Lawns, mowed short, give us space for dogs and kids to play. They also keep our neighbors from making complaints to the town government or homeowners’ association. But a closely-cropped lawn is a flower-free monoculture. Some organizations are encouraging a “No Mow May” to allow wildflowers in the grass to bloom—benefiting pollinators—before we start...

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a bill that could see TikTok banned in the United States if it does not divest its American operations to a U.S.-owned company. Among the reasons for this: data privacy. Like any social media app, TikTok collects a treasure trove of data and personal information, and as a Chinese-owned company, there are concerns...

Potato salad is one of those foods I really only love one way—it’s the way my mom makes it. It’s a simple concoction of russets, onions, celery, mayo, and mustard, with a smattering of seasonings, and chunks of boiled eggs. It’s perfect. Other salads out parading their sweet pickle relish, olives, or bacon can take a hike. (And trust me, I love bacon.)...

One of the better recent features in macOS is Live Text, which allows you to copy text from images on your Mac in Preview, Quick Look, or Safari. It's honestly kinda magical—any text inside an image can be highlighted and copied, just like text on a website or in a document. The problem: this feature only works for images files, not videos, and you...

When it comes to home upgrades there are always a lot of obvious targets—whether you’re looking for affordable changes with a big impact, DIY renos that don’t require a lifetime of construction experience, or energy-smart changes that will save you money (and, possibly, the world). But there are some home upgrades that aren’t commonly thought of, that...

If you have a lot of bags, you need to be strategic about how you organize them. But even if you only have one bag, you need to organize its contents, and for that, you'll need an interior organizer. There are some great options out there, and the one you choose will depend on your needs and what kind of bag you favor. Here are some of my favorite options....