Why Early Morning Flights Are the Best
While it may seem tempting to start your vacation from sleep, it is actually much better to book an early morning flight. In fact, Travel […]
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Use Candy to Teach Your Child How to Swallow Pills
Most pediatric medicines are available in chewable or liquid form, but there will come a time when your child has to swallow a pill. And […]
Continue reading »Where Else Can You Get Developed Film If You Just Dug up an Old Roll?
I remember the first digital camera I have ever used. It was about the size of a salad bowl and stored images on a 3.5-inch […]
Continue reading »How to Participate in Free RPG Day
This Saturday is Free RPG Day , an annual celebration of RPG most often held at local game stores. Participating stores give away free items, […]
Continue reading »How to Climb Over a Trellis With Monkeys
When I was little, monkey bars were quite tough. But this week I tried them again, older, wiser and more muscular than I had that […]
Continue reading »Track Your AirPods With This Magnetic Hack
Have you ever put your AirPod aside for a very short moment only to suddenly forget where you put it? This happened recently with my […]
Continue reading »How to Digitize and Share a Ton of Old Family Photos?
Welcome to yet another week of Tech 911 , Lifehacker’s advice column designed to answer your most pressing and unusual technology questions. This week we’re […]
Continue reading »Low Maintenance Plants Are Actually Terrible for Beginners.
Raise your hands if you’ve killed a succulent. Yes, me too. Succulents and cacti are starting out great plants in theory because they can survive […]
Continue reading »Record Yourself Reading Your Child’s Favorite Books
The Guardian has published a list of children’s winners’ tips for growing bookworms. One of my favorite ideas comes from Julia Donaldson, the author I […]
Continue reading »Use Your Android Device As an IOS Security Key
If you’re one of those chaos-ridden people who own and use Android and iOS devices, Google now lets you use your Android smartphone as a […]
Continue reading »Get Ready for Changes in Google Drive and Google Photos
Starting July 10, when you upload photos to Google Drive or Google Photos, those images will not automatically sync with another service. Google announced the […]
Continue reading »Create a Tradition of Annual Father’s Day Gifts
I would say that buying a Father’s Day gift is more difficult than buying a Mother’s Day gift. Gifts to show mom that she is […]
Continue reading »Use the Semiphemeral App to Delete Your Tweets While Keeping Your Favorites
There are many good reasons for deleting your tweets, but I hesitated to pull the trigger. While the idea makes sense on paper , I […]
Continue reading »These Are the Best Laptops
Having a favorite notebook is even more difficult than having a favorite pen . You write on a stack of paper. But the subtleties and […]
Continue reading »Why California Is Tightening Its Vaccine Exclusion Rules
Jessica Biel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly lobbied yesterday against tightening medical benefits for vaccines in California. The states differ in the requirements for […]
Continue reading »Take Advantage of Father’s Day Sales
This Sunday is Father’s Day … – in case you don’t remember – and instead of buying him a tie this year, it might be […]
Continue reading »Return to the Sound of Your Favorite Old Analogue Device on “Conserve the Sound”
I am very happy to live in a time where I can just hop on the internet anytime, instead of dialing and waiting for the […]
Continue reading »If You Have a Disability, Consider an ABLE Savings Account
If you have a disability, you may be missing out on a savings opportunity. ABLE Savings Accounts allow people with disabilities to save for their […]
Continue reading »How to Tell If a Stainless Steel Pan Is Hot Enough Without a Thermometer
Stainless steel pans are kitchen workhorses but need to be very easy to learn, especially when it comes to toasting food to keep it from […]
Continue reading »How to Attend Build-a-Bear’s Pay Your Age Event
Build-a-Bear is the mecca of every young child who can rival Chuck E. Cheese. Just looking at the shop sign can start the chorus: “Pleeeeease […]
Continue reading »Mortgage Payments Twice a Month Won’t Save You That Much Money
For every major purchase you have to pay, there is a trick to try and make it less painful. Some work better than others. The […]
Continue reading »How to Register As a Blood Donor on Facebook
When the hospitals run out of blood, there is no way to just order more – the blood banks have to inform volunteers like you […]
Continue reading »What Good Parents Do According to Reddit
Reddit user moonunknown writes , “I didn’t grow up in a happy family and have seen many people who have had similar experiences. I thought […]
Continue reading »How to Have a Wedding Without a Plus
The worst part of any wedding – aside from waiting in the sweltering heat of the bride to walk down the aisle or eat a […]
Continue reading »There Is a Gadget for This in the Specialized Tools Subreddit.
In honor of Analog Week here at Lifehacker, let’s explore a subreddit that features devices that do very specific things: r / SpecializedTools . The […]
Continue reading »How Much Tip Should You Give to Hotel Staff
Tipping in hotels is one of those things we know we have to do, but we can easily get away from us as we quickly […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals Tonight
The St. Louis Blues will face the Boston Bruins today in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and today’s winner takes home the Cup. […]
Continue reading »No, You Shouldn’t Let Facebook Pay You to Track Your Phone Habits Anyway.
Facebook wants to know as much as possible about you, if you will. The social giant launched a new app-based market research program this week […]
Continue reading »How to Buy in Bulk When You Live in a Small Space
Buying in bulk can give you that extra experience. The combination of the cost savings and the fact that you don’t have to buy it […]
Continue reading »How to Help Reduce School Lunch Arrears
Earlier this month, one Rhode Island school district made headlines after gifting some of its students – those who have no budget left for school […]
Continue reading »How to Digitize Vinyl Records Without a Turntable
Digitizing vinyl is much more difficult than ripping a CD. External CD drive on Amazon costs $ 26 ; a turntable with digital output costs […]
Continue reading »How to Write in Italics
I type all day. I swipe and click on my phone. I jot down notes on paper. I’m happy with my predominantly digital life. But […]
Continue reading »How to Access the New and Redesigned Dropbox Desktop App Now
Dropbox on Tuesday announced a new unified version of its desktop app, which the company is calling “the new Dropbox.” Dropbox describes it as a […]
Continue reading »These Watermelon Wedges Cut Perfect Slices in Seconds
I’m always suspicious of disposable slicers and slicers, but I’m really not crazy about this watermelon wedge. This is especially useful during barbecue season when […]
Continue reading »Re-Watch Your Favorite Movies With Subtitles Turned On
You may have seen The Shawshank Redemption so many times that you’re sure you’ve memorized almost every line. Or by clicking the finger, you can […]
Continue reading »Track Your Expenses With Pen and Paper
There are plenty of budgeting apps, but finding what you like can be a bit of trial and error. And if you’re trying to spend […]
Continue reading »How to Win at Classic Arcade Games
Even though I had a lot of access to PC games and consoles as a kid (oh, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was amazing), I […]
Continue reading »Give Your Child Some Stationery to Play With
My husband works with steam equipment and often brings home these large product catalogs. Only one person in our house was ever interested in what […]
Continue reading »Comparison of the New Galaxy A50 With the Galaxy S10, S10 + and S10e
Samsung recently announced that the Galaxy A50 will finally hit the US market . This mid-range smartphone will be a more affordable alternative to Samsung’s […]
Continue reading »How to Predict the Weather When Your Apps Are Giving Conflicting Forecasts
We have strange weather, right? I don’t know where you live, but I’m guessing it’s on the same planet as me, and here in the […]
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