David Pogue and his team tested every suggestion in this book to verify that each works the way it is supposed to.
The result is a gem.
“… the morsels in this book describe features hidden right under our noses, features that lots of people don’t know about. As well as ‘Everyone’s been using it wrong’ insights. Plus tips that are clever, unexpected, and useful.” pgs 5-6
I knew some of the tips in these pages, but certainly not all of them.
When I’m done with this book, I’m going to gift it to my pre-teen, who thinks she knows everything but obviously doesn’t. I think she’ll find this incredibly handy in a few years.
“A pot of water doesn’t boil over if you lay a wooden spoon across the top of the pot.” pg 81
Who knew? I didn’t. That’s one of the tips I’ve already used to make my life easier.
I’ve also utilized the tip for how to get ketchup out of the bottom of the bottle. And no, it’s not leaving it upside down and leaning against something for two hours though that does work. It is a much more immediate solution.
Some of the technology tips may be outdated, only because this book was printed in 2015. But I haven’t tested them all yet, so don’t hold me to it. It’s one small section in a stellar lineup of life “basics” that cover topics including the car, travel, food, clothes, your body, animals, house and home, and more.
Highly recommended for anybody who’s looking to make their lives a little bit simpler. Let’s be honest then, that’s everybody.
Thanks for reading!
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