Hey, the USDA 2020 Dietary Guidelines Are Finally Out.
The U.S. government issues dietary guidelines every five years, and the 2020 edition just came out yesterday. No major change, but babies and toddlers are […]
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How to Open a Champagne Bottle Like a Boss
Champagne is a trendy but dangerous way to celebrate the New Year. Opening the bottle invigorates. It’s like trying to pop a balloon: you know […]
Continue reading »What to Broadcast to Inspire Your New Year’s Eve Decisions
The year is drawing to a close and we are very happy. And while I wish we could all hit the refresh button to reboot […]
Continue reading »How to Become a Cunnilingus Master
Cunnilingus has an undeserved reputation for being one of the most difficult sexual acts to perform well. I think this characterization is based on cultural […]
Continue reading »Timeline of Coronavirus in 2020
Although the virus that causes COVID-19 was discovered at the end of 2019 (hence the name), it dominated 2020. Here at Lifehacker, we’ve been covering […]
Continue reading »How to Open a 529 College Endowment Plan for Your Child
As you probably guessed, college is expensive: if you want your child to go to university or vocational school, the sooner you start saving for […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Can’t Make Calls With Android Auto
Earlier this year, after users upgraded to Android 11, an error occurred that caused Google Assistant phone calls in Android Auto to be interrupted. Google […]
Continue reading »Fry the Garlic Upside Down
Frying garlic is easy. You cut off the top, sprinkle olive oil on the open cloves, and wrap the whole thing in foil. Simple enough, […]
Continue reading »When to Expect a Second Help Check
COVID aid checks, totaling up to $ 600 per person, will be mailed today, and direct deposit payments began yesterday, according to Treasury Secretary Stephen […]
Continue reading »How to Ask Someone If They Received Your Gift so That It Doesn’t Feel Uncomfortable
Christmas is over, the new year is fortunately just around the corner, and now you may be wondering: has my friend ever received my present […]
Continue reading »TV Shows That Helped Us Escape 2020
In a year in which the outside world has become a literal threat, television has provided more escape – or perhaps a significant outlet for […]
Continue reading »Our 9 Weirdest Parenting Tips This Year (Which We Still Follow)
There are many words to describe this shitty show of the year (oh look, I just picked a couple), but I’m sure we can all […]
Continue reading »Our Best Home Hacks of 2020
Our homes have gone through a lot in 2020. From constant disinfection to higher energy bills and all the dirty dishes, we’ve spent a lot […]
Continue reading »Celebrate the End of 2020 With These Virtual New Years Events
Pandemic or not, people have mixed feelings about celebrating the New Year. It’s one of those nights where there is so much pressure to have […]
Continue reading »9 Light Snacks to Enjoy on New Years Eve at Home
New Years Eve is usually one of my favorites. I can drink drinks, eat snacks and dance with friends, but this year is (obviously) different […]
Continue reading »How to Set up a New MacBook
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 »How I Learned to Stop Being so Jealous and Finally Get on With My Life
Jealousy and envy are two of the most common but negative and unhelpful emotions that many of us experience. For a long time, I allowed […]
Continue reading »This Card Will Help You Access Health Care After Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted, you may know that you can go to a hospital emergency department for a forensic medical examination, sometimes known […]
Continue reading »How to Socialize an Adult Dog
Dogs that have survived their puppy years may have their own attitudes, but that doesn’t mean training them is hopeless. Whether you are adopting or […]
Continue reading »These “ Bad ” Personality Traits Can Actually Be Good.
Categorizing things can help us humans process them, and personality is no exception. We tend to think that these traits are either positive or negative. […]
Continue reading »Fast and Easy Financial Solutions for 2021
New Year’s promises usually fail when they’re extremely ambitious, which can really hurt you when you’re focused on managing your money. Instead, focus on quick […]
Continue reading »Track Your Workouts in 2021 With This Bubble Calendar
If you’ve been one of those nerds who’ve always loved the stuffing of Scantrons, you’ll love this printable habit tracker. Created by Reddit user u […]
Continue reading »Apps That Helped Us Manage 2020
The stress and turmoil of 2020 has forced us all to look for different ways to deal with this. And while there is merit in […]
Continue reading »Is Ramen Worth Eating on Toast?
I don’t know when this happened, but at some point we – as a society – decided that it was indecent to consume carbohydrates with […]
Continue reading »Don’t Recycle Holiday Ribbons and Bows
Some holiday waste can be recycled, but others are really harmful to the recycling process. Most of the wrapping paper is recyclable; Glitter paper, foil […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Let Your Animal Crossing the Island Go to Hell
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the games that saved our minds in 2020 , but not everyone plays it every day. Maybe you’ve […]
Continue reading »The Adult’s Guide to Child Culture: so Much Controversy on the Internet
This week we’ll see kiddie pop culture full of useless web celebrities, a fight over Wonder Woman, and even a talking dog. So dig in […]
Continue reading »7 Unexpected Things to Do in Your New Instant Pot
If you didn’t get an Instant Pot as a gift this holiday season, it’s probably because you already have one (or because you didn’t cook […]
Continue reading »Where to Find the New Netflix Sound-Only Mode on Android
Netflix is currently testing a dedicated audio-only mode for its mobile apps, specifically Android. While this is not a guarantee that such a useful feature […]
Continue reading »7 Ways to Store Tons of Toys
I wish I had a way to quantify the net volume of the LEGO bricks that have settled in my home over the past few […]
Continue reading »Why Should You Write a Letter to the Future?
Last week I received a handwritten letter in the mail, which is quite rare these days. The return address belonged to my church, so I […]
Continue reading »The Only Decisions You Must Make for 2021
In theory, New Year’s promises should make your life less stressful, or at least give you an opportunity to solve problems in your life that […]
Continue reading »How to Keep Bonus Points When You Return Something
Let’s say you used your credit card to buy framed wall art from Urban Outfitters and it turned out to be too buyable for your […]
Continue reading »Our Best Home Workout Tips in 2020
Workout at home has always been a hit, but this is the year that home workout really shone. We bought the equipment we could, improvised […]
Continue reading »These Stores Will Pack Your Amazon Items for Free
If you’re lazy or in a panic because you need to return Amazon and you (or someone in your family) threw away your packaging, don’t […]
Continue reading »The First 9 Unexpected Things to Do With Your New Sous-Vide Circulator
The immersion circulation pump is no longer the “girl” she once was. Its status as the most popular and in-demand device has been shaken, and […]
Continue reading »No, You Cannot Track Who Is Watching Your Instagram.
We all want to know who is hiding on our social media profiles, but the truth is, none of the major social media platforms will […]
Continue reading »How to Bathe a Cat
There are many things about owning a cat that are easy and stress-free. Cats are lonely creatures and usually do not require the same level […]
Continue reading »Can You Use Your 529 Plan Beyond College?
If you are among the growing number of people who are out of college , you may be wondering about alternative use cases for their […]
Continue reading »How to Install Windows 10 on Your Computer
Whether you have a new Windows laptop or give your PC a little help in the form of a fresh reinstallation of Windows 10, getting […]
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