Winter storms are almost upon us, and it’s time to drag out the snow removal equipment. Snow blowers are great, but if you have a battery-powered tool, you won’t be able to recharge them if the power goes out. Similarly, making sure you have enough fuel for gas-powered models can be challenging when roads are closed due to snow and ice. But you don’t...

Experienced gardeners in parts of the country with cold, potentially snowy winters don’t mess around when it comes to frost. Over time, they figure out when to plant certain fruits and vegetables so they're ready to harvest well before the first frost of the season.These gardeners also know that there are hardier vegetables that have a more flexible...

No one can fault a latke; fried potatoes in oil are going to be delicious no matter what form they take, but I don’t particularly enjoy when recipes for foods specific to Jewish holidays stray too far from the path. I’ve recently seen recipes for wild variations that are no longer majority potato and oil and have thought, "Hmm, not a lot of latke."...

A financial windfall can come in many forms: inheritance, a trust, stock options, winning the lottery, and to a lesser extent, government relief checks. It’s very common for people to spend much or all of a windfall right away, leaving them little to show for it. It’s crucial to take things slow and make intentional, smart decisions about what to do...

I found this to be one of the easier puzzles lately. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, December 1, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there...

When it comes to VR headsets right now, there are Meta's Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro, and then there's everything else. You already know you can use the Meta Quest devices to play bespoke VR games like Beat Saber and Among Us VR, but if you have a powerful gaming PC, you can now more easily play demanding PC-based VR titles on your Quest headset...