Believe it or not, a Christmas tree won't stay upright on its own. Instead, you need a stable Christmas tree stand that can accommodate the type and size of tree you have. We researched dozens of the best Christmas tree stands to help you find the right one for your needs, whether you have a real tree, an artificial tree, a small tree, or a behemoth. The stands in our guide have a track record of durability, performance, and easy setup. We also outline the size and type of tree each stand is meant for. Check out our guide to the best Christmas tree skirts once you've chosen the right stand for your tree. The best Christmas tree stands in 2022 Best Christmas tree stand overall: Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand, available at Amazon, $82.79 The German-engineered Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple of minutes and keeps trees up to 12 f...
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The Best Safari Ad Blockers of 2022
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Unlike Firefox and Chrome, it’s not easy for Mac users to find good ad blockers for Safari. Apple has certain restrictions (like using the Mac App Store to ship updates) that drive ad blocker developers away from their browser, and as a result, your favorites from Firefox or Chrome might not work well on Safari, if they’re even available at all. There still are a few good ad blockers that you can use with Safari, though.
Adguard
If you want a good free ad blocker for Safari, Adguard is among the best options. It’s fast, free, and works well without any additional customization, which is great for most people. If you want the ability to set up custom filter lists, DNS-level adblocking, and additional security features, you can check out Adguard Pro ($10).
Wipr
Wipr is also a great adblocking option for Safari. It costs $2 and lets you block ads, cookie notices, and includes several custom regional block lists that may appeal to you. It’s as good as Adguard, so if you’d rather avoid free ad blockers, Wipr is an affordable option that works very well.
1Blocker
1Blocker works with Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The extension has a whole stack of filters to help block all kinds of ads, trackers, and other invasive features on various websites—including a tool to hide any element from a webpage that you can use to remove pop-ups or annoying widgets. The extension allows you to use any one group of ad blocking lists for free, and it costs $15 per year to unlock all its features.
Vinegar
Vinegar is perfect for blocking ads on YouTube. If you use Safari to watch YouTube videos, this extension forces the site to use an HTML5 video player and blocks ads on the site. For a one-time fee of $2, Vinegar is well worth the cost. It works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single purchase.
VPNs and custom DNS adblockers
Even with the best ad blocking extensions for Safari, you’re still likely to find that a few ads slip through the cracks. The most foolproof ad blocking for Safari is network-level ad blockers that work independent of the browser—meaning that they automatically filter ad networks for all apps and browsers on your Mac, which is far more effective than what happens within Safari. You can try custom DNS services such as NextDNS (free for up to 300,000 queries per month, and $20 per year after that) or set up a Pi-Hole to automatically block ads on your network.
Alternatively, you can use a good VPN like Mullvad, which has a built-in ad blocker. It’s probably the most effective ad blocking option, but is expensive: Mullvad costs €5 per month, and streaming sites like Netflix don’t work well when you’re using the VPN, so it’s a big trade off.
Photo : Serkanyalcinkaya ( Shutterstock ) With energy costs continuing to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we’ve written about in the past, not only can ceiling fans keep your home cooler in the summer— with or without air conditioning —but they can also help your home stay warm and toasty in colder weather. 02:15 How to Steam an Egg Wednesday 11:19AM But when it comes to choosing a ceiling fan, it’s not solely a matter of finding one to match your decor: You should also consider the room’s square footage in order to ensure that the fan is able to get the job done. Here’s what to know. How to buy the right size ceiling fan for a room First, you need to figure out the square footage of the room where you’re going to hang the ceiling fan. Find the square footage of the room You can use an online square footage calculator , or do the math : Measure the length of the room (in feet) Measure the width of the room (in ...
I recently watched “ the greatest film of all time ,” and the most boring one. In retrospect, the title alone should have been a sufficient warning: Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles . Alas, I’m old enough to be a bit nostalgic about massive telephone address books. And massive it is. Clocking over 200 minutes, Chantal Akerman's 1975 dreary drama follows three days in the monotonous routine of Jeanne, a widow, a mother, and a prostitute. I watched Jeanne’s autopilot existence, until, staring at her back as she washes dishes, I decided to fast-forward a couple of minutes, only to discover she was still at it. And Jeanne is equally thorough when she’s busy baking, cleaning, folding laundry, or shining her son’s shoes. She speaks so scarcely and mechanically, that it’s impossible to detect any emotion or volition beyond her carefully controlled chores . Watching Jeanne Dielman is what the word “painstaking” was invented for. Chantal...
Photo : Pixel-Shot ( Shutterstock ) This game is nearly identical to the “drink every time” game above, but adjusted for shots, so it’s for those trying to party a little harder. The idea is to make a list of shot-worthy occurrences—like “a coach yells at a referee” or “something goes wrong during the halftime show”—and then take a shot whenever they happen. If the promise of regular shots isn’t enough for you, we have another twist for you: The “1, 2, 3" rule. The first time something from your shot list happens, you take one shot. The second time it occurs, take two. The third, three...and then hopefully you don’t push your health and safety past that point. On the other hand, you can always choose to sip instead of taking a full shot. Again, none of these party games have to involve alcohol. But they definitely can if you want them to. Super Bowl LVII is on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. E T /3:30 p.m. P T.
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