How Emanuel Ax Makes Piano Less Tedious
Seven-time Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax still practices his instrument for four hours a day – when you play at Carnegie Hall, you don’t just play […]
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This week we have newlyweds who are desperate to find time for themselves. Is there a way for her to ask her husband to leave […]
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Kitchen sinks are generally thought of as something that you wash things in rather than something to clean on their own, but organizational guru Marla […]
Continue reading »How to Get IOS 11.4 and Unlock New Messaging and HomePod Features
Apple has finally released the long-awaited iOS 11.4 publicly available version, which brings several big improvements to the mobile operating system, including: messages that (finally) […]
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Happy 529! (Got it? Because it’s May 29th?) Okay, yes, it’s not really Christmas, but it’s a good reminder to use Account 529 if you […]
Continue reading »I’m Jenny Rosenstrakh, Creator of Dinner: a Love Story and It’s Like I’m a Parent.
Jenny Rosenstrakh wants to help other parents answer this constant pesky question: What’s for dinner? And for the past eight years, a mom of two […]
Continue reading »Hear Esther Perel Discuss Masculinity, Live the Conversation at Lifehacker Headquarters
For our first Livehacker event , we spent an evening with therapist, podcast writer and host Esther Perel , divorce attorney James J. Sexton, and […]
Continue reading »Maintain Strong Relationships With Daily Service Text
There is no magic bullet or divine secret to maintain a romantic relationship – every couple is different. But if there’s one thing that almost […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Steam Games to Your Android Device Using Steam Link
I’ve always been a fan of Valve’s Steam streaming because it means you don’t have to lug your desktop around your home or apartment whenever […]
Continue reading »How to Use Uber’s New Call 911 Feature
We hope your Uber rides are boring and enjoyable, but if you ever run into problems or experience an unsafe ride while driving, car sharing […]
Continue reading »The Most Customizable Weather App Now Available for Android
Carrot Weather, a renowned weather forecast app for iOS and Mac, is currently in beta for Android . The app reports the weather sarcastically, giving […]
Continue reading »What’s Your Favorite Summer Side Dish?
Hello and welcome back toWhat’s Cooking? , an open thread where you can share your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on all food related […]
Continue reading »What All Parents Can Learn From Single Parents
I was three and a half months pregnant when my partner and I parted ways, and I suddenly had to rebuild my life around something […]
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The start is over, your friends have gone on a hike in Europe for a few months, and you have removed the last empty liquor […]
Continue reading »How to Choose a Diamond-Free Engagement Ring
Not everyone is completely fascinated with engagement ring diamonds, no matter how culturally ingrained it is to wear them. But in reality, not all stones […]
Continue reading »The Updated 1Password Password Manager Is Essential for Your Mac
macOS (and after we wrote this, Windows !): It’s been a few years since AgileBits released a major update to its awesome password management app, […]
Continue reading »Which Episode Is Best for Your Favorite Show?
Arrested Development is returning for season five today, which reminded me of the first time I saw it – not the pilot, but the fourth […]
Continue reading »What Is the Difference Between Eye Cream and Moisturizer?
It’s pretty obvious even to the casual observer that the skin around our eyes is slightly different from the rest of our face. But is […]
Continue reading »Find Out If Your Password Has Been Leaked As a Result of a Data Breach With This Chrome Extension
At the moment, it seems like there is a new data breach every week when usernames, passwords and other personal information become vulnerable to hackers. […]
Continue reading »How to Listen to and Delete Everything Your Alexa Recorded
Last week, a story circulated on the network that Alexa recorded a private conversation of a woman and then sent it to her friend. While […]
Continue reading »What’s the Worst Hot Pepper Can Do to You?
Last month, the BMJ released a report of a 34-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency room in Cooperstown, New York, with a thunderous […]
Continue reading »Take a Little Vacation to Tackle Your Personal to-Do List
Holidays, however long, are all about helping you relieve stress. And sometimes it means that you need to do something, not sit back and do […]
Continue reading »Should You Use Windfall Investment Income to Buy a Home?
What fees and penalties will you face for early IRA withdrawals to buy a home? This is the question we are looking at this week. […]
Continue reading »Soak up Every Bite of the Morel Flavor by Toasting the Bread in the Leftover Butter
Morel mushrooms are two things: tasty and expensive. Whether you’re going to shell out the required dough (or struggling to piece it together), you need […]
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There are those who receive the title “Cheerful Aunt / Uncle [name]” with every child they interact with. And there are others who are embarrassed […]
Continue reading »How to Convert Your IPhone HEIC Images on Windows Easily
Windows: Here’s the problem: The HEIF image format, which Apple now uses in iOS 11 as HEIC files , is a great alternative to JPEG. […]
Continue reading »Tell Us Your Travel Tips for Shanghai
I love the city, that’s also a verb. But unlike the old West Coast sailors who are drugged and dragged into service, most of us […]
Continue reading »How to Watch the Stanley Cup Final Even Without TV
Tonight, the Golden Knights of Las Vegas will take on the Washington Capitals in the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals, and next year […]
Continue reading »How to Set up Two-Factor Authentication for Firefox
Firefox has begun rolling out two-factor authentication, and if you use your browser to store passwords, you should enable it now. If you are not […]
Continue reading »Use a “police Officer” to Keep Business Meetings up-to-Date
When you have a workshop, the more people are invited, the easier things get upset, so every meeting requires a “Police” meeting to keep the […]
Continue reading »Always Remember When to Water Your Plants Using This App
As for the plants, I get exactly one thing: kill them. As I write this, there is a small tree on my desk, which, as […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 race and Danica Patrick’s retirement will take place tomorrow, May 27th. Race coverage begins at 11:00 am ET, with riders officially starting […]
Continue reading »Search for Legspace Flights With This Chrome Extension
On my 11-hour flight from London to San Francisco last week, I sat next to my father and son, both over six feet tall. At […]
Continue reading »How to Get Free ICloud Storage for a Month
While Apple is never going to offer more than 5GB of free storage, it looks like the company is throwing the slightest dice to users […]
Continue reading »Make These Ribs Sous Vide No Grill and No Smoker
As someone living in a tiny studio apartment, I don’t have to grill, smoke, or cook outdoors a lot. This makes me very sad because […]
Continue reading »Parents, Put a Gate Around the Grill This Memorial Day Weekend
For non-parents, the grill is a tool used to make delicious burgers, sausages, and other barbecue foods that you can eat while drinking your beer […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Self-Directed Email Spam
In this week’s Tech 911 – our regular column that tackles the most pressing technical issues (which you can and should send us here ) […]
Continue reading »Skip “Hey Guys!” YouTube Video Screensavers With These Two Handy Hotkeys
You subscribed to their YouTube channel, you clicked that button countless times, and you may have even donated some money to their Patreon. However, you […]
Continue reading »How Freelancers Can Save for Retirement After an IRA
So, you’re a freelancer and you want to know what retirement savings options you have. How can you save money outside of the IRA? It’s […]
Continue reading »Get Your Rum With a Palmetto Cocktail
Happy weekend and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. We’re making a saw […]
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