Jen Karner

Baltimore, Maryland

Author of queer SFF & Horror Out now: Cinders of Yesterday Feral forest babe | All gremlin vibes | She/They Crow cosplaying as a human

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Articles

The Smartest Thing to Do With Your Old Phone? Spy on Your House

2 days ago | cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton

Keeping your home safe doesn't mean that you have to shell out for a pricey security system. If you're working with a tight budget, there's an easy DIY option you might already have lying around, and it involves that old smartphone in your junk drawer. With the right app and a simple phone mount, you can turn an unused phone into a functional indoor security camera.
The Smartest Thing to Do With Your Old Phone? Spy on Your House

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton

7 hours agoIt sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but it actually comes from a lab in Maryland. In 2018, Liangbing Hu, a materials scientist at the University of Maryland, devised a way to turn ordinary wood into a material stronger than steel. It seemed like yet another headline-grabbing discovery that …
Keep the Gap Between Your Stove and Countertop Clean With This Quick Hack

1 week ago | cnet.com | Macy Meyer |Jen Karner |Alina Bradford |Brittany Vincent

Cleaning the kitchen is a regular part of keeping your home tidy, but there is a section that tends to hide its dirt, and crumbs from easy wiping. The narrow gap between your stove and counter seems to attract every stray crumb and spatter of grease. It's not easy to reach without pulling your stove away from the way, but it can quickly accumulate a serious mess.
This Year's Cicadas Are Emerging. Where Are They and How Many Are Expected?

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jen Karner

Home Cicadas are almost here. Are you prepared for the swarm? Jen Karner Jen Karner has spent the last 10 years covering technology, streaming services, video games, while working behind the scenes as an editor for her teams. She's also the author of the award winning novel, "Cinders of Yesterday" and spends her time writing novels when she isn't talking about tech.
Don't Ditch Your Old Android Smartphone or iPhone. Turn It Into a Home Security Camera Instead

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Tyler Lacoma |Jen Karner |Megan Wollerton

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test home security cameras and video doorbells apple event Home Home Security Your old smartphone can easily be repurposed into a home security camera.
Your Kidneys Deserve Better -- These 13 Superfoods Can Help

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Kacie Goff |Jen Karner |Brittany Vincent |Amelia Ti

Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Wellness Nutrition Want healthier kidneys? Start with these 13 easy food swaps. Kacie Goff Contributor Kacie is a contributor to CNET.
Tired of Food Falling Between the Stove? This Simple Fix Works

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Macy Meyer |Jen Karner |Alina Bradford |Brittany Vincent

Home Kitchen & Household Crumbs sneaking into the stove gap? This easy trick is about to change your life. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics, including home security, fitness and nutrition, smart home tech and more. In each article, Macy helps readers get the most out of their home, tech and wellness.
A Haunted Attraction Goes Terribly Wrong in This Free Found Footage Gem

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jen Karner

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Culture Entertainment The crew of a haunted house attraction gets a deadly surprise when using a vacant hotel as a haunted attraction in this found footage flick streaming on Tubi.
A Haunted Attraction Goes Terribly Wrong in This Free Found Footage Gem

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jen Karner

This isn't a normal haunted house, and the crew finds that out the hard way. Spooky season has its own very special brand of entertainment with haunted houses, hayrides, and a variety of other scares that enable to you to be terrified out of your mind without facing any real peril. But what happens when the crew of a haunted attraction picks a location that is already hiding malevolent spirits within its walls?
2025 Cicada Brood Is Smaller but Just as Noisy. Here's How to Survive the Swarm

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jen Karner

Home Prepare for the noise and nuisance of the upcoming cicada invasion. Jen Karner Jen Karner has spent the last 10 years covering technology, streaming services, video games, while working behind the scenes as an editor for her teams. She's also the author of the award winning novel, "Cinders of Yesterday" and spends her time writing novels when she isn't talking about tech.