guessed on first glance that humans were not involved in the process. But while its animation potential is concerning enough, it’s the realistic videos that are downright terrifying. I mean, some of them still don’t seem AI-generated to me, and Iknowthey are. How are none of these puppies real?...

February 16, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Amber Herrera

Adapt This Japanese Productivity Model to Get More Done

So many great productivity hacks come from the world of Japanese manufacturing. The 3 Ms are kinds of waste you should identify and eliminate to keep your work running smoothly. What are the 3 Ms? The 5S technique is en elemental part of lean thinking, as are the 3 Ms. By identifying and eliminating them, you’re free to streamline everything it’s crucial that you do. Murais any kind of unevenness in your operation....

February 15, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Sandra Jones

How to Turn the Caps Lock Key Into Something You’ll Actually Use

How often do you actually use caps lock? Unless you’re a PERPETUALLY ANGRY UNCLE, the answer is probably not much. Microsoft, though, doesn’t offer a built-in tool for the job. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. We’ve talked before about PowerToys, a Microsoft bundlefull of utilities worth trying. One of those utilities, calledKeyboard Manager, allows you to re-map any key on your keyboard. Setting up Keyboard Manager To get started you’ll need to download PowerToysfrom the Microsoft Storeorfrom Github....

February 15, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Angel Jackson

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, February 15, 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! Blue category - Mine also has convect bake. Purple category - These have probably all been compared to the Beatles at some point....

February 15, 2024 · 3 min · 430 words · Laura Mclean

Use the ‘Sigh, See, Start’ Method to Teach Your Kids (and You) Self-Regulation

And you cant really do it too much. Take a big, deep breath. Let it out slowly, imagining its a big sigh of relief. See Look at your child. Do you see signs of happiness, sadness, anger, fear, or confusion? Take a moment to take in whats going on. You are observing and collecting information that may be useful. According to Escalante, sighing and seeing gives you some quiet and context prior to beginning....

February 15, 2024 · 2 min · 399 words · Elizabeth Davis

Casimir Zeglen: The Priest Who Invented The Bulletproof Vest

The crime shocked every American but the one who was shook the most was Polish immigrant Casimir Zeglen. A bulletproof vest being tested in 1923. The tragic events in Chicago spurred Zeglen into action. Inspired, he delved into research and experimentation, even crafting vests using layers of silk fabric for protection. In 1896, armed with his newfound expertise, Zeglen applied for a US patent for his innovative invention. The next was the main layer of silk....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 376 words · Paul Wilson

How to Connect an Xbox Controller to Your Console, Phone, or Computer

You’ll be gaming in no time. First, you’ll need to put two AA batteries or a rechargeable battery in your controller. To start the pairing process, turn on your controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button. The Xbox button should then flash to indicate it’s in pairing mode. Next, go to the front of your Xbox console and press the pair button near the USB-A port. you’ve got the option to also connect your controller using the Xbox Accessories app on your console....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 384 words · Randy Roberts

Make This Fancy Mille-feuille With Three Ingredients

Assembling cheap packaged ingredients to create something upscale is a way of life. For example, faking an exquisite French dessert from a Snack Pack. Well, lets call itmyauthentic. Making puff pastry from scratch is noble, but it is also time-consuming. Heres the easy, cheap way to make a show-stopping mille-feuille that looks fancy and expensive. (Will this dessert reflect that your love is easy and cheap? I dont know, but it does mean youre smart....

February 14, 2024 · 4 min · 729 words · Aaron Hicks