For the First Time Ever, You’ll Be Able to Stream the Oscars Ceremony.
It’s Hollywood’s most glamorous night (or late afternoon for those on the West Coast), and this year there’s another option for those looking to tune […]
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Seven Custom Lists I Use on My Fireplace Display (and How to Make Them)
When I was in college, I bought one of those shopping list notebooks that used to be popular. The notebook seemed genius: it was a […]
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Three Great IPad Deals Coming Before Christmas
An iPad makes a great Christmas gift, but finding one at a good price during the holidays can be challenging, although not impossible. The 9th […]
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Best Stretches for a Stiff Lower Back
Once you’ve mastered the best stretches for your upper back (not to mention your shoulders and hamstrings ), you may need something for your lower […]
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This Is the Best Mouse Customization Tool for Mac
Every mouse is a little different—some accelerate faster than others, for example—and it can be annoying (and even disorienting) if you use one mouse at […]
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Refurbished OLED Steam Deck Is a Bargain
The Steam Deck is one of my favorite gaming purchases of the last few years, it has quickly replaced the Switch as my portable device […]
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Chaat Is a Cookbook That Will Warm Your Bones in Winter.
Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. In this series, I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While searching […]
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Six Services You Can Hire to Make Moving Day Less Horrible
Every year, tens of millions of people move to a new home ( 25.6 million in 2023 , which is actually a record low). People […]
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Gemini 2.0 From Google Is Efficiency
On Wednesday, Google officially announced Gemini 2.0 , the company’s latest update to its flagship artificial intelligence model. In particular, Google is releasing an “experimental […]
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All the Winter Cleaning and Organization Tasks You Should Tackle Before the New Year
I hate winter. I hate this so much. Besides Christmas, my birthday, and the occasional joy of a trip to the skating rink, I consider […]
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Apple Intelligence Finally Gets Image Generation Functionality in IOS 18.2
iOS 18.2 is here, and with it, Apple is finally delivering on Apple Intelligence’s biggest AI promises. New in the update is the integration of […]
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What’s New on Netflix in January 2025
Netflix is kicking off 2025 with new releases of a variety of popular reality shows, several documentaries and comedy specials, as well as weekly live […]
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The Best New IOS Features for People Who Hate AI
iOS 18.2 is ready to release today and comes with a host of new features, primarily focused on Apple Intelligence . While I’m personally interested […]
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This Tool Can Create Subtitles for Any Audio on Your Android
It may not be the most well-known use of artificial intelligence on Android, but it’s certainly one of the most useful: Live Caption will do […]
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IOS 18.2 Is Here With New Apple Intelligence Features
The latest update for iPhone, iPad and Mac is officially available. Today, after nearly two months of beta testing, Apple is releasing iOS 18.2, iPadOS […]
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Four Ways to Keep Your Houseplants Happy in Winter
If you’re feeling a little lethargic, perhaps a little pale and dry, imagine how your houseplants are feeling at this time of year. While the […]
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The Newest Amazon Echo Dot Is Now on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
The Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) is now $22.99, down from $49.99, its lowest price ever, according to trackers like Keepa. While it may look […]
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A Detached Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: the CEO Killer and Tua the Hawkgirl
This week, youth culture offers us both a hero and a villain. Oddly enough, the online world named accused murderer UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione first […]
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My Favorite Cooking Gifts (Other Than Kitchen Tools)
In my previous years with Lifehacker, I avoided sharing edible gift ideas. I offered food-related gifts or general gourmet gifts , but actual food and […]
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Please Do Not Use ChatGPT to Buy My Gift This Year
In an age where artificial intelligence can generate gift recommendations with claims to algorithmic precision, we risk losing something much more valuable than perfectly curated […]
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This Is What a Paid Bluesky Subscription Might Look Like
Bluesky wants a lot now . One of these advantages is that it is completely free to join and use the site. There’s nothing behind […]
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Verizon Just Shut Down Its Messaging App
Verizon subscribers who used the Message+ text app are now forced to switch to an alternative after the service was discontinued on Monday . The […]
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This Is the Best Alternative to Authy Two-Factor Authentication
Still looking for an alternative to Authy, the two-factor authenticator that used to have a desktop app? Ente Auth , an open source application, may […]
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You Can Still Apply for Payment Under the “Fortnite” Agreement
Fortnite is over seven years old, but that doesn’t mean it’s outdated. The game is still played by over a million people daily , with […]
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Eleven Unusual Things You Can Find in Vending Machines
There are now more types of vending machines than ever before, and they sell a wider range of products than you might imagine. While no […]
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Six Financial Decisions You Should Make (Beyond the Obvious)
We’re approaching that time of year when we’re all looking forward to a clean slate, a new year, and the opportunity to finally get our […]
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This Photo Frame TV Is Now $800 Off
When Samsung first released Frame TV , I thought it was just a novelty: a TV that doubled as a photo frame when not in […]
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My Favorite Gift Ideas for Those Who Are Glued to Their Laptop All Day
I, like many people, spend too much time on the computer. It contains my work life, my school life, my personal life; most of the […]
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You Can Now Play These Multiplayer Games on YouTube
When I open YouTube, I most likely plan to watch one or two videos (or 50). I can honestly say that I have never opened […]
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Special Cleaning Products That Are Really Worth It
Some classic cleaning tools are best left alone, but others can (and should!) be upgraded to something fancier and with more features that make sense. […]
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You Should Probably Pay for AppleCare+
When you buy a new Apple product, many enthusiasts will say the same thing: “Just get AppleCare+.” This adds cost to an already expensive purchase […]
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What Homeowners Insurance Will (and Won’t) Cover If Your Holiday Party Goes Awry
“Tis the season of holiday gatherings, twinkling lights and potential insurance headaches. Before you deck the halls and invite your whole group of friends, let’s […]
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Smart Home Devices I Use to Protect Against Leaks and Electrical Fires
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the two most common causes of insurance claims are fire and water damage. While it’s difficult (if not impossible) […]
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Everything We Know About Apple’s First Smart Display
New Apple products are always big news, especially new Apple products in new product categories like the smart display, which has been rumored for months. […]
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All of These Dyson Hair Styling Tools Are Currently on Sale at Rock-Bottom Prices.
The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is currently $329 (up from $429.99), offering a combination of luxury and functionality. Known for its fast-drying capabilities, Supersonic uses […]
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You Can Now Try Out Sora, OpenAI’s AI Video Generator
Earlier this year, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced Sora, an artificial intelligence video generator. Some of the demos the company showed off were hyper-realistic, […]
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Christmas Decorations You Can (and Should) Save On
There are some holiday decorating essentials that aren’t worth skimping on—like a quality tablecloth that isn’t made from synthetic fibers so you can actually remove […]
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Use the $1 Rule Before Impulse Buying
If I have one recurring thought before the holidays, it would be me looking through my purchases and wondering, “ Do I really need this?” […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
Fire tablets have come a long way since they first debuted as cheap, no-frills devices, but they still maintain affordable prices. Amazon’s best budget tablet, […]
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What to Do If You Are “deprived” of Your Job
There are 8,760 hours each year, and the average person spends about 1,992 of them, or more than a fifth of their life, at work […]
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