Saving for a home is one of the biggest — and hardest — financial steps many people will take. Nationwide, the average down payment is $64,000, according to December 2025 data from Redfin. And while ...

Seemingly out of nowhere, the “Save image as Type” Chrome extension was marked for removal, with Google warning users that the extension contains malware. The extension had at least one million users.

Restoration of an old rusty flask from the First World War. I found this old rusty military flask on a WW1 battlefield. The flask was in terrible condition. The bottle was very rusty and damaged. I ...

Some of our favorite reusable water bottles hail from Hydro Flask, and this week the brand is clearing out its past season’s stock. Just before you begin reaching for your water bottle to cool down ...

You should use a password manager. Data breaches now happen frequently, and that wealth of stolen info makes cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the ...

Many people think ISAs are complicated, and that perception isn't helped by the maze of options out there. But ISAs are simply accounts for your savings or investments that are tax-free forever. This ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...