Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 17, 2025

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! Hint for the theme words in todays Strands puzzle Names for people of certain age ranges. BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Carol Olson

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, January 17, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 17, 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....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Gwendolyn Hale

How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Winter Coat

How often, for example, do you think to wash your winter coat? If you wear them often, opt for twice per season. For tips on cleaning leather and wool,check out my guide here. Check your tag, c’mon! Wash fleece jackets more frequently Fleece jackets should be washed every few wears, says Saladyga. If you wear yours every day, do it every week. (Of course, if you notice them getting dirty faster, wash them sooner than that....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Desiree Page

How to Clean Up After You Spot Mice, Roaches, and Other Pests

In that time, I have battledmiceandroachesand crucially, I have emerged victorious from these battles. But after the shock wears off, you’ll also need to think about cleaning. I use airtight containers for all my foods, for instance. Dole out small portions and remove what they leave every night. As for post-mouse cleaning, you oughta thoroughly disinfect every place they may have gone. Wear gloves and use a diluted bleach solution to sanitize these areas....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Jacqueline Townsend

How to Follow a Training Program for a Marathon or Half Marathon, Even When Nothing Is Going Right

When youre training for a race,a good training plan is key. But what do you do when the plan doesnt match up with your life? You get sick and miss a week, or you realize too late you started on the wrong date. Or maybe the plan calls for something you just cant make happen on schedule, like a tune-up race. What do I do??? I hear you wailing. Well, dont worry....

January 16, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Mrs. Jill Henderson MD

How to Know If You Need a Weightlifting Belt (and How to Use It)

Youd tense your abs and hold your breath, trying to make your torso rigid instead of squishy. When youre about to do a heavy squat or deadlift, youll do something similar. Visually it may look like youre expanding your belly, pushing it outward in all directions. When you wear a belt, youll find that bracing your torso results in you pushing your bellyagainstyour belt. The belt helps to make your torso even more rigid, like a stone pillar standing strong....

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Stephanie Logan

The Pros and Cons of the Best TikTok Alternatives

Everyone I know on TikTok is talking about the same thing: Where are we going next? Here are a couple. Red Note If you love TikTok, openingRed Notewill cause you to immediately relaxit looks remarkably similar. Theres even an alternative to TikTok Shop. Cons:There are no hashtagswhen you see them in posts, they wont work. There do seem to beChinesehashtags, if you’re free to figure out the Chinese equivalents. Because international users have had no need to move from TikTok, you probably wont find them....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Daniel Waters

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 16, 2025

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 - Theyre all on the same plane within a home. Blue category - Theyre behind enemy lines. Purple category - A fill-in-the-blank, with a typically unwelcome throw in of rodent....

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Kaitlyn Berger

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 16, 2025

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! Hint for the theme words in todays Strands puzzle Classic mixed drinks with established recipes and variations. BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle!...

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Stacey Jacobs

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 16, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 16, 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....

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Anthony Dodson

You Can Now Schedule Recurring Tasks and Reminders With ChatGPT

ChatGPT is taking a big step towards becoming your go-to digital assistant with itsnew Tasks feature. With it, it’s possible for you to set reminders and recurring tasks with the bot. What can you do using ChatGPT Tasks? But what’s more interesting are the recurring tasks. Write out your reminder or a recurring task. In my testing, I found that this works best when your prompts are detailed. Then, ChatGPT will show you a new task box....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Eddie Gonzalez

Here's How to Prevent Your Watch Band From Irritating Your Skin

Fitness trackers and smartwatches want to live on your wrist 24/7. This loose fit allows air to contact your skin as the watch moves around during the day. This way, no part of your skin gets moisture or sweat trapped against it. GarminandApple(to name a few) all say basically the same thing. This lets you get a nice, snug contact between the heart rate sensor and your skin. But once the workout is over, loosen the watch back to a more comfortable position....

January 15, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · John Rodriguez

I'm a Certified Personal Trainer, and These Are My Favorite Health and Fitness Apps

All of these apps are available on both iOS and Android. Dont want to see a calorie goal on your main screen? you’re free to hide it. Want to scan the barcodes on food packages? Thats a free feature. There is at least one other app with a confusingly similar name. Even with those caveats,Strava is still my pick for the best running app. But the standout in this category is one that is simple, free, and well-produced....

January 15, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Brett Black