For the past few months, Ive had two salt shakers in my kitchen. The other is regular table salt, which I use at the table. Potassium is good for us, and its an easy way to get more in our diet. (The U.S. recommendation is a bit more generous, at 2,300 milligrams.) But this isnt just about sodium. When it comes to heart health, most of us get more sodium than recommendedandnot enough potassium....
Discourse crops up now and again about acceptable movie-watching etiquette: Is it OK to fast-forward through boring parts? Im not saying I blame these folks. Theyll move you deeply, challenge your preconceptions, or maybe put you right to sleep. Any would be a win, really. To paraphrase the great philosophers Mae West and Xtina: I like a movie what takes its time. Reviews forNosferatuwere good, but audiences were divided: Some found its pace seductive, some somnolent....
Screenshots are a core pillar of the smartphone experience. Unlike iPhones, which are all made by Apple, Android phones come from many different manufacturers. All are running Android, but each deals with Android in its own unique way. Luckily, screenshot shortcuts have largely been standardized, and the tips belowshouldwork on most moderns Android devices. If it worked, youll see an onscreen flash, and your screenshot minimized as a thumbnail. This gestureshouldwork on most modern Android devices, including those from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus....
But which service is superior? It depends on what you’re looking for. Apple Music offers a three-month free trial, but once that’s done, you will have to pay. It’s worth noting, though, that Apple Music does not have any ads. If you’re all in on the Apple ecosystem, you canget the Apple One bundlefor a great discount. There are plenty ofdiscounts on Spotify Premium, with the best offer being a three-month free trial....
The idea of eating a pile of onions seems absolutely absurduntil you caramelize them and make them into soup. Suddenly, and your entire family is talking about an onion dinner with great reverence. This method essentially braises them in their own buttery onion broth until they’re extremely soft. Dutch ovens have the added benefit of being enamel glazed. With this low-maintenance method, you might basically chill for the first 45 minutes....
There’s alotgoing on right now. And it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Especially when you’re (maybe chronically) online. Most of your work life, and personal life, all happens online. It’s built on Chromium, so all your extensions will work fine. Opera has done an impressive job of curating its breath work exercises, neck stretches, and meditations. I particularly liked the design of the breath work interface. If you’re interested, I’ve written about thebenefits of breath work in our detailed guide....
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 - What you might do to your fingernails, or a table you want to re-stain. Blue category - What you might do on DraftKings or FanDuel....
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?...
If youre looking for theWordleanswer for February 4, 2025, 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....
I’ll download any app. If I see an ad orhear about an app, it’s going right on my phone. I don’t care at all if it’s all a scheme to get my data. Most of the time, I don’t get much. But sometimes, I get free stuff! I love trading my data and precious, finite time on this earth for meager rewards. Here are my favorite ways to do it....
Here are nine of my favorite alternatives to dining out at a restaurant for Valentines Day. (Plus, you get to eat the project at the end). Tons of companies offer different types of kits for differing palates and varying interest levels. For those whod like totry cooking scallopsfor the first time, try Blue Apron. For a refreshing and satisfying dinner, try asushi kit from Williams Sonoma. Why waste time doing two separate things when you could do them at once?...
TheDJI Osmo Action 5 Prois no different. What is the DJI Osmo Action Series? If your parents saw you with a DJI Osmo Action camera, they might ask is that a GoPro? But if your nerdy tech friend saw the same thing, theyd probably say nice. Whats new with the Osmo Action 5 Pro? Take one look at the spec sheet, though, and you might start to understand the appeal....
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 - Not a lot, c’mon. Blue category - They go on the rim of a cocktail, or tossed into a martini....
