How Do I Create a Searchable PDF Archive?
In this week’s tech tips column on Lifehacker – keep asking questions guys! – we help the reader who has too many important articles who […]
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How to Use Nvidia G-Sync on a FreeSync Monitor
Last week, Nvidia announced plans to release a software version of G-Sync, its Adaptive Sync tool for PC displays. And now that the GeForce 417.71 […]
Continue reading »Fried Eggs in Delicata Zucchini Rings
I love the genre of making eggs in a hole, whether it’s a hole in a simple piece of white bread, a grilled cheese sandwich […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Table in a Busy Restaurant
Today is Saturday night and you and your friends want to go to the most popular restaurant in the area. Here’s a little trick that […]
Continue reading »Get Rid of Zero Days to Get Closer to Your Goals
It’s hard to be amazing every single day. If you started with high goals this year, you may be disappointed if you don’t keep up […]
Continue reading »How to Feed Los Angeles’ Outstanding Teachers
More than 30,000 Los Angeles public school teachers are currently on strike, demanding changes that include dramatic reductions in class sizes and higher wages. “It […]
Continue reading »Beware of New “tricks” to Improve Your Credit Rating
Over the past few months, lending companies have made several announcements of new “tricks” that consumers can soon use to improve their credit scores. The […]
Continue reading »Get Your Used Books While All the Condos Peek Into Their Homes
I’m sorry, but we’re still talking about Marie Kondo. The popularity of her Netflix show Tidying Up has sparked a spike in donations to thrift […]
Continue reading »All the Comics You Can Get for Free on Free Comics Day
This year’s Free Comics Day won’t be until May, but we already have some idea of what will be available on May 4th. Free Comic […]
Continue reading »How to Secure Your Accounts After Massive Hacking of the Password From Collection # 1
“Another day, another migraine” is a beautiful morning mantra from SpongeBob’s Squidward Q. Tentacles, which you can also use to keep your account secure almost […]
Continue reading »Take Coasters From the Bars
Drink coasters are a smart thing, but a stupid purchase. One of life’s greatest paradoxes is that the most expensive coasters are usually made of […]
Continue reading »John Bogle’s Investment Philosophy Is Still the Best
John S. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group and creator of the index mutual fund for individual investors, passed away on Wednesday. He was 89 […]
Continue reading »How to Use Nesting Energy Efficiently
Several Lifehacker employees talked about nesting the other day. You know, this special burst of some kind of fierce energy that pregnant moms can experience […]
Continue reading »What to Ask Yourself Instead of “Is This a Spark of Joy?”
We all have things that we need, that we want and love in our life, and things that are spinning in our homes, because this […]
Continue reading »Yes, You Can Recycle Styrofoam
As bans on single-use plastic bags and straws gain momentum around the world, attention is now focused on another powerful foe of environmental protection: Styrofoam. […]
Continue reading »How to Choose a Web Host Other Than GoDaddy
I’m not sure if there are many people who like GoDaddy, but many still use the web registrar and host because they don’t know any […]
Continue reading »File Your Tax Return Earlier This Year
Tax season officially begins on January 28, and experts advise people to start filing this year if they don’t want their refunds to be delayed. […]
Continue reading »How to Recognize and Report Hate Speech on Social Media
Social media is great for connecting people, sharing news and information, and empowering your grandmother to freely express her political views. Unfortunately, its anonymity and […]
Continue reading »Top Travel Tips in Costa Rica From Our Readers
This week we collectively hacked Costa Rica, not just one city, but the entire beautiful democratic country of Central America. We learned when to go, […]
Continue reading »All Tax Credits You Can Get for 2018
Can you smell it in the air? It’s tax season now, and we’re all trying to get the best possible compensation. This means using tax […]
Continue reading »How to Use KonMari in a Spice Rack (and Actually Use Spices)
This is the winter of our discontent and – with something happening on Netflix – people seem to be dealing with that discontent by getting […]
Continue reading »All Tax Deductions for 2018
This tax season promises to be … interesting as the government shutdown and new tax regulations collide, creating a veritable storm of confusion and inefficiency. […]
Continue reading »Take the FiveThirtyEight Scientific Personality Test
Twinning completed; the meme “I am ten years ago versus me now” will end by Friday; It’s time for a new fad of self-obsession to […]
Continue reading »Run Your Entire Business With Nintendo Wii Until the Online Store Closes
The Wii has had a good, long life, but on January 31st, when Nintendo plans to shut down the Wii Shop Channel, it will get […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Use Teething Necklaces for Your Baby
If you rely on teething necklaces to contain your child’s pain, the FDA wants you to stop. But they weren’t just big bullies – the […]
Continue reading »How to Help Migrant Families When Entering the United States
In December, the US Immigration and Customs Administration released several hundred immigrants at Greyhound bus stations in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. Many […]
Continue reading »How to Reduce Upcoming Reserved Hard Drive Requirements for Windows 10
Windows 10 users may soon notice that their hard drive storage is organized slightly differently. Starting with the next major Windows 10 system update, codenamed […]
Continue reading »What Apps Do You Want Us to Test?
If you need to do something with your phone, there might be an app for that. In fact, with over 2 million apps available on […]
Continue reading »Organize Your Thoughts With This Markdown Note Taking App
Windows / Mac: I admit I’m not as good at Markdown as I should be, but Notable’s awesome free note-taking app makes me want to […]
Continue reading »I’m the Author of the Cocktail Book and Bar Manager Jeffrey Morgenthaler, and This Is How I Eat
Jeffrey Morgenthaler prepared many drinks. While I’m sure he hates the phrase “famous bartender”, it cannot be denied that his techniques and cocktails are well […]
Continue reading »To Curb Frustration, Use “and” Instead of “but”
If you’ve ever tried to reason with a three-year-old (or a four-year-old, eight-year-old, etc.), you know this is often an exercise in frustration. Your toddler […]
Continue reading »Find New Shows to Watch With This List of 2018 Most Popular Netflix Shows by State
If you have a Netflix account, you’ve probably watched at least a couple of shows. But are you observing the same thing as your neighbors? […]
Continue reading »How and When You Can Access Critical Future Google Assistant Features
Google Assistant, aptly named AI assistant, is having a great year in 2019. The digital assistant will not only be rolled out to many old […]
Continue reading »Schedule Your Doctor’s Appointment Now
Have you scheduled annual checkups for 2019? One consideration: preload all of your regular medical visits, check-ups, and check-ups early in the year. There are […]
Continue reading »American Muslims Explain What Jihad Really Means
Gizmodo Media Group teams up with Smartypants Pictures for the premiere of the second season of The Secret Lives of Muslims, a modern-day Islamic TV […]
Continue reading »27 Free Alternatives to Expensive Adobe App Subscriptions
It looks like Adobe has upset a number of users with yet another price hike for app subscriptions. While the hit at this point seems […]
Continue reading »I’m Phoebe Judge, Host of Outlaw and This Is Love, and This Is How I Work.
The Real Crime Podcast Criminal and the Human Interest Podcast This Is Love are two of the most popular podcasts currently in existence, according to […]
Continue reading »How to Find Your Hospital’s Price List
The actual cost of anything in a hospital remains a mystery until you receive a bill , but as of January 1, 2019, hospitals must […]
Continue reading »Choose a Fund With a Target Date That Suits Your Goals, Not Just Your Retirement Year
It may be time to rethink which date fund you are investing in, with a different calculation in mind. To summarize, set date funds are […]
Continue reading »Intermittent Fasting Is Not a Miracle for Weight Loss
The post is gaining traction with proponents claiming it can help you lose weight. It seems like everyone skips breakfast these days or drinks only […]
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