Why You Should Never Cook a Hard Boiled Egg
Thinking of finishing off a soft-boiled egg in the microwave? Or quickly reheat a hard-boiled egg because it’s too cold? Don’t do this if you […]
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Calculate the Cost of Supporting an Adult Child
Thanks to the post-crisis economy and lagging labor market, millennials have inherited the reputation of the “boomerang generation.” We all move home with our parents […]
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This week, after just two practice sessions, my 11-year-old son quit basketball. Before the season, he was genuinely happy about the game (which is somewhat […]
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Happy weekend everyone, and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. This week we […]
Continue reading »Gifts to Help Kids Burn Energy When They Are Stuck Indoors
I once experienced the joy of being largely sedentary during the winter months. Hygge was my jam. Now is the time to wear all fleece […]
Continue reading »Can You Get the Flu From Someone Else’s Cloud of Diarrhea?
It’s time for another round of Burning Questions, a column where I’ll find experts to answer the health questions you’ve been secretly interested in over […]
Continue reading »Get IPhone X Cheap at Apple’s Best Buy Sales Event
There is nothing better than the eternal excuse “It’s the holidays!” pamper yourself with a new fashionable toy. And with the 1,000-dollar iPhone X in […]
Continue reading »Comedian Josh Gondelman Teaches to Tweet
Comedian, writer and writer Last Week Tonight Josh Gondelman knows how to be funny in any context. Like any comedian, Josh’s second (third or fourth) […]
Continue reading »How Much Money Do You Keep in Your Checking Account?
My checking account usually stores the amount of money I have / need to spend within one month. But I don’t do it for any […]
Continue reading »The Sun Did Burn an Eclipse-Shaped Hole in Someone’s Retina
Remember all those warnings about the need to wear protective gear when looking at an eclipse? New research from JAMA Ophthalmology reveals exactly what happens […]
Continue reading »How Weed Affects Your Sex Life
With the recent legalization of marijuana in several states and the creation of several sex-targeted THC products like Foria’s personal lubricant, more people are starting […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Coworker to Reply to Your Work Letter
You might think that sending work emails is the worst . Is not. This is the second worst. The worst part is waiting for people […]
Continue reading »How to Set up a Smart Home Hub and Water Sensor
If you want to get your own smart home system without spending a fortune, we’re here to help. In the first episode of our new […]
Continue reading »Forget Justin Timberlake’s Braspberry, Strawbraspberry Instead
Justin Timberlake made headlines this week with his fruity breakout , blueberries tucked into raspberries, which he calls Braspberry. “Is it a coincidence that blueberries […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Insurance Coverage If Your Home Is Destroyed by a Bush Fire
Hundreds of thousands of people could face property damage in Southern California due to a series of wildfires in the region. If you are one […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Watch Amazon Prime Videos on Apple TV
We knew that Amazon Prime Video would hit Apple TV at WWDC earlier this year, but neither Amazon nor Apple have divulged exactly when that […]
Continue reading »Slip a Real Pen Clip Onto Your Apple Pencil and Thank Me Later
Last week, I wrote, swiped, and drew on Apple’s 10.5-inch iPad Pro. As a fan of my old iPad Air 2, the more capable iPad […]
Continue reading »How to Avoid Becoming a Mad Maniac at Your Kid’s Soccer Game
On Saturdays, I play football with regular guys. We use whatever open field we can find. It was harder in the early fall when the […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Get a VPN for Your Xbox One or PS4
Resigned to the fact that my roommates and I love to joke, this is the “first Roku ever made” in the last few years, I […]
Continue reading »Your Fried Vegetables Need Some Fish Sauce
The best vegetables are fried vegetables, and the best fried vegetables end with fish sauce. Hot, salty and sweet sauce is the perfect companion for […]
Continue reading »How to Choose Who Gets the Last Meal
Who will get the last piece of food at a dinner party or family dinner? In this excerpt from Branch Is Hell, Rico Galliano and […]
Continue reading »Helping California Wildfire Victims
Hundreds of thousands of southern Californians are being evacuated, and at least 200 homes have been destroyed in a series of wildfires that ravage the […]
Continue reading »You Should Definitely Watch Japanese Game Shows With Your Kids
Television in our house is usually strictly divided: there are shows for my child (80%), shows that my husband and I watch (19.5%), and shows […]
Continue reading »Make a Cheesecake for Two in Record Time With Instant Pot
Cheesecake is one of my favorite sweets on this earth, but since I am a household member who has occasional lactose intolerant guests, I am […]
Continue reading »“Ask a Cleaner” Will Answer Your Questions About Potty Training
Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert, advice columnist, and New York Times bestselling author of My Boyfriend Is Boiling In My Purse … And Other […]
Continue reading »Here Are All the Ways to Use Distilled Water
For a molecule so essential to human life, the existence of “distilled water” when your tap water is okay is a little confusing, especially if […]
Continue reading »How Singles Avoid Holidays Bankruptcy
Holidays are a precious time for everyone: holiday travel, gifts, food, drink, and party clothes can all cost even the frugaliest of people money. But […]
Continue reading »What’s Your Money Goal for 2018?
I don’t understand the New Year’s promises. I understand attraction – new year, new me – but I also tend to think long-term. Annual goals […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Give Your Kids a Gift Budget
The holidays are a bit unsettling in my home: my husband and I are somewhat undisciplined in our spending, and the previous January arrived with […]
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I am always amazed which cities generate the most comments in our Hack Your City column . Readers left 231 comments on Monday ‘s Tell […]
Continue reading »Don’t Complain About Troubles, Avoid Them
Welcome back to Mid-Week Meditations , Lifehacker’s weekly dip in the pool of stoic wisdom and a guide to using its waters to meditate and […]
Continue reading »How to Delete Old Tweets so Enemies Can’t Reach Them
To cleanse your home (or yourself) of spiritual impurities, you can turn to smearing, a ritual that involves burning a bunch of sage to ward […]
Continue reading »Prepare Cheap Sparkling Wine Cocktails From What You Already Have in the Kitchen
Champagne cocktails are arguably the most festive cocktail ever, but mixing real champagne with a capital T with additives that hide the flavor is a […]
Continue reading »How Do Missile Defense Systems Work?
You probably know that the US has a missile defense system, and just a thought makes you feel (relatively) safe and comfortable here in the […]
Continue reading »How to Store Bitcoins As Securely As Possible
It seems that every few months we hear essentially the same story about a man who bought a bunch of bitcoins but lost access to […]
Continue reading »Don’t Give Holiday Gifts
Not to get on your nerves, but there are 19 days left until Christmas. And not to speculate about you, but you probably still need […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Children so Many Toys
In a new study by researchers at the University of Toledo, toddlers who were given fewer toys played more creatively and were more involved in […]
Continue reading »Fromage Fort Is an Amazing Dish Made From Slices of Cheese Plate
There is no such thing as “leftover cheese”, but if you are a cheese collector like me, you will probably find that you have small […]
Continue reading »December Money Challenge: Gift Yourself (With Savings)
Throughout the year, we’ve encouraged you to save more , cut down on impulsive spending, and even make some extra money cleaning your toilets. We […]
Continue reading »RememBear Is a Good Beginner Password Manager
Now you know that you absolutely need a password manager . But you never get to buy it. Let’s fix that right now with RememBear […]
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