Tubi is home to tons of scraggly movies that no one has ever heard of, but that’s not the only kind of cinema you can find on the totally free streaming service. There are also a ton of truly great movies among the turkeys and weirdo flicks. The 20 films below are certified gold, great movies in a variety of genres. There’s something for everyone—as long as they can put up with Tubi’s commercial breaks.

Boyhood (2014)

Shot over the course of 12 years, Richard Linklater’s Boyhood details the coming-of-age of its main character by letting us literally see him grow up from the age of 6 to 18. Watching a film’s characters age with the actors who portray them is like nothing that you’ve ever seen before, and it adds resonance and poignancy to this gently powerful movie about love, family, and what it means to be man.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

It’s 50 years old, but Texas Chainsaw Massacre remains the most harrowing, unrelenting horror movie ever made. It’s also the most influential: every fright flick that followed, from low-grade gutter trash to elevated horror like Get Out, owes a debt to Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a movie that is as smart as it is brutal. 

Melancholia (2011)

I saw Lars Von Triers’ Melancholia when it came out, and I’ve never stopped thinking about it. It’s a film about the end of the world—a mysterious planet is hurdling toward earth—but it’s not about heroic scientists planning a desperate rocket launch or something. Instead, it’s about what people do with their days when they know annihilation is inevitable. Spoiler: They spend them arguing, chewing over family slights, and wasting time. It makes you want to scream “Why are you focusing on this meaninglessness; you’re going to die!” but then you remember that your death is just as inevitable as these characters’, and what are you doing with your days?

Enter the Dragon (1973)

Bruce Lee plays a Shaolin monk hired to infiltrate the island stronghold of a crime lord in this best-ever martial arts movie. The visceral-but-graceful combat choreography is amazing, and Lee’s charismatic, swaggering presence elevates this fighting-flick to masterpiece status, even when he’s not beating guys up. Lee fights Jim Kelly. He fights Chuck Norris. He fights a million other anonymous guys, sometimes dozens at once. Enter the Dragon reaches levels of pure cinematic badassery that many movies aspire to but few achieve.

Open Water (2003)

My wife hated Open Water. “Why aren’t they trying to swim for help or something?” she wanted to know. It’s a valid question, but it’s not that kind of movie. It’s the kind of movie where the innocent married couple who just wanted to try SCUBA diving on their honeymoon float on the endless ocean, forgotten and abandoned, while the sharks circle just below their feet.

Goodfellas (1990)

Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas is a rare perfect film. There’s not a dead moment in this sprawling story of organize crime and the loyalty, betrayal, and high-living swagger it brings. Every performance is perfect. Every situation compelling. If you haven’t seen Goodfellas, what are you waiting for? It’s as good as the hype, I promise. 

Timecrimes (2009)

This tightly paced time travel thriller from Spain proves you don’t need a huge budget to make a science fiction film that will leave audiences saying, “whoooaa.” When an everyman sees a naked woman in the woods, it leads to a time machine, and a main a character who meets himself coming and going. It sounds goofy-as-hell, but trust me, it’s way smarter and better than it has any right to be. (Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Time Cop is also on Tubi by the way, and would make an interesting double feature with Timecrimes.)

Logan’s Run (1976)

Before Star Wars: A New Hope blew everything away, 1976’s Logan’s Run was what Hollywood science fiction was about. Largely shot in a Houston hotel lobby and set in a future city where everyone is beautiful, wears color-coded pajamas, and spends their day doing drugs and having sex (there’s a dark secret, don’t worry), Logan’s Run shamelessly ganks ideas from better known dystopian science fiction stories like 1984 and Brave New World but it shoves them into a goofy, pulpy, 1970s context that’s way more fun than either of those dour polemics. It loses steam when Logan leaves the city and meets Peter Ustinov, but the first half is cinematic candy.

Knives Out (2019)

In Knives Out, a cadre of colorful rich people gather at the Thrombey estate, and there’s a murder—a murder most foul! This everyone-is-a-suspect set-up seems played out on paper, but it’s brought to the screen here with such style, affection, and skill that you quickly forget the well-worn whodunnit premise and focus on the sly humor and cinematic sleight-of-hand. It’s just a cracking good mystery, and that never gets old.

Heathers (1988)

Heathers came out at the end of the 1980s teen movie craze, and it puts a bow on the genre with an arch, satirical vibe that points toward the burned-out cynicism of the 1990s. Winona Ryder plays a high school kid so disgusted with the popular clique that she endeavors to murder them with the help of a juvenile delinquent (aptly named “J.D.”) played by Christian Slater. It’s dark and hilarious, just like high school.

Barry Lyndon (1975)

It’s not a proper “great films” list if you don’t include Kubrick. Like a lot of his work, Barry Lyndon demands patience. It’s purposefully distant and bloodless, choosing to coolly portray the main character’s rise and fall instead of telling us how to feel about it. Given the coldness of the story, it’s a good thing Barry Lyndon is such a beautiful film, with a visuals inspired by European fine art of the 18th century.

Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)

I have a taste for 1990s indie art-house cinema, and Welcome to the Dollhouse is a great example of the genre. Director Todd Solondz’s endless contempt for the characters in his own movie rubs off on the audience. Your initial sympathy for the ‘tween main character who everyone calls “Wiener Dog” grows into an unsettling feeling of “I’d probably punch her too.” It’s all very creepy, but in a good, 1990s indie movie way.

The Thing (1982)

I’m trying to avoid listing every good horror movie on Tubi in this general-audience post (there are a lot of them), but I have to include John Carpenter’s The Thing. An Antarctica research station is perfect setting for a claustrophobic horror movie about paranoia, and the covered-in-goo practical special effects have never been topped. None of that would mean anything though, if the story wasn’t so suspenseful and well-crafted.

Downfall (2005)

This movie is best known for an ubiquitous internet meme of Hitler raging about the imminent defeat of the Third Reich, but Downfall is a riveting, unforgettable movie from the first frame to the last. By sticking as closely as possible to the historical record and avoiding moralizing, Downfall is the final filmic word on the depravity and horror of Nazi Germany.

Strangers on a Train (1951)

There are a ton of Hitchcock movies on Tubi, including Notorious, North by Northwest, and Foreign Correspondent. They’re all great, but I chose Strangers on a Train for its rock solid premise premise: two men with no connection to each other randomly meet on a train and decide to “swap murders.” It’s pure suspense movie perfection delivered with that hypnotic Hitchcock style.

Rock n’ Roll High School (1979)

I love this movie. The low-budget teen exploitation comedy still crackles with youthful energy, even though it’s nearly 45 years old. Filled with cheesy jokes and self-deprecating charm, the story of Riff Randell’s dedication to The Ramones is a love letter to weirdos everywhere. Highlight include the braindead “acting” by the Ramones, cult queen Mary Woronov’s over-the-top portrayal of evil Principal Togar, an extended Ramones concert sequence, and the total destruction of Vince Lombardi High School. What’s not to love?

Man on Wire (2008)

This documentary tells the story of French high-wire walker Philippe Petit’s most daring clandestine stunt: stringing a wire from one of the twin towers to the other and walking across. Think of how terrifying and batshit that is. The footage from atop the World Trade will make your palms sweat with second hand vertigo, but it’s just as interesting for the look into the unique mind of Petit. What drives a guy to do such a foolhardy thing?

Ghost World (2001)

If you’re in the mood for a turn-of-the-Millenium hipster comedy, try Ghost World. It’s rooted in its era, but timeless too, especially for anyone who ever felt they were smarter and cooler than everyone around them. That’s the life of main character Enid, who just graduated from high school and has no plans beyond hanging out with her best friend in their boring town and sneering at everything. This kind of character would get old fast if the film wasn’t so honest and empathetic, especially when Enid starts to realize that maybe the joke has been on her all along. 

Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Cabin in the Woods begins like thousands of horror movies—a group of shallow, stereotypical teenagers drive to a deserted cabin for a weekend of fun—but then it takes the biggest left-turn in horror movie history, driving straight into a whole world of meta-commentary where nothing is as it seems. Cabin in the Woods works because the scares are as scary as the jokes are funny, and the filmmakers clearly love the genre they’re commenting on.

The Love Witch (2016)

In a better world, Anna Biller, the writer, director, editor, production designer, music supervisor, and costume designer of The Love Witch, would be a household name. Her film is a complete expression of her personal aesthetic, an illustration of the power of the auteur. Biller’s world looks like a technicolor musical from the early 1960s, a sensory overload of bright colors and cartoonish characters, but beneath the distinctive style are real questions about female power and the ways in which it’s expressed and controlled. 

HARRISBURG, PA, January 10, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement in support of America’s dairy industry, in advance of National Milk Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa., which is the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event.

While there’s no shortage of cleaning products available in any grocery, hardware, or big-box store, much of the time, a solution of warm water and a squirt or two of mild dish detergent is all you need to clean many common household objects. There are, of course, some clear exceptions to this—electronics being the most obvious. But beyond that, there are also certain utensils, pieces of furniture, and other goods that you can technically wash or spot-treat with soap, though it’s not recommended. Here are a few examples of household items you’re better off not washing with soap, and what you should use instead.

Though it’s possible to wash the items below (or at least parts of them) with dish soap, there are better, more effective ways to get them clean:

• Carpets and rugs. Although dish soap will usually get stains and dirt out of a carpet or rug, it may also soak into the fibers, making that spot somewhat sticky—even if you rinse it. From that point on, that patch of carpet will be a magnet for dust, dirt, dander, and other debris. Use a dedicated carpet cleaning product or white distilled vinegar (without baking soda) instead.

• Clothing (other than pretreating food stains). Ignore TikTok laundry “hacks” that involve using dish soap in your washing machine to brighten clothing. Not only can it damage the appliance—which wasn’t designed to handle soaps producing a high volume of suds—but it can also shorten the lifespan of your clothing, and leave them covered in a film and feeling stiff. There is one exception to this: Dish soap’s ability to cut through grease makes it great for pretreating food stains on clothing. But after that, put it away and use actual laundry detergent.

• Leather furniture and other goods. Dish soap or other all-purpose detergent-based cleaners can cause leather furniture, coats, bags, and other goods to dry out. Use saddle soap or a dedicated leather cleaner instead.

• Mirrors, glass shower doors, and windows. You use dish soap to wash drinking glasses in the sink, so why not use it on other glass and reflective surfaces inside your home? In short: Because they’re much harder to rinse off completely. This often results in a layer of soapy film that remains on the window, shower door, or mirror—attracting dirt and dust, and leaving behind streaks. Following extensive testing on multiple store-bought products and DIY solutions, Consumer Reports cleaning experts recommend using an ammonia-based window cleaner diluted with water.

• Treated water-repellant fabrics. Don’t wash water-repellant items like jackets and camping gear with dish soap or traditional laundry detergent, as they can strip away their weatherproof coating. Invest in detergent specifically formulated for water-repellant materials from brands like Gear Aid and Nikwax in order to prolong the life of your outdoor garments and gear.

• Wooden kitchen utensils. Wooden kitchen utensils should be hand-washed, as boiling them or running them through the dishwasher can cause them to split or crack. While using a little dish soap to remove stuck-on food isn’t going to do any major damage, you’re better off rinsing them with water immediately, then using a solution of one-part water and one-part distilled white vinegar to tackle any stains or dried food. And don’t forget to treat them using mineral, walnut, tung, or linseed oil.

• Wood floors and furniture. Using dish soap to clean solid wood floors or furniture (i.e., not vinyl or veneer) can strip their natural oils and protective finishes, leaving them more vulnerable to wear and tear. Fortunately, there are a variety of items you may have in your pantry right now—including mayonnaise and toothpaste—that you can use instead.

There are objectively good and bad speakers, but the lines get a little blurrier when you enter Bluetooth territory. In my experience, the Bluetooth variety tend to be much more specialized, designed for specific activities, or made with a relatively narrow audience in mind. The good news is that no matter when and where you plan on listening, there’s sure to be an option that’s near-perfect for you.

The best Bluetooth speaker for most people

It’s not often that Bluetooth speakers dominate their space for multiple years, but that’s what the Bose SoundLink Flex speaker has managed to do since its 2021 release. This portable speaker set the tone for Bluetooth speakers in its size and price point and made most competitors redundant. You can take the SoundLink with you almost anywhere, thanks to its small size and light weight. It’s also water and dustproof, can be used as a speakerphone, and has an impressive sound for its size.

• Bose SoundLink Flex ($149).

The best Bluetooth speaker under $100

Bluetooth speakers can get expensive fairly quickly. If you’re looking for a budget option but still want good sound, consider the Soundcore Motion 300, which is packed with features at a low price. It has a very user-friendly app, great EQ options, and can pair with another Bluetooth speaker for playback in multiple spaces. It’s also fully waterproof with an IPX7 rating.

• Soundcore Motion 300 ($79.99).

The best Bluetooth speaker for hosting a big event

I’ve been hosting Street FC soccer games at my local park for three months using the Soundboks 4, and some players tell me they come just for the music. The Soundboks 4 is a one-speaker show with its powerful 126db sound that might make your neighbors call in a noise disturbance. It has a 40-hour battery, customizable EQ for specific events, and can be wirelessly linked with up to five of its kind to terrorize the neighborhood. It’s also dust and waterproof.

• Soundboks 4 ($999).

The best clip-on Bluetooth speaker

If you’re looking for a great clip-on Bluetooth speaker to clip to yourself while you’re out and about, consider the JBL Clip 4. It has an IP67 water-resistance and dust-proof rating, meaning it can be submerged under shallow water and be taken on a hike or to the beach. It has some of the most impressive sound for the size that I’ve found.

• JBL Clip 4 ($49)

It can be easy to forget that labor-saving devices used for cleaning—like dishwashers, washers, dryers, and vacuums—need to be cleaned and maintained themselves. Vacuum cleaners, for example, once were—and in some cases, continue to be—a major household investment. But, as materials and manufacturing have evolved over the decades, we’ve gotten to the point where repairing a vacuum (that’s not under warranty) or replacing a part often costs the same, if not more, than buying a new one.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to shield your vacuum from an early demise. Whether you’ve invested in a high-end model, or are trying to put off replacing the one you’ve had for years, here are a few ways you can extend the life of your vacuum.

How to extend the life of your vacuum

According to a Consumer Reports reliability survey, vacuums last a median of eight years—though that can vary widely depending on brand, how often it’s used, and how (or if) it is maintained. This is something I can confirm from personal experience.

Growing up (in 1980s and 1990s), our household vacuum cleaner was a 1937 Kirby upright (similar to this one). Though it was rehomed to the basement when my parents eventually switched to something lighter and easier to maneuver, the Kirby still works. While the “they don’t make ’em like they used to” argument probably does apply here, it’s hard to say whether it would still be up and running today if it weren’t for decades of maintenance and proper use.

Based on my experience with modern canister vacuums, as well as the trusty ol’ Kirby, here are some strategies to help keep your vacuum in working order as long as possible:

Don’t treat it like a shop vac

Unless your household vacuum is, in fact, a shop vac, you shouldn’t be using it like one. In other words, pay attention to what you’re sucking up. Never use it to clean up fireplace ashes, sawdust, drywall dust, or any messes that are wet or soggy. And don’t run over coins or other larger objects, hoping for the best. Clear the area of those messes first, then vacuum.

Don’t put off emptying the canister or changing the bag

Removing a canister or bag from a vacuum when it’s full to the brim is likely to make a bigger mess for you to clean up. You can avoid this scenario by emptying the canister on a regular basis, and changing the bag as soon as you notice that it’s filling up, instead of holding off until it creates a problem.

Do your hair in the bathroom

Naturally shedding some hair throughout the day is one thing, but actively brushing, combing, or blow drying your hair is another. Try to confine those activities—and any others that tend to result in shedding—to the bathroom or another (ideally) non-carpeted room of your choice, and sweep it up with a broom or cloth instead of the vacuum. This will dramatically reduce the amount of hair that ends up getting caught in your vacuum’s roller brush.

Clean the roller brush regularly

Speaking of which, don’t wait until your roller brush stops spinning to clean it. Instead, get in the habit of removing any hair, floss, or string from the brush each time you empty your vacuum’s canister or bag.

Clear the filters

My current vacuum has two filters—one that’s built in, and another that’s removable—and I check them both each time I empty the canister. The built-in filter is usually clear enough, but if it’s not, I wipe it with a microfiber cloth or use an old toothbrush to remove any stuck-on debris. The removable filter, on the other hand, gets filled with dust pretty quickly, so I tap it on the side of the garbage can a few times, use the toothbrush if necessary, and regularly wash it with soap and water.

Deep clean your entire vacuum

Finally, consider deep-cleaning your vacuum once or twice a year. Consult your vacuum’s owner’s manual to find out how to take it apart and clean it. Many modern canister vacuums have multiple parts that can—and should—be washed with soap and water, or at least wiped down. This Lifehacker article walks you through that process.

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has entered a cooperative agreement with Pennsylvania under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Pennsylvania are working together to offer more than $26 million in competitive grant funding for projects to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 10, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is a little bit tricky, but I lucked out and got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 10, Wordle #935! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game.

How to play Wordle

Wordle lives here on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time.

Start by guessing a five-letter word. The letters of the word will turn green if they’re correct, yellow if you have the right letter in the wrong place, or gray if the letter isn’t in the day’s secret word at all. For more, check out our guide to playing Wordle here, and my strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers.)

Ready for the hints? Let’s go!

Does today’s Wordle have any unusual letters?

We’ll define common letters as those that appear in the old typesetters’ phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Memorize this! Pronounce it “Edwin Shirdloo,” like a name, and pretend he’s a friend of yours.)

Four of the letters are in our mnemonic. The other one is more unusual.

Can you give me a hint for today’s Wordle?

It’s a past-tense verb, but it doesn’t end in -ED.

Does today’s Wordle have any double or repeated letters?

Nope, not today!

How many vowels are in today’s Wordle?

There is one vowel today.

What letter does today’s Wordle start with?

Today’s word starts with T.

What letter does today’s Wordle end with?

Today’s word ends with W.

What is the solution to today’s Wordle?

Ready? Today’s word is THREW.

How I solved today’s Wordle

ARISE and TOUCH gave me the T, H, R, and E. I knew the word would start with T and that it couldn’t have an R as the second letter, so I guessed that TH was a likely starter. The yellow E in the final position meant it wasn’t going to be THERE (and we just had THREE the other day). How about…THREW? Yep, that’s it.

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A primer on Wordle basics

The idea of Wordle is to guess the day’s secret word. When you first open the Wordle game, you’ll see an empty grid of letters. It’s up to you to make the first move: type in any five-letter word. 

Now, you can use the colors that are revealed to get clues about the word: 

• Green means you correctly guessed a letter, and it’s in the correct position. (For example, if you guess PARTY, and the word is actually PURSE, the P and R will be green.)

• Yellow means the letter is somewhere in the word, but not in the position you guessed it. (For example, if you guessed PARTY, but the word is actually ROAST, the R, A and T will all be yellow.)

• Gray means the letter is not in the solution word at all. (If you guessed PARTY and everything is gray, then the solution cannot be PURSE or ROAST.)

With all that in mind, guess another word, and then another, trying to land on the correct word before you run out of chances. You get six guesses, and then it’s game over.

The best starter words for Wordle

What should you play for that first guess? The best starters tend to contain common letters, to increase the chances of getting yellow and green squares to guide your guessing. (And if you get all grays when guessing common letters, that’s still excellent information to help you rule out possibilities.) There isn’t a single “best” starting word, but the New York Times’s Wordle analysis bot has suggested starting with one of these:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Meanwhile, an MIT analysis found that you’ll eliminate the most possibilities in the first round by starting with one of these:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

Other good picks might be ARISE or ROUND. Words like ADIEU and AUDIO get more vowels in play, but you could argue that it’s better to start with an emphasis on consonants, using a starter like RENTS or CLAMP. Choose your strategy, and see how it plays out.

How to win at Wordle

We have a few guides to Wordle strategy, which you might like to read over if you’re a serious student of the game. This one covers how to use consonants to your advantage, while this one focuses on a strategy that uses the most common letters. In this advanced guide, we detail a three-pronged approach for fishing for hints while maximizing your chances of winning quickly.

The biggest thing that separates Wordle winners from Wordle losers is that winners use their guesses to gather information about what letters are in the word. If you know that the word must end in -OUND, don’t waste four guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; combine those consonants and guess MARSH. If the H lights up in yellow, you know the solution.

One more note on strategy: the original Wordle used a list of about 2,300 solution words, but after the game was bought by the NYT, the game now has an editor who hand-picks the solutions. Sometimes they are slightly tricky words that wouldn’t have made the original list, and sometimes they are topical. For example, FEAST was the solution one Thanksgiving. So keep in mind that there may be a theme.

Wordle alternatives

If you can’t get enough of five-letter guessing games and their kin, the best Wordle alternatives, ranked by difficulty, include:

• Wheeldle, which lets you play one puzzle after another

• Dordle and Quordle, which ask you to play two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles at the same time, with the same guesses. There is also Octordle, with eight puzzles, and Sedecordle, with 16.

• Waffle, which shows you several five-letter words, scrambled in a grid; you play by swapping the letters around until you solve.

• Absurdle, which changes the solution after each guess, but needs to stay consistent with its previous feedback. You have to strategically back it into a corner until there is only one possible word left; then you guess it, and win.

• Squabble, in which you play Wordle against other people with a timer running. You take damage if you spend too much time between guesses; winner is the last one standing.

• Antiwordle, in which you are trying not to guess the day’s solution. You’re required to reuse any letters that you (oops) guessed correctly, so the longer it takes you, the better you are at the game.

This HP Chromebook is on sale for $62.99 right now (reg. $219) through January 14. It comes with a grade “B” refurbished rating, so you can expect it to have some minor cosmetic blemishes, but it’s fully functional and could be a fit for students, kids, or anyone looking for a simple laptop on a budget. This Chromebook comes with an AMD dual-core processor, 1.6GHz speed, 4GB of RAM, and Chrome OS. It features an 11.6-inch display with a 1366×768 resolution, a backlit keyboard resistant to spills, and 32GB of internal storage.

You can get this HP Chromebook on sale for $62.99 right now (reg. $219) through January 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT, though prices can change at any time.