But if you don’t want to wait for the official rollout, you can get an early look through the Windows Insider Program, designed for early adopters willing to try out software updates ahead of time in return for putting up with a few bugs. While the majority of testers have reported the preview edition of the operating system is mostly stable, using any beta software comes with its own risks....
There’s a reason chef Cortney Burns of “A Living Larder” has a basement filled wall to wall with jars. The art of fermenting vegetables is as simple as soaking them in salt and water, or—another technique she loves—rubbing them in salt so they form a natural brine. Spices, herbs, and other aromatics can take fermented vegetables to the next level. Here, a guide to fitting the produce to the brining method, and some flavor combinations to try....
Whatever your struggle, you’re here now and we’ve got solutions. Check this guide to get back online in no time. Problem 1: My device won’t connect to the WiFi network Most of us have had to deal with this classic and supremely annoying problem: not being able to connect to what seems like a healthy WiFi network. The worst part about this issue is that there are many reasons why your device may not be able to get online—from a weak signal to a pending firmware update....
It’s important to remember that not every flower is edible—some are poisonous, and even the ones that aren’t may be growing in suboptimal conditions. Avoid plucking edible blooms directly from nature unless you can be sure they aren’t tainted with germs from wildlife, pathogens from the water supply, or harmful chemicals like pesticides. When in doubt, source your culinary flowers from a trusted gardener or edible flower farm to ensure quality and cleanliness....
In theory, everyone agrees: We should get more exercise. Working out helps us live longer and healthier lives, after all. But in practice, many of us struggle to keep moving throughout the day. So how do we make a habit of getting off the couch and onto the treadmill? For true motivation, it helps to actually enjoy your workouts. Here’s how to convince your lazy brain to love exercise....
Every residential address in the US, Puerto Rico and other US territories, as well as those linked to overseas military and diplomatic personnel, can again request four free rapid antigen tests from the USPS. Although the federal government suspended the program in September, the Biden administration reopened ordering on Thursday following an increase in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving. Order shipments will begin the week of December 19, the White House said....
A sticky, humid day can make it impossible to peel yourself away from the hum of the fan, let alone pull on a soon-to-be sweat-stained outfit. But because we can’t hide from the heat forever, a thoughtfully stocked wardrobe is one of the best tools to fend off the blazing summer sun. Second, there are the neurophysiological regulations. When our bodies sense environmental temperature, the nerve endings in every part of our body (the peripheral nervous system) send that information to the preoptic anterior hypothalamus—a region of the brain that acts as a thermostat....
You can go birding any time of the year, but a good way to get hooked is to take advantage of the spring and fall migrations. During those bountiful times, hundreds of neotropical bird species rest and refuel in urban green spaces on their way to and from countries south of the US. Outside of the migration months, you can find resident birds in cities, too. I’m by no means an expert birder, but since I launched myself into the birding world almost four years ago, I’ve gotten a good handle on the birds that call my region home and am making decent progress identifying those that are just passing through....
The top five English-language pages are Facebook, Wiki, Deaths in 2012, One Direction, and The Avengers (2012 film). The list includes an awful lot of pop culture stuff like that–Fifty Shades of Grey, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Hunger Games are also in the top 10–but there’s a whole mess of tech in there, too. Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, SOPA, Android, Stephen Hawking, and more can be found in the top 100....
Coastal cities around the world are facing a disastrous influx of seawater over the next few decades, as warmer temperatures cause ice caps to melt and oceans to expand. But Jakarta isn’t so much being swallowed by the sea as it is physically lowering into the earth. Move over, Venice—this is the world’s fastest-sinking city. Sitting on what’s basically a low, flat swamp on the northern coast of Java, Jakarta—originally called Sunda Kelapa—was a center of activity long before European colonization in the 17th Century....
Forests can sequester carbon, cool surrounding areas, and provide essential habitat for wildlife, all of which this era of climate change urgently needs. Further upping the stakes, proper management is the difference between a forest that can weather wildfire or disease and one that’s totally destroyed. “This bill creates tremendous opportunity,” says Nadine Block, a vice president at the nonprofit Sustainable Forestry Initiative, which develops certifications and advocates for sustainable forestry....
The human touch is crucial to everything McIntosh builds. An automated water jet cuts the glass faceplates used on its amplifiers and other gear, but the precise work of finishing the edges and applying the filters that give the panes a soft blue tint requires the practiced expertise of a skilled technician. Many of them have worked there for decades; even company president Charlie Randall started as an intern while earning his engineering degree more than 30 years ago....
The fact that a facility has an alias at all certainly gives away something about its nature. The Bumblehive is formally known as the Utah Data Center. It belongs to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence—the central organization of the official US spy set—and stores data for the infamous National Security Agency. “If you have nothing to hide,” a sign in front of the Bumblehive ominously reads, “you have nothing to fear....
The latest example of this progression was the recent test by ex-Formula 1 race driver Stoffel Vandoorne on the AOTech simulator near Paris in preparation for the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance sports car race in June. In the past, a team might have put a driver into a simulator to familiarize them better with the track in advance, but now the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) that runs the Le Mans race actually requires simulator time for new drivers before allowing them to run—even for drivers who were recently piloting Formula 1 cars....
In most cases, science is no longer misused to reinforce racial or gender stereotypes or otherwise support social injustice. Although by no means an exhaustive list, here are 10 examples illustrating how science has changed, for better or worse. What do you think are the most significant changes — good and bad — that have taken place?
In a slickly-produced video released today, ISIS brags about a range of new weapons, from rocket launchers to remote control gun turrets. What is most impressive, perhaps, is the languages used in the video: three different speakers describe weapons in French, English, and Russian, reflecting the foreign fighters who have left their home countries to join ISIS. The weapons themselves are clever, but nothing the world hasn’t seen before, sometimes even a century ago....
Back in April, demand crushed the market for external webcams. Affordable models from recognizable brands dried up on store shelves and websites, only to quickly reappear days—or even hours later—for hugely inflated prices. As The Verge reported back then, the Logitech HD Webcam C270, which usually costs just $24.99 retail, was selling for up to $130. Even now, that same model still hovers around $60, with many listings still demanding a cool $100....
Archaeologists have spent years hypothesizing the purpose and origin story of these megalithic vessels, which range from 3 to 10 feet in height and can weigh up to 14 tons. But nobody has found strong evidence for any one theory until now. New research published in PLOS One in March shows that these jars were used as burial sites. And while the jars themselves could be more than 3,000 years old, analysis of human remains suggest people were buried alongside these jars as recently as 700 or 800 years ago....
This Gillette Venus IPL device is great for anyone with sensitive skin. Laser hair removal can be painful, but this device adapts to your skin tone so each flash is custom for you. This helps prevent irritation and pain. It also has three different comfort modes based on where you’re using the device. If you’re going on vacation and looking to bring your hair removal device with you, the Finishing Touch hair removal device is one of the most compact options available....
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