Most Viewed Posts This Week: January 9-16
This week we covered the best Gmail features , learned some parenting tricks , discovered the best password managers, and figured out how much you can save by cutting the cable . Here’s a look back.
10 Best Experimental Gmail Features and Features You Should Enable
As if Gmail wasn’t powerful enough, you can find all sorts of goodies and advanced features in Gmail Labs . The list is quite long, so we’ve narrowed down 10 of your favorite labs to make your email more productive.
Six parenting tips from an experienced teacher
Have you noticed how children behave differently at school than at home? As a preschool teacher, parents often ask me questions about how I get my kids to behave. Here are the discipline techniques I’ve learned that work both in school and at home.
The five best password managers
Back in the day, becoming a great password manager required storing passwords in an encrypted vault. Now, the best password managers give you the ability to sync or save them locally only, change web passwords with one click, log into sites for you, and more. This week we’ll take a look at five of the best options.
Choose the best board game for any situation with this flowchart
If you’ve finally gotten together for a play night – or if it’s time for family games – and you’re unsure of what to play, this chart might help you.
How to force yourself to drink more water every day
Water is the best thing you can add to your body, but many of us ignore it throughout the day. Here are some great ways to teach yourself the healthy habit of drinking plenty of water every day.
Use this calculator to decide if dropping your cable will save you money
At first glance, it seems like you will always save money by canceling your cable subscription, but depending on what services you need to buy to replace your cable, this may not be the case. Slate has put together a handy calculator to help you make your decision.
Safe exit from car chase with K-Turn bootlegger
Next time the cops are chasing you, think back to the Bootlegger K-turn so you can get away without crashing into another car.
Is it better to use it as a DIY PC NAS device or buy a case?
Dear Lifehacker, I am thinking about setting up a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) for storage and backup, but I don’t know if I should build a computer or use the old one I’m kicking around, or if I should buy a special case like Drobo or Synology , for work. What would you recommend?
Punctuation guide teaches you to communicate more clearly
Correct punctuation is key to written communication, but it can be difficult to master. Punctuation Guide is a web-based application that teaches you how to use punctuation marks correctly. Just click on the punctuation mark to learn how to use it.
You can now buy and sell domain names with Google Domains
There are tons of places where you can register a domain name , but now Google is coming into play. As you would expect, Google’s Registrar service is designed for ease of use and includes several useful tools.
Stew chicken in milk for exceptionally juicy meat
Braising or baking in a pot is a great way to make meat more tender. If you stew meat in milk, you are taking it to a whole new level.
How to turn YouTube into the perfect entertainment hub
YouTube is great for streaming music and watching funny home videos, but it can also be your main source of organized online media and offline music. Here’s how to unleash the true power of YouTube and use it for more than just cat videos.
How Amazon convinces you it has the lowest prices for everything
When you want to buy an item, you probably think at first that it is cheaper on Amazon. This seems to be the case, and a recent report explains how Amazon gives the impression that they are making things cheaper – even if they are not.
I’m a life hacker and sometimes still sucks
I have to admit: I work for Lifehacker. I write about how to get things done faster, more efficiently, and cheaper. However, I still fail. I am distracted. I’m wasting my money. And I don’t follow every piece of advice I’ve written about. But it normal.