Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for July 2nd, 2019
Sponsored by Aftershocks by Marko Kloos and Amazon Publishing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while...
Hyperledger Transact simplifies distributed ledger development
The latest project to join the Hyperledger greenhouse aims to simplify the execution of transactions with smart contracts. According to Shawn Amundson on the Hyperledger blog,...
How to Use the pinky Command on Linux
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri/Shutterstock.com Want to find out about the people logged on to your Linux computer? Well, don’t lift a finger; raise your pinky instead. To discover...
Somali and American: Portrait of a Minnesota Community
Minnesota, a blue-leaning state, is by many standards exceptionally welcoming of immigrants; it has the country’s second-largest population of Vietnamese Hmong people and is home to...
How to Check If Apple Has Recalled Your MacBook (For Free Repairs)
Apple Apple has recalled a lot of MacBooks recently. Your MacBook may be eligible for free replacement of its battery, keyboard, logic board, display backlight, or...
How Does the Israel Folau Saga Affect Australia’s Chances AtThe RWC?
They say politics and sport shouldn’t mix, but what about religion and sport? Israel Folau, widely regarded as the top professional rugby union player in Australia,...
10 Books with Nameless Narrators
The first piece of information you learn about someone is usually their name; it feels like a step towards learning who they are, even though it...
I’m Older than Everyone in Books and on TV and I Am Not Okay
Lately, I can’t stop thinking about Danny Tanner turning 30. This is strange for a number of reasons. Danny Tanner, a fictional character played by Bob...
In “Biloxi,” A Grumpy Old Man Finds Redemption in a Dog
Mary Miller has an extraordinary knack for getting into her characters’ minds. Reading her prose feels like stepping out of your own head and into someone...
13 of the best GPS devices for your car
BEST DEALS ON GPS DEVICES THIS WEEK Garmin Drive 50 — $112.64 (save $37.35) Garmin Drivesmart 51 — $146.39 (save $53.60) Garmin Drivesmart 61 — $189.99 (save $60)...
