Several benchmark refinance rates have dropped. Refinance rates change daily, but experts say rates could inch down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-april-18-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
A few major mortgage rates increased. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-climb-current-mortgage-rates-for-april-18-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Using the wrong products can damage the screen and protective coatings. Here's the safest way to clean your grimy phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-phone-is-dirtier-than-a-toilet-seat-now-clean-it-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-april-18/#ftag=CADf328eec
These are the best full size mattresses of 2025. Whether you don't have the space for a queen or king or just prefer a full size, this list has the best beds you can buy online. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-full-mattresses-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The tax filing program is still available, but late filers might want to act quickly. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irss-free-direct-file-may-be-dead-but-what-if-you-havent-filed-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 207, for April 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-18-207/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your blood type and your smell, and even the color of the clothes you're wearing, can affect the number of mosquito bites you get. https://www.cnet.com/health/tired-of-being-eaten-up-by-mosquitoes-blood-type-and-other-factors-make-you-a-target/#ftag=CADf328eec
Roborock's Saros Z70 is the first-ever robot vacuum with mechanical arm to tidy your space while it mops and vacuums. We got to test it at an exclusive prelaunch event. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/a-robot-vacuum-that-picks-up-socks-is-ready-for-primetime-and-we-tested-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Department of Education quietly made an update to how payments are calculated for certain users, then rolled it back. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/married-student-loan-borrowers-dodged-a-payment-increase-heres-what-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec