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Developmental milestones — rolling over, babbling, transitioning to solid food, mastering a pincer grasp — are a huge source of anxiety for parents. Every parent wants to know that their kid is developing in a healthy way. Unfortunately, baby milestones are neither an effective way to measure cognitive growth nor particularly helpful to parents when obsessed over.The reality, as documented by scientists and experts the world over, is that babies arrive at developmental milestones at different times and in different orders. That’s why the word “milestone,” which connotes linear progress, is so unhelpful. People love the idea of a path....

These models from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung can replace a Windows laptop, often at a lower price The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2. By Nicholas De Leon and Melanie Pinola If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to add another laptop to your household, a Chromebook may be the way to go. What’s the difference between a traditional laptop and a Chromebook? Chromebooks are essentially laptops that use Chrome OS instead of macOS or Windows as their operating system. Chrome OS resembles Google’s Chrome web browser, so if you’ve spent any time using Chrome—and because it’s the most popular browser by...

  Dear Dr. NerdLove: I am a 31-year-old woman who hasn’t done a lot of dating in my life. I had 2 boyfriends in high school, but due to a combination of reasons, haven’t been in a relationship since then. The main thing I want to talk about here is that I have never had sex – never even close! I started dating a wonderful man a couple months ago. I know he has more experience than I do, and he knows my (lack of) experience, and he has been happy to let me set the pace of our intimacy,...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. An awesome flash drive is on sale today, but it’s not just one that comes with the purchase, but five. The Micro Center SuperSpeed 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive 5-Pack is down from $37.49 to $19.99 today, which is a hefty 47% off. When broken down per flash drive, that makes each one a mere $4, which is an easy price to pay for people who need a little more storage in their life in situations where the best MicroSD cards...

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.Choosing a new laptop isn't just about picking a gadget that looks halfway decent. It's a lifestyle choice. Your job and other life essentials (like Netflix) are vastly improved by the purchase of a slick, reliable laptop. It’s not a decision that should be made based on simply price or looks. It's what's on the inside that counts.Beginners need something user-friendly and straightforward. Frequent travellers need something light with a long battery life. Designers and gamers need top-notch 4K graphics and quick central...