Author: Gael F. Cooper

How to Win $20,000 — or Have a Lot of Fun Trying

Gael F. Cooper on April 20, 2018

An HQ Trivia enthusiast shares tips for winning the cellphone game and cash prizes from the comfort of your own home.

The 25 Most Stressful Jobs in America: Is Yours on the List?

Gael F. Cooper on April 19, 2018

From paramedic to prison guard, there are some jobs where daily stress just comes with the paycheck.

6 Ways to Save Money With Your Cellphone at Every Store

Gael F. Cooper on April 10, 2018

Your smartphone offers lots of ways to save on in-store purchases. Here are the tips you must know to keep more cash in your wallet.

How to Delete Yourself From the Internet

Gael F. Cooper on March 22, 2018

Looking to shrink your digital footprint or eliminate some of those time-sucking social media connections?

16 Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time

Gael F. Cooper on February 10, 2018

As the big game approaches, here’s a look back at the memorable ads that scored touchdowns over the years, from the Budweiser Clydesdales to Mean Joe Greene.

Amazon Names Top 20 Finalist Cities in Race for New HQ

Gael F. Cooper on January 19, 2018

The field has narrowed from hundreds of candidates to 20 locations with a chance of landing the tech-retail giant’s next phase — and the massive investment that will come with it.

15 More Indestructible Products Totally Worth the Price

Gael F. Cooper on January 17, 2018

Why end up buying a product twice when you can get it right the first time? From teddy bears to umbrellas, these items come with exceptional backing from their makers.

11 Secrets to the Good Life From the World’s Happiest People

Gael F. Cooper on January 8, 2018

Denmark has a formula that works even in the long, dark winter. Try a bit of “hygge” to generate more cheer in your own life.

The 51 Hottest Toys of the Past 50 Years

Gael F. Cooper on December 18, 2017

Ready to take a fun walk down memory lane? Here’s a list of the most popular toys of the past several decades.

11 Gifts to Help Conquer Common New Year’s Resolutions

Gael F. Cooper on December 13, 2017

Here are 11 tools to help you or someone you love meet a goal for 2018.

20 Gift Ideas to Improve Even the Most Grueling Commute

Gael F. Cooper on December 12, 2017

You can’t give a gift of a better job, but you can put your loved ones on the road to a better commute — whether they drive, bike or hike.

The Funniest Amazon Customer Reviews

Gael F. Cooper on October 21, 2022

At this time of year, online product reviews can be helpful. But we’ve rounded up a set of them — on everything from from banana slicers to UFO detectors — that are purely for laughs.

8 Great Apps to Send College Students to the Head of the Class

Gael F. Cooper on August 1, 2017

These awesome tools can help students grapple with an array of unavoidable tasks — from getting up in the morning to building a bibliography.

Proving You’ve Still Got Time — 10 People Who Made Their Mark After 40

Gael F. Cooper on July 26, 2017

No need to freak out about the child prodigies. Some rich, famous and talented people didn’t make it big until they were well into middle age, or later.

Lights, Camera, Travel! Awesome Trips to the Sites of Classic Hollywood Films

Gael F. Cooper on June 27, 2017

Spectacular destinations that were used to make famous flicks from “Jaws” and “Sleepless in Seattle” to “Gone with the Wind.”

Fantastic Food Festivals to Seek Out This Summer

Gael F. Cooper on June 21, 2017

Here are some destinations that celebrate local flavors — from oysters and garlic to hot chicken — with all the fanfare and entertainment they can muster.