Bring a Cold Meat Bag With You to Your Next BBQ
It is almost impossible to talk about sous vide cooking without someone picking up the wet bag. “I don’t want the food to look like […]
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How to Set a Zero Budget
So far, we’ve covered the settings for two budgeting methods that focus on broad categories and change your allocation to each: 50/20/30 budget and 60/40 […]
Continue reading »How to Create a New Sound Tweet in IOS
iOS: Twitter yesterday launched a new feature that allows you to tweet audio recordings directly from its iOS app (sorry Android fans). You still can’t […]
Continue reading »Drink HBO Watchmen for Free This Weekend
The 1921 Black Wall Street Massacre is one of the greatest and bloodiest tragedies in American history. Over the course of two days, from late […]
Continue reading »If Someone in Your Home Is Infected With COVID-19, Do so First.
If someone you live with has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or appears to be sick (for example, waiting for test results), you suddenly have an […]
Continue reading »Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth With the Pokémon Smile App
Kids aren’t exactly the best or most effective when it comes to brushing their teeth – if you can get them to do it at […]
Continue reading »How to Bargain With a Street Vendor in a Foreign Country
The idea of bargaining while traveling can be daunting, but everyone can do it. It’s really just a test to see if you can buy […]
Continue reading »Use Eggshells for Planting and Growing Seedlings
Due to the popularity of quarantine baked goods and easy-to-prepare egg dishes, we may have more eggshells than usual. Not everyone has the time and […]
Continue reading »How to Choose a Movie to Watch Without a Family Quarrel
When it comes to entertainment in the Quarantine Times, my wife and I are spoiled for choice. We don’t have cable, but we do subscribe […]
Continue reading »Keep Squirrels Out of Your Trough With the Cayenne
Are the squirrels swallowing all the seed you’ve so lovingly sprinkled for the local birds? Are you tired of watching them steal – so brazen! […]
Continue reading »Get Great Artificial Surround Sound With the New Razer App
Surround sound can enhance any video game, but getting it right requires expensive speakers or a high-quality gaming headset – at least not before. Razer’s […]
Continue reading »How to Disable Bing Search in the Windows 10 Start Menu
I previously used a clever hacker to block Bing from appearing in Windows 10’s built-in search results, but reinstalling the OS and fixing it with […]
Continue reading »How to Change Your Email Without Screwing Up
When you move into the real world, you usually fill out a change of address form at the post office, and boom! – your mail […]
Continue reading »How to Help Your Memory When Stress Takes Its Toll
If you’ve been very forgetful lately, you are not alone. Chronic stress, as well as anxiety and depression, can cause forgetfulness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating […]
Continue reading »How to Get Unemployed Even If You Are Working
If the economic fallout of the pandemic took you out of your job this spring, you will likely spend your state unemployment benefits plus an […]
Continue reading »How to Make a Two-Ingredient Butter
I’m a stalwart of the room temperature oil lifestyle , but sometimes I forget to fill the oil can and I’m left with cold, brittle […]
Continue reading »Transcribing Anti-Slavery Letters to Help Historians
The Boston Public Library has a collection of letters that were sent to and from anti-slavery activists in the 19th century. The only problem is […]
Continue reading »Block Political Ads on Facebook With “Social Fixer”
For those of you who still use Facebook , get ready for the best news the platform has put out over the years. If you’re […]
Continue reading »How to Drink on Domestic Flights During a Pandemic
Even as we adjust to new travel norms in the midst of a global pandemic, airlines are changing their policies to make it easier for […]
Continue reading »How to Live Stream at Apple’s WWDC on Monday
Like any major event this year, Apple WWDC 2020 will be an entirely online event to keep attendees safe. While this changes the nature of […]
Continue reading »Visit This Free Music and Podcast Production Camp for Your Teen
If your teen has ever wanted to compose their own music or put out their own podcast, they have the opportunity to learn some of […]
Continue reading »Prepare a Hot Pot in Your Instant Pot
Whether you call it a “hot pot” or “steamer,” the Asian cooking method, in which thinly sliced meat, seafood and a variety of vegetables are […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Debt
When this happens, it happens quickly: one day you feel like you are in control of your debt, but the next thing you realize is […]
Continue reading »Virtually Contemplate the Grand Canyon All Week
Although in this month we had more opportunities to see the world, than usual, it is not the same thing as to look up and […]
Continue reading »Read This List of White Parenting Privileges
There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about privileges – what they are, who has them, and who is willing to admit […]
Continue reading »How to Extend Your Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or Netflix Free Trial Life
Free trials are a convenient way to check if you really want to pay for the streaming service or just watch a specific show every […]
Continue reading »How to Choose the Right Windows 10 Beta Channel
I never liked the idea of ”rings” for beta releases, especially for Windows 10. I always thought it was easier for ordinary people to understand […]
Continue reading »Don’t Let the Police Steal Your DNA
In our recent issue of The Upgrade on How to Protest, we learned a lot about what the police do and shouldn’t do when arrested. […]
Continue reading »How New Sign-in for Android Works With Google One Tap
Using your Google account to register on a website or app is much easier than creating a new account and password every time, but it’s […]
Continue reading »If You Are Requesting a Tax Extension, You Still Have to Pay by July 15th.
Since tax day has been moved from April 15 to July 15, this means that the renewal application deadline has been postponed as well. This […]
Continue reading »How to Ask Your Airbnb Host for a Discount
You may not yet enjoy driving too far from home, but you are ready for the trip and a change of scenery. Great, but look […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Ask Us Burning Questions About Health
I’m excited to announce the return of Lifehacker’s Burning Questions, a column in which I answer health questions that people can’t – or don’t want […]
Continue reading »Should I Interfere With My Adult Son’s Relationship?
The fact that our children grow up does not mean that we cease to be their parents. We continue to want to protect and guide […]
Continue reading »13 Most Inventive Characters in Film History
There are many ways to live the Lifehacker lifestyle, and not all of them look like me, I usually face a problem in my daily […]
Continue reading »How to Fly With a Child Whose Last Name Is Different From Yours
Traveling with children whose last name is different from yours can be challenging. Maybe you are a cool aunt or uncle who loves to drive […]
Continue reading »Track R₀ Coronavirus in Your State
Remember when the coronavirus was brand new and we were all worried about what its R 0 might be ? R 0 , pronounced “R […]
Continue reading »Get Free AirPods With Your New Mac or IPad for a Limited Time
Apple has a new promotion where buying various iPads or Macs will bring you a free pair of AirPods – note regular AirPods, unless you […]
Continue reading »Make Bellini With Canned Peach Juice
Peaches in Canned Peaches are technically the same sticky stone you can buy fresh at the grocery store, but they are in many ways their […]
Continue reading »How to Connect Your Favorite Streaming Services to Google Maps
Using your phone while driving is not only dangerous but also prohibited by law. However, most of us rely on our smartphones to get directions […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Get Lost While Traveling
There are many ways to get lost while traveling. You fall asleep on the train and miss a few stops, and when you wake up, […]
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