My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel 8a
The new Pixel 9 line was released last month, resulting in price cuts for the Pixel 8 line. Amazon currently offers the Pixel 8 and […]
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Eight Strategies to Use in Almost Any Debate
There are many ways to “win” an argument that simply involve being manipulative, abusive, or otherwise shitty to the other person. In an era of […]
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You Can Hire Your Own Personal HR Department
If you’ve worked for a company large enough to have an HR department, you’ve probably been told that HR is not your friend . These […]
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Has ChatGPT Really Started Communicating With Users?
People have been predicting and fearing the possibility of AI takeover for decades—long before ChatGPT became a household name. But even though some tech companies […]
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I Tried This Method for Skinning Tomatoes and It Really Works
Vegetable peels are good for you, or so they say. Some don’t even need such literal “eat your veggies” marketing—potato skins, which add texture and […]
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Instagram Moves All Teens to More Restrictive Accounts
Instagram is moving all accounts for users under 18 to a new “ Teen Accounts ” format, which includes a number of protections and restrictions […]
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Where to Live to Avoid Most Taxes
About two-thirds of Americans believe they pay too much in taxes , and only about 25% believe they are getting a good return on their […]
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Don’t Prune These Plants in the Fall.
Welcome to fall, where most of your gardening to-do list involves cutting down flowers, shrubs, trees and other growing plants in your yard. Pruning is […]
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You Can Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ With $300 Off Right Now
If you’re not a fan of Apple products or are looking for an iPad alternative, now may be the time to get the Samsung Galaxy […]
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You Can Get This IPad Pro on Sale for $600 Right Now
You can get this discounted refurbished iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation for $599.99 right now with free shipping. It’s a high-performance drawing and design tablet […]
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What People Get Wrong This Week: Immigrants and Pets
The 2024 presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place just a week ago. Long after the rest of this has been forgotten, […]
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These Apple Devices Are Now FDA Approved
Over the past week, the FDA has approved two new Apple health features: The agency approved a new feature for the AirPods Pro 2 hearing […]
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How Deliciously I Used up the Last of the Summer Peaches.
Early fall is a bittersweet time for peach fanatics like me. I love the cooler weather, but I know this is the end of another […]
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Slack Can Use AI to Transcribe Your Huddle Conversations Right Now
As companies continue to push AI as anything from a web designer to the equivalent of an entire movie studio , one of its most […]
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Why You Should Keep a Paper Study Journal (and How to Create One)
In the digital age, there are many apps and devices that promise to accurately track your gym progress, mileage, or any other type of exercise […]
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How We Bought Our First Home: Youth Pastor and Graphic Designer From Ohio
Welcome to Lifehacker’s new series, How I Bought My First Home, where I ask real people about how they actually closed the deal on their […]
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The Best Pre-Sale Offers for the New IPhone 16
Apple’s presentation earlier this month saw a slew of new devices announced, with the main focus being the new iPhone 16 lineup. The lineup is […]
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Why You Should Never Make Large Purchases on Your Phone
If you’re constantly online, you’ve probably heard about the brewing intergenerational debate about “laptop shopping” versus “phone shopping.” The basic concept is simple: shopping online […]
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The Best Calf and Ankle Stretch Exercises to Help You Squat
In these difficult times, it’s nice to know that there are still simple answers to some problems. So if you’re having trouble achieving depth in […]
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You Can Now Update to the Official Version of IOS 18
iOS 18 is here. After three months of beta testing, Apple’s latest update is now available for all compatible iPhones. Here’s how to get it […]
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The Creator of Flappy Bird Has Nothing to Do With Its Remake
It appears that the Flappy Bird “remake” has nothing in common with its original creator. Dong Nguyen, the creator of Flappy Bird , stated that […]
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How to Install Software on Linux
If you’re trying out Linux—or switching to it entirely—after getting used to Windows or macOS, you’ll have to familiarize yourself with how software installs on […]
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Autumn Is the Best Time to Plant These Trees and Shrubs
There’s something about spring that makes hopeful people head to the garden center to pick up shrubs and trees. I’m here to convince you that […]
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Five Cheapest Flooring Options You Can Install Yourself
Updating your floors can completely change the feel of your space, and new flooring, which is easier to clean and maintain, is also more practical. […]
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How to Recognize (and Avoid) Utility Scams
As if you don’t have enough scams and identity theft to worry about , scammers are increasingly targeting an important part of your everyday comfort: […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: Who Is Nikocado Avocado?
This week I’m studying Nikocado Avocado, a YouTuber who has fooled the whole world. I’m also looking at what happens when brain-rotting slang gets into […]
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The Easiest Way to Make Soft Bread at Home
My bread experiments lately have been leaning significantly towards the cozy variety. I will call them the bread of comfort. Gooey cinnamon rolls and soft […]
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A Pile of Unused Basil Led Me to My New Favorite Scrambled Eggs.
Summer weather encourages me to start my day with fruit, smoothies or soft poached eggs, but now that the weather is getting cooler, I’m returning […]
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How to Move, Resize and Color App Icons and Widgets in IOS 18
With iOS 18, Apple is finally opening up the iPhone Home screen. You’ll still have to stick to the grid, but beyond that you can […]
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Use This Trick to Place Safari Picture-in-Picture Videos Anywhere on Your Screen
My favorite browser on Mac used to be Safari, but a few months ago I switched to Firefox . One of the reasons for the […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Amazing Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor
It’s not often that a gaming monitor comes onto the market and dominates it like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor did in 2023. […]
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The Easiest Way to Convert Text Written in Capital Letters
The Caps Lock key is my enemy. I keep accidentally clicking on it and before I know it I’ve typed in FIVE EVIL WORDS LIKE […]
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I Tried the Sugar Cane Workout and Now I Understand Why No One Does It
I’m starting to wonder if I’m the only person on the planet who has actually tried the Sugar Cane workout. You can read and hear […]
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Every Fire TV Box Is on Sale Now
If you’re stuck with an old TV that lacks smart features, or your existing smart TV isn’t compatible with your other devices, Amazon’s line of […]
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How to Take an Inventory of Personal Property (and Why You Should Do It Once a Year)
If you own a home, chances are you have homeowners insurance —more than 90% of homeowners have some kind of insurance. Most mortgage lenders require […]
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ChatGPT Now Shows You Your Thought Process
o1, OpenAI’s latest generative artificial intelligence model, is available now. On Thursday, the company announced o1-preview and o1-mini , marking a departure from the GPT […]
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Pixel 9 Is the Best Google Phone for Most People
There were a lot of new additions to the Google Pixel 9 lineup when it launched in late August, including two size options and a […]
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The Easiest Way to Make Cleaning Less Messy
Cleaning up mess after mess is counterintuitive, and that’s often how I look at cleaning floors. A large bucket of water splashing around the house […]
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Super Productivity Is My Favorite (Free) Task Management App.
There are endless productivity apps out there that you can pay for if that’s what you want. It’s rare to find a completely free and […]
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This Popular Productivity Trick Can Also Motivate You to Clean Up
For some, the motivation to clean comes easily, but for others, not so much. If you fall into the second category, you can try to […]
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