You Can Now Send Cash to Friends Using Skype
Now, when you buy tickets for a concert for a team, there is no excuse for your friends (other than lack of money) not to […]
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How to Convince Yourself to Go for Longer Walks
I like long walks and jogging, but I try not to too many of them for one reason: I get bored. Walking 5 miles (or […]
Continue reading »Subscribe to Facebook Posts to Receive Notifications Without Comment
I really enjoy using Facebook groups. I’m in a ton of different writing groups where writers exchange tips and also a few beer groups where […]
Continue reading »Reading on the Weekend
In New York Times Magazine, Teffy Brodesser-Ackner attends the Obesity Society’s annual conference: I watched a video of a new type of retractor that will […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Find a Mentor Using LinkedIn
A good mentor is great, but difficult to find. Now LinkedIn is trying to connect those seeking mentor advice with professionals willing to share it […]
Continue reading »How to Find a Tamper-Resistant Baby Monitor
My wife and I are going to have a baby, which is great! But as most young parents quickly realize, modern babies seem to need […]
Continue reading »What Is a Grand Jury and How Does It Affect the Investigation in Russia?
According to The Wall Street Journal , Justice Department special adviser Robert Mueller has convened a grand jury on Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential […]
Continue reading »What Irrational Fears Would You Like to Overcome?
Everyone is afraid of something, and sometimes you don’t need to worry about it. What are you irrationally afraid of? I’m afraid of spiders and […]
Continue reading »How to Answer Inappropriate Interview Questions
An interview can be difficult to navigate even without the added stress of trying to diplomatically point out inappropriate, aggressive, or downright illegal lines of […]
Continue reading »Annoying Songs That Shouldn’t Be Played at a Wedding
Music is essential at a wedding, especially at a reception. But some songs are too commonplace or boring and people are tired of listening to […]
Continue reading »We Put a Humidifier and a Dehumidifier in the Same Room and Made Them Struggle
“I got a humidifier and dehumidifier for my birthday,” said comedian Stephen Wright. “I put them in one room and let them fight.” What really […]
Continue reading »Three Ingredient Happy Hour: Last Minute Kick
Happy weekend and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. This week is a […]
Continue reading »When Speaking in Public, Look at Individuals, Not the Entire Group.
The next time you’re asked to hold a meeting, hold a class, or give a speech, here’s one way to get everyone’s attention: look at […]
Continue reading »Make a Buddy List to Keep You From Paying Late Childcare
You know the feeling of being stuck in a traffic jam or on a crowded bus, racing against the clock to pick up your child […]
Continue reading »Build a Raspberry Pi Happiness Tracker to Record Morale
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 »How to Make Perfect Rice Without a Rice Cooker
Both professional chefs and home chefs look down on disposable kitchen appliances, with one exception: the humble rice cooker. I don’t have it myself, but […]
Continue reading »This DIY Tin Can Helps Kids Keep Themselves Busy Without an IPad
It’s hard to compete with the convenience of iPads and phones to keep kids busy in cars, planes, restaurants, waiting rooms and anywhere else where […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies have a moment. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about Bitcoin and Ethereum . Namely, their prices seem to be skyrocketing ( or […]
Continue reading »Put the Glow Stick in the BBQ Bucket for Your Child’s Night
It’s hard to have a sick child. Having a sick child who is vomiting is hard and unpleasant. Having a sick child who vomits up […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Stream Movies by Criteria With a Library Card
All types of media can be rented from the local public library, from audiobooks to albums and films on physical discs. But some libraries, such […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Use Google Image Search to Find Recipes
Scrolling through food images has always been fun, but now you can use Google Image Search on your phone to easily find recipes while browsing […]
Continue reading »Selfies With Tigers Need to Stop
In honor of International Tiger Day, PETA sent an open letter to Tinder founder and chairman, Sean Red, asking him to ban tiger photos from […]
Continue reading »To Explain Programming to Children, Make It Clear
Children have a way to quickly gather information (sometimes faster than they would like …), but when explaining more abstract concepts like coding or computer […]
Continue reading »These Reader-Approved Versatile Craftsmen Will Make Your Kitchen a More Enjoyable Place.
Single-function kitchen appliances don’t usually inspire much love , but when we asked you all about your favorites, you made some very enthusiastic product recommendations. […]
Continue reading »Your Name Can Literally Change the Way You Look.
We know that our names can affect almost every aspect of our lives: where welive , what school we enroll in , whatgrades we get, […]
Continue reading »I Went Swimming in the Woods in Central Park and It Wasn’t Bullshit.
“Hiking. You describe hiking.” This is the main reaction I saw on Twitter to the latest hype around “forest bathing,” the practice of leisurely meditative […]
Continue reading »Sugar Is Probably Not the Reason You Are Depressed.
A recent study found that sugary snacks were associated with depression in men, but not in women. Does sugar have special properties to harass men? […]
Continue reading »Here’s How Much Legroom and Resting Space You Have on Major Airlines.
No, you don’t just imagine it: Average seat sizes have decreased over the past 20 years. According to FlyersRights.org, a nonprofit that advocates for passenger […]
Continue reading »This DIY Alarm Clock Rips Off Your Sheets
Those who are asleep may need something more powerful than a regular alarm clock. Some ask you to throw them against the wall and others […]
Continue reading »Your “anonymous” Browsing Data Is Not Very Anonymous
Even when you cover your tracks by opening a new incognito window, your web browsing history may not be as private as you might think. […]
Continue reading »The Best Live Streams to Watch the 2017 Total Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017, and for the first time in nearly a century, the Moon’s unabashed force blocking the […]
Continue reading »Don’t Be the Enemy of Waxer Dogs
Dog vaccines are good. No one wants Mr. Floofles to die of rabies or pass it on to other pets or people. (Reminder: Untreated rabies […]
Continue reading »Use These Mental Tricks to Prepare for Unpleasant People
The mindfulness craze has already reaped a myriad of benefits – improved sleep, increased productivity, avoided mindless snacks, and more.And now we can add another […]
Continue reading »How to Be a Polite Tourist
I bought marijuana last weekend. Not from some friend of a friend of a friend, but from a real dispensary in Boulder, Colorado. In Boulder, […]
Continue reading »How to Create Your Own Face Mask
Facial masks can be expensive, but the experience of applying something to your face that will (hopefully) change the texture of your skin – and […]
Continue reading »Why Your Life Should Be Like a Big Play
Welcome back to Mid-Week Meditations , Lifehacker’s weekly dive into the pool of stoic wisdom and how you can use its waters to meditate and […]
Continue reading »You Still Need to Stop Taking Antibiotics, but Ask These Questions First
You have seen the labels on your antibiotic prescriptions: FINISH ALL THIS MEDICINE unless directed by your doctor. This has been dogmatic for years, but […]
Continue reading »School Shopping Rule “One Folder – One Folder”
At the start of the school year, every written assignment, certificate, or piece of art your child brings home is a sweet thrill, a token […]
Continue reading »When Sliding on a House Plate, Step With Your Feet First.
On the heels of last week’s study of the alarming prevalence of traumatic brain injury in football – and similar dangers to players on the […]
Continue reading »Literal Life Hack
“For the first time, scientists have successfully edited genes in human embryos to correct a common and serious disease-causing mutation that resulted in apparently healthy […]
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