When It Comes to Focus, Use It or Lose It
Welcome back to Mid-Week Meditations , Lifehacker’s weekly dip in the pool of stoic wisdom and a guide to using its waters to meditate and […]
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Get Your Gamer Kid 12 Free Little Player Magazine Digital Issues
Does your child love video games? Does he need summer reading materials that don’t conjure up school images? Then check it out: Right now you […]
Continue reading »What Augmented Reality Apps Do You Need?
Oops AR.It’s great to live in an era where we can use our smartphones to toss a giant dinosaur (orsleepy Snorlax ) into our real […]
Continue reading »Why Men Should Appreciate Their Femininity, With Donald Shorter Jr.
At our first Livehacker event , three experts shared their views on the question “What should be a man?” Multi-faceted performer Donald Shorter Jr. uses […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Keep Your Beat Cold
A pile of punch screams “party,” but a glass bowl – while very pretty – isn’t the best choice thermodynamically, especially if you’re serving outdoors. […]
Continue reading »Airport Time Is a Welcome State of Uncertainty
For many, the airport is a place filled with frustration and anxiety. But for others, the airport is a peaceful place where you are not […]
Continue reading »What to Expect for the First Time in a Sex Club
The only association most people have with sex clubs is the eerie scenes from Eyes Wide Shut . But sex clubs can be very diverse […]
Continue reading »How to Update BIOS to Protect Against Vulnerabilities
Is it me, or are we seeing new disclosures of large and frightening vulnerabilities affecting core components of your system? Just a week ago, Microsoft […]
Continue reading »I’m Heather Dietrick, CEO of the Daily Beast, and This Is How I Work
Heather Dietrick used to run this establishment. Dietrick was the beloved president of Lifehacker’s parent company, Gizmodo Media Group, before leaving in 2017 to join […]
Continue reading »Create a Don’t Buy List
I have long had a “to buy” list to which I will add items throughout the year, shortening and updating as needed. It’s relatively short […]
Continue reading »Plant Sprouted Garlic Bulbs and Eat Greens
When the garlic has sprouted, it’s too bitter to eat, but that doesn’t mean you should throw it away. Bury it in potting soil and […]
Continue reading »Can Nintendo Labo Turn Your Child Into a Master?
All the parents were there: today is Saturday. It is raining, snowing, or nuclear winter and for some reason your child is unable to play […]
Continue reading »What Did You Find on Your Fitness Trail Adventure?
It’s been a month since we started looking for fitness trails, parkour or outdoor workout equipment in a park near you. The one in my […]
Continue reading »Hue’s Latest Update Makes the App Finally Worth Using
iOS / Android: Philips has released a major update to their Hue app that really makes it useful. And I’m not exaggerating when I say […]
Continue reading »How Men Can Learn to Cope With a Healthier Conflict, With Divorce Attorney James Sexton
At our first Livehacker event , three experts shared their views on the question “What should be a man?” First, divorce attorney James J. Sexton […]
Continue reading »Set a “failure Goal” and It Can Simply Lead to Success
The actors have a saying: you don’t get 100% of the roles you haven’t auditioned for. If you are an artist or a writer, or […]
Continue reading »How Emanuel Ax Makes Piano Less Tedious
Seven-time Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax still practices his instrument for four hours a day – when you play at Carnegie Hall, you don’t just play […]
Continue reading »How to Get Your Clingy Significant Other to Give You Some Time on Your Own
This week we have newlyweds who are desperate to find time for themselves. Is there a way for her to ask her husband to leave […]
Continue reading »Shining Your Shell Will Make Your Life Better
Kitchen sinks are generally thought of as something that you wash things in rather than something to clean on their own, but organizational guru Marla […]
Continue reading »How to Get IOS 11.4 and Unlock New Messaging and HomePod Features
Apple has finally released the long-awaited iOS 11.4 publicly available version, which brings several big improvements to the mobile operating system, including: messages that (finally) […]
Continue reading »Best 529 College Savings Accounts
Happy 529! (Got it? Because it’s May 29th?) Okay, yes, it’s not really Christmas, but it’s a good reminder to use Account 529 if you […]
Continue reading »I’m Jenny Rosenstrakh, Creator of Dinner: a Love Story and It’s Like I’m a Parent.
Jenny Rosenstrakh wants to help other parents answer this constant pesky question: What’s for dinner? And for the past eight years, a mom of two […]
Continue reading »Hear Esther Perel Discuss Masculinity, Live the Conversation at Lifehacker Headquarters
For our first Livehacker event , we spent an evening with therapist, podcast writer and host Esther Perel , divorce attorney James J. Sexton, and […]
Continue reading »Maintain Strong Relationships With Daily Service Text
There is no magic bullet or divine secret to maintain a romantic relationship – every couple is different. But if there’s one thing that almost […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Steam Games to Your Android Device Using Steam Link
I’ve always been a fan of Valve’s Steam streaming because it means you don’t have to lug your desktop around your home or apartment whenever […]
Continue reading »How to Use Uber’s New Call 911 Feature
We hope your Uber rides are boring and enjoyable, but if you ever run into problems or experience an unsafe ride while driving, car sharing […]
Continue reading »The Most Customizable Weather App Now Available for Android
Carrot Weather, a renowned weather forecast app for iOS and Mac, is currently in beta for Android . The app reports the weather sarcastically, giving […]
Continue reading »What’s Your Favorite Summer Side Dish?
Hello and welcome back toWhat’s Cooking? , an open thread where you can share your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on all food related […]
Continue reading »What All Parents Can Learn From Single Parents
I was three and a half months pregnant when my partner and I parted ways, and I suddenly had to rebuild my life around something […]
Continue reading »New Grad Finance Guide
The start is over, your friends have gone on a hike in Europe for a few months, and you have removed the last empty liquor […]
Continue reading »How to Choose a Diamond-Free Engagement Ring
Not everyone is completely fascinated with engagement ring diamonds, no matter how culturally ingrained it is to wear them. But in reality, not all stones […]
Continue reading »The Updated 1Password Password Manager Is Essential for Your Mac
macOS (and after we wrote this, Windows !): It’s been a few years since AgileBits released a major update to its awesome password management app, […]
Continue reading »Which Episode Is Best for Your Favorite Show?
Arrested Development is returning for season five today, which reminded me of the first time I saw it – not the pilot, but the fourth […]
Continue reading »What Is the Difference Between Eye Cream and Moisturizer?
It’s pretty obvious even to the casual observer that the skin around our eyes is slightly different from the rest of our face. But is […]
Continue reading »Find Out If Your Password Has Been Leaked As a Result of a Data Breach With This Chrome Extension
At the moment, it seems like there is a new data breach every week when usernames, passwords and other personal information become vulnerable to hackers. […]
Continue reading »How to Listen to and Delete Everything Your Alexa Recorded
Last week, a story circulated on the network that Alexa recorded a private conversation of a woman and then sent it to her friend. While […]
Continue reading »What’s the Worst Hot Pepper Can Do to You?
Last month, the BMJ released a report of a 34-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency room in Cooperstown, New York, with a thunderous […]
Continue reading »Take a Little Vacation to Tackle Your Personal to-Do List
Holidays, however long, are all about helping you relieve stress. And sometimes it means that you need to do something, not sit back and do […]
Continue reading »Should You Use Windfall Investment Income to Buy a Home?
What fees and penalties will you face for early IRA withdrawals to buy a home? This is the question we are looking at this week. […]
Continue reading »Soak up Every Bite of the Morel Flavor by Toasting the Bread in the Leftover Butter
Morel mushrooms are two things: tasty and expensive. Whether you’re going to shell out the required dough (or struggling to piece it together), you need […]
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