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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will challenge your knowledge of a popular winter sport. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between…

Happy Saturday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Today’s games are harder than they initially seem, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that…

There’s nothing like a good trip to the barbers. You always money well spent. But there’s nothing to stop you getting the tools yourself i.e. a set of hair clippers. Perhaps you like to touch up the edges or you have a cropped style that you can cut yourself in the mirror. Maybe you’re a…

If you’re devoted to playing the latest newest games online, you’ll know the pain of network issues. We’re talking the kind of frustrating lag that comes from having a sluggish WiFi connection. That’s a fast track to dropping out of your game.   Unless you’re playing with a wired LAN connection, these issues are almost…

It might look full, but the moon isn’t at 100% illumination tonight. We still have a few days to go, but that doesn’t make tonight’s moon any less exciting. Keep reading to find out what’s happening tonight, October 5. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Oct. 5, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous,…

As noted philosopher Danny Elfman once wrote, “Tender lumplings everywhere / Life’s no good without a good scare.” But why stop at just one good scare? We want scares spilling on us like blood rain, especially here in the abundant days of home-streaming services. We live in a world where, with the push of a…

TL;DR: Why spend hundreds on a new laptop when you can make your current one feel brand new? Right now, you can grab a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (reg. $199) during Deal Days. If your PC’s starting to feel a little sluggish (or just plain outdated), upgrading to a new operating system can make…

TL;DR: Downsize your screentime and smartphone with the NanoPhone, now just $89.97 (reg. $199.99) through October 12. Looking to cut back on your screentime? Why not do it literally? The NanoPhone is a miniaturized, fully functional smartphone that takes some of the temptation out of endless scrolling. And right now, you can secure one of…

TL;DR: Get a feature-packed MacBook Pro for only $279.97 (reg. $1,499) through October 12. Want a laptop that can keep up with all your multitasking? Whether you’re in need of a laptop for work or school, it’s pretty tough to beat the MacBook Pro. This device is Apple’s most powerful portable option, but there’s usually…