Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered. What Is Connections?

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for August 22 (#438)

I don't know about you, but I liked the New York Times Wordle answer today. Solid word, common letters. I don't always want an easy win, but this one was a nice break. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.

Don't Be Late for Today's Wordle Hint for Aug. 20, #1158 (That's a Clue)

There's not much to dislike about during summer but fruit flies can be a small scourge in an otherwise celebratory season. Fruit flies appear in droves looking for a free meal and once they descend on your kitchen counters or cupboard, it's tough to get rid of them. With fruit...

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to an Expert

You may not be able to do much about the massive National Public Data breach, when hackers stole a reported 2.9 billion records last December. But you can check if your Social Security number was leaked and take steps to protect your information if it was stolen. Here's how. According...

Check if Your Social Security Number Is in the National Public Data Breach

Supplemental Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but what you may not know is that you're set to receive another one before the end of the month. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on, which is what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

SSI Payment Schedule: Here's When You'll Get Your Second Check This Month

Keurigs are a no-brainer for no-fuss coffee, but all that convenience ain't worth nothing if the coffee is tainted. Worse yet, a dirty Keurig can grow mold which could make you or a loved one sick if consumed. Mold and bad tasting coffee are no laughing matter but cleaning your Keurig only takes a few minutes.

It's Long Past Time to Clean Your Moldy Keurig. Here's How

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

Getting a new pair of glasses can feel like a fresh start -- especially if you find the perfect pair that suits everything about your face and personality. Because your glasses prescription expires every one to two years, you frequently get the chance to update not only your prescription but your whole look.

How to Find the Perfect Glasses for Your Face Shape and Skin Tone

If you've ever tried folding a fitted sheet before, you might have had a nightmare experience that went a little something like this: Violently folding and refolding the sheet, sighing in frustration, cursing and eventually balling it up and throwing it in a heap in some tragic corner of your closet. You don't have to resort to this outcome (though I have many times before knowing what I know now). Many people think folding a fitted sheet is an impossible task that takes a team (or at least several hands) to complete. But it's not that hard once you know how to do it the best way.

An Easy Way to Fold a Fitted Sheet (With Pictures)

Vision health is an important part of everyone's overall health and well-being. However, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 93 million adults in the US are at a high risk of developing serious vision loss, but only half of them have visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. In many cases, that's because vision care is too expensive.

Can't Afford Vision Insurance? Here's How to Get Cost-Effective Eye Exams, Glasses and Contacts

Houseplants aren't just for looking at, although they're lovely to have around to enhance aesthetics. Some plants keep bugs away while others are known to cool your home's air during hot summer months. For cleaner air, we rounded up the best plants for air purification and others that thrive in low light environments so you don't have to stress about them withering away.

Best Houseplants for Air Purification and Low Light Environments

Last week, an image gave us our first clear look at all of the planned iPhone 16 color options. Now, a new video from Aaron Zollo on YouTube gives us an even more detailed look at dummy units showing the five different colors for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Here’s another look at every iPhone 16 color [Video]

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Refi Rates Tick Even Lower: Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2024

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: AI Dominates This Phone

Food expiration is a soft science at best and those dates stamped on the side of groceries suggest we toss food long before it's actually spoiled. Before you throw out those last few eggs or jar of peanut butter, know that food expiration dates only tell a small part of the story about when it becomes unfit for consumption.

Don't Throw Out 'Expired' Food Without Reading This First

Whether you're looking for a small compact appliance for your new dorm or to take on your next road trip, this GreenPan one is perfect. It is a 10-in-1 electric cooker that can steam, boil, slow cook and make rice, eggs, soup, oatmeal and more. Plus it can even keep your food warm. What else could you need?

Only a Few Days Left to Score a 10-in-1 Electric Cooker for as Low as $40

The Nintendo Museum Direct was held today, and it gave some information about what to expect for the venue – including the official opening date. Fans can look forward to the area opening its doors on October 2, 2024 in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo Museum will be an absolute treat...

Nintendo Museum opens this October, new details revealed

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The whiteboard app, Jamboard, will be discontinued earlier than expected in 2024, and Google is pushing users towards third-party apps like FigJam and Lucidspark. Google is known for its innovation, but also its abrupt shutdowns of products like Google Domains, YouTube Stories, and Google Stadia. The Google Graveyard continues to...

Google Jamboard end-of-life date gets expedited

I Played the New Star Wars Outlaws Game at Gamescom

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The iPhone 16 is most likely going to break cover next month – though Apple hasn't made anything official, yet – and one of the most detailed leaks for specs and prices we've seen yet could help you decide whether or not you're going to upgrade this year.This rundown comes from @theapplehub, and covers everything from display sizes to battery capacities. This isn't a source we've heard a whole lot from before, and it's not clear exactly where all this information comes from, so don't take it as confirmed just yet.First up we get the display sizes: 6.1 inches for...

iPhone 16 specs and pricing rumor for all four models could help settle your upgrade plans

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Today's Wordle Hint for Aug. 22, #1160 Is to Use Force

I found the New York Times Wordle game pretty easy today. But if you're stuck, there's a certain type of force (hint, hint) you should use...

Today's Wordle Hint for Aug. 22, #1160 Is to Use Force

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