What’s the Coolest Thing About Your Local Library?
There are libraries where you can borrow dolls, tools, telescopes, framed paintings, an interview tie, or even seeds to plant . Libraries host talks, concerts, […]
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How to Wake up Hell When Your Body Isn’t Working
Unless you’re an early riser, waking up every day can be tricky. It can be so hard during the day and your bed is so […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in the Week of June 10, 2019
Have you seen Martin Scorsese’s excellent documentary Shine the Light on the Rolling Stones? You don’t even need to be a Stones fan to love […]
Continue reading »Quickly Alphabetize Lists and Paragraphs in Google Docs With This Add-On
There are many times in life when you want to make a list in alphabetical order. For example, a party list is much easier to […]
Continue reading »Know the Difference Between an Ocean View Room and an Ocean View Room
When you book your summer beach vacation, make sure you pay attention to the type of room you are booking. Business Insider spoke with business […]
Continue reading »How to Clear YouTube History
Every time you watch a YouTube video, it is added to your YouTube story by default. While this feature can sometimes be useful for finding […]
Continue reading »How to Stream the New Prince Album Right Now
This week, Prince’s Estate announced plans to release a new collection of artist-written unreleased demos titled Originals. The compilation, which includes a number of songs […]
Continue reading »How to Fix Corroded Battery Compartments
You know that after removing the batteries, you need to store the electronics in a dry place, right? But you don’t always do that, do […]
Continue reading »Attach the Baby Comb to the Bathroom Wall
If you’re curious about this parenting editor’s morning routine, I’ll tell you that most of it is about running around the house asking, “Has anyone […]
Continue reading »Start Your Weekend With a Low-Strength Purple Syringe
Wine spritzers have a reputation for hockey, but like most things that are called “girly,” they are damn delicious. They are also a great, low-nutrient […]
Continue reading »How to Find and Delete Old Email Addresses
Old, unused email accounts compromise your security and privacy . With a compromised account, someone could impersonate you, search for personal information, or use the […]
Continue reading »What Happens If You Exceed the Roth IRA Income Limit?
Roth IRAs are popular in part because they are for people who expect to earn more as they retire. Since you are taxed when you […]
Continue reading »How to Become a Best Friend
We all have a habit of getting into a cycle of work and sleep and forgetting to reply to a friend’s message or missing an […]
Continue reading »Do Simpler Versions of Pull-Ups and Push-Ups in the Playground
If it’s been a long time since you could climb the monkey bars, playgrounds may seem like they don’t offer many upper body workout options. […]
Continue reading »Get Funny Countdown Timers for Kids From YouTube
If you enter a “15 minute timer” or any other time period into Google, Google will automatically open and start that timer. But it will […]
Continue reading »You Can Block Robotic Calls by Default With Your Phone Company, but It Will Cost You
If you’re getting more calls from robots than real calls, you can check out Thursday’s new FCC ruling . Immediately thereafter, telephone companies will be […]
Continue reading »How to Buy Whole Fish
Whole pan-baked fish looks really impressive and insanely easy to cook, but some home cooks are put off by the idea of cleaning, scrubbing, or […]
Continue reading »How a Biotech Disaster Could End the World (and Other Things to Worry About)
We spoke with Josh Clark about his new podcast, The End of the World with Josh Clark, and asked him about the risks to existence […]
Continue reading »How to Relieve Symptoms of a Mosquito Bite
Some of us roam this Earth knowing that no matter how close we sit to a citronella candle, no matter what clothes we wear, and […]
Continue reading »Find Local Hotspots With These Photo Maps
Lifehacker just moved to Times Square and damn it, it’s weird to work in an area where tourists are staying. I want to shout at […]
Continue reading »How to Carry Your Phone on the Run
You have a good pair of shoes, a supportive sports bra (if needed), and comfortable clothing. But when you go for a run, there is […]
Continue reading »Why Can’t I Hear Vocals When Playing Music on My Phone?
We have an interesting one in this week’s Tech 911 column. At first glance, this is such a strange problem that I will not even […]
Continue reading »These Airplane Facts Can Help Heal Your Fear of Flying
For some people, air travel is just another part of daily life. But for others, it is a major source of stress and anxiety. The […]
Continue reading »Convert Your Sunglasses to Glasses
So many thoughts ran through my head as I watched the adorable Netflix rom-com ” Always Be Mine, Maybe” : “ I need to go […]
Continue reading »How Much More Expensive Will Clothes Be at Trump’s Tariffs for Imports to China?
By now, you may have heard that raising tariffs on imports from China can affect the cost of everything from sneakers to garden furniture by […]
Continue reading »Google Maps Will Now Alert You to Natural Disasters in Your Area
Google Maps can already guide you around traffic jams and blocked roads, but now they can also help you avoid areas affected by natural disasters. […]
Continue reading »Cover the Breast Pump Bottle With Baby Sock
Expressing breast milk can be frustrating, especially if you are not producing large quantities of it. I sat there, attached to my Williams-Sonoma (trademarked Tina […]
Continue reading »How to Install the Latest Apple Beta Releases If You’re Not a Developer
The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to macOS ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to macOS Many people turn to Macs because they are incredibly easy to […]
Continue reading »Turn Trashy Rose Into Amazingly Good Cocktail Syrup
My dumb mild weather habit of buying super cheap rose, convincing themselves and others that “I’m not picky,” only to discover that I actually I […]
Continue reading »Browse Airbnb Whenever You Feel Like Shopping in the Store
As much as I hate to admit it, I’m a stress buyer . In particular, I am an online stress shopper. In fact, I have […]
Continue reading »If You Want to Be Successful Overnight, Lose a Lot First.
James Holzhauer’s rise to fame captivated Jeopardy! fans in the last two months. But perhaps even more exciting is how the 27-year-old librarian seemed to […]
Continue reading »How to Bring Your Best Vacation Memories Back Home
Memories are some of the best travel souvenirs: they are free, first, and stay with you for life. In fact, you can set yourself up […]
Continue reading »This Is Why It Is so Difficult to Draw a Horse.
The New Yorker comic “How to Draw a Horse” is n’t really practical; this is a story about young love and the beauty of nature, […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Off Images in Search Results in Chrome’s Address Bar
The latest and greatest version of Google Chrome makes changes that most people are unlikely to notice, such as the settings for how the browser […]
Continue reading »How to Quit Your Job
You’re ready to move on and it’s time to bring the news to your boss. What’s the correct protocol to hit the right note? Dear […]
Continue reading »Read State Department Travel Tips Before Planning Your Trip
Planning a solo trip this summer? Before going alone, do your homework and research everything you can for your own safety. Recently, in time for […]
Continue reading »How to Get Financial Assistance for Termination of Pregnancy, Including Travel
While abortion is still technically legal in all 50 states , that doesn’t mean clinics are affordable and affordable for everyone. The cost of the […]
Continue reading »Cook the Perfect Bacon in the Oven Instead of a Frying Pan
There are several ways to cook bacon – they are all good – but oven cooking is unmatched in its simplicity. There is no grease […]
Continue reading »Think Carefully Before Using Your Annual Ad Rate.
Zero interest credit card offerings are so common these days that I usually just delete or throw them away. Of course, one more is not […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Record a Remote Guest or Podcast Co-Host
Do you know what’s annoying? When you tune into a podcast promoting a really great guest, you find that the entire 30-minute interview with that […]
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