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News, guides and thinking from the studio behind a family of honest, helpful apps.
We opened nine apps to the public and are asking testers for honest feedback — with a real thank-you: 50% off through September 24.
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Most bills are negotiable — you just need the right words. Here is the exact script that lowers cable, internet, medical and insurance bills.
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Data breaches are now a fact of online life. Here is how to find out if your information leaked, and the exact steps to take if it did.
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AI headshots now rival studio photography for a fraction of the cost. Here is an honest look at where each one wins.
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Cramming feels productive and fails on test day. Here is the evidence-based method that actually moves knowledge into long-term memory.
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Staying organized is half the battle. Here is a plain-language checklist of the documents and deadlines that matter most.
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Being on every platform is exhausting. Here is how creators publish once and reach dozens of networks without burning out.
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AI companions have gone mainstream. Here is what they are, what they're genuinely good for, and where to be careful.
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Financial news is written to sound complicated. Here is how to follow the markets in plain English — and stay level-headed.
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The hardest family logistics are emotional, not technical. Here is how shared tools reduce conflict for co-parents and caregivers.
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A note from the studio on a deliberately unfashionable idea: software that does one real job, honestly, and gets out of your way.
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