Spend Less Time in DMV by Submitting Your ID Documents Online
Effective October 1, 2020, you will need a valid ID or passport to board any domestic flight in the United States. If you don’t already […]
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Give up Future Opportunities That You Wouldn’t Do Right Now.
New opportunities open up to all of us every day. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which of these possibilities to say yes. However, […]
Continue reading »How to Avoid Paying the New, Higher United Checked Baggage Fee
If you are traveling with United, you might consider prepaying this checked baggage. On Friday, the airline announced that it plans to raise the cost […]
Continue reading »Join Google and Remove Cheetah Mobile Spam Apps From Your Android Device
Google recently announced that it has banned over 600 apps from the Play Store for using aggressive ads. Buzzfeed reports that many of them were […]
Continue reading »These Are the Best Pre-Order Deals for New Samsung Galaxy Phones
Pre-orders for a new wave of Samsung Galaxy-class Android smartphones have started this morning. We doubt you burned midnight oil to buy a smartphone ahead […]
Continue reading »Create a Help Wanted Message Board for Family Matters
After a long week at school, kids don’t necessarily want to spend the weekend doing household chores. They watch TV better than vacuum. Or build […]
Continue reading »Add Chartreuse to Your Campari and Soda
When I recommend a new bottle of booze, I try to use it in multiple recipes so it doesn’t get stuck on the bar cart […]
Continue reading »Ask IKEA to Replace the Screws If You Accidentally Lose Them
Several years ago I moved to a new apartment. While my new location is just a few miles from my old one, the move has […]
Continue reading »What to Do With Things Someone Left at Your Home
If people come to your home – be it a friend, roommate, ex-partner, or the occasional guest at a party – someone is bound to […]
Continue reading »You Need More Than HTTPS to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
You should no longer be afraid to use public Wi-Fi. Or at least you will have a lot less fear now. While that doesn’t mean […]
Continue reading »How to Install the Google Crash Detection App on Older Pixel Phones
According to early developer builds of the upcoming Android 11, the exclusive Pixel 4 Car Crash Detection app will hit older Pixel devices when the […]
Continue reading »How to Draw Attention to Your New Job
Have you ever thought that you are expected to be promoted just to see your boss announce that the role is being transferred to someone […]
Continue reading »A Flu Shot This Year Could Cut Your Chances of Getting the Virus in Half
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, there is still time to do so. We now also know how effective this is likely to […]
Continue reading »Should I Receive a Tax Refund on a Prepaid Debit Card?
Earlier this week, we looked at whether it would ever be a good idea to get your tax refund in the form of an Amazon […]
Continue reading »Make the Perfect Instant Pork Stew With Seared Onions
I mainly use my Instant Pot to cook large cuts of meat until they are so tender that they fall apart. The appliance makes a […]
Continue reading »Train Your Open Palm Grip
In our month-long quest to strengthen our arms and forearms, we trained a crush grip , a supportive grip, and a pinch grip. Now it’s […]
Continue reading »Beware of Email Attachment Scams This Tax Season
It’s so easy to pay taxes from the comfort of your home. Even if you work with a tax officer instead of using one of […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Disney + in March 2020
Disney + users will be able to visit Wakanda on request on March 4 when Black Panther hits streaming service. Doctor Dolittle 2 and Ice […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know Before Using Cloth Diapers
When I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I started using cloth diapers. I was so dedicated to my work that I bought […]
Continue reading »How to Detect a Twitter Bot
I enjoy spending my crazy and precious life arguing with strangers on reciprocal Twitter threads. But I want them to be real strangers, not bots, […]
Continue reading »How to Ergonomically Optimize Your Desk to Avoid Aches and Pains
You are probably sitting incorrectly. Or at least one could sit better. In the video above, ergonomics consultant and occupational therapist Ellen Colbert showed me […]
Continue reading »How Can I Tell If This “sextortion” Email Is Legitimate?
Spam is annoying, but you shouldn’t see much of it in your actual inbox if you’re using a decent provider for your email. At the […]
Continue reading »How to Try Out the New Windows 10 System Icons
Windows 10 will soon receive a host of new system icons that will give a much needed update to the look and feel of the […]
Continue reading »Plan to Keep a New Credit Card for at Least a Year
Regular readers of Lifehacker will recognize our employees’ love for boring finance. This is especially true for credit cards. Using the same credit cards over […]
Continue reading »How to Train Consistently Without Losing Motivation
I lift. Lot. I usually go to the gym six days a week and find an excuse to compete every couple of months. While it […]
Continue reading »Buy Your Tickets for July 4th Before This Sunday to Get the Best Deals
If you’re planning a trip on July 4th, it’s time to book your plane ticket. Lowest flights booked for the 4th of July weekend are […]
Continue reading »Spice up Your Life With Pickled Tajin Onions
Quick pickles are essentially a sunny seasoning: they are bright, fun, and no one ever gets mad to see them. I think this is especially […]
Continue reading »Ask Yourself This Question Before Making a New Temporary Commitment.
The next time someone asks if you want to take a course, join a committee, or be part of their new book club, don’t answer […]
Continue reading »Why Did You Get Strange Notification “1” on a Samsung Android Device?
Did you receive a strange notification on your Samsung phone last night? You’re not alone. Mysterious notification messages have surfaced on the Internet in the […]
Continue reading »How Much Should You Pay Your Nanny in 2020, Depending on Where You Live
Every year, UrbanSitter publishes the results of its study of over 25,000 families in the United States, which helps determine the average hourly childcare rate […]
Continue reading »Searching Gmail Will Be Much Easier
Finding specific messages in Gmail will become much easier – at least if your organization uses G Suite. You can still play the keyboard and […]
Continue reading »What’s on Amazon Prime Video in March 2020
March will be an important month for Amazon Prime Video with the debut of a number of new original series such as ZeroZeroZero and Agatha […]
Continue reading »How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
If you have accumulated large amounts of debt on several different cards, you know that keeping track of them all can be difficult. Not only […]
Continue reading »Create a “note Wall” for Your Child
A few years ago, my mother-in-law bought my six-year-old daughter books on reading and math. When I asked my daughter if she would like to […]
Continue reading »Keep Working Apps Away From Your Phone
Does your phone keep showing you work email or Slack notifications even after your work day is over? Do you feel obligated to open these […]
Continue reading »Your Guests Deserve Warm Olives
A bowl of olive bars is a good snack for your friends, especially if you have different colors, sizes, and medications (oil-cured wrinkled guys are […]
Continue reading »Is This Viral TikTok the Best Fast Food Hack?
Have you ever ordered a 10-piece McNugget chicken and a large drink and found that you had too few hands to adequately carry, swallow and […]
Continue reading »Let the Kids Let the Air Out When They Need It
These days I have a certain pattern in the evenings. I am taking my son out of extracurricular care. I’m glad to see him; he’s […]
Continue reading »What Happens to Your 401 (K) Loan If You Get Fired?
Taking a loan from your 401 (k) is one of those financial rafts that we at Lifehacker only recommend in case of despair. But if […]
Continue reading »How to Buy Carbon Offsets That Really Help the Environment
The carbon offset may sound too good to be true. In theory, the compensation works like a large sponge, absorbing all the emissions you put […]
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