Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 29, #422

I bonds offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and can protect your investment from inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/i-bond-rates-should-you-invest/#ftag

We asked an expert how much water we really should be drinking. Here's what they said. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/hydration-hacks-to-meet-your-daily-water-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Factory resetting your MacBook is the best way to wipe all your personal data and get it ready for someone else. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-factory-reset-your-macbook-get-your-mac-read

Try these charming potted plants for a breath of fresh air. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-houseplants-for-air-purification/#ftag=CADf328eec

We asked a couple of houseplant experts about the species you're least likely to send to an early grave. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-are-the-hardest-houseplants-to-kill-trust-me-ive-tried/#ftag=CA

"Forever chemicals" are more than just a buzz. If you're not careful with your nonstick pots and pans, they can do more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-my-nonstick-cookware-safe-or-does

The head of the FCC said that allowing some testing labs access to products headed to the US market poses a security risk. https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/fcc-wants-to-ban-some-chinese-labs-from-te