Six Stretches to Help Your Stiff Back Feel and Move Better
The causes of back discomfort are complex, but frequent sitting or staying in one position for too long may be some of the modern culprits. […]
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Should You Book Your Trip Through a Site Like Expedia?
Finding travel deals is easier than ever and you can usually get the lowest price directly from your hotel or airline. This begs the question: […]
Continue reading »Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Explains How to Get Rid of a Bad Tinder Date
If you’ve ever had an awful first date but felt compelled to make it through, this tip is for you. It is difficult to get […]
Continue reading »Remember to Adjust the Size of the Pot and Pan When Reducing the Number of Recipes.
Most of the dishes I cook are only for two people, so I often shorten recipes so that we don’t eat the same thing all […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: New Google Service Allows Parents to Monitor Child’s First Android
Google has a new service under development that will allow parents to create Google accounts for their children. It’s called Family Link and allows kids […]
Continue reading »Late Spring Is the Best Time to List Your Home for Sale
If you are considering selling your home, the iron will be hot enough to hit it pretty soon. Homes sold in late spring make more […]
Continue reading »Give New Parents Food in Your Life Because They Need Energy
Caring for babies is physically draining. Not only do they prevent you from sleeping as much as you would like, but if you are their […]
Continue reading »Grindra’s New Gaimoji Offers a Whole Vocabulary Beyond Eggplant and Peach
Gay emojis are here. Smiling face! Grindr , the gay dating app, this week released a new emoji library, or “Gaymoji,” which includes a fresh […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Stop Nosebleeds, According to a Harvard Doctor
Nasal bleeding , also known as epistaxis , generally more annoying than painful. However, you want to stop them as soon as possible so you […]
Continue reading »Send Us Questions About “The Master of Life Hack” Charles Duhigg
This week on our podcast, we’ll talk to Pulitzer Prize – winning journalist Charles Duhigg . He is the author of The Power of Habit […]
Continue reading »This Map Shows Which States Protect LGBT People From Discrimination
If this were a just world, the entire map above would be colored purple. But only 19 states and the District of Columbia prohibit discrimination […]
Continue reading »This Infographic Shows You How to Cut Oddly Shaped Vegetables.
I am not an ambitious chef, and my culinary pursuits are limited to the usual dishes. I can peel potatoes. I don’t know anything else. […]
Continue reading »Snow Forecasts Are Difficult
There was a blizzard in the northeast this week. Or maybe this alleged storm was just light dust. It depends on who you ask. Growing […]
Continue reading »Yoga Burns Serious Calories If You Do It Fast Enough
Yoga is great for flexibility, strength, and balance , but we never took it seriously as a form of cardio. However, according to new research, […]
Continue reading »Chrome for IPhone Gets Reading List to Save Articles and Read Offline
iPhone: One of the nicest features in Apple’s Safari is the Reading List , which gives you a place in your browser where you can […]
Continue reading »Does the Bay Leaf Do Anything?
Bay leaves are kitchen drying sheets. I know they are doing something , I just don’t quite understand what it is and I don’t really […]
Continue reading »Beware of This Tricky Car Rental Trick
You probably already know that car rental companies are trying to resell renter insurance to you (in many cases, your credit card may already cover […]
Continue reading »This Is a 7-Minute Yoga Routine That Will Really Relax You.
It sucks when office anxiety spills over into the time you want to spend relaxing. In an effort to deal with stress after work, I […]
Continue reading »Spark for Mac Improves Organization Tools for Better Email Management
Mac: When Spark originally launched on the Mac , it had enough features, but still needed to check a few boxes to convince power users […]
Continue reading »What Is an “alternative Minimum Tax” and Why It Matters to the Rest of Us
One of the standout points of Trump’s 2005 tax return , released last night, was the so-called Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). If you’re not very […]
Continue reading »Ticketmaster Wants to Let You Buy Tickets Before Bots Get Them All
You hear that your favorite music artist is coming to town, so you go buy tickets and find that they are already sold out. These […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Anyone Can Now Make Encrypted Video Calls Using a Signal
The privacy-focused Signal messaging app can now make encrypted video calls. This adds a good level of security if you’re used to something like Facetime […]
Continue reading »Beware of This Clever Phishing Scam on Gmail
With a little bit of know-how, most phishing attacks are fairly easy to detect. This one on the other hand is pretty darn smart and […]
Continue reading »Credit Ratings for Millions of People Are About to Rise
Credit is difficult. This seems to work against us more than in our favor, and there have been attempts to improve the system in recent […]
Continue reading »Try This Test for Hidden Hearing Loss
Is it difficult for you to hear people in noisy places? In this case, a regular hearing test may not necessarily reveal a problem with […]
Continue reading »How to Play Virtual Reality Games Without Jamming
Virtual reality is the next big thing in gaming, but wearing a headset causes motion sickness for some. Even I experienced mild motion sickness while […]
Continue reading »Three Tasty Tips to Improve Your Pie Crust
No one needs an “excuse” to eat the pie – the pie should be eaten freely and cheerfully whenever the desire arises – but today […]
Continue reading »The Upgrade: Lifehacker’s Self Improvement Podcast
The Upgrade is a new podcast from Lifehacker that explores different topics related to self-improvement every week. Our hosts Melissa Kirsch and Andy Orin talk […]
Continue reading »What Happens to My Insurance If Obamacare Substitution Becomes Law?
Finally, we have some evidence that the Republican-proposed replacement of the Affordable Care Act will affect coverage and health insurance costs. The Congressional Budget Office […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are Attacked by a Dog According to a Former Fur Seal
I hope you never get into a situation where you have to use these tips, but they might just come in handy to help you […]
Continue reading »Waze Lets You Control Spotify Without Leaving the App
If you are an avid Waze user , it is likely that you will switch between Waze and the audio app while driving. Well, if […]
Continue reading »Sideways Dictionary Explains Complex Technical Jargon Using Analogies
Technical jargon is notoriously difficult to understand, but as more and more security issues dominate the news, more and more weird terminology appears. Sideways is […]
Continue reading »Facebook Publishes City Guides and They Are Really Helpful
When I come to a new place, I always ask friends and family for recommendations on where to eat, socialize and what sights to spend […]
Continue reading »Most Hiring Managers Expect You to Ask About the Salary for the Second Interview
Obviously, you are allowed to ask for compensation during your job interview. This response from an online delivery company to a recent job candidate is […]
Continue reading »What I Learned From Tinkering With Raspberry Pi for Five Years
The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to the Raspberry Pi ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to the Raspberry Pi Everyone needs a tiny computer that can […]
Continue reading »Beyond Rice Crispies: Six Grains to Make a Great Marshmallow Treat
Simple 3-way crispy rice treats are little bits of sweet, marshmallow magic, but if you want to get out and really live , I suggest […]
Continue reading »You Can Make Your Own Taco Shells Entirely Out of Bacon
“Do you know what would make this 2am taco perfect? Bacon. No wait, the whole shell is tacos … just bacon. I believe that such […]
Continue reading »If You Want a Free Checkout, Try a Credit Union
If you are still paying with your checking account, it might be time to change your bank . Or better yet, try a credit union. […]
Continue reading »Bikepacking Camera Bag
Ever wondered what kind of photography gear someone might need on a bike tour of South America? At The Radavist, photographer Ryan Wilson shows off […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Google Uptime Lets You Watch Videos With Friends
Google has a quirky new app, born in their experimental incubator, that lets you watch YouTube videos with your friends while you chat about them. […]
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