Commercial DNA tests are everywhere these days, and while it's really cool to finally know whether or not that old family legend about Native American ancestry is actually true, or how Irish you are within 1/10 of a percent, there's a lot more you can do with your DNA than what your testing company gives in your report.

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Your bracket is full, your heart is pounding in anticipation and you're ready to see your favorite teams take the hardwood. But if you're in need of new team swag, or if recently took our advice to cancel your cable, you might be a little nervous. How are you going watch it all? And where can you find cheap team apparel at the last minute?

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We may have said "Hasta la vista, baby" to the late fees, overpriced rentals, and the inconvenience of video stores, but most of us are still learning how to find our way through the ever-evolving world of online video streaming. 

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In-person guitar lessons can be costly, so we checked out some alternatives. The most exciting option we came across was a relatively new company called Loog Guitars, which makes three-string learner guitars and an accompanying mobile app for beginners. We recently released an unboxing video for two styles of their learner guitars, the Loog Mini and the Loog Pro. Here’s what we learned. 

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Super Bowl 52 is happening on Sunday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. EST. But if you, like many of our readers, have recently decided to cut the cable cord, you might be wondering how you're going to watch the big game live. The good news? It's going to be really, really easy. 

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Now through January 14th is National Pizza Week! Whether you enjoy deep dish, neapolitan, or thin crust, it is the perfect time to bask in your love of pizza with friends and family.

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So you waited until the very last minute to finish your Christmas shopping again, and now you're in a jam, well past all of the shipping deadlines and no time in your busy schedule to scour the sad, picked-over shelves at the mall.

Actually, the mall isn't a bad option on Christmas Eve since that's when the post-Christmas sales usually start, but that's not the point. Time is up, going out isn't an option, and you're stuck. 

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What's the best streaming media device to buy? That's a question we get a lot. But the answer isn't really cut and dry. It all depends on how you prefer to stream your content and whether you want it to be compatible with a new digital assistant like Google Home or Amazon Alexa. Price is also a factor. How much are you willing to pay for minor but better features? The best way to choose is by examining the details of each of the major platforms that are out there.

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I will be the first to admit that I have a problem: I don't like watching TV at most of my friends' homes. It just sounds too terrible. It's my own fault. Years ago I decided to invest in a nice A/V receiver and a decent set of speakers, and now I can't sit through watching a movie on a TV if the only way I am going to hear sound is through the TV itself. It just sounds like tin cans to me. Trust me, once you upgrade your TVs audio, you'll never want to go back, either. The good news is, this is the best time of year to find great prices on audio.

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It's that time of year again. Leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cool, and creepy clowns are popping up in graveyards, threatening Facebook posts and street corners worldwide. Yup, it's Halloween, which means it's time to hunker down, build a clown-proof fortress, and marathon all your favorite scary movies. 

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