Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

If you’ve ever dealt with a stuffy nose that just won’t quit – whether from allergies, a lingering cold or dry winter air – you’ve probably been tempted to try anything for relief. Enter the neti pot: ...

With organization being their key function, think of each cube as a filing folder. Marie Kondo, known for her KonMari method, suggests starting by making a list of all the items you need. “Then, lay ...

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode What can you control in this chaotic world? What do you want out of life? Instead of ignoring daunting questions like this, designer Bill Burnett says we should ...

Lucas is a writer and narrative designer from Argentina with over 15 years of experience writing for games and news. He keeps a watchful eye at the gaming world and loves to write about the hottest ...

Want to know how Hytale mana and magic works? With likely more than one million people hopping into early access, there's little chance you're the only one wondering how to increase your max mana in ...

Love it or hate it, AI is increasingly becoming integral to the way we work. So, like a lot of employees, you’ve started using it for your assignments. That’s great – unless you’re not clear on what ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

LED face masks offer a host of transformative skin benefits—they can reduce redness, treat acne, and minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. Even better, they don’t require a lot ...

Zero Trust helps organizations shrink their attack surface and respond to threats faster, but many still struggle to implement it because their security tools don’t share signals reliably. 88% of ...

We all know that chatbots can be a crutch. But when used wisely, they’ll help you improve how you absorb, practice, and retain knowledge. Here's how I do it. From the laptops on your desk to ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...