Chase Freedom quarterly categories: 2025 calendar – The Points Guy
Chase Freedom Flex® and Chase Freedom* cardholders, rejoice: Fan favorite Amazon is back as a quarterly category for Q2 along with streaming services (for the first time in three years). From April 1 through June 30, cardholders can earn bonus rewards on spending at Amazon and on select streaming services. And given we saw an additional “birthday” surprise category of tax preparation and insurance purchases added for March only, we may see another category added for June. Activate your Q2 categories now. You can earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar) on up to $1,500 of combined spending
Read moreThe Best RAM for Your PC
DDR4 vs DDR5 There are currently two standards on the market, and there probably will continue to be for a while as DDR4 phases out. Chances are, if you’re upgrading an older system, you’ll need DDR4 RAM, and if you’re building a new system, you’ll be looking for DDR5. Check your motherboard model to make sure, because they aren’t compatible with each other. You can also check out an in-depth explainer on the differences between DDR4 and DDR5 if you’re curious. Capacity Once you know whether you need DDR4 or DDR5, the next major decision is how much memory you
Read moreMaximize Marriott award night redemptions: Here’s how – The Points Guy
Despite decreasing point value and a brand where you won’t earn any elite night credits on stays, many travelers — myself included — continue using the Marriott Bonvoy program. After all, the Marriott Bonvoy program has a massive footprint, so you’ll likely find a participating property in most destinations you visit. If you also use the Marriott Bonvoy program, how do you get the most value from your Marriott points? You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to airline partners, but I usually prefer to redeem Marriott points for hotel stays. Here are some of my favorite ways to maximize Marriott
Read moreMy Keeper Rate is Getting Worse
I have over 400,000 photographs on my hard drives. Of those, only 2,000 images have been compelling enough over the years to consider them final photographs or “keepers.” I suspect I’d have even fewer if I went through them all now. That’s a so-called keeper rate of 0.5% or less. After almost 40 years behind a camera, only half of one percent of the images I make become something I’m proud of, something that feels like it does what I wanted it to, something I’d sign my name to. Most of the 99.5% that I have rejected are sharp; most are exposed “properly.” Those 398,000
Read moreLiterally The BEST Egg Salad Recipe – The Recipe Critic
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My egg salad has been a reader favorite for years because it’s creamy, simple, and lets the eggs shine. It’s made with just a few ingredients, but the flavor is absolutely amazing and you can make it in just 25 minutes! What Makes This Recipe THE BEST? Simple, Straightforward Ingredients: In my opinion, a classic recipe is where it’s at. Unlike other recipes, this one keeps it simple with fresh, classic ingredients that together create some amazing flavor. Has a
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Photographing Valencia’s Annual Fallas Festival
Any country that can turn a tomato fight into an annual festival knows how to party. I’m talking about Spain and, in particular, Valencia, the third largest city on the East Coast, which is celebrating its annual Fallas Festival this week. If you’ve ever found yourself in a foreign land during a large festival, you’ll know how rewarding and fun it can be to immerse yourself in the culture and indulge in some street and travel photography. Sometimes however, finding the right information and navigating crowded streets can be tricky, which is why I’ve put together this guide for photographing
Read more13 Epic Sci-Fi Shows You Should Watch Immediately On Apple TV Plus
Since its launch, Apple TV Plus has quietly racked up an impressive slate of sci-fi original series. The streaming service has offered a top-notch treasure trove of genre goodies for those in the know. Thanks to the success of high-concept shows like Severance, audiences are finally catching on. Recent moves have put more eyes on Apple TV Plus, though: The streamer earned a record 72 Emmy nominations in 2024 and can now be subscribed to as an add-on subscription on Prime Video. Outside of the box and creative in their storytelling, each science fiction show I’m highlighting below stays true to Apple’s sleek branding and
Read moreAI Sucks at Reading Clocks
These days, artificial intelligence can generate photorealistic images, write novels, do your homework, and even predict protein structures. New research, however, reveals that it often fails at a very basic task: telling time. Researchers at Edinburgh University have tested the ability of seven well-known multimodal large language models—the kind of AI that can interpret and generate various kinds of media—to answer time-related questions based on different images of clocks or calendars. Their study, forthcoming in April and currently hosted on the preprint server arXiv, demonstrates that the LLMs has difficulty with these basic tasks. “The ability to interpret and reason
Read moreWhat Would Susan Sontag Say About AI Images Today?
When the world of photography is changing rapidly, many of us wonder where it will all lead us. The evolution of film to digital and the introduction of generative AI are a few significant advancements that made us wonder how much of the innovation will benefit photographers. But while we look at the future, it also makes us think about the past. For instance, if Susan Sontag, the renowned critic of photography, had seen the latest developments, how would she have reacted? We all know that, at least, she would not have been pleased. The author of ‘On Photography,’ Susan
Read moreZepBound! Weight Loss, Side-effects, and FAQs
ZepBound! Weight Loss, Side-effects, and FAQs Zepbound is a healthcare platform for people struggling with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Zepbound is responsible for thyroid cancer, tumors, and swelling in the neck. Keeping that in mind, Lilly.com has created a dedicated section for Zepbound patients. The idea behind the rise of Zepbound is to educate patients about thyroid cancer and its symptoms. It explains the causes, side effects, and recommendations. To solve your obesity-related healthcare issues, choose the right platform. Here is everything about Zepbound. Zepbound: Zepbound is the combination of two words: ZEHP and Bownd. It is an injectable
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