How to Try to Prevent Your Eviction
As federal benefits near the end, millions of Americans are still looking for work. Last week, another 1.3 million people applied for the first unemployment […]
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I’m Comedian Caleb Heron and I Eat Like That
Comedian Caleb Heron is probably my favorite person on Twitter . His frontal videos are fun and interesting, but there’s something special about the weird […]
Continue reading »Catch the Drive-in Drag Show and Make Your Weekend a Little Realistic
The weekend hasn’t been the best since the pandemic. (And that’s an understatement.) But starting today, there will be an interesting new option across the […]
Continue reading »How to Track All Possible Treatments for Coronavirus
There is still no cure for the coronavirus, but dozens of drugs and treatments are being tested against it . And you are not alone […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Gboard Automatically Match Your Android’s Dark or Light Theme
Setting up dark mode on your Android is easy, but making sure the Gboard keyboard suits your preference for light or dark sides takes a […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Hulu in August 2020
In the early days of isolation – when I tried to convince myself that by summer everything could be back to normal, even though I […]
Continue reading »Set up a Potion Station for Your Kids
This summer. This crazy virus is going on all around. Children get bored with the usual puzzles, board games, books and toys. It’s time to […]
Continue reading »The Best Videos of Abu Zafar, the King of Tech Hacks
Over the past year and a half, our fearless video producer Abu Zafar has written, hosted and edited some great snippets for Lifehacker. To wish […]
Continue reading »Make Two-Ingredient Quick Pickles With Seasoned Rice Vinegar
While I respect people who crave total control over their seasonings, I have a short lifestyle that pre-seasoned ingredients allow me to do. Unsurprisingly, this […]
Continue reading »Buy a Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts, Get a Dozen for Free Today
To celebrate her 83rd birthday, Crispy Cream has a delicious deal. For today alone (Friday July 17th), if you buy a dozen donuts of any […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Disney + in August 2020
In 2020, Disney is such an influential force in commerce, media and culture that it’s hard to imagine it wasn’t ever one of the most […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Should Stop Using Google Chrome
Time to stop using Chrome ? We’re certainly poised to take the resource-consuming browser to the pasture, especially given the recent news that Microsoft’s hopeful […]
Continue reading »Simple Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums
As homework orders remain, many people have given up commuting in favor of telecommuting. Less time in the car has had some positive consequences, such […]
Continue reading »Should You Do the IUD Now Before Everything Shuts Down Again?
With the focus this year on COVID-19, it was easy to overlook routine medical care. For people who have a uterus but are not interested […]
Continue reading »Should I Buy an External Graphics Card If the Game Doesn’t Work on My Laptop?
I enjoy playing PC games at reasonable resolutions and quality settings without burning my legs or table, so I usually don’t even think about the […]
Continue reading »How to Measure Distances While the Crow Flies With Google Maps
Google Maps makes it easy to see how far your office is from your favorite restaurant or how long it will take to get from […]
Continue reading »What Happens If Your Visa Expires?
One of the scariest things that can happen while traveling is your visa being overdue. An overstay on your visa means that you have exceeded […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Reduce Stress With Virtual Forest Bathing
A walk in the woods can be deeply reassuring . Even if it’s off the beaten path and you keep mosquitoes away, you are in […]
Continue reading »Upgrade Your Amazon Echo Buds to Prevent Overheating
Amazon’s Echo Buds just received an important software update that prevents overheating issue and extends battery life. You will have to be a little brave […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Receive Someone Else’s Mail
Mistakes do happen, especially when it comes to mail. Carriers sometimes misread the address, letters can move in the back of a truck, and people […]
Continue reading »How to Know If Your Mortgage Should Be Refinanced
Freddie Mac announced today that mortgage rates have set a record, with 30-year mortgage rates falling below 3% for the first time in nearly 50 […]
Continue reading »Put the Pickle in Your Shitty Beer
About five years ago, I was madly into craft beer, especially Belgian beer, and anything that spontaneously fermented. But somewhere along the way, I developed […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Kids From Grabbing Your Hoodie’s Laces
There is nothing that babies love more than grabbing things. And since another thing babies love is holding in their arms, you need to keep […]
Continue reading »How to Start Learning Together at Home
Usually the choice is quite simple: children either go to school to study or are homeschooled. There is usually at least one of these two […]
Continue reading »Spend Time With Beluga Whales, Because What Else Is There to Do?
Look, we get it. All the virtual travel articles and tips for browsing the world from a laptop were fun in the first few months […]
Continue reading »If You Work Remotely, Do It in Barbados
It’s no secret that tourism and the travel industry have been hit hard during this pandemic. Many countries have closed their borders to protect their […]
Continue reading »How to Cook the Most Yolk Eggs With Spices
People don’t eat spiced eggs for the sake of whites, and anyone who claims otherwise can not be trusted. The tasteless white portion of the […]
Continue reading »Should You Buy a New Mac Right Now or Wait for ARM?
Apple recently announced plans to migrate its Macs from Intel hardware to ARM-based chips that the company will develop itself. However, the move to ARM […]
Continue reading »How to Get Started With the IOS 14 Public Beta
Don’t worry for those of you who were wary of installing iOS 14 as a developer beta. It’s time for a public beta, which means […]
Continue reading »Reduce Glare on Your Computer Screen by Working in a Box
It is inevitable that at some point in the afternoon, several days a week, my son walks into my office to ask if I would […]
Continue reading »The Best Summer Travel Insurance
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic looms, many Americans have changed their travel plans. Suddenly this summer, driving has become a popular option: according to a […]
Continue reading »See What You Have Used BitTorrent on This Site
If you and your roommates are completely new to BitTorrent, or you’ve downloaded enough Linux distributions, open source movies, and concert recordings to get your […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Rethink How You Use Twitter
Yesterday’s giant security breach on Twitter has led various high-profile accounts – from Bill Gates to Barack Obama to even the eternally silent Apple – […]
Continue reading »Say Hi to My 8 Favorite Cups, Glasses and Mugs
Pouring liquid into your mouth is a task that needs to be done on a daily basis, no matter what. (I don’t like it, but […]
Continue reading »Find Out What Surveillance Techniques Your Local Police Station Uses
Recent weeks have seen an increased focus on police department policies and practices, as well as on decision-making on police brutality , surveillance and lack […]
Continue reading »How to Safely Pack Jewelry for Travel
I used to throw all my jewelry in a bag and stuff it into my suitcase, but this – unsurprisingly – turned out to be […]
Continue reading »Deal With the Disadvantages of Living Abroad Before Moving
I am a traveler and proud expatriate and have lived outside the United States for many years. This means that people often turn to me […]
Continue reading »How to Automatically Transfer 401 (K) Money When Changing Jobs
Changing jobs often includes a list of steps to make the transition easier. One often overlooked step is transferring money from your old company 401 […]
Continue reading »Hand Washing Is Still Important
Remember those early days of the pandemic when the most talked about ways to avoid COVID-19 were washing your hands and not touching your face? […]
Continue reading »How to Lock MacBook Webcam Without Outer Cover
Covering your webcam is one of the oldest privacy tips, but some MacBook owners have made the annoying discovery that third-party covers can damage your […]
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