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You don't need to pay for fancy distraction blocking toys—you can make your own. https://www.wired.com/story/you-dont-need-to-pay-for-distraction-blocking-software/

Productivity systems don't have to be complicated—this app proves that. https://www.wired.com/story/productivity-app-tasks-txt-is-just-a-text-document/

Red sky in the morning (but only at certain latitudes) and other weather myths I wrote about for PopSci: https://www.popsci.com/environment/3-myths-about-the-weather/

pro tip: tell your boss the AI said you'll be more efficient at home and see which one of their irrational beliefs wins out

I didn't exactly enjoy writing this for PopSci, but I did learn a lot: https://www.popsci.com/health/how-gross-is-biting-your-fingernails-bacteria-fungus-saliva-gums-teeth-damage/

Layers of stupidity

Calling Lake Ontario "Lake America" is stupid for the obvious reasons, yes, but also for historical ones.

What's the most complex "app" you've replaced with a text document?

My Canadian heart feels strongly about this, my latest piece for PopSci: https://www.popsci.com/health/how-gross-is-wearing-your-shoes-inside-poop-germs-lead-poisons-allergies/

How to actually see posts from your friends and family on Instagram

Instagram is a hostage situation. It has photos and videos from the people in your life, but it will only show them to you occasionally—most of the time you get algorithmically-chosen slop. This means you can scroll for hours on this so-called social network and learn very little about the people you care about. Maybe...

One thing I do not miss about Twitter is the brands. I hope they never find us here.

The one thing no CEO will ever understand

What I learned from the most depressing conversation of my life.

Worried about toilet germs on your toothbrush? You can relax (mostly). https://www.popsci.com/health/how-gross-is-it-to-leave-a-toothbrush-exposed-bathroom-toilet/