“They would’ve died anyway.” These past few weeks, an argument has gained prevalence in social media spheres that the death of a person with underlying conditions who has been infected with COVID-19 shouldn’t “count” as a COVID-19 death. Yes, fatal cases of COVID-19 are more common among people with conditions…
There has been a lot of talk lately about a few COVID-19 studies that use antibody testing to estimate the prevalence of infection across the population. In theory, antibody tests detect evidence that a person has already had and recovered from COVID-19, which, given the lack of available testing while…
You could be sitting there reading or watching TV for hours with no problems, but as soon as you go to your room, get into bed and try to fall asleep, you hear it. The high-pitched buzzing start out sounding faint, but gradually gets closer until it’s right in your…
“I need a few new shortcuts in the kitchen,” I told my mum-in-law recently. “I’m tight on time these days and I gotta pick up the pace.”
Investing isn’t as hard (or as risky) as it seems, but it’s a lot of information and it does take some time to learn, which turns many people off of it altogether. However, if you’ve been putting it off and you have a hefty amount of cash savings, consider the…
Restrictions announced across Australian states and territories have changed daily routines for millions around the country. Given the number of measures in place, there’s still some confusion over what we can and can’t do in the times of coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know.
Google is resurrecting older Google Doodle games to entertain us while we’re all stuck indoors. For the next two weeks, the search giant plans to highlight older popular Doodles as its featured Doodle of the day. But if you don’t mind doing a little digging, you can find plenty of…
I am not a person who goes out for brunch very often but, as soon as something is taken away from me, I desire it. Crappy bottomless mimosas, overpriced egg dishes, and waiting in line (with other people!) all sound pretty appealing at the moment, as do piles of boujee…
If anyone was going to be the best at social distancing while also simultaneously keeping all their friends happy and connected, it would be Leslie Knope.
The second-generation Pixel Buds are finally here. While most will still have to wait for their order to show up from Google’s online store—since, y’know, most physical stores are currently shut down—you can prepare for them by downloading the just-launched Pixel Buds app right now.
Hands up if you’ve hurt yourself doing something stupid during a home workout. I, for one, smacked my hand into the ceiling-mounted garage door opener while following along with a dance workout. And twice now I’ve had a dumbbell fall apart mid-lift because I hadn’t tightened the collars enough.
If you’ve recently been unemployed and aren’t sure of the types of jobs companies are hiring for amid the coronavirus outbreak, we have a list from LinkedIn to help get you up to speed.
This weekend is gonna be like vacationing beneath the folds of Satan’s ballsack. And in our own way we’re gonna have to manage it. Me? I’m planning on drawing every goddamn curtain in the house and playing some video games. Only one problem – what am I gonna do about…
Scientists explored the physics of tossing fried rice in order to devise the “optimal regime” for producing the dish, according to a new paper.
As we’re exploring the world of home workouts, I keep thinking about the routines of the VHS era. Back in the day, buying a Jane Fonda tape was far more of a commitment than watching one of the countless free videos now littering the social feeds of online influencers. (Jane…
COVID-19 has forced us into social distancing, isolation and quarantine. These conditions are likely fostering widespread anxiety and loneliness in our cities. However, they’ve also made the need for socially connected, vibrant public spaces obvious to all.
Put a smile on your mum’s face with the perfect Mother’s Day gift even if some of you can’t be with her this year. We’ve got a bunch of ideas for you to choose from that will make her feel both loved and spoiled (and you may just low-key want…
Now that I am out of Campari, I am being forced to explore the long-ignored corners of my bar cart. Things are not exactly bleak: Plenty of bottles remain—but they are bottles I don’t reach for super often. This has led to a lot of Googling, which has led to…
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Masturbation is loads of fun, but when it starts hindering your sex life, it’s time to switch it up. If you’re having erectile difficulties, early ejaculation issues, or problems orgasming at all, here are some simple ways to tweak your masturbation habits and fix your performance issues.
DJ D-Nice has been regularly opening the virtual doors of Club Quarantine on Instagram for over a month now. His online DJ sessions have been attended by everyone from Snoop Dogg to Oprah. Tonight, that experience is making the leap to television in the form of a special “Club MTV”…
You might be at the point in this stay-at-home pandemic where you need to switch up your kid’s art supplies a bit. Maybe they’ve already blown through every piece of construction paper in the house, or maybe you’re tired of Magic-Erasing surfaces where markers have bled through too-thin paper. If…
There are plenty of things to dread about the winter time, including all the hours of darkness, the cold temperatures and static shocks. Fortunately, there are ways to cut down on this seasonal annoyance.
Given that every day seems to blend into the next right now, you may not realise that today is Friday. But it is, and Wendy’s is marking the occasion by offering a free four-piece order of spicy or crispy chicken nuggets today, April 24, 2020, at every (participating) restaurant’s drive-thru.
You should never store all of your digital eggs in one basket, a lesson that Lifehacker reader Rafik is probably going to learn the hard way. He has a great puzzler for this week’s tech-troubleshooting column at Lifehacker, and it involves the classic “I can’t access my data” dilemma that…
Baking a loaf of bread from scratch is exactly what many of us need right now. The coziness of a warm kitchen and the smell of freshly-baked bread are so comforting in times that are strange and uncertain. If you’re new to bread making and a little intimidated by the…
As we continue to physically distance, we’re all looking for ways to stay connected with our loved ones and colleagues. We can see each other on Zoom, but what about sending gifts or care packages? Right now, attempting to get to a post office or send out a package to…
This ANZAC Day will be a strange one for many. With coronavirus restrictions around the country still in force, we’ll be spending it from home. But just because life is a little different right now doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate some of the traditions like baking ANZAC Day biscuits. Here…
I’ve worked from home for the better part of the last decade, which means I’ve read pretty much every article there is out there on how you can make your home office a more productive space. Heck, I even wrote an entire book on how to be more productive at…
We have already plumbed the depths of horror stories from IT professionals. This time around, we delve into the lives of lowly employees who work for giant tech companies. Big corporations are notorious for their resistance to change, hostile work environments, counter-productive work rules and daily conga lines of aimless…
Electricity demand in Australia has barely budged since COVID-19 took hold. Many may be wondering: after months spent largely at home, are huge household power bills on the way?
I have not been to the grocery store in about 10 days now, but the last time I was there I could not help but notice the distinct lack of boneless, skinless chicken breast. Actually, all of the neat, boneless cuts of meat were running quite low and, while I…
Gaming is great and all—especially during a pandemic, and especially now that you can play a souped-up version of Minecraft with real-time ray tracing—but you can now use your Nvidia graphics card to create real-life magic. Just look at this noise-cancelling demonstration, all powered by your Nvidia GPU:
Last month, Jerry Saltz, senior art critic for New York Magazine and author of How to Be an Artist, went viral on Twitter after he outlined his unconventional weekly coffee routine (and we know a thing or two about people getting upset over coffee).
