Why Your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Was Denied Lounge Access
Lifehacker Managing Editor Virginia grew tired of the high annual fees for her Chase Sapphire backup card when Delta announced a redesign of its American […]
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Warehouse Losses Do Not Count Until You Sell
Recently, my investments have been growing sharply, although they have a downward trend; the total return on my portfolio has grown from 10.3% to 9.3% […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Can Use AirPods on Android Devices (but You Will Lose Some Features)
The fact that you can does not mean that you should. In the video above, I cover how to connect AirPods to an Android device […]
Continue reading »Update WhatsApp Desktop Client to Block Remote Access Vulnerability
WhatsApp is generally considered a secure messaging application, but while your messages can be securely encrypted, service applications are just as vulnerable to security vulnerabilities […]
Continue reading »Set Aside Extra Time for Customs Clearance at Airports to Check for Coronavirus
If you are traveling to or departing from one of the US designated “coronavirus screening airports”, you may need to prepare for longer queues and […]
Continue reading »The Best Chocolate Icing Is Whipped Ganache
If I feel compelled to cut corners during the cake making process, I am more likely to make cake than frosting. Store-bought frosting is easier […]
Continue reading »Customize Mac Screenshots With These Keyboard Shortcuts
We’ve talked about some quick little tricks for taking macOS screenshots before – and, yes, I always have to look for what keyboard shortcut allows […]
Continue reading »Update Your ZigBee Smart Home Devices to Protect Against This Hack
Hacked by a Hue Light Bulb? It sounds silly, but security researchers at Check Point Software recently demonstrated that unidentified Philips Hue smart lights can […]
Continue reading »If You Have Questions About Teens, They’ll Answer Them on Reddit.
The teenage years are widely known as the fearful years for many parents. After all, teenagers are moody. The adolescents were seized. It’s frustrating for […]
Continue reading »How to Download Your Entire Netflix Browsing History
In 2017, Netflix reported that its users watched nearly 140 million hours of content per day, or just under an hour on average per subscriber. […]
Continue reading »Where to Get Free Froyo for National Frozen Yogurt Day
It doesn’t make much sense to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day in the middle of winter, but let’s face it, any time of the year […]
Continue reading »Get Android Updates Faster With Google Pixel Repair Tool
There are many ways to update your Android phone . Most people are probably waiting for the latest fixes and letting their phones run the […]
Continue reading »Add Vegetables to Soup After Cooking
I always like the idea of a vegetable soup better than the soup itself. First, there is usually too much for my one-person family, and […]
Continue reading »How to Install ICloud As Progressive Web App on Android
Apple has redesigned the mobile version of iCloud, and if you live in a divided home – Android and iOS / iPadOS devices live in […]
Continue reading »Facebook Messenger Kids App Now Has More Parental Controls
Facebook is mostly always in the news due to some kind of privacy concern. On one such occasion, they – rightfully – received a lot […]
Continue reading »Block Bloated Web Ads With These Chrome 80 Hidden Flags
Chrome 80 crashed yesterday and the usual advice can be applied here. If your desktop browser hasn’t been updated yet or you’re not sure, go […]
Continue reading »Install Desktop Goose to Make a Horrible Goose Mess With Your PC or Mac [updated]
Windows / macOS: I love good jokes, and 18-year-old Sam Chiet’s new Desktop Goose utility is the perfect flash storage app. Your friends will hate […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About the Senate Vote to Impeach Trump
The caucuses went off without a hitch in Iowa politics this week, with President Trump boasting that the economy is “the best it has ever […]
Continue reading »How Deep Should You Squat?
I am a person who knows how to appreciate the huge variety of squats in our world. High squats, low squats, front squats, back squats […]
Continue reading »Avoid Food Waste With Eat First
If you find yourself buying more fresh food than you actually eat, or letting your deliberately stored leftovers languish in the refrigerator before you finally […]
Continue reading »Slice Such Pumpkin Spaghetti for Longer Strands
By now, you’ve probably already made a decision about pumpkin spaghetti, and I’m not here to convince you of this anyway. I never found myself […]
Continue reading »Don’t Let Kids Choose a Restaurant
It was hard when I had to tell my kids that I think Chipotle is “okay”. My daughter dropped her fork. My son didn’t give […]
Continue reading »How Did Lizol Know About the Coronavirus Before It Happened?
The coronavirus, which made headlines, was not known to science until the end of 2019. However, people are posting pictures of old Lysol and Clorox […]
Continue reading »Know Your Network Lesson 1: Router Hardware 101
Buying and setting up a new wireless router can be overwhelming. You may not need many hands if you are confident enough in your unusual […]
Continue reading »How to Re-Certify a Student Loan Repayment Plan
Switching your student loan repayment plan to one of the four income- driven plans offered by the federal government can do wonders for your finances. […]
Continue reading »Determine Your Carbon Footprint With This Emissions Calculator
JetBlue last month announced plans to cut carbon emissions on all domestic flights in 2020 and offset up to 17 billion pounds of carbon emissions. […]
Continue reading »Use the New Ring Control Center to Block Police Requests
It seems like a lot of people aren’t going to give up on their expensive video doorbells no matter what Ring does – either because […]
Continue reading »What Parents Should Know About New Peanut Allergy Treatments
Palforzia was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of peanut allergy and is the first “drug” of its kind. (The active ingredient Palforzia […]
Continue reading »How Google Recognizes Traffic Jams on Maps
Berlin-based artist Simon Weckert recently “hacked” Google Maps, filling a red car of 99 iPhones with Google Maps installed and dragging it around town to […]
Continue reading »Whole Crab Cakes Can Be Made in a Waffle Iron
Crab cake initially doesn’t seem like a good candidate for a waffle. In the end, good is respect for the tender nature of (expensive) crab […]
Continue reading »Why Does the IRS Want You to Pay Taxes in Advance
When the tax season begins, the IRS usually calls for filing your tax return as soon as possible. The reason is not really designed to […]
Continue reading »This Math Video Game Is Actually Fun.
A few months ago, my son came home from school and asked if he could play another new video game that a friend told him […]
Continue reading »How to Use the Last Few Dollars With a Prepaid Gift Card
Last Christmas I got a $ 50 Visa gift card and spent exactly $ 48 on four pairs of new socks (because now I’m the […]
Continue reading »Remove These Rogue Android Apps That Have 382 Million Downloads
Whenever we post “Remove these apps” stories, we invariably see comments claiming that the malicious apps in question are so bizarre and pointless that you’d […]
Continue reading »Get an Extra $ 100 Swap for Apple Watch This Month
Apple is offering extra cash in exchange for old Apple Watch this month if you want to upgrade to the new Apple Watch Series 5 […]
Continue reading »How Does a New Hampshire Primary School Work and Why Does It Matter?
If you woke up this morning expecting the winner of the Iowa Democratic faction to be known, you were undoubtedly disappointed. Due to the ” […]
Continue reading »Ask Yourself How You Want People to Feel
Many of us interact with others based on “what do I hope to get from this experience?” At work, we go to meetings hoping we […]
Continue reading »Add a Handful of Herbs to Salad
When it comes to salad, many people rely heavily on the dressing and, to a lesser extent, on the cheese. I love dressings and cheese, […]
Continue reading »Your Racist Coronavirus Jokes Are Not Funny
Something terrible and dangerous is spreading throughout the country, and this is not a biological disease. The idea is that calling the coronavirus “kung flu” […]
Continue reading »Count How Many Days You’ve Been a Parent
Have you ever wondered exactly how many days you were a parent? Not? Well, I, too. That was until I saw this Facebook post from […]
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