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Chances are, you’re holding on to an old iPhone or a cracked Android tablet you haven’t used in … let’s just say a really long time. Maybe you think it could come in handy, especially if your new device ever goes on the fritz, or that it could be worth money someday. Or maybe you just don’t know how to dispose of it properly . All legit reasons, even as the tech clutter keeps (and keeps) accumulating. Well, we have some good news for you: Your time has finally come—and you’re about to save a bundle with this clever upcycling hack. I have turned old devices into everything from digital photo frames to oversized TV remotes, but my favorite trick , by far, is turning them into security cameras. You can put them in a nursery like a baby monitor, watch your pets while you’re at the office or even prop them up on windowsills to keep an eye on your packages. It works like a charm, just like a pricey Nest camera—except it’s free. It...

I consider myself a small-talk connoisseur. We moved a lot when I was a kid, so I had to get good at connecting with strangers quickly or else no one would have shown up to my birthday parties. Now, as an adult, I’m always down to discuss road construction, light news and even the weather (honestly, there’s so much to say about it these days!). Of course, there are times when small talk gets stuck in the “How are you? I’m fine. How are you?” death spiral, but I’d argue that’s just small talk done badly. Not everyone agrees with me—in fact, some people are even calling for the end of small talk, saying that it can be impersonal, a waste of time and even rude. So I decided to spend a whole day skipping small talk and just opening with whatever deep conversation topic was on my mind. Here’s how it went: To a friend at the gym: “Hey, how are the testosterone injections going? What’s your sperm count at now?” To a cashi...

People never agree on anything these days, but they sure seem to agree on Dolly Parton , who died last week at the age of 80. And why wouldn’t they? She spent her life bringing music, joy and kindness to a world that doesn’t always give back in return. Tributes are coming in from all over the world, from King Charles, who had the royal guard play “9 to 5” outside Buckingham Palace, to the University of Tennessee football team, who will celebrate Dolly on their helmets during the 2026 season. Plans are even underway to rename the Nashville airport in her honor. And now, there’s news that we might be getting a Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25. That day will mark the one-month anniversary of the icon’s death , and we can’t think of a more appropriate day to celebrate. If you’re scratching your head at the significance, keep reading as we explore why this might actually happen. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for...

Ever wonder why reading gets harder as you get older? If you’re anything like us, finding your next great read, especially right after finishing a book you completely adored, is exhausting. Sure, you can always pick up a random new release and hope for the best. But let’s be honest—that strategy often ends with a $30 novel you’ll never crack open. That’s where a book subscription box comes to the rescue! Instead of agonizing over vague back-cover summaries and hunting down non-spoiler reviews, book club members hand over the reins to someone else to pick their next page-turner. This adds a delightful element of surprise to a TBR (to-be-read) pile, but it can also backfire hard if you get stuck with a dud. That’s why we love Book of the Month (BOTM), which offers a fun, non-traditional twist on the classic book subscription box model. Not only do readers get to choose their own reads from a short list of buzzy new releases each month, but they also ge...

Some celebrities have fans. Keanu Reeves has what feels like the entire internet rooting for him. Maybe it’s the action-hero cool, the endlessly quotable movies or the fact that, after decades of fame, he still comes across as someone you’d genuinely want to grab a coffee with. Whatever the reason, our collective love for Keanu runs deep—and with his birthday on Sept. 2, there’s no better time to revisit some of the best Keanu Reeves quotes . Reeves got his start acting in the 1980s before winning over audiences in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and, eventually, becoming the blockbuster star behind movies like Speed , The Matrix and John Wick . To celebrate his big day, we’ve rounded up our favorite quotes from his most popular films and best interviews. Some will make you laugh, some will inspire you and a few will probably make you want to plan a Keanu movie marathon immediately. (We support this decision.) Read on for the best Keanu ...