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These Colleges Offer the Best Bang for Your Buck

College is expensive, but these institutions balance quality education with bargain prices.

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The 10 Most Reliable Cars, According to Consumer Reports

If you're looking for a new car, this is a good place to start.

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Looking to Manage Your Time Better? Try the 'Eat That Frog' Technique

It's an analogy. We promise.

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The Simple Way to Delete Your Google Search History

It only takes a few seconds to wipe out the search engine's memory.

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What to Do If You’ve Lost Your iPhone

Don't worry, there are ways to get it back.

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A New App Will Plan Your Next Vacation Based on an Instagram Photo

Put your #influencer envy to work.

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Yes, the Shape of Your Wine Glass Really Does Matter

Instead of buying expensive wine, make a one-time investment in the right glassware.

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How Microwaving Food Affects Its Nutritional Value

Are you quick-cooking your vitamins away?

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Top Universities (Including Harvard) Offer Hundreds of Free Classes Online. Here's How to Join In

Now is the time to finally learn Chinese or take up programming.

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10 Surprising Uses for Cotton Swabs

They're like the Swiss Army knife of beauty products.

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This Is the Ideal Credit Score, According to a Financial Expert

A perfect 850 is great—but not necessary to score the best rates.

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There's an Easier Way to Use a Cheese Grater

And it's a game changer.

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Was Your Facebook Hacked? Here's How to Find Out

You can get an answer from Facebook ASAP.

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A Look at the Highest (And Lowest) Paying Jobs in Each State

You do not want to be a projectionist in Iowa.

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Waze Carpool Will Help You Find the Perfect Commute Buddy

You can also use it to hitch a ride with coworkers.

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This Smart Planner Lets You Switch Seamlessly Between Handwritten and Digital Notes

Organicer is made for the obsessive planner who wants the best of both worlds: a paper planner and a digital calendar.

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The Latest Roomba Vacuum Will Even Empty Its Own Dust Bin

Vacuuming by robot now involves even less effort than before.

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Why You Shouldn't Skip the Flu Shot This Year

About 900,000 people were hospitalized for influenza last year. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them this season.

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America's Fastest Growing City Might Surprise You

No, it's not in California or New York.

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How Expert Travelers Get Away With Never Paying Checked Bag Fees

You don't need more than a carry-on.

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Finally: The FCC Is Fighting Back Against Robocalls

By 2019, half of all the calls you get on your cell phone might be from telemarketers.

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New Google Maps Commuter Tab Shows Traffic Delays and Tracks the Location of Your Train or Bus

You'll never be late again.

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Life Insurer John Hancock Will Give You Discounts for Your Apple Watch Data

Your Fitbit and Apple Watch data could score you discounts.

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6 Easy Ways to Remove Gum from Your Clothes and Hair

First off, find the nearest hydrophobic material.