InstaWrimo Is NaNoWriMo That Uses Pictures Instead of Words
Every November, NaNoWriMo invites writers and prospective writers to create a novel for a month. This is an assignment that I have tried at least […]
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Create Your Own Original Ringtones With Google Song Maker
On Thursday, Google launched a new browser-based music sequencer that allows users to simultaneously write and produce songs, as well as create their own simple […]
Continue reading »Save the Tweets You Want to Read Later With Twitter’s New Bookmarking Feature
I spend a lot of time on Twitter. At least once a day, more often than not, a friend or someone I follow tweets something […]
Continue reading »Fix Your Touchpad With This App
The MacBook Pro’s touchpad isn’t all that useful. Of course, its functionality changes depending on the app you’re in, but if you’re, like me, expecting […]
Continue reading »How to Keep up With Curling After the Olympics
So, you’re thrilled that the US team won the gold medal in curling at the 2018 Winter Olympics , and now you want more curling. […]
Continue reading »Let Your Kids Plan Family Activities
Things can seem a little chaotic when your kids are out of school. To prevent Spring / Summer break brought to you by screen time, […]
Continue reading »Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer
Americans are really worried about money. This is understandable: savings are low , expenses are high, we are taking on more and more debts, and […]
Continue reading »Here’s Who Would Be “worried” About Trump’s Import Tariffs
President Trump announced yesterday that he will offer tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum products to help domestic producers […]
Continue reading »A Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis Lingo
Even if the only cannabis connection you have is movies, you probably know what bongos, knuckles, and bowls are. But getting into a hospital or […]
Continue reading »When to Brush, Floss, and Rinse Teeth According to Dentists
The burning question today is a collection of dental difficulties that have arisen from a discussion among Lifehacker employees, during which it was revealed that […]
Continue reading »Happy Hour With 3 Ingredients: Manhattan Rum
Happy weekend everyone, and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. This week we’re […]
Continue reading »How to Get the Best Volume Control on Apple HomePod
The best feature of HomePod – this is the sound quality, but Apple also made its best when it came to managing your music volume. […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Your Hamburger Dry
I love the good, juicy burger in the restaurant, but damn it they are dirty. The minute you grab one for a bite, half a […]
Continue reading »How to Install Software on Linux
So you’ve switched to Linux. Or you are thinking about switching. But you have questions that may prevent you from fully immersing yourself in this […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Just Can’t Do Push-Ups
Doing push-ups like the one we did last month is a great way to improve push-ups, but it may not always be the best way […]
Continue reading »How to Behave When You Join a New Slack
When I joined Slack in the workplace at Fusion Media Group, Lifehacker’s parent company, I was energized. I published too much, got involved in conversations, […]
Continue reading »How to Determine the Stocks of Weapons in Your Portfolio
If you’re worried about having a stockpile of weapons, Morningstar has a new report on how to find out if your funds are invested in […]
Continue reading »This Sous-Vide Terrine Is on Your Snack Board
I’m an absolute fool for a good meat board and I love all of their offerings, from super hard salumi to spreadable and whipped liver […]
Continue reading »Track Your Work Progress Throughout the Year
When it comes time for your annual review or you want to ask for a raise, you probably know that you will need to back […]
Continue reading »Try Podcasts With This App
iOS: Not everyone has a list of their favorite podcasts like the nerds at Lifehacker. If you’re new to podcasts, the available apps to manage […]
Continue reading »Improve Your Reddit Experience With These Chrome Extensions
Reddit’s endless stream of memes, comments, and anecdotes can intimidate newbies . Even if you’ve been reading this site for years, there are still many […]
Continue reading »Play Around the House With Young Children
I know that housework is a chore . But take that from Mary Poppins, OG Supernanny: “There is an element of fun in every job […]
Continue reading »If Your Weekly Discover Playlist Sucks, Try This
Your Discover Weekly probably doesn’t suck – the feature is so popular that it’s the subject of long, colorful profiles on tech and business blogs […]
Continue reading »How Much Money Does It Take to Be Happy
How much money does it take to be happy? Some people believe that the best in life is free; others are happy when they make […]
Continue reading »Add the App Folder to Your IPhone Dock
The app dock is the most accessible part of your iPhone. You can access it from any page on the home screen, and it’s nothing […]
Continue reading »Here’s How Many Friends You Need to Be Happy.
Friends make you happy, healthy, and they will be there when the pouring rain begins. But how many are needed? It turned out that in […]
Continue reading »Use Velcro Straps to Tame Cables
When you’re a fan with a preference for USB cable materials and tend to buy more than a few directional adapters , organizing yards by […]
Continue reading »How to Make Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta
A large bowl of hot pasta, each strand of which is perfectly coated with a creamy sauce, is perhaps the perfect comfort food. If you […]
Continue reading »New Yorkers: Get a Subway Card That Refills by Itself
The worst time to buy a New York City MetroCard is when you are already at a metro station. You are afraid of being late […]
Continue reading »Disable ICloud Before You Get Rid of Your Mac
Using iCloud to track the location of your Apple devices is an easy way to keep track of your belongings and block them when in […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Watch Pay-Per-View UFC Fights Through Amazon
To catch a massive UFC fight, you usually only have two options: become a cable or satellite TV subscriber and pay an extra fee, or […]
Continue reading »Organize Your IOS Apps by Color
A few years ago, I decided to arrange the apps on the Home screen by color, creating neat bars of green, blue, red, and gray. […]
Continue reading »Make Cocktail Syrup With Inedible Thyme Stalks
There is never too much thyme, but I often find that I have a lot of leftover thyme stalks. These woody, inedible, yet fragrant little […]
Continue reading »Surprise! Equifax Hack Affected Millions More Than Previously Reported
This is a security breach that never ends. Reuters reports that a massive Equifax data breach last year affected 2.5 million more people than previously […]
Continue reading »The Fitness Challenge in March Is Flexibility
Our last two goals were all about getting stronger, but we’re going to do something different this month. We are becoming elastic. A quick test […]
Continue reading »Airlines to Waive Cancellation Fees Ahead of Big Storm in the Northeast That Could Be Tomorrow
With turbulent weather expected on the East Coast this week, some airlines are waiving charges on customers who wish to rebook in advance. According to […]
Continue reading »Our Readers’ Best Tips on Nashville
This week we received 90 comments full of tips from Nashville . Many commentators agreed: Come on in, but please don’t move here. Watch a […]
Continue reading »Receive Text Messages About Your Bank Account Balance Every Morning
Every morning I wake up and receive a text message with the balance of my checking account. I do this because I have a tendency […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Off Facebook Face Recognition
If you’ve logged into Facebook in the past few days, you’ve probably seen a post on the social network about the expansion of facial recognition […]
Continue reading »How I Lost 45 Pounds in a Year
Every year for many, many years, I promised myself to lose weight. Sometimes I was able to get a little bit forward, but most of […]
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