“Can I microwave this?” is a question that has been around for as long as the microwave oven itself, yet the only clear rule that sticks in my brain is “no metal.” That lesson was singed into my consciousness by a Wendy’s hamburger wrapper at the tender age of seven, and I’ll never forget how the little lightning…
Not all life hacks are created equal. Some DIYs turn out to be more expensive or time consuming than just buying the item that you wanted to recreate. Some goals take too long to achieve. Some hacks are only helpful for a small group of people.
If you bought a set of screwdriver bits years ago, and have proceeded to lose them one by one to the point that you’re now using flat heads to turn Philips head screws, do yourself a favor and grab this DEWALT 31-piece kit for just $9. That’s down from the usual $15-$16, and it even includes a magnetic bit holder…
The thing about toddlers is that they’re mind-numbingly irrational. It’s not their fault, of course. It’s going to be a solid two decades before those brains are fully developed and able to offer up true logical reasoning to the world, but still. It’s frustrating.
The 2019 North American Airport Satisfaction Study was released last week and along with it a ranking of airports in the United States.
Hand washing is an essential and important part of not getting sick, or making others sick. And most of us suck at it. If you only wash your hands for a few seconds, or if you sort of wave them under the faucet and then dry your hands on a grubby towel, it’s time to step up your game.
It’s not just that we have a lot to think about and manage in our personal lives each day. We’re also inundated with Big Topics like impeachment and climate change and mass shootings on a nearly daily basis. Add in the fact that we’re always trying to multitask in the middle of it—cook dinner, respond to that work…
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The existence of the Pixel 4 is Google’s worst-kept secret, as far as Google products go. Previous Pixel phones were leaked early, but the Pixel 4 might as well have already had its official announcement considering how much has been outed about Google’s next flagship smartphone. And now, you can get an early look at…
If you passed up all those flu shot advertisements way back in August, here’s your friendly reminder: October is the perfect time to go ahead and get your flu shot.
A discounted Eufy Smart Doorbell, Philosophy deals, and a sale on Samsung 8K TVs lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web.
Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m Micaela Heck, and this is how I work.
Even when you think you’re doing everything right financially, things can still go wrong. Job loss, divorce, and illness can all wreak havoc on your finances, as can car accidents, natural disasters, and—well, you get the idea.
A tuna salad sandwich is a simple pleasure. Canned fish, mayo, and maybe a little relish are all you really need, but some brands of canned fish can be bland and, once you add mayo, any flavor the tuna was bringing becomes super muted.
When my son was a toddler, he had a train toy that used to chug at all hours of the day and night. There was no off switch and the damn thing was possessed, so we had to bury it in the basement in order to sleep at night. When it woke me up in the middle of the night (in my bed on the second floor), I’d had enough. I…
There’s a thing kids do when they write letters or essays. They write “Oh, and...” as if the reader were receiving their words in real time. They don’t know how to hide their stream of consciousness from their writing. If you’re writing in a burst of inspiration, you might do it too. Writing your thoughts out is fine.…
If you know only one thing about certificates of deposit, you probably know that this type of investment has a fixed period. You might put your money into a CD for nine months, a year, two years or more, but no matter which you choose, you won’t be able to access that money until that period ends—that’s the CD’s…
Qi pads are great, but when they’re not in use, they’re basically just taking up space. Twelve South’s PowerPic though hides all of its charging components inside of a regular picture frame, so it’ll add to your room’s decor even when it’s not juicing up your phone.
When a military service member is deployed, that often means finding a long-term boarding situation for their pet—or face the possibility of surrendering their animal. If you want to help these service members and provide them some comfort while away from home, you can use Dog on Deployment to volunteer as a temporary…
“I serve banquets. I’ve had many middle-aged men say the same exact joke to me when serving their Cream of Chicken with Wild Rice: ‘How do you tame wild rice?’” So says Reddit user Krisperrr, answering the question: “What’s the ‘It didn’t scan, so it must be free hur hur hur’ of your profession?”
Adapted from the comic book of the same name by Dennis Liu and Jason Piperburg, Raising Dion (Friday) is a child-with-superpowers series that stars both Michael B. Jordan and a ton of fun CGI. MBJ also executive produced, so you’re probably going to want to check this one out, especially if you’re still a little weepy…
If you’re planning a cross-country trip early next year, Southwest is running a sale you might want to check out.
I’m currently in the middle of a 10-day road trip with two friends of mine. We started off in Vegas, and are making a slow trek to Denver, Colorado, stopping at National Parks along the way.
Public speaking is something lots of people struggle with. Being on a stage, especially in front of a large crowd, can be stressful for even the most seasoned and confident of speakers. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review made an interesting suggestion on how to combat that anxiety: Speak from the…
A coffee Gold Box, a deal on the Thermapen Mk4, and a discounted Dell gaming monitor lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web.
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At 8pm ET/5pm PT tonight Elon Musk is expected to give an update on Space X’s new Starship and Super Heavy rocket, the company’s venture into commercial space travel.
When it comes to flying, nothing beats a direct flight. Flying direct means you’re less likely to have your bags lost and less likely to get stuck in that random airport where your connection is. While I’ve certainly intentionally picked a more expensive or less convenient flight because it was non-stop I’ve never…
Whenever you go to a conference or networking event there’s always a point where you’re trying to figure out how to stay connected to the people you’ve met, at least some of them, after it all ends.
A Philips OneBlade Face+Body deal, a discounted GPS running watch from Garmin, and an Eddie Bauer Gold Box lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.
What’s the point of all these digital assistants, anyway? To make life simpler, of course. The Google Assistant, in particular, can not only help answer life’s burning questions and control smart devices, but it can also act as your very own personal reminder bot.
I ordered 14 boxes of Cheerios online because I couldn’t bring myself to buy them at my local grocery store. I imagined my fellow shoppers giving me a wide berth as I guided my shopping cart down the aisles, the basket overflowing with more than a dozen varieties of Cheerios, looking as if I was preparing for the…
You’ve been approached about a new gig—but it’s complicated. You’d be happy to stick with your longtime employer, but you’re not sure if that’s realistic, and your spouse doesn’t want you to relocate. Here’s how to think of this decision as an opportunity, not a chore.
What a week it has been. A lot going on. I don’t know how you like to relax, but if your weekend plans involve catching up on the news and political discourse, might I suggest you make yourself this delicious peach-mint cocktail before logging on.
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Homes have a habit of harboring all sorts of nasty odors—cat litter, microwaved salmon, fly traps made from apple cider vinegar—that are blessedly easy to mitigate. Sometimes, though, you come across unpleasant smells that are harder to find and deodorize. Here are some common culprits, along with methods of attack.
So much of self care is self-focused, whether it’s an indulgence like a nice bath or work like making yourself a doctor’s appointment. But what happens when you take the focus off yourself for a minute, and learn how to do something that exists for its own reason? Drive stick, learn to knit, bake some bread.
Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m Meghan Walbert, and this is how I work.
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If you are among the nearly half of Americans who leave the water running while you brush your teeth, here are two good arguments for changing your habit.
Doordash is the latest of the “services you probably use, or at least have an account with” companies to suffer a large data breach. And while your passwords likely haven’t been compromised, it’s possible that your physical address is floating around in the Internet somewhere, among other identifying information.
I have long been a fan of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme. It’s cheesy. It has sour cream. It’s in an interesting, supposedly portable shape. It has a lot going for it, but Taco Bell’s meat doesn’t have a ton of flavor, and the cheese sauce could use a little pizzazz. To make a Crunchwrap that’s practically gourmet, we…
Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m Heather Hass, and this is how I work.
A Land’s End sale, Seavees sneakers, Buffy comforters, and a Pumpkin waffle maker lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web.
Merriam-Webster is at it again, adding hundreds of new words to its English dictionary, a process it refers to as “a happy fact of life for a living language.” We happen to share in their excitement over new words. It is a happy fact, after all, that they’ve finally expanded the definition of they
to include being…
I hate to break through your pumpkin spice daydreams, but surprise! The holidays are right around the corner. If you plan to participate in any level of holiday cheer in the next couple of months, your money is going to need to be ready. So put down that latte and take three steps to strengthen your finances right…
Spend an hour at the gym and you’ll likely come across at least one type of gym jerk during your workout. Some jerks don’t re-rack their weights, others don’t wipe down equipment, and the worst kind of jerk takes up the only squat rack in your gym to curl for an hour.
