Everyone relies on technology. Computers, laptops, tablets, and phones are staples of modern life. However, it’s easy for these devices to become cluttered with old photos, files, and general disorganization. Luckily, January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month and an excellent time to get your technology in order. CTRL, ALT, DELETE YOUR CLUTTER Tips for National Clean Up Your Computer Month START BY DUSTING Over time, computer towers can become clogged with dust, which creates additional, unwanted heat within your computer. Regular cleanings will increase the lifespan of your computer and protect its essential components. Compressed air is great for removing most of the dust and other particulates. If the fans or filters are too dirty, you can remove them from the tower to clean them better. If you use water or liquid cleaning products on them, be sure they are completely dry before placing them back into your computer. ORGANIZE YOUR FILES Naming and arranging the files on your computer in such a way that they’re easy for you to find can end up saving you a lot of time. Declutter your workspace by creating one file for pictures, one for Word
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Keto Chili
INGREDIENTS
• 28-oz can diced tomatoes • 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks For serving: • Sour cream • Shredded cheddar cheese • Fresh cilantro leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 dried ancho chile • 1 dried guajillo chile • 3 1/2 cups beef broth • 3 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces • Kosher salt
• 2 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tbsp tomato paste
DIRECTIONS
7. Add onion to Dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. 8. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. 9. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chile purée, beef, 2 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper. 10. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and can easily be cut with a fork, about 1 hour. 11. Add butternut squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheddar, and cilantro.
1. Put chiles in a medium saucepan with beef broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 2. Cover, remove from heat, and allow broth mixture to sit until softened, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove stems and seeds from chiles and place them in a blender along with the beef broth. Blend until smooth, then set aside. 4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 5. Add beef, 1 tsp salt, and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring once or twice, until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. 6. Remove beef with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
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