Beware of This Tricky Car Rental Trick
You probably already know that car rental companies are trying to resell renter insurance to you (in many cases, your credit card may already cover […]
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This Is a 7-Minute Yoga Routine That Will Really Relax You.
It sucks when office anxiety spills over into the time you want to spend relaxing. In an effort to deal with stress after work, I […]
Continue reading »Spark for Mac Improves Organization Tools for Better Email Management
Mac: When Spark originally launched on the Mac , it had enough features, but still needed to check a few boxes to convince power users […]
Continue reading »What Is an “alternative Minimum Tax” and Why It Matters to the Rest of Us
One of the standout points of Trump’s 2005 tax return , released last night, was the so-called Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). If you’re not very […]
Continue reading »Ticketmaster Wants to Let You Buy Tickets Before Bots Get Them All
You hear that your favorite music artist is coming to town, so you go buy tickets and find that they are already sold out. These […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Anyone Can Now Make Encrypted Video Calls Using a Signal
The privacy-focused Signal messaging app can now make encrypted video calls. This adds a good level of security if you’re used to something like Facetime […]
Continue reading »Beware of This Clever Phishing Scam on Gmail
With a little bit of know-how, most phishing attacks are fairly easy to detect. This one on the other hand is pretty darn smart and […]
Continue reading »Credit Ratings for Millions of People Are About to Rise
Credit is difficult. This seems to work against us more than in our favor, and there have been attempts to improve the system in recent […]
Continue reading »Try This Test for Hidden Hearing Loss
Is it difficult for you to hear people in noisy places? In this case, a regular hearing test may not necessarily reveal a problem with […]
Continue reading »How to Play Virtual Reality Games Without Jamming
Virtual reality is the next big thing in gaming, but wearing a headset causes motion sickness for some. Even I experienced mild motion sickness while […]
Continue reading »Three Tasty Tips to Improve Your Pie Crust
No one needs an “excuse” to eat the pie – the pie should be eaten freely and cheerfully whenever the desire arises – but today […]
Continue reading »The Upgrade: Lifehacker’s Self Improvement Podcast
The Upgrade is a new podcast from Lifehacker that explores different topics related to self-improvement every week. Our hosts Melissa Kirsch and Andy Orin talk […]
Continue reading »What Happens to My Insurance If Obamacare Substitution Becomes Law?
Finally, we have some evidence that the Republican-proposed replacement of the Affordable Care Act will affect coverage and health insurance costs. The Congressional Budget Office […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are Attacked by a Dog According to a Former Fur Seal
I hope you never get into a situation where you have to use these tips, but they might just come in handy to help you […]
Continue reading »Waze Lets You Control Spotify Without Leaving the App
If you are an avid Waze user , it is likely that you will switch between Waze and the audio app while driving. Well, if […]
Continue reading »Sideways Dictionary Explains Complex Technical Jargon Using Analogies
Technical jargon is notoriously difficult to understand, but as more and more security issues dominate the news, more and more weird terminology appears. Sideways is […]
Continue reading »Facebook Publishes City Guides and They Are Really Helpful
When I come to a new place, I always ask friends and family for recommendations on where to eat, socialize and what sights to spend […]
Continue reading »Most Hiring Managers Expect You to Ask About the Salary for the Second Interview
Obviously, you are allowed to ask for compensation during your job interview. This response from an online delivery company to a recent job candidate is […]
Continue reading »What I Learned From Tinkering With Raspberry Pi for Five Years
The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to the Raspberry Pi ): title The Ultimate Lifehacker Guide to the Raspberry Pi Everyone needs a tiny computer that can […]
Continue reading »Beyond Rice Crispies: Six Grains to Make a Great Marshmallow Treat
Simple 3-way crispy rice treats are little bits of sweet, marshmallow magic, but if you want to get out and really live , I suggest […]
Continue reading »You Can Make Your Own Taco Shells Entirely Out of Bacon
“Do you know what would make this 2am taco perfect? Bacon. No wait, the whole shell is tacos … just bacon. I believe that such […]
Continue reading »If You Want a Free Checkout, Try a Credit Union
If you are still paying with your checking account, it might be time to change your bank . Or better yet, try a credit union. […]
Continue reading »Bikepacking Camera Bag
Ever wondered what kind of photography gear someone might need on a bike tour of South America? At The Radavist, photographer Ryan Wilson shows off […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Google Uptime Lets You Watch Videos With Friends
Google has a quirky new app, born in their experimental incubator, that lets you watch YouTube videos with your friends while you chat about them. […]
Continue reading »Isolation Is Killing You
There are many benefits to being alone sometimes , but true isolation is becoming a deadly epidemic in the United States, especially for middle-aged men. […]
Continue reading »How to Use Improvisation to Change Your Life, With Ed Herbstman and Hannah Chase
This week in The Upgrade, we’re going beyond script and talking about improvised comedy. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a comedic or […]
Continue reading »Notepad Gets Stuck in Your Action Center Disposable Notepad
Mac: With the rise of more trendy note-taking apps like Evernote, OneNote, or even Simplenote , the art of the one-time notepad has disappeared a […]
Continue reading »If Winter Storm Stella Disrupts Your Travel Plans, You May Not Have to Pay a Change Fee
Much of the north east coast was hit by Hurricane Stella this week , meaning flights to and from major airports such as JFK, LaGuardia, […]
Continue reading »If You Miss Richard Simmons Do His Latest YouTube Workout
Training guru Richard Simmons hasn’t taught lessons or released videos for the past few years. (He might be a victim of witchcraft or just a […]
Continue reading »What’s Cooking? How Is Pirate Day Celebrated?
Hello and welcome to What’s Cooking? , a weekly open thread where you can share all your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on anything […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: Everything About Student Loan Payoff
I feel a little dread just thinking about my student loans. Even though my payments are automatically set to be paid on time, the balance […]
Continue reading »How Hiring Managers Expect You to Answer These Annoying Interview Questions
The interview is already stressful enough that the hiring manager will hit you with something like, “Tell me about how you dealt with a difficult […]
Continue reading »How Big Food Wants the FDA to Define Healthy
Manufacturers of high-fat foods like nuts, eggs, and avocados are thrilled to see their products overcome their history as diet villains. The FDA wants to […]
Continue reading »Pandora Premium Uses Spotify and Apple Music With Essentially the Same Service in a More Attractive Package
Pandora today announced Pandora Premium, the highly anticipated music subscription service from the streaming radio giant. Like Spotify , Google Play Music, and Apple Music […]
Continue reading »Why Scare Yourself to Death for Fun
“I don’t like anything terrible,” you tell people as if it’s some kind of allergy. You won’t go to haunted houses, you wouldn’t dream of […]
Continue reading »How Much Do Managers Expect You to Negotiate When They Ask for a Raise?
It’s always a little embarrassing for most of us to ask for a raise. How much are you asking? This review sheds some light. Career […]
Continue reading »How to Throw a Not Sucking Party
When you are throwing a party , you want people to have a good time and feel connected to each other. Here’s the secret formula […]
Continue reading »Key Keys to Making the Perfect Sushi Rice
Rice is the most important component of sushi. In fact, the word “sushi” refers to the vinegar-infused rice used in Japanese dishes. If you want […]
Continue reading »Bumpr Gives You the Ability to Choose Which Browser or Email Client to Open When You Click on a Link
Mac. Are you using Firefox for some browsers, Safari for other things, and Chrome as your primary browser? Or maybe you are using different email […]
Continue reading »American Airlines With the Most Comfortable Seats
Airlines are clogging up more seats on planes , which means less legroom and narrower pillows. Last week, lawmakers proposed the Air Travel Site Exit […]
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