The Differences Between Antibiotics, Antibacterials, and Antiseptics and When to Use Them

There’s a bit more to first aid than just cleaning a wound and slapping on a band-aid. Store shelves are littered with antibiotics like Neosporin, antiseptics like peroxide, and more. Let’s go over the differences.

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Format Encrypted Drives as ExFAT to Make them Play Nice on Windows and Mac

After our Windows encryption showdown
, reader Jerod passed along this tip to make sure your encrypted volumes, especially external hard drives, in Windows play nicely with other platforms like OS X—just format them as exFAT, and they’ll be mountable, readable, and writable everywhere you go.

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How Much It Costs to Fly With a Pet on the Most Popular U.S. Airlines

A big move with a pet can be tough, and most experts recommend you avoid flying with them if at all possible. If there’s no way around it, though, you want to be prepared, and that means knowing how much the flight will cost. Here’s how much the major U.S. airlines charge for flying with a pet.

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The Countries Where Your Vacation Dollars Will Go Farthest

Stretching your vacation budget by finding cheap places
to travel is great, but if you have a particular spot in mind, this index shows you how to figure out when’s the right time to visit to get the most for your dollars.

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Use Overripe Strawberries to Make Strange Springy Risotto

Risotto may not seem like a suitable springtime supper, but when it’s made with juicy, ultra-ripe, and flavorful strawberries, the creamy dish takes on a lighter, fruitier, slightly acidic quality.

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The Ideal Amount of Protein You Need In a Meal to Feel Full

One of the benefits of protein foods is that it keeps you full, which is helpful for when you’re trying to lose weight. But it’s not just any amount of protein. Specifically, you should aim for about 30 grams of protein per meal to help you control your appetite.

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Amazon’s Discounting a Grab Bag of Tech Gear, Today Only

It’s never easy to go back to work after a holiday weekend, but Amazon’s here to ease the pain with a grab bag of great tech deals.

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The First Thing You Should Do to Get Your Money in Order, According to a Financial Planner

Money isn’t as complicated as it seems, but when your finances are out of control, managing money does indeed seem overwhelming. To get started, here’s the first thing you should do, according to one financial planner.

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Ditch the Oven and Make Delicious, Quick Croutons On the Stove

Making homemade croutons for a salad is usually a process that’s easy enough, but you have to fire up the oven to do it. This method from Bon Appetit shows you how to do it on the stove in a fraction of the time, and infuse a ton of herb and garlic flavor.

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