If you’re after oven-baked potato wedges that are actually golden and crispy—not pale and soft like so many turn out—this recipe is for you. The trick is to quickly boil the potatoes first, just long enough to soften them and rough up the edges so they crisp up nicely in the oven. From there, you … Read more
Techie says job loss helped boost savings A layoff is rarely something an employee would describe as good news. But one former Meta worker has shared an unusual experience that has sparked discussion online. Instead of viewing the job loss only as a setback, the employee said the situation eventually left them with more money … Read more
There’s a decent chance you clean your door handles, your light switches, and maybe even your TV remote on some kind of regular schedule, but your keys probably never make that list. Which is a bit odd when you think about it, because keys get handled constantly by hands that aren’t always clean, they go … Read more
An artificial intelligence (AI) researcher on Sept. 8 said he had resigned and warned people about the technology’s dangers. Jacob Coxon, who has worked in recent years doing research at the firms OpenAI and Anthropic, said in a series of posts on X that neither company is acting responsibly as they move toward what he … Read more
If your dog takes over half your bed, your cat curls up near your pillow, or your pet refuses to sleep anywhere but beside you, you may have heard someone say that you are “too attached” to your animal. But sharing your bed with a pet does not automatically mean that something is wrong with … Read more
Perhaps that’s the simplest way to understand Krakauer’s words. A beautiful sunset is still beautiful when you’re alone. But watching it with someone you love can turn it into a memory you both carry. A promotion feels good. Telling the person who has supported you through the difficult days can make it feel even better. … Read more
Some career lessons remain relevant even as the workplace continues to change. One of Steve Jobs’ most memorable statements about his work and career approach is a simple but powerful quote about the relationship between work and love: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”The quote stems from Steve … Read more
For years, a Bengaluru entrepreneur treated Sundays as another workday. That changed after he spent four months in an ICU, an experience that made him rethink his belief that constantly working was part of being an entrepreneur.A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur has shared how spending four months in an ICU changed his approach to work, rest and … Read more
Celebrity homes are nothing short of ordinary; while some of them lean towards adding character to the home, others choose a minimalist aesthetic or a vintage setup according to their choices.But some extraordinary homes of stars across the world house some elements in their abode that it seem almost out of a fantasy world.While most … Read more
Commentary There is a mystery associated with the string instrument called the cello. The instrument itself is the product of hundreds of years of development before finally it arrived in the current form. Played well, by a master, it can sound ominously like a human voice. It can even go beyond that to become anthropomorphic. … Read more