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Somewhere along the line between college and my late 30s I became really interested in buying only the top quality kitchen products as I gradually threw out the cheap ones I accumulated in my 20s. These are the ones I really stand behind. Duralex Mis en Place mini glass bowls, Made in France ($30) these Norpro Silicone pinch bowls are a nice kid-friendly alternative OXO Squeeze and Pour Silicone Measuring Cups ($30) a bit expensive, but I really prefer them over glass pyrex liquid measuring cups Matfer High-Temp Fish Spatula ($19) My go-to spatula for just about everything (we have two)! OXO Salad Spinner ($30) Takes up precious cabinet space but is crucial for washing/drying fruit and vegetables Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders ($32) I don’t love the quality of this product, but the convenience for cooking is unmatched. if you come across a higher quality version let me know. Cuisipro Cheese Grater ($34) I don’t like grating cheese, but recognize it’s necessary sometimes. I was surprised at how much better the experience is with a high-quality grater. Instant Vortex XL Air Fryer ($130) Substantially better than the cheap air fryer we started with.

the simplest narrative I have seen to explain tokens, nfts, and crypto: web 1.0 was read-only web 2.0 was read/write web 3.0 is read/write/own traditional web 2.0 platforms like reddit, twitter, facebook, and instagram own your friendships, messages, connections, ad views, and data. they provide use of their platform in return. the next era of apps will use tokens to bootstrap new networks, giving users the ability to own their data and take it with them to whichever app or network best fits their needs. this is not possible without the use of the blockchain. ...

farcaster seems to be our first chance to see a decentralized social network that actually works. farcaster is the protocol, warpcast is the interface. Here is an invite link to warpcast, it has a $8 one-time fee to create an account (this helps prevent spam) Here is my profile: https://warpcast.com/silv.eth To get started: download the warpcast app on ios or android, and pay the $8 fee. a cast is post, just like a tweet. unlike twitter, you should always make your posts in a channel. if you make a post without a channel and you have few followers, you will not get any engagement. Explore the channels, and follow a few that sound interesting. Good starting points are /books, /fitness, /ai, /finance, /parenting Try out Frames, which are a really cool way of embedding an interactive widget into a cast. Here is a simple poll frame I created. Get your active user badge by completing the steps listed here on FarcasterUserStats.com. Farcaster has a reddit-like experience with channels. Channels cost 2500 warps per year to keep up, almost like a domain registration. Here is, /washingtondc a channel I created for 2500 warps ($25). If you’re into crypto/NFTs, you can verify your crypto wallet under Edit Profile > Verified Address. I love how it supports ENS domains as usernames out of the box: If you really get into it and want features like scheduling messages, multi-account management, bookmarks, and lists, consider trying out the $10/mo paid product, SuperCast, which I am dabbling with now. ...

according to chatgpt the risk of an EMP event in the US is low, but not impossible. that’s a good enough reason for me to do a little research and decide if there is a way to be prepared for less than $100. let’s see what we can do: This list assumes you already have some basic household items that everyone should have like a first-aid kit, manual can opener, flashlights, and non-perishable food. ...

everyone should be practicing conversational AI every day free options include ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing Chat how will semaglutide / GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic will change the food industry why is the US political system is broken and how might we fix it ranked-choice voting and open primaries would be a good start how can i add new atomic habits into my routine linking a new habit to an existing one seems to be a key part

always the gadget connaisseur, here are the ones that travel with me regularly in 2024 fisher matte black bullet space pen Anker Nano charging station pocket physio max deep muscle trigger mini carabiner hero clip 100W 6-in-1 portable charging cable

This guide provides simple, age-inclusive instructions for improving online security in 2024. We’ll update it regularly based on expert feedback. Key Terms OPSEC (Operations Security): Techniques to protect private data and devices. 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication): An extra security layer for your accounts, beyond just the password. Bare Minimum Security Steps Restart your computer, mobile phone, and tablet once per week Enable automatic updates for: Mobile phones and apps. Computers and tablets. Web browsers. Set a reminder every 3 months to check in case auto-update fails. Use a password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden. Enable 2FA on your password manager. Create unique, 18+ character passwords for each site. Use non-SMS based 2FA for email. Activate number lock or SIM swap protection with your mobile provider. Prioritizing Your Security Risks Once you’ve covered the basics, assess and address your other security risks. Here’s how I prioritize: ...