PSA: Don’t Leave Artist Tape for Too Long
Masking tape is a must if you want clean, straight lines when drawing. But here’s a little caveat: don’t leave it on for too long. […]
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How Much Do You Get Apartments for $ 1,500 Per Month in 30 Major US Cities
In many major cities, $ 1,500 is a small fraction of the average rental price. If you are planning a move, it is helpful to […]
Continue reading »How Do Political Agreements Work?
Republicans are holding their national convention this week and the Democratic national convention next week. After months of debate and public speaking, the bipartisan presidential […]
Continue reading »Roadside America Mapped Attractions in Every State
Roadside rides are a fun way to interrupt a long trip, and there is likely to be a lot to see on either route. This […]
Continue reading »Lifehacker Pack 2016 for Windows: Essential Windows Apps
There are more awesome programs in Windows than we can count, but some of them are essential for just about any PC setup. In this […]
Continue reading »You Can Get a Cosigner Student Loan If You Make Payments on Time and Regularly
Enrollment can be financially risky , but many parents agree to a student loan for a child so they can pay for their tuition. The […]
Continue reading »What You and Your Partner Should Agree on If You Both Work for the Same Company
Separating your personal and professional life can be challenging when you work in the same place with your significant other. Here’s what you need to […]
Continue reading »Mix Freshly Dried Pasta With Parmesan for the Most Flavorful Spaghetti
Sprinkling some Parmesan cheese over the pasta is a very common and delicious practice, but if you want each strand of spaghetti to be covered […]
Continue reading »Eliminate Your Mental Lag to Lie More Effectively
There are many situations in which lying can be useful , but it hardly matters if you don’t know how to lie. If you want […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Use Android Apps on Two More Touchscreen Chromebooks
Android apps on Chrome OS are great , but so far only one laptop – the ASUS Chromebook Flip – has been able to try […]
Continue reading »Breakthrough Is Always the Hardest Thing
The term “breakthrough” has a lot of meaning. This is an important milestone. You have finally hacked this project or reached a level of personal […]
Continue reading »This Interactive Chromebook Comparison Tool Will Help You Find the Best Model for You
If you’re looking for a Chromebook ( and why not? ), The sheer number of models and types can be a little intimidating. Starry Hope […]
Continue reading »Kyoto Tea Farm Match, Weirdest Wi-Fi Names and Gym Horror Stories
Some truly rude stories about bad gym behavior, an inspiring visit to a tea farm that has been in operation for over 600 years, how […]
Continue reading »Hatching Eggs in Pokémon Go With a Turntable
Certain aspects of Pokémon Go , such as hatching eggs, take a long time to walk, run, or cycle . However, if you find it […]
Continue reading »11 Questions to Ask a Potential Roommate to Get Rid of Incompatibilities
It’s hard to find the right people to live with, but at Apartment Therapy they have come up with a set of 11 questions that […]
Continue reading »Why Worse Timezones When Traveling East
We’ve already told you that when you travel east, you find it harder to adjust to time zones . The new study explains why this […]
Continue reading »Ignore the Beginning of Exercise Motivation
Getting started is the hardest part of any new habit, especially training. If you want to start, pretend that there is no beginning and start […]
Continue reading »Make a Blade From Discarded Cigarette Filters
You will most likely never need to do something new from discarded cigarette filters, but if there is one thing you can find just about […]
Continue reading »Augmented Reality Confrontation: Pokémon Go Vs. Ingress
Four years ago, Ingress was created by a little-known developer Niantic . It was a mobile positioning game that set the stage for their next […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Make a Flaky Crust for a Simple Four-Ingredient Pie
Making a pie – or at least making a pie crust – can be quite intimidating if you’ve never baked before, enough so that you […]
Continue reading »Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week. What is […]
Continue reading »Make a Quick French Breakfast Toast in a Mug
For a delicious breakfast that can be made in about three minutes, check out the French Toast Mug. Jelly Toast’s Emily Caruso explains how to […]
Continue reading »Shredo Makes It Easy to Securely Delete Files on Mac
macOS: Safely deleting files is not an absolute necessity for most of us, but if you want to make sure that the individual files you […]
Continue reading »ABBYY FineScanner Finally Introduces Document Scanner for Android
Android: When we last asked what your favorite document scanning tool was, Lifehacker readers picked ABBY FineScanner by a small margin. Now it is finally […]
Continue reading »Use the Last Cup of Cereal to Make One Rice Crispy Treat
If you have a craving for sweet, marshmallow, buttery but don’t want to cook a whole pot of rice crispy, you can make a treat […]
Continue reading »Here’s How to Get Your Money Back If You Have a Recalled IKEA Baby Gate
Back in May 2015, IKEA recalled about 80,000 PATRULL KLÄMA and PATRULL SMIDIG safety gates due to the danger of falling. According to the Consumer […]
Continue reading »10 Best Ways to Get Out of the House and Make New Friends
You can probably predict one of the items on this list, but this week we’re looking at apps, games, and other tools that can shake […]
Continue reading »CTRL-F Helps You Search for Documents in the Real World Using Your Phone Camera
Android: Wouldn’t it be great if real-world book page searches were as simple as pressing Ctrl-F on your keyboard to instantly find a search term? […]
Continue reading »25 Most Attractive Vacation Spots
Whether you’re looking to make your next vacation more rewarding, or just want some fun traveling, these 25 destinations are definitely worth checking out. Whether […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Scribd Offers Unlimited Audiobooks Over the Summer
From now until the end of September, Scribd offers subscribers unlimited access to over 5,000 audiobooks. It looks like a good way to pass the […]
Continue reading »Yelp Makes Planning Your Pokémon Go Adventures Easy With the PokéStop Filter
If you and your friends want to find the best Pokémon Go hotspots this weekend, Yelp has added a filter so you know which companies […]
Continue reading »Program Your Raspberry Pi Zero Via USB
The Raspberry Pi Zero can still be hard to find , but at least it’s not hard to use. Master and Trainer Te Ko Ed […]
Continue reading »Set Mac Apps to Open Automatically on Different Desktops to Reduce Clutter
Virtual desktops have been a staple of OS X for a while, and they make it easy to get rid of the clutter of windows […]
Continue reading »Dials Turns Your Calendar Into a Watch Face
Android / iOS: Calendars have always had a very simple design, but if you’re not a fan, there are alternatives. Someone who is totally rethinking […]
Continue reading »Muesli Bars, Orange Juice, and Frozen Yogurt Are Less Healthy Than You Think
It is difficult to eat healthy foods when there is so much junk food, but some of the sweetest foods have managed to convince many […]
Continue reading »Add a Shot of Syrup for Incredible Milkshakes (and Other Food Tips From the Chefs)
The diner isn’t exactly a Michelin-starred kitchen, but that doesn’t make it tasteless, or we can’t learn great home cooking tips from the diner chefs. […]
Continue reading »A Safe Way to Prune a Branch Without Damaging the Tree
When you need to cut off a dead tree branch, you might think you can just prune it before it falls, but it takes a […]
Continue reading »When and Where to Take an Inexpensive Last Minute Vacation
There’s still time to go on summer vacation, and if you’re planning on spending the last minute on a tight budget, Hotwire has some information […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: July 8-15
The world has gone crazy with Pokémon Go this week, and we’ve been here with you to figure out how to conserve battery power, save […]
Continue reading »This Infographic Details How Chip Credit Cards Work
By now, you’ve probably used your new chip credit card. If you’re not entirely sure how it works and what it does, this infographic illustrates […]
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