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Me, Myself, as Mommy: Leaving my comfort zone — and civilization

I married a person who is always working to become better — financially, physically, psychologically, professionally. He’s not neurotically buried in self-help books but his commutes and yard work come with a side of audiobooks and podcasts featuring the personal stories of individuals at ...

FISCHER: The footprints they leave behind

What child has not asked for a dog at some time during their lives? I know I did. Often. However, with nine kids and two parents who worked full-time, it was not to be. My mom didn’t want to clean up after one more breathing thing, and she didn’t trust any of us to take the initiative. ...

Tech Matters: When a job lead turns into a malware trap

Scammers do not need a fake bank website or a wild email subject line to get into your computer. Sometimes, all they need is a job lead, a Google Form and a prompt to download a file or update software before an interview. Security researchers recently flagged two examples built around Google ...

FISCHER: Outside voices often ignore reality in the housing market

A couple of weeks ago, I had some clients reach out to me to show them a home. We had just listed their home, and they were ready for their next chapter, something with a bigger yard, more outdoor living space, and room to breathe. They weren’t afraid of a little work. In fact, they welcomed ...

Tech Matters: Could Apple’s Neo laptop replace your PC?

Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at $599, which puts it right in the range of many standard Windows laptops, a big first for Apple. That alone makes it worth a look for PC users who have been curious about switching to a Mac but not curious enough to pay MacBook prices. The more useful question ...

Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (March 14-22)

The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Easter Egg Dive 465 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton, March 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon Get to one of the first Easter events in the area to watch children of a variety of ages dive in and ...