I’m Beth Skorecki, Editor of Lifehacker Health, and This Is How I Train
Hello friends! Lifehacker hosts the “How We Work” week. I’ve been here long enough that I’ve covered the usual issues several times over . So […]
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How to Tell Tangled Animal Pairs From Each Other
The world is filled with animals of all shapes and sizes, and too many of these critters are difficult to distinguish from their kin. Whether […]
Continue reading »Find Out How Your Local Representative Feels About Impeachment
In case you’ve missed the news this week – and avoided social media entirely – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday a formal investigation […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Clean Your AirPods
In a recent issue of the Recomendo Newsletter, Mark Frauenfelder suggested a set of three tools to clean earwax from your AirPods’ mesh screen. My […]
Continue reading »Google Play Pass Vs. Apple Arcade: Which App Subscription Is Better?
Subscriptions are all the rage, and it’s easy to see why. Everyone loves the content buffet model – seeNetflix et al – where you can […]
Continue reading »You Can Buy Alcohol in Warehouse Clubs Without Membership
If you don’t have to buy groceries or essentials in bulk, you might assume that shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club just […]
Continue reading »Make a Cross on Your Bologna Before Frying
If you fry a lot of Bologna – and you must – you have probably noticed two things, one of which is a divine smell. […]
Continue reading »Learn the Correct Terminology With the Disability Style Guide
I have used the term “special needs” frequently and freely throughout my life. I have a brother with autism, and this expression is quite versatile […]
Continue reading »The Best Gas Station Coffee in Every State
You are far from home. You passed the last familiar Cumberland Farms a hundred miles ago. Where to go for a reliable cup of coffee? […]
Continue reading »Safe Abortion App Provides Serious Information
Finding any accurate health information online can be a daunting task these days, and when it comes to abortion, there are anti-abortion groups specifically trying […]
Continue reading »I’m Joel Kahn, Senior Video Producer at Lifehacker, and This Is How I Work
Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts. This week we take a look behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m […]
Continue reading »How to Block Unwanted Emails, Phone Calls and Messages in IOS 13
Is your iPhone littered with spam? Then you should probably upgrade to iOS 13 if you haven’t already. iOS 13 includes several new tools for […]
Continue reading »How to Get the Perfect Credit Score
You don’t need a perfect credit rating to access the best loan and credit card rates, but if you wanted to get it anyway, how […]
Continue reading »DIY Chemical Peels Are a Terrible Idea.
Just because you can buy something online does not mean that you should. Trichloroacetic acid, the main ingredient in chemical peels that you can get […]
Continue reading »Reduce Smoke by Greasing the Steak Instead of a Skillet When Toasting Indoors
A little smoke is inevitable when toasting steak, and if you don’t have a vent above the stove, that smoke can linger, ruining the ambiance […]
Continue reading »How to Buy Sex Toys Online Safely and Discreetly
Sex toys have lost much of their brand in the world after fifty shades , but those looking for a good vibrator or cock ring […]
Continue reading »Find Your Perfect School or College With This Tool
Choosing the right school for your children is a big decision. From first grade kindergarten to college, we want them to live in an academically […]
Continue reading »Know Your Rights: Public Photography
The ubiquity of camera phones has turned every layman into a semi-professional photographer, and social media makes it easy to spread photos and videos online […]
Continue reading »I’m Josh Ocampo, Lifehacker Staff Writer, and This Is How I Work
Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts. This week we take a look behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m […]
Continue reading »Visit the National Park This Saturday for Free
As the current presidential administration continues to threaten the integrity of our state lands, it is more important than ever to preserve our national parks. […]
Continue reading »Where to Find an Online Personal Finance Community
We can talk about money in this corner of Lifehacker all day every day, but outside the warm two-cent box, talking about money is still […]
Continue reading »Watch Nancy Pelosi Announce a Formal Impeachment Inquiry to the President
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, after several months hesitating to pull the trigger, announced plans to begin a formal investigation into the […]
Continue reading »“Snowman” – the New “executioner”
At one time, when we found ourselves in a situation in which we had to spend some time – which was often due to the […]
Continue reading »Is Bottled Water Really Running Out of Shelf Life?
Water cannot go bad if you really just have water in a sealed bottle. The bacteria cannot eat the nutrients, so poisoning is hardly possible. […]
Continue reading »How to Find Cheap Furniture to Sell on Facebook
If you’re trying to furnish your home for little money, you quickly realize (perhaps using a plastic storage basket as a coffee table) that this […]
Continue reading »When Following a Recipe, Rely on Descriptions, Not Time.
When you follow a recipe, you will likely notice that it provides two pieces of guidance: how long you should cook an ingredient and how […]
Continue reading »Upgrade to IOS 13.1 Now
Quite frankly, the launch of iOS 13 was a little messy – so much so that we and many others even advised iOS users to […]
Continue reading »Add Mashed Pickles to Coleslaw
The grilling season is coming to an end, but a good coleslaw doesn’t know the season. If you’ve soaked your palate with a regular, slightly […]
Continue reading »If You Just Bought a New Apple Device, You Get Apple TV + for Free
If you bought a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac after September 10 this year, you can get a year of free […]
Continue reading »I’m Lisa Rowan, Lifehacker Staff Writer, and This Is How I Work
Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts. This week we take a look behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m […]
Continue reading »How to Use Gender Neutral Pronouns
This year, Merriam-Webster officially added singular nonbinary “they” to its vocabulary , signaling a major shift in the way we view and embrace gender-neutral pronouns, […]
Continue reading »Prevent Your Child From Eavesdropping on You While You Cook With This Game.
When my first adopted son lived with us for a year, he was my constant shadow. This sweet boy followed me wherever I went, especially […]
Continue reading »How to Make All Apps Use Dark Mode in IOS 13
It’s been a few days since iOS 13 arrived and brought its system-wide dark theme to the iPhone , and already the list of apps […]
Continue reading »Unsubscribe Unwanted Emails Automatically With Leave Me Alone
Several years ago, Unroll.me promised to help users massively and free of charge to unsubscribe from email newsletters. It turned out that they were scanning […]
Continue reading »What to Do With the Inheritance First
What would you do if you received a large amount of inheritance? If you want to be financially prudent, the answer is nothing – at […]
Continue reading »Save This Paste With Water
Reheating leftover pasta can be tricky. Sprinkling a little water on it can help relax, but if you really want to spice up a piece […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Greta Thunberg Testimony at the UN Climate Change Summit
On Monday, 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg testified before the United Nations at the Climate Change Summit – and pulled world leaders away from the new. […]
Continue reading »What Kind of Equipment Do You Need to Wipe Down in the Gym?
Most gyms have small tissue dispensers scattered all over your body, or maybe rags and aerosol cans for you to clean up after yourself. Some […]
Continue reading »How to Communicate With Your Partner When Both of You Are Busy
Let’s face it, if you’re in the parenting business, life is just busy. Between part-time responsibilities, work projects that turn into family dinner, and household […]
Continue reading »Register to Vote Now
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and if you haven’t already, this is a great opportunity to register to vote before the presidential election. Across […]
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