Build a Great Robot Arm: the Perfect Arduino Project for Beginners
Arduino is a cheap and fun way to build your own electronics . It can also be difficult to get started. Here, we’ll show you […]
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The Perfect Lunchtime Dinner Is Something That Can Be Finished in the Oven
If the dish can be finished in the oven, you will have time for other last-minute dinner preparations such as setting the table, preparing snacks, […]
Continue reading »Substitute Shallots With a Little Boiling Water
It’s easy for me to remember to grab pantry staples like garlic and onions from the store, but other pantries aren’t always so lucky; in […]
Continue reading »Difference Between Sugar and Sugar Alcohols
Despite the fact that sugar alcohols are used in many foods, they remain a mystery to humans. As a substitute for sugar, they can benefit […]
Continue reading »Five Easy Buttermilk Substitutes for Batter and Baked Goods
Here’s the situation: it’s early Sunday morning and you’re planning on making a batch of buttermilk waffles. You open the refrigerator and realize that you […]
Continue reading »Avoid “action Bias” by Stopping and Planning Before Starting Work
Most of us feel that we are doing more when we do something, even if the action is counterproductive. This is called action bias. To […]
Continue reading »AVG Crumble Blocks Tracking of the Sites You Visit, No Lists Required
Chrome: Browser cookies are not inherently evil, but third-party cookies can lead to unwanted tracking. The new AVG Chrome extension Crumble addresses this issue by […]
Continue reading »Best Roku Private Channels and How to Install Them
As if Roku doesn’t have enough channels already, there is a decent selection of “private” channels that you won’t find in the Channel Store. Here […]
Continue reading »Classic Leather Everyday Bag
Sometimes you need to find the perfect balance between formality and usefulness. Reader Nick Crewson does this with his leather briefcase crammed with a ton […]
Continue reading »This Table Provides Limited Catering Options for Major Airlines.
While free airplane meals are rare these days, they are often served on international flights. If you have dietary restrictions, you can use the following […]
Continue reading »This Chart Shows What You Need to Save Each Year to Send Your Child to College.
College is incredibly expensive and prices only go up. This chart shows how much you need to save for your child’s expenses annually, depending on […]
Continue reading »Avoid Being Misunderstood in a Conversation by Changing Your Perception
It is frustrating to be misunderstood in a conversation, especially when you think you are speaking crystal clear. It’s a matter of perception, but you […]
Continue reading »Can I Be Overweight and Stay Healthy?
Dear Lifehacker, I am a fat man who has struggled my whole life to lose weight. My doctor told me that my BMI is in […]
Continue reading »Clean Spray Paint Nozzles With Paint Thinner Overnight
The nozzles on spray cans clog quite easily, and a clogged nozzle pretty much makes the whole thing useless. A bath of white spirit or […]
Continue reading »This Video Shows Three of the Best Ways to Roll up Your Sleeves.
Rolling up the sleeves of a collared shirt isn’t exactly rocket science, but there are several different methods for doing this. The art of masculinity […]
Continue reading »Run 45 Degree Days for Best Results
The best temperature for jogging is cool, cloudy weather, 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sounds too cold? Maybe at first, but once you get warm, the cool […]
Continue reading »Build Your Own GoPro-Style Action Camera Powered by Raspberry Pi
GoPros (and other action cameras) are great, but they usually aren’t that open to rework. If you want to create and tinker with your own, […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: All About Allergies
The bloom of spring is finally in the air and sobs are heard. For some, allergy is a minor irritation, but can be a serious […]
Continue reading »Never Stop Dating Your Significant Friend Using the 2-2-2 Rule
It’s easy to calm down in a long-term relationship. If you need a little help maintaining a romantic relationship, follow this rule to date regularly […]
Continue reading »Check the Doneness of the Cabbage With a Cake Tester
You can use kale for more than just kale salad – for example, fry half a head in a skillet for a crunchy, filling side […]
Continue reading »How Long Will My Hard Drives Really Last?
Dear Lifehacker, I know hard drives can fail, but how long will they really last? Will they last longer if I don’t use them as […]
Continue reading »Power up Your Everyday Meals With This Sweet and Spicy Aroma Bomb
It’s easy to fall into the culinary rut on weekdays when time, energy, and creativity are often at a minimum. I like to keep a […]
Continue reading »Roll the Saw Blade With Your Hands Using This Simple Method.
Bandsaw blades are bulky and can cut your hands if you’re not careful. Here’s a quick tip for winding a blade that only takes a […]
Continue reading »How to Speed up Your Morning Routine and Get Out on Time
If you can truly wake up when the alarm goes off , the only thing stopping you from going out the door on time is […]
Continue reading »Do You Lock Your Phone With a Password?
We all know that you have to protect your phone with a password or lock combination. But they are not always the most comfortable. So […]
Continue reading »This Video Will Show You How to Start Your Own Business.
If you decide to start your own business , you have to take a number of important decisions, for example, to choose the right legal […]
Continue reading »Give Tortilla Chips a Second Life in Other Recipes (Like These)
Of course, this very large bag of tortilla chips probably seemed like a great idea at the time … until you discover that you have […]
Continue reading »Overcome Fear Gradually by Making It a Daily Habit.
We all have fears that get in our way in life. Not necessarily fears like spiders or heights, but things like speaking for yourself , […]
Continue reading »Do You Keep Track of All Your Expenses?
Keeping track of your budget requires a lot of math, which can be overwhelming in the end. While some suggest that you can’t really manage […]
Continue reading »Embrace a Little Bit of Pent-up Hostility When Confronting Others
When we have to confront someone else, it is tempting to get rid of any hostility to the point where we completely smooth out our […]
Continue reading »Glass Planner Brings Your to-Do and Calendar Together Into One GTD-Based App
iOS: Glass Planner is a free hybrid calendar and to-do app that makes sure all your to-do items are displayed exactly when you need them, […]
Continue reading »Best System Monitor for Mac OS X
Mac OS X already ships with a robust system monitor, but just taking a look at the general health of your system isn’t all that […]
Continue reading »Make Your Home Safer by “closing the Joint”
Home security is important not only to protect your belongings, but your family as well. You can tell pretty easily if your home is safe […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own House Frying Pan LED Light Bar
LED lighting panels for photography can run around $ 500, but if you’re willing to add some of your own elbow grease, Make will show […]
Continue reading »Check Out the Best of This Week’s Open Topic
I am very nervous about my upcoming move. What’s the best way to move all my books? Any tips for installing new speakers in my […]
Continue reading »Why Play Cool When a Child Falls and Looks at You
It’s hard not to flinch when you see someone fall, hit their head, or run over someone. When a child does this, he usually looks […]
Continue reading »Include Satisfaction in Your Budget to Save More
Saving money is when you spend less than you earn. However, in order to learn how to spend less, you need to be content with […]
Continue reading »A Dishwasher Towel Is the Dirtiest Thing in Your Kitchen, so Wash It Now.
A recent study on food preparation found that many people are not very careful about avoiding foodborne illnesses and contaminate all kinds of kitchen surfaces. […]
Continue reading »The Five Best Knives for Everyday Wear
A reliable knife is indispensable. Whether you just use it to open boxes and bags, trim or strip cable, cut rope for camping or any […]
Continue reading »UsableHomeButton Makes Firefox Home Button Useful Again
Firefox: The Home button used turns the Firefox Home button into a quick button that takes you to the home page of any website you […]
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