Four Books To Help Jumpstart Your Life

If you are one of the millions of people who suddenly went puzzle-crazy during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020, then you may have heard of Liberty Puzzles, a 19-year-old Boulder company that specializes in manufacturing high-end, hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles. Liberty’s works became highly sought-after commodities for people who were looking to spend their time doing something creative during their downtime.

Officially, the first day of summer isn’t until June 20. Unofficially, the season kicks off with your first dip in the pool or cannonball — however, you prefer to make an entrance. While there are plenty of pools around the state, some offer superlative swims thanks to their views, waterpark amenities, and, yes, even a rock climbing wall that juts above the water. Ahead, discover 10 unique pools for a memorable swim this summer. A rock climbing wall towers over the Scott Carpenter Pool, which also includes a lazy river, slides, a high dive, and a lap pool.

There has been a lot of buzz lately about "AI PCs" and how the latest processors from AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and others include dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) to power on-device artificial intelligence.

The best way to store and share files is by using the cloud. However, so many cloud storage services are available on the market that it can be hard to pick the best option for your needs. Here are the seven best cloud storage services for storing and sharing files.

Dear Readers: As I have announced previously, I am leaving this space. My last column will run at the end of June. (Readers can continue to find my work through my newsletter and at amydickinson.com.) In the meantime, I’m publishing some favorite columns and updates on previously published advice. The original Q&A (first published in 2022) is below, with the update following. Dear Amy: During the height of the pandemic last year, each of my (divorced) parents died suddenly, two months apart. As a result, I was left with two difficult estates to wade through on my own. My childhood girlfriend has only seen me once in seven-and-a-half months, even though she is well aware that I have no help from siblings or immediate family. I feel very hurt that she believes that “praying for me” is enough. In my time of need, shouldn’t she be expected to do something practical? — Wondering Dear Wondering: This is such a tough situation, and I’m so sorry you are experiencing it. Yes, good friends should have a reasonable expectation of assistance when times are tough.