Free audiobooks and ebooks get a lot easier when a local library card unlocks Libby. The conversation breaks down how Libby works for audiobooks, books, and even some articles, plus what “waitlists” really feel like…
Hotel wifi and airplane wifi sometimes connect, but the login page never loads, so the internet stays blocked. Try typing 192.168.1.1 into a browser to force the guest portal to pop up (it hits about 20 to…
Wilting houseplants and dry indoor air can make even a long-owned pothos look done. One fix to try is adding a humidifier and seeing how the leaves respond, especially in a dry apartment. This episode…
Listening to an album front to back changes how the songs hit, especially when playlists and shuffle are the default. Ned Donovan argues for the full album experience, paying attention to sequencing, flow, and the…
Handling thank you moments can get awkward fast, especially when the reflex is to minimize what was done. This quick etiquette and gratitude tip helps keep the exchange clean by swapping “no problem” for “you’re…
WHO'S READY FOR SUMMER BREAK?! We are. No really, this is the 697th episode Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You without a break and boy howdy do we need one. We're going…
Press passes are a smart way to get into pricey conferences, festivals, and events without buying a full ticket. If a newsletter, podcast, or social platform can legitimately cover the event, ask if press passes…
Sticky TV remotes get nasty fast, especially when gunk gets into the buttons and crevices. A silicone remote cover keeps the mess on the outside, so the remote is easier to wipe down and less…
Google is getting rid of, you know, googling. Ned is here with a replacement recommendation. Kagi is a paid search engine that drops sponsored results and the pay-to-rank game, so the results feel like early-2000s…
Guest Tipper Zak Rosen shares a simple “segregated dishwasher method”, grouping forks with forks, spoons with spoons, and knives with knives to make unloading ridiculously fast. Zak Rosen is the host and creator of Weirdly Helpful.…
