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March 25, 2020

The Pie You Need Right Now

Unless you are Southern, Appalachian, Amish, or like, really into baking, you probably haven’t heard of vinegar pie, a pie that sounds much less pleasant than it is. Do not let the name put you off: it’s a sweet, custardy pie with a delicate caramelized crust on top, and—since it is made entirely of kitchen staples—you probably have everything you need to make it. In fact, I would argue that it is vinegar pie’s time to shine.

Enjoy a Free Copy of 'Child of Light' for Your Windows PC

Ubisoft’s gorgeous platformer, Child of Light, was a pretty big hit back in 2014. We’ve all aged a bit since then, but the game hasn’t—and now, you can get a free copy from Ubisoft for just a couple of mouse clicks. Who doesn’t like free games?

What We Know About a Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

One might be tempted to think, based on recent news stories, that a COVID-19 vaccine will be available soon. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The consensus from experts is that we are looking at a period of 12 to 18 months before a vaccine is widely available.

You Can Take Your Temperature With a Meat Thermometer

Just like isopropyl alcohol and Clorox wipes, the coronavirus pandemic has turned oral thermometers into an impossibly hot commodity. If you’ve been unable to track one down to take your temperature, the solution might already be in your kitchen—as it turns out, meat thermometers work as well on human mouths...

Look Up Your State's COVID-19 Test Results With This Tracker

We undoubtedly have far more cases of COVID-19 in the US than testing has revealed, but testing is still an important way to begin getting a handle on how far this outbreak has spread. An online tool called the Covid Tracking Project has collected each state’s testing data if you’d...

How Do I Connect My Work Laptop to My Home Monitor?

It’s day two of Tech 911—the working-from-home edition—and I’m back to tackle even more of your tricky troubleshooting. Remember, if you’re having any issues with your work-from-home setup, I encourage you to leave a comment to this post (or this post!), or shoot me an email. I’ll try to answer...

The Deadline for Getting Your Real ID Has Been Postponed

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the deadline for getting a Real ID will be delayed to keep people from crowding around department of motor vehicle offices.

What to Stream Tonight, March 24, 2020

Now that we’re all spending a lot more time at home, there’s starting to be a lot more content to watch while you’re there.

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Some of you are going to read this post today for entertainment. But, possibly, up to 26 of you may eventually be reading this because you’re trapped in your 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. So here’s why you’ll never (?) get out.

A Tribute to Sam Neill's 13 Most Memorable Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles

Sam Neill doesn’t have a new movie out—Jurassic World: Dominion isn’t due until 2021—and it’s not his birthday or anything. We just really appreciate him (and his upbeat, animal-filled social media presence). We think you probably do, too, and now is as good a time as any to watch (or...

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