Gardening Tasks You Should Do Now to Prepare for Spring
Welcome to December, fellow gardeners. For some lucky people living in the deep southeast or southwest, there’s still some sunshine and tomatoes. For the rest […]
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The Easiest Ways to Use Split Screen Multitasking on Mac
More often than not, two browser windows are better than one. When working on a project or even when you’re just browsing, split screen mode […]
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The Burn Prediction Thermometer Has Eight Sensors to Determine Cooking Time.
Wireless thermometers are not new. For years, cooking enthusiasts have had access to devices that can be read remotely using an additional device that you […]
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What New Lead Pipe Replacement Laws Mean for Homeowners
The Environmental Protection Agency has released a new set of rules that will, in most cases, require the decommissioning of lead pipes that carry drinking […]
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12 Best Christmas Podcasts to Check Out This Holiday Season
You’ve heard of watching terrible Hallmark Channel holiday movies in December, but what about watching a podcast about terrible Hallmark Channel holiday movies? There’s a […]
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The Best R-Rated Movies to Watch With Your Kids
My American History teacher was every high school student’s dream. When we were learning about Prohibition, she showed us The Untouchables . As we discussed […]
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How to Right Click on Your Mac
No matter what kind of Mac you have, whether you use a Magic Mouse or a trackpad, you don’t have a dedicated button for right-clicking. […]
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Meta Quest 2 Is $75 Off Right Now at GameStop
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be in the rearview mirror, but some deals are still going strong. You can get Meta Quest 2 for […]
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These Are the Best Ways to Prepare for Final Exams
Finals season is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling overwhelmed and suddenly unsure that you’ve retained any of the information from any […]
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You Don’t Own the Digital Shows and Movies You “bought”
The way we buy movies and TV shows has changed a lot since the invention of home video. In fact, these days, many of us […]
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You Need Leak Detectors in Your Home, More Than You Think
Water is the enemy of humanity. Of course, things are necessary for life and swimming in them is fun, but water also relentlessly strives to […]
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A Raclette Party Is Just What You Need This Winter
I haven’t come across a single winter culinary tradition that I don’t love – gingerbread, plum pudding , roasting chestnuts over a not-so-hot oven fire […]
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How to Reboot Your Windows Computer to Start Over
Resetting your Windows PC can be a good way to clear out old junk files and help fix technical problems your computer is experiencing. Previously, […]
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Best Memory Improvement Apps
If you want to improve your memory for everyday life, school, or work, it can be difficult to know where to start. After all, memory […]
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How This Viral Wedding Dress Photo Shows the Bride in Three Different Poses at Once
Over the weekend, some internet users were busy figuring out why a routine photo of a bride trying on her wedding dress turned out to […]
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Google Pixel 7 Pro Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
The Google Pixel 7 Pro recently eclipsed the Google Pixel 8 in October, meaning you’ll see the Pixel 7 Pro at its lowest price this […]
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These Beats Headphones Are Now up to 50% Off
Amazon has been running great sales on Beats headphones since Black Friday, and some of them are still going strong even though Cyber Monday is […]
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Why You Need to Clean Algae From Your Wooden Deck (and How to Do It)
Sweeping away leaves, dirt, and debris from a wood deck may be enough to keep it relatively clean, unless it’s covered in a layer of […]
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You Should Install One of These Remote Controls for Your Old Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans, which make our homes more energy efficient and provide a cool breeze, are a popular choice here at Lifehacker. We’ve praised the new […]
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Here Are Times When Rekeying Your Lock Makes More Sense Than Replacing It
Living conditions change, and sometimes we need to prevent someone who once had or may have a key to our house from being able to […]
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Where to Find the Darkest Skies for Stargazing
I’ve written extensively about various stargazing opportunities, from meteor showers to interesting planetary arrangements , and usually suggest finding a dark area for the best […]
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You Can Become a “camp Host” and Live in National Parks for Free
Existence increasingly resembles a subscription model, and commissions continue to rise. Rents are still much higher than they were just a few years ago, and […]
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Two Easy Ways to Fix a Leaking Refrigerator Door
When you close the refrigerator door, does it form a suction cup-like seal, or does it barely stay closed? If the rubber seal around the […]
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The Chronicles of Ellie’s Christmas Pudding: Brandy Soaking
Every week is a big week when you’re making Christmas pudding. Welcome back to my Christmas Pudding Chronicles. This is week three of documenting my […]
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How to Create a Collaborative Playlist on Spotify
Spotify first introduced the ability to create collaborative playlists back in September 2020 , but many people still don’t know how to use it. Fortunately, […]
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You Can Now Play PC VR Games on Your Meta Quest Headset Using Steam Link
As far as VR headsets go, there are now the Meta Quest 2 , Quest 3 , and Quest Pro , along with everything else […]
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How to Deal With a Financial Windfall
Financial luck can come in many forms: inheritances, trusts, stock options, lottery winnings and, to a lesser extent, government checks. Very often people spend most […]
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How to Make Extra Crispy Red Flannel Latkes
No one can blame the latkes; Butter fried potatoes will be delicious no matter the form they take, but I don’t particularly like it when […]
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These Vegetables Can Still Be Harvested After Frost
Experienced gardeners in parts of the country with cold and potentially snowy winters don’t have to worry about frost. Over time, they figure out when […]
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Move Serious Snow With These Tools That Don’t Require a Power Source
With winter storms upon us, it’s time to get out the snow removal equipment. Snow blowers are great, but if you have a battery-powered tool, […]
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How to Erase Your Mac Without Reinstalling the OS
Sometimes you need to restart your Mac to fix things. Perhaps it’s too slow for your liking, or you’re dealing with an annoying software glitch. […]
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The 20 Most Unintentionally Funniest Movies of All Time
Comedy is subjective, and it is almost impossible to categorically reject someone else’s taste. Unintentional comedy, though? It’s universal. Let’s face it: from the rudest […]
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Here’s How Much Different Disney+ Plans Will Cost You
If it seems like Disney+ is changing its plans faster than Marvel is releasing new series, that’s because it couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
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Biscuit Balls With Cheese Filling – the Best Delicious Food
There’s a time and place for impressive appetizers —sit-down dinners, cocktail parties, or any time you’re wearing “good clothes”—but what about no-makeup, no-bra days? Do […]
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The Best Chrome Extensions for Grammar Checking
Whether you’re working on a formal report or a regular business email, everything you write will be read by someone else, and that means it […]
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Why Using a Vacuum Cleaner to Remove Snow Is a Bad Idea
Surf the Internet long enough and you’ll see life hacks that will supposedly change your life. Everything in your pantry has a secret and surprising […]
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How Fast Do You Need to Walk to Reap Real Health Benefits?
Walking is one of the most accessible types of physical exercise. Not only can you do this without special equipment or a membership, you can […]
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Use “secret Codes” to Hide Your Private WhatsApp Chats
WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature is a reliable way to separate your private conversations from those you don’t mind sharing publicly. If someone opened your WhatsApp […]
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You Should Swaddle Your Electric Water Heater in an Insulating Blanket.
In the ten years I spent outside the United States, none of the homes I lived in had hot water available 24 hours a day. […]
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An Out-of-Touch Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: Who Is Gail Lewis, Internet Hero?
A new leading lady, Gail Lewis, hit the internet this week, but it’s not because she’s terrible. Quite the opposite, in fact: a former Walmart […]
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