Why Show Compassion for Yourself Is so Important
Bad habit, which is shared by many of us is that we talk a lot … with yourself. Admitting our mistakes can be rewarding and […]
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Tax Fraud Is on the Rise, Be Extra Careful to Avoid Phishing Attacks
This is tax season, which also means this is tax scam season, and email fraud is up 400% this year, according to the IRS. The […]
Continue reading »Visit a Real Bank From Time to Time to Improve Your Finances
Did you know there are people inside this building connected to your ATM? They are also useful for more than just withdrawals. Go inside from […]
Continue reading »WhatsApp Launches Official Beta Channel on Google Play Store
Android: The mega-popular messenger WhatsApp has its own beta program for a long time. However, it is much easier to join us now. Just sign […]
Continue reading »How to Catch up With All This Year’s Oscar Nominees Ahead of the Awards Ceremony
This Sunday, Hollywood’s biggest names will gather for the 88th Annual Academy Awards . Whether you are looking to win an Oscar this year or […]
Continue reading »How We Work (Out), 2016: Stephanie Lee’s Equipment and Productivity Tips
We usually share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts, but this week we’re handing over the microphone to Lifehacker staff. I’m Stephanie […]
Continue reading »FLIO Lists Everything You Need to Know About an Airport in One App
iOS / Android: The FLIO app helps you navigate airports around the world and find information on how to get between terminals and find showers, […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Adobe Lightroom on Android Can Now Shoot RAW Photos
Microsoft is working with Cyanogen to include its apps in a companion product for Android, Adobe Lightroom can now shoot and process RAW photos, and […]
Continue reading »Use the Pointed End of a Plastic Fork As a Clever Chip Clamp
There are many clever ways to keep your chips out of the black , but this plastic fork trick is sure to make picnics and […]
Continue reading »Constantly Reevaluate the “why” When Tracking Your Goals
If you spend too much time focusing on how to achieve a goal or develop a new habit, you will forget if it was worth […]
Continue reading »How to Make Sure Your VPN Is Honest About Its International Exit Servers
One of the best reasons to use a VPN is to bypass pesky location restrictions for streaming movies and other content, but before you spend […]
Continue reading »You May Not Want to Have a Genetic Test If You Want Life Insurance
Life insurance is very important, especially when you have a family. However, a single genetic test could make it impossible for you to ever get […]
Continue reading »Get Fast Weather Forecast With Terminal Command
When it comes to weather forecasts, you have hundreds of options for getting a forecast. But if you’d rather never leave the command line, OS […]
Continue reading »What the ISO Settings on Your Camera Mean and How Best to Adjust Them
If you shoot with all your camera settings automatically, you are missing out on a lot. Your ISO settings, among other things, can dramatically improve […]
Continue reading »Gradually Change the Playback Speed in QuickTime With Option + Click
QuickTime is a surprisingly versatile little video player included with OS X, but the most recent version is missing some features that were a little […]
Continue reading »This Calculator Will Help You Decide Whether to Rent or Sell Your Home
If you have a home to sell, you can make more money over time by renting it out. This calculator from Forbes will help you […]
Continue reading »How Much Do Renters Pay for Car Insurance in 10 US Cities
Car insurance is usually cheaper if you are married , and it seems to be cheaper as well if you own a home. Data from […]
Continue reading »Remove the Bottomless Pit Apps From Your Home Screen to Avoid Wasting Time on Your Phone
It’s easy to get lost in the phone. You open it to reply to text, and the next thing you know, you dive deep into […]
Continue reading »Kodi 16 Brings Long Press Support for TV Remotes, an Improved Add-on Manager, and More
Kodi, one of our two favorite home theater apps , has been updated to version 16 with a few useful new features. This includes a […]
Continue reading »NetSpot, a Free Wi-Fi Mapping and Troubleshooting App, Is Included With Windows
Windows: NetSpot is a wonderful OS X utility for displaying Wi-Fi networks , finding bad reception areas and troubleshooting how to fix them, and is […]
Continue reading »Before Pooling Finances, Make Sure You and Your Partner Agree on What Is Worth Spending Money.
Everyone has different ideas about what you can spend money on, so before you combine finances with a partner or spouse, or even share common […]
Continue reading »Grill the Avocado First for a Rich and Delicious Guacamole
There is no reason to reinvent the wheel ( or add peas ) when it comes to guacamole, but grilling the ingredients can add extra […]
Continue reading »You Don’t Need to Be Constantly Motivated, Just at the Right Time.
Unproductive guilt is real. This feeling arises when you think you should be doing more, even if you have already worked to death. The catch: […]
Continue reading »Use Greenify’s Aggressive Snooze Mode to Conserve Even More Battery on Android
Android ( 6.0+ ): The nap mode on Android Marshmallow is a miracle that can boost your device’s battery by a ton when it hasn’t […]
Continue reading »Use the 50/20/30 Rule to Set Your Budget for Any Occasion
The best way to keep your budget balanced is to define your financial boundaries before you start spending. The 50/20/30 Rule will help you allocate […]
Continue reading »Amazon’s Free Shipping Minimum Is Now $ 49.
Even if you don’t have Prime, you can still get free shipping from Amazon if you hit the spending threshold. Until recently, that threshold was […]
Continue reading »All the Useful IPhone Landscape Features You Might Have Forgotten
When it launched, Apple made a big deal out of the fact that you can turn your iPhone sideways and see the app differently. Many […]
Continue reading »Five Easy Ways to Make a Crispy Sous-Vide Steak
Cooking a sous vide steak will give you the most tender steak you have ever tasted . However, this tenderness means less crunchy and flavorful […]
Continue reading »Built-in Tiny Portable Speaker and LED Light in Tic Tac Box.
If you’re interested in building a weird but possibly useful little multipurpose device, Instructables user diyfuntech demonstrates a way to create a speaker / flashlight […]
Continue reading »Foursquare’s Best Ramen in Every State
Even the ramen in the dorm room tastes pretty good , but nothing beats a truly savory, spicy plate of perfectly cooked ramen. Based on […]
Continue reading »Reward Yourself With What Brings You Closer to Your Goals
You have a list of goals and you stick with your new habits for a week. You’re lucky! You deserve a reward. But maybe you […]
Continue reading »This Workshop Cart Is Made From an Old Airline Beverage Cart
MythBusters famed Adam Savage got a spare drink cart on the plane, and what did he do with it? Of course, he turned it into […]
Continue reading »PC Stick Showdown: Intel Compute Stick Vs. Google Chromebit
Imagine that your computer is in your pocket and you can carry it with you wherever there is a screen with which you can do […]
Continue reading »Make a Pair of Shoes in Minutes With a Hair Dryer
Whether you’re stuck in the store choosing between a slightly comfortable 9.5 and an oversized 10, or you’re putting on new shoes for the first […]
Continue reading »How We Work 2016: Heather Yamada-Hosley’s Equipment and Performance Tips
We usually hand over the proverbial microphone to well-known leaders and creators, but this time of year we take it for ourselves . I’m Heather […]
Continue reading »Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week. You can […]
Continue reading »Lifehacker: Index
Welcome to Lifehacker! Whether you are the first or the thousandth, you might want to browse our archives a bit. Here’s a helpful index of […]
Continue reading »Make a Simple DIY Gift Box From a Poster Sheet
With just a few folds, you can turn a sheet of cardboard or thin cardboard into a gift box with your own hands. This YouTube […]
Continue reading »Turn on This Built-in IOS Keyboard for Tons of New Emojis
By now, everyone knows how to access emoji keyboard on iOS . But if you prefer a trendy Unicode emoji, you need to dig in […]
Continue reading »Facebook Messenger Now Supports Multiple Accounts on One Device
Android: If you are using a shared phone or tablet (or just have multiple Messenger accounts), Messenger has become much easier to use. Now on […]
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