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If the economic fallout of the pandemic took you out of your job this spring, you will likely spend your state unemployment benefits plus an […]
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I’m a stalwart of the room temperature oil lifestyle , but sometimes I forget to fill the oil can and I’m left with cold, brittle […]
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The Boston Public Library has a collection of letters that were sent to and from anti-slavery activists in the 19th century. The only problem is […]
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For those of you who still use Facebook , get ready for the best news the platform has put out over the years. If you’re […]
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Even as we adjust to new travel norms in the midst of a global pandemic, airlines are changing their policies to make it easier for […]
Continue reading »How to Live Stream at Apple’s WWDC on Monday
Like any major event this year, Apple WWDC 2020 will be an entirely online event to keep attendees safe. While this changes the nature of […]
Continue reading »Visit This Free Music and Podcast Production Camp for Your Teen
If your teen has ever wanted to compose their own music or put out their own podcast, they have the opportunity to learn some of […]
Continue reading »Prepare a Hot Pot in Your Instant Pot
Whether you call it a “hot pot” or “steamer,” the Asian cooking method, in which thinly sliced meat, seafood and a variety of vegetables are […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Debt
When this happens, it happens quickly: one day you feel like you are in control of your debt, but the next thing you realize is […]
Continue reading »Virtually Contemplate the Grand Canyon All Week
Although in this month we had more opportunities to see the world, than usual, it is not the same thing as to look up and […]
Continue reading »Read This List of White Parenting Privileges
There has been a lot of discussion in recent weeks about privileges – what they are, who has them, and who is willing to admit […]
Continue reading »How to Extend Your Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or Netflix Free Trial Life
Free trials are a convenient way to check if you really want to pay for the streaming service or just watch a specific show every […]
Continue reading »How to Choose the Right Windows 10 Beta Channel
I never liked the idea of ”rings” for beta releases, especially for Windows 10. I always thought it was easier for ordinary people to understand […]
Continue reading »Don’t Let the Police Steal Your DNA
In our recent issue of The Upgrade on How to Protest, we learned a lot about what the police do and shouldn’t do when arrested. […]
Continue reading »How New Sign-in for Android Works With Google One Tap
Using your Google account to register on a website or app is much easier than creating a new account and password every time, but it’s […]
Continue reading »If You Are Requesting a Tax Extension, You Still Have to Pay by July 15th.
Since tax day has been moved from April 15 to July 15, this means that the renewal application deadline has been postponed as well. This […]
Continue reading »How to Ask Your Airbnb Host for a Discount
You may not yet enjoy driving too far from home, but you are ready for the trip and a change of scenery. Great, but look […]
Continue reading »It’s Time to Ask Us Burning Questions About Health
I’m excited to announce the return of Lifehacker’s Burning Questions, a column in which I answer health questions that people can’t – or don’t want […]
Continue reading »Should I Interfere With My Adult Son’s Relationship?
The fact that our children grow up does not mean that we cease to be their parents. We continue to want to protect and guide […]
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There are many ways to live the Lifehacker lifestyle, and not all of them look like me, I usually face a problem in my daily […]
Continue reading »How to Fly With a Child Whose Last Name Is Different From Yours
Traveling with children whose last name is different from yours can be challenging. Maybe you are a cool aunt or uncle who loves to drive […]
Continue reading »Track R₀ Coronavirus in Your State
Remember when the coronavirus was brand new and we were all worried about what its R 0 might be ? R 0 , pronounced “R […]
Continue reading »Get Free AirPods With Your New Mac or IPad for a Limited Time
Apple has a new promotion where buying various iPads or Macs will bring you a free pair of AirPods – note regular AirPods, unless you […]
Continue reading »Make Bellini With Canned Peach Juice
Peaches in Canned Peaches are technically the same sticky stone you can buy fresh at the grocery store, but they are in many ways their […]
Continue reading »How to Connect Your Favorite Streaming Services to Google Maps
Using your phone while driving is not only dangerous but also prohibited by law. However, most of us rely on our smartphones to get directions […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Get Lost While Traveling
There are many ways to get lost while traveling. You fall asleep on the train and miss a few stops, and when you wake up, […]
Continue reading »A Beginner’s Guide to Employee Share Plans
So you’ve started a new job and the company is offering stock options as part of its benefit package. You may not understand what this […]
Continue reading »Please Remove the Membrane Before Preparing the Ribs.
When it comes to meat dishes, ribs are a fairly straightforward task. Whether you smoke, grill, bake or sous vide , making an impressive rack […]
Continue reading »How to Know If This New COVID-19 Story Is Worth Cheering For
Maybe someday there will be a vaccine or a miracle cure for COVID-19. But if it does, it won’t be immediately obvious from the news […]
Continue reading »“Read” 12-Minute Versions of Popular Science Books With This App
Have you ever walked through a library or bookstore and felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of books you know you will never have time […]
Continue reading »Should I Wash My Underwear in a Salad Bowl?
If you don’t have a laundry room, it may be difficult to find clean underwear between laundry visits. That’s why we were intrigued by this […]
Continue reading »How Chrome Short URLs Can Improve Your Security
Soon Google may truncate the full URL of the websites you visit. By showing only the website’s domain name in the address bar and not […]
Continue reading »Bury Your Child’s Plastic Toys in Ice
It’s getting hot, the rates of the damn virus are dropping in some areas, but in others, kids get bored, swimming pools and bicycles are […]
Continue reading »Listen to YouTube Music With These Mac Apps
Google has made it harder to use YouTube as a music player over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. A number […]
Continue reading »Learn to Program With This PC RPG
I’ve tried learning programming languages on my own using a bunch of different apps and online classes, but TwilioQuest was arguably the most fun I […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Post-Pandemic Aircraft Operations
You may have been nervous before the pandemic, but there is no doubt that boarding a plane will be far more worrisome for everyone, as […]
Continue reading »To Motivate Yourself to Exercise, Start by Asking
I have never been able to continue playing sports or activities without having perhaps an obsessive reason for driving. I often refer to these reasons […]
Continue reading »You Can Still Use a Personal Trainer During a Pandemic
Given the need for physical distance, it will take some time before many of us are comfortable with personal training. But given that the pandemic […]
Continue reading »How to Make Meat Tenderer Without a Hammer
I’m a fan of crushed meat. Whether it’s chicken breast that’s made to be served tenderly or crispy breaded pork schnitzel, I’m in love with […]
Continue reading »Protect Your Glasses From Fogging With This Mask
Wearing a face shield is a trashy but necessary part of life right now, and this annoyance is perhaps the most annoying for those who […]
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