Category: Entertainment

Mindfulness has a moment. In particular, the case in point: the hashtag #mindfulnessinamerica currently popular on Twitter, through Mindfulness in America conference, which takes place […]

The Equifax hack made one thing clear: we are all vulnerable to such attacks. But how do you keep your information (and money) safe? What […]

In this issue we are talking about personality tests. You know: These are tests that ask you personal questions about your philosophy of life, your […]

Dr. Robert Lustig joined us in the studio to talk about his new book , Hacking the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Hijacking […]

In this episode, we talk about bullshit: what it is, how to spot it, and how to spot it. First, Staff Writer Nick Douglas joins […]

This week we’re talking about microdosing: using relatively low doses of psychedelics like LSD and the psilocybin mushroom to improve mood, focus, and productivity in […]

This week we talked about personal hygiene with professional cleaner Jolie Kerr. Jolie has been a cleaning expert for Esquire, Deadspin, and The Hairpin, and […]

In the age of smartphones, people are wringing their hands over the state of sex and relationships – online dating is destroying romance! And oh […]

The entire Lifehacker staff gathered in New York last week. Our writers traveled from all over the country to get together, rally for food, ignore […]

This week, as part of the “Update” We spoke with Steve Kasner, author of ” Caution: User manual for the mind, prone to injury” . […]

How do you deal with a psychopath? What if you realize that you are married to one? This week at The Upgrade, we are joined […]

This week on The Upgrade, we were joined by Tai Tashiro , relationship expert and author of Awkward: The Science of Why We Social Awkward […]

Marissa Ross , official wine reviewer for Bon Appétit and author of Wine. All the time: A casual guide to drinking confident joins us in […]

We live in a time of secrets. Whether it’s a health care bill, Russia’s secret connection to our recent elections, or the lies we all […]

This week we spoke with Sally Cohn: political columnist, columnist and one of our leading progressive voices. Listen to The Upgrade above, or find us […]

This week we had a talk with Samantha Irby, comedian, writer, inspiration blog ” Bitches Gotta Eat ” and the author of a new collection […]

As part of The Upgrade this week, we spoke with author and meditation instructor Sharon Salzberg. Sharon Salzberg is one of those who brought Buddhist […]

This week on Update, we spoke to Andy Boyle, author of Adult Beginners: All the Secrets of Life that no one bothered to tell you […]

As part of The Upgrade this week, we’ll talk to Hector Monsegur, Director of Evaluation Services at Rhino Labs. Hector Monsegur is a former black […]

This week at The Upgrade, we’ll talk to Leo Laporte: author, entrepreneur, speaker and, yes, the god of tech podcasts. Leo hosts The Tech Guy […]

Gretchen Rubin practically invented the concept of hacking your happiness. In her blog and then in the best-selling book The Happiness Project, she experimented for […]

There are about a million reasons why we should eat less meat, given its impact on our health and the environment. But most of us […]

Have you ever noticed that some people are simply programmed for stress? Maybe you feel like you’ve experienced anxiety yourself. According to psychology professor Daniel […]

Healthcare in America is on shaky ground. Trump’s bill was not passed to a vote, and while the ACA remains in effect, no one is […]

How far will you go to hack yourself? Would you spend thousands of dollars over decades to maximize your health and performance? This is what […]

Everyone seems to think they’re great drivers, but your worn bumper might disagree. How can we learn to improve our driving in an age of […]

Some people like to dig into their finances to optimize their savings like a well-oiled machine. Personally, I prefer to bury my head in the […]

If anyone knows the difference between being busy and being productive, it is Charles Duhigg. The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and author of […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week, in the Update section, we discuss the challenges of starting a new job and share some of your horror stories from your very […]

This week, in the Update section, we go back to basics and look at the long-standing rivalry between the two major operating systems on the […]

This week in The Upgrade, we discuss how ordinary people can get involved in politics, even if it’s not an election year. To put it […]

This week at The Upgrade, we’re looking for love on the internet and learning about the world of online dating. From creating the perfect dating […]

The Lifehacker podcast is back and it’s called The Upgrade ! It’s a whole new format, but the same helpful tips and tricks to help […]