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Why is everything 38mm? I asked a Dyson engineer to explain the brand's magic number
How Dyson's 38mm design rule solved a major comfort problem — an engineer explains....

I stopped asking AI to brainstorm — this is the only prompt I use to turn ideas into action
AI is great at giving you 20 ideas, but terrible at picking the right one. Here is the 1-sentence prompt I use to cut through the fluff and actually get things done....

This Fire TV stick setting causes lag — here's how to turn it off
Fire TV Stick running slow? This hidden setting is probably why....

Can just 15 minutes of Pilates strengthen your core? I put it to the test
It doesn’t take long to do an effective core workout, and I found this short Pilates session perfect for working the abs and obliques....

The RAM crisis is so much bigger than PCs: These popular gaming products are also caught in the crossfire
The RAM crisis affects far more than PCs, with everything from Valve's Steam Deck to Sony's PS6 on the line. Here's the gaming gear that might be impacted the most....

3 more top movie trilogies to marathon watch this weekend — and I’m still not including ‘The Godfather’
I'm picking out three more excellent movie trilogies that are worth watching in a single sitting. But one selection will be controversial....

The 'pomodoro' technique is ideal for productivity, but can it help with cleaning? I tried it out
We're all guilty of getting distracted while we're trying to tidy up or clean our homes. It's too easy, especially with your phones right there. Enter the 'pomodoro' technique, a time management pract...

Stop using 'help me write' — this one-word swap makes AI sound like you
Tired of AI sounding generic? Stop saying “help me write.” This simple one-word swap makes ChatGPT and other AI tools sound more like you....

What is Apple MagSafe, and which iPhones support it?
Apple's MagSafe has been a revolution for wireless charging. But what is it, and which phones actually support it?...

Pilates, walking and weights: I'm a personal trainer, and here's why the 3-2-8 method is trending
The 3-2-8 workout method involves three strength training sessions, two low-impact workouts like Pilates or barre and 8,000 steps per day. Here's how to get started....