Don’t Worry About the Giant Spiders That Will Fall From the Sky This Summer
Reading the headlines of recent days, one might think that the entire East Coast is about to become the setting for a horror movie. “Giant” […]
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This Free Utility Makes Windows 11 Dark Mode Really Usable
Windows 11 comes with a “dark mode” but not a very good one. It’s more like a dark theme that lacks the features you’d expect […]
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The Easiest Way to Stop Your Windows PC From Going to Sleep
Windows PCs and laptops automatically go to sleep when you’re not using them. This is good: it helps save battery power and prolongs the life […]
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Stop Blurring Sensitive Information in Screenshots
Want to hide parts of a screenshot that contain personal information, such as your home address or credit card number? It’s a good idea, but […]
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How to Stream Multiple March Madness Games Simultaneously in Firefox
March Madness fan? Or watch several sports at once? Firefox has a built-in picture-in-picture mode that allows you to display an unlimited number of videos […]
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Here’s When to Add Blueberries to Pancakes
Blueberries are a popular topping for pancakes. It’s a very healthy breakfast fruit – there’s literally a cereal called “Blueberry Morning” – and it adds […]
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Your Outdoor Garden Needs a Muffin Pan
Finally, winter is almost over and it’s time to plant spring – in fact, there are some vegetables you should start planting right now . […]
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How to Create the Perfect Travel Chart (and Why You Need It)
Organization can make or break any travel experience. Of course, I want to romanticize the life of a harsh tourist, but this backpack will surely […]
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The 7 Most Important Announcements From Apple’s “Peek Performance” Event
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the digital stage today, March 8, to announce a slew of new products from the company. The presentation focused […]
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New Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Really Use
Windows 11 doesn’t just come with a new coat of paint. There are many new features and redesigned elements here, from the widget panel to […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Deer (or Other Animals) on the Road
There are many bad decisions you can make if a deer appears in front of you while driving. You will be amazed, it will freeze, […]
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How to Stop a Straw From Flying Out of a Soda Can
I don’t know if you’re aware, but I recently traveled from Portland to New York to take part in a small collective action . As […]
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You Don’t Change Your Washcloth Often Enough (and How to Clean It)
Anyone who has washed with a washcloth knows that its foaming properties are legendary. No other soap carrier can match the loofah’s ability to create […]
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How to Delete the Trash in Windows (and Why You Need It)
Like the Recycle Bin folder on a Mac, the Recycle Bin seems to be a pretty important part of Windows. If you accidentally delete something, […]
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It’s the Fastest Way to Merge PDFs on Mac
Have you ever wanted to merge several different PDFs into one document? You may have googled third-party apps or found websites to do so online, […]
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The Smart Way to Send High Resolution Photos on Whatsapp
In most of the world, WhatsApp is now the default messaging app (with the exception of the US, of course). And that’s mostly for a […]
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20 Weeds in Your Garden That You Shouldn’t Kill
Gardening is power. Sure, you can think of gardening as a grandmother’s hobby, but gardening is humanity’s never-ending battle for dominance and control of the […]
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12 Terrible Promotional Products Millions of People Are Still Buying
I don’t know why, but it’s certainly easier to believe what you hear in the middle of the night. “Of course,” you think, sitting in […]
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Best Morning Routine for Those Who Don’t Like Morning Routine
Getting ready in the morning sucks. You are sleepy, the light hurts your eyes, you stumble and suddenly think about everything you need to do […]
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11 Things Lifehacker Readers Learned at a Shameful Age
You can be a successful, high-functioning adult and still not know how to ride a bike . Or how to roll a joint . Or […]
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Give Your Sandwich More Texture by Adding Iceberg Lettuce “slats”
I love iceberg lettuce . It might not be very tasty, but the cool, crunchy crunch it gives to meat and cheese salads (like the […]
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9 Vegetables to Plant Right Now to Prepare for Spring
Spring is my favorite time for gardening. No one has planted their plants in the ground yet, so you feel like an A student; you […]
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How to Set up Your Own Parental Controls on Oculus Quest
Oculus Quest – now known as Meta Quest – is a lot of fun, but without a screen you can watch with them, it’s hard […]
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How (and When) to Get a Passport for Your Child
After the lifting of masks and travel restrictions, you may be considering a long-distance vacation with your family. If you plan to fly to another […]
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How to Get a Second Batch of Home COVID Tests for Free
When the US government announced in January that each family would be able to request four free tests , we noted that four tests were […]
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How to Stop Hairspray From Flaking Off on You
Hairspray is a tricky devil: it can suffocate, it can make you itchy and choking, it can make your hair crunchy and painful when brushed. […]
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Rent a Car Right Now
This is a bad time to buy a new car – even if you can find the car you want, you’ll probably pay more than […]
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You Must Set up Your Smart Home Before You Travel.
The promise of a smart home is usually what you can do while you’re there. You can turn on the lights when you walk in […]
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9 Things You Don’t Put in the Dishwasher (but Should)
We’ve already covered what you should never put in the dishwasher , but did you know of the many unexpected things you can put in […]
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How to Coat a Flat Roof (and Why It’s Necessary)
The need for roofs is universal. No matter where or how you live, it is vital to have a roof over your head to protect […]
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8 Best Read Later Apps You Should Try
Too many interesting articles and not enough hours a day is a problem that many of us struggled with while we were online. You stumble […]
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Stop Using These Recalled Fitbits That Can Cause Burns
According to a statement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fitness tech maker Fitbit has voluntarily recalled about a million of its Ionic smartwatches […]
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Use This Free App to Extend Your MacBook’s Battery Life
Modern MacBooks have exceptional battery life, but like most batteries, they wear out over time. About a year after you bought your MacBook, its battery […]
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Save These Kitchen Scraps for the Best Spaghetti Sauce
Lots of people talk about keeping leftover veggies in stock (as they should), but far too many sleep on a sauce waste bag. Functionally, the […]
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Don’t Buy These Apple Devices (Until Tomorrow)
It’s always hard to know when to buy new technology . It feels like something new is always around the corner, but it only appears […]
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How to Know If Your Tile Needs Sealing
Tiles are beautiful, durable, and the perfect material for hungover sleepovers. It is a natural choice for wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and hallways […]
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How to Prevent IPhone Camera From Recognizing Text Everywhere
When it was first released, we named Live Text the best new feature in iOS 15, and it’s not hard to see why – the […]
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6 “Russian” Things You Boycott but Aren’t Actually Russian
In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Americans called for a boycott of Russian goods to show their support for the Ukrainian people. […]
Continue reading »How to Speak Your Partner’s Love Language for Better Sex
Deciphering and understanding your partner’s likes, dislikes, and interests in the bedroom can often feel like you’re both talking to each other in a foreign […]
Continue reading »What Critical Race Theory Really Means (and What It Doesn’t Mean)
When you first heard about critical race theory, you were probably told that it was under attack. Or maybe it’s being used to brainwash your […]
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