How to Talk About Money on a First Date
Whether you like it or not, there are many ways to assess someone’s socioeconomic status before you ask them out on a date. You may […]
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This Week’s Running Challenge: Hills
Even if you live in a hilly area, you can avoid the hills while running. They slow down your pace, as reported by running applications. […]
Continue reading »Prevent Amazon From Eavesdropping on Your Conversations With Alexa
Fun fact: snippets of your conversations with Alexa can be heard and read by thousands of Amazon employees. According to recent reports , Amazon has […]
Continue reading »How Can I Hijack My Neighbor’s Wi-Fi Connection?
I might as well rename this column to “Wifi Master” given how many of you have asked questions about wireless networks in the past few […]
Continue reading »How to Love Marathon Runners
Cheers are a great boost in morale, but every marathon runner has fond memories of this spectator , who had a great snack or motivated […]
Continue reading »What Should I Do With All These Plastic Bags?
I do my best not to use plastic bags – I once bought a few frozen foods and decided to carry them home in my […]
Continue reading »Beware of Hidden Service Fees for Your Flawless Order
The next time you place an order for Seamless with “free” shipping, you might want to take a closer look at the fine print. Reddit […]
Continue reading »You Probably Need to Salt More Hamburgers.
The importance of salt cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to meat. While I had never salted my ground beef before smashing it in […]
Continue reading »Help Your Child Remember by Asking These Questions
“Do not forget!” – one of those things that I say to my daughter with pleasure in my voice, but with fear in my soul. […]
Continue reading »Learn to Sex With a Bot If You’re Nervous About It With a Human
Sexting, like sex, is an acquired skill rather than an intuitive talent. You can throw spaghetti with sexy words at the wall to see what […]
Continue reading »You Do Not Need to Determine What Type of Parent You Are.
Ten years ago, at a time when Mom’s blogs were growing in popularity and we were all supposed to feel united under the umbrella of […]
Continue reading »Which Airlines Give You Miles for Airbnb Bookings?
If you enjoy both Airbnb and airline miles, several airlines are willing to reward you for booking a stay on Airbnb through them or for […]
Continue reading »Don’t Sit Next to Coworkers on the Plane
Once, when I was returning with a film crew from Tokyo, a counter agent informed me that the only free seat was next to one […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Breastfeeding Without a Fight
While my first baby weaned early by simply refusing to breastfeed after she decided she finished, my 18 month old son still loves to breastfeed. […]
Continue reading »Your Hot Dog Needs Two Types of Onions
There are a few things more boringly pedantic than condiment guarding. Put ketchup on your baby, I don’t give a damn I don’t know if […]
Continue reading »Find Out How Your Income – and Your Tax Burden – Compares to Others
Earlier this year, Kiplinger released a tax burden calculator designed to show each of us how we compare to other Americans in terms of adjusted […]
Continue reading »Take a Photo of Your Airbnb Before Leaving
More and more, it seems that booking a rental through Airbnb is a risky business. It was the story of a “super host” crashing into […]
Continue reading »Use Your Android Phone As a Security Key to Log Into Websites
All Android smartphones running Android 7.0 or higher can now be used as a security key to log into websites – only Google and only […]
Continue reading »How to Take Care of Your Nails
Have we all neglected our nails? Okay, maybe just a few of us? These keratin plates do a lot for us, so here’s how to […]
Continue reading »Get Free Coffee From Wawa Today
If you missed out on Tuesday’s free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, you have another chance for a free drink today – this time […]
Continue reading »Improve Windows 10 Privacy With O&O ShutUp10
Windows: While a typical Windows 10 installation is usually not that difficult to manage, there is probably a lot under the hood of your operating […]
Continue reading »How to Take Booster Shots
With measles, mumps and other previously eradicated diseases returning, it is more important than ever to get vaccinated on time, especially if you are an […]
Continue reading »Don’t Feed the Birds With Bread
Feeding birds with bread is an ancient occupation than excess bread. But while birds will happily pick up your stale suggestions, there are many reasons […]
Continue reading »Receive a Graduation Gift for Your Child in Kindergarten
When my son was in preschool, I saw that there was an idea in my parenting circles: choose a sentimental book and, starting in kindergarten, […]
Continue reading »What to Do With Pill Bottles and Unused Pills
I have many prescription bottles of unused pills. Some from wisdom teeth extraction, others from a recent bout of food poisoning and steam from my […]
Continue reading »Taking a Dip in Cold Water Is a Good Idea.
Most people avoid immersion in very cold water because it is not good and people like to feel good. It’s frustrating, but encouraging and gives […]
Continue reading »Don’t Pay With Debit for Anything You Can’t Afford to Lose
Low-cost airline Wow Air went out of business last week, canceling all flights and putting passengers aground wherever they were at the time. This also […]
Continue reading »What Are the Best and Worst DNA Databases in Terms of Privacy?
Your DNA says a lot about you, and it is likely that you or your relative are represented in one of the DNA databases currently […]
Continue reading »New Law Will Make It Difficult to Pay Taxes for Free
Whether you are among the 70% of Americans who are eligible to file their tax returns electronically for free, or among the nearly 100% of […]
Continue reading »Imagine Your Kids Don’t Hear You Compliment Them.
Think for a moment about how you feel when your boss compliments you about your work on a project. Now think about how you feel […]
Continue reading »Buy Gas on Mondays to Save Money
We spend a lot on gas. In June 2018, according to the AAA report, we spent $ 69 more on gas each month compared to […]
Continue reading »How to (Finally) Change Your Name on PlayStation 4
It’s time: Sony has finally announced that it will allow PlayStation 4 owners to change their User ID – the name you use when you […]
Continue reading »Make a Tiny Spout on Your Coffee Bag for Easier Pouring
If I have the ability to evaluate, rather than accurately measure, I will always look at it by eye. This is true when it comes […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare Takeout Like a Chef
Do you know thatscene in Mrs Doubtfire ? The one where the protagonist orders takeaway from a fancy restaurant and serves it up so the […]
Continue reading »Upgrade Your Fios Gateway G1100 Router Now to Eliminate Severe Security Risks
Verizon Gateway G1100 routers may be at risk of being compromised due to serious vulnerabilities present in older firmware versions. The easiest way to explain […]
Continue reading »Best Childhood Hacker – Have an Easy Child
New research published in Academic Pediatrics confirms that mothers of fussy babies are more likely to experience symptoms of depression than mothers of “light” babies. […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Any Android Smartphone Into a Google Pixel
The flexibility of Android means that manufacturers can create their own versions of the OS to suit their hardware, but there is an elegance in […]
Continue reading »Avoid These Serious Mistakes When Building a New PC
The Ultimate Lifehacker PC Building Guide ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker PC Building Guide Building your own desktop PC is a lot of fun. We’ll […]
Continue reading »How to Protect Your Car From Dogs
I have to put the dog in the car almost every day. Between kindergarten, trips to the park, and occasional errands, he travels a lot. […]
Continue reading »We Are the Founders of Hard Times and This Is How We Work
There has been one good satirical news site on the Internet for years. Onion (now a subsidiary blog of Lifehacker) had many copycats, but none […]
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