Use a Grid to Take Photos Against a Bright Background
Here’s a trick for more advanced photographers to shoot against bright backgrounds without losing exposure.In this video , portrait photographer Joel Grimes shows how he […]
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We got it a little silly for Senior Week, but Lifehacker is still in full swing. We dived into the Olympics, got together to go […]
Continue reading »Spotify Gaming Is the Portal to All Spotify Video Game Soundtracks
We used to talk about how good video game soundtracks are for work because they tend to be upbeat and instrumental, but now Spotify has […]
Continue reading »Windows 10 Allows File Paths Longer Than 260 Characters (Via Registry Hack)
Since Windows 95, Microsoft only allowed file paths up to 260 characters (which, frankly, was much better than the 8 character limit before). Now, with […]
Continue reading »American Airlines Will Offer Free Entertainment on Most Flights
To win back your loyalty , airlines are trying to do anything from free snacks to simpler perks like free in-flight entertainment. American Airlines is […]
Continue reading »Make a Beautiful Citronella Candle Made From Fresh Herbs
Nothing spoils a good time outdoors like stupid insects. Citronella candles can help get rid of them, but store-bought candles can be ugly. If your […]
Continue reading »Explore the History of Olympic Medalists With This Visual Guide
If you’re interested in diving into the fascinating history of the Olympic Games and finding out how each country has performed over the years, this […]
Continue reading »Republic Wireless Now Lets You Take Your Phone With You
Republic Wireless is one of our favorite prepaid mobile carriers , but buying phones from them has always been challenging. However, you can now only […]
Continue reading »Learn How to Better Manage Your Traffic to Make Your Daily Trips Easier
As they say, you won’t get stuck in a traffic jam. You are traffic. When you are driving on the freeway and thousands of other […]
Continue reading »How to Make Your Child’s Lunch Fun Even If You Have Zero Artistic Ability
Parents these days seem to be treating lunch packaging as a competitive sport, creating truly creative midday dinners for their youth . Not all parents […]
Continue reading »Summer President Playlist
It’s not every day that the President of the United States throws a mix, but when it does, we listen. This week’s featured playlist came […]
Continue reading »Three Ways Science Can Help Make Fish Less Fishy
You buy fish from the store, put it in the refrigerator and forget about it for several days until a distinct smell reminds you that […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Simplenote Goes Open Source
Simplenote, one of our favorite minimalist note-taking apps , has decided to make all of its software open source. Good news for anyone looking to […]
Continue reading »Complete All of Your Secondary Tasks While Your Colleagues Are on Vacation
It’s holiday season now, so everyone quits their jobs for summer fun. If your motivation has dropped dramatically due to the fact that you seem […]
Continue reading »Get an Amazing Amount of Food on the Cheap With the Chipotle Kids Menu
Chipotle portions are pretty generous for the most part, and that includes items on a somewhat hidden children’s menu. For less than $ 5, you […]
Continue reading »How to Break the Bad Money Habits You Learned From Your Parents
Maggie McCombs, 26, a content marketer and social media consultant based in Lexington, Kentucky, grew up believing her family was struggling. This post was originally […]
Continue reading »Google Docs, Slides and Sheets Now Support Split Screen on IPad
iPad. One of the main benefits of split-screen multitasking on the iPad was the ability to write and browse the Internet at the same time. […]
Continue reading »Waze Will Alert You Soon About Sporting Events, Marathons, and Other Indoor Events Nearby
Waze today announced a new feature that will allow event organizers to announce upcoming road closures for things like sporting events, marathons, and more. This […]
Continue reading »Clean Your DSLR Sensor Like a Pro
If you have a DSLR, periodic sensor cleaning is more than just good hygiene, it produces cleaner, better photos. Sure, it can cost a lot […]
Continue reading »Why Should We All Spend More Time Looking Out the Window?
Boredom, daydreaming, and idle time are important for creativity and motivation , as well as your mental health. This video reinforces the idea by pointing […]
Continue reading »Prevent Soggy Cakes With Epsom Salt
If you need to pre-bake the cake for a particular function, chances are the crust will be slightly damp by the time you serve it. […]
Continue reading »Adblock Plus Already Has a Workaround for Facebook Adblock Blocker
Earlier this week, Facebook announced that it was targeting ad blockers to block them from browsing the site. Today Adblock Plus released a filter to […]
Continue reading »All the Kid’s Equipment Tips That Don’t Matter
Once I was in your shoes, new parents. Buying the perfect diaper bag, reducing baby equipment lists to the essentials. Three children later, I’m here […]
Continue reading »How Isometric Exercises Work Your Muscles Without Much Movement
Try this quick experiment: With the cup in hand, reach out in front of you and hold it for as long as you can. Your […]
Continue reading »Lifehacker Student Package
Every year we compile a list of Lifehacker application packages for each operating system. In the spirit of these lists, we decided it was time […]
Continue reading »Hello, This Is Leif Haker, I Have Some Good Heckies for You
Hello. I am a professional life hacker ! Have you got any problems? Okay! here’s how to fix them with our own hacks that make […]
Continue reading »Define the “type” of the Meeting Ahead of Time to Make Sure It Is Productive
Whether you hold regular meetings or simply have to attend, you can make them more effective by specifying the type of meeting. You will get […]
Continue reading »Use Unsweetened Whipping Cream for Particularly Tasty Salad Dressings
“You should pour whipped cream over your salad” may sound like a crazy proposition to me, but stay with me for a little while. While […]
Continue reading »Pull-Ups on the Knees Are Challenging Strength-Building Exercises That Reinforce Good Shape
There are a variety of pull-up options that are easier or more difficult depending on what you want, but with the knee pull-up you get […]
Continue reading »Try Not to Pay Less Than You Are Worth in Order to Make Your Product More Attractive
You deserve to charge employers and clients for what you are worth. If your self-image makes it difficult to accept this offer, consider an alternative: […]
Continue reading »LastPass Authenticator Now Has One-Button Verification
Android / iOS: Using an authenticator app on your phone is one of the best ways to use two-factor authentication . LastPass Authenticator now has […]
Continue reading »The Complete Guide to Saving Money on Textbooks
With student loan arrears at an all-time high, the high cost of textbooks is further damaging. Save tons of money this year by buying your […]
Continue reading »Skyscraper Desktop
Our friend joergermeister is running Windows 10 on this desktop, but as always tweaked it to look and work the way he wants it to, […]
Continue reading »Convert an Old Button to a Decorated Hair Rubber
If you have an extra pretty decorative button (or find it at a thrift store or garage sale), you can turn it into a fashionable […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: You Can Now Send Messages to the President on Facebook
Do you want to get into President Obama’s DM? Then there is good news for you, because the White House has a new chatbot that […]
Continue reading »Old Towels Are the Best Material for Cheap DIY Sound Absorbing Panels
If you want to create a quiet recording environment without breaking your budget, you may need a stack of old towels. In this YouTube video […]
Continue reading »Five Tactical Ways to Avoid Questions About Your Salary History
When you’re interviewing for a new job, there is a very good chance that hiring managers will try to convince you to talk about your […]
Continue reading »I’m Noah Rothbaum, Chief Correspondent of the Daily Beast, and This Is How I Work.
Noah Rothbaum is the right person to talk to when you need a drink. He is the founding editor of Liquor.com, has written books on […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Start to Choke on Your Own
If you, like Liz Lemon , are afraid of suffocating when you are home alone, knowing this procedure can give you some peace of mind […]
Continue reading »Maintain a Permanent List of Everything You Don’t Buy.
It is very easy to buy all kinds of junk online or in a store without a second thought. But a little training can change […]
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