Work sucks, I know. (All work except writing these articles, I mean.) Whether you need tips to clear specific work hurdles (not getting a raise; confronting your coworker about stealing your lunch from the office fridge every day) or just need a lit…
Lees meerIn my garden, I’m the hero. I raised those plant babies—I fed and watered them, encouraged them with daily affirmations, and then mark their progress each day in the garden with little “thank you’s” and cheers. The villains in this story are the pes…
Lees meerThe Mymanu CLIK S Translation Earbuds can give real-time translation in more than 37 languages, and they’re on sale for $99.97 right now (reg. $157) through August 13.Read more...
Lees meerSpicy cold tofu may very well be the quickest recipe I know. I’ve made myself numb to the “prep time” and “cook time” I see at the tops of most recipes–it’s rather subjective to the maker’s skills and experience, and it’s particularly offensive when…
Lees meerIt’s all fun and games until you run out of storage on your phone. If you want to avoid increasing subscription fees for cloud storage, Prism Drive is offering a lifetime subscription for $99.99 right now (reg. $1,494) that comes with 20TB of cloud …
Lees meerDespite the incredible flexibility and utility of paint, we tend to be narrow in our appreciation of the stuff. Most of us think of paint as something that goes on our walls, our vehicles, and (maybe) the occasional piece of wooden furniture. Maybe …
Lees meerThe protein influencers on TikTok are at it again, trying to force cottage cheese into a role it never asked for in the first place. They’ve moved on from cottage cheese ice cream, and have set their sights on “protein cookie dough,” made from cotta…
Lees meerApple’s AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, especially if you’re already entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. Like many Apple products, AirPods Pro are pretty simple to setup and use. However, there are also plenty of settings…
Lees meerThe TOKK CAM C2+ is a small wifi camera that you can stick to your body, hide near your door, or put on your dashboard, and it’s on sale right now for $60.99. You can hide this small camera to keep an eye on your home, garage, bike, or other propert…
Lees meerThe filing of criminal charges against a former president for trying to overturn an election is both a cataclysmic historical event and an incredible annoyance to people who respect the truth. Thanks to Donald Trump’s latest indictment, even greater…
Lees meerWhether you like lowest-common-denominator Superhero sequels or snobby arthouse cinema, all movie-goers can agree on one thing: The price of multiplex food is too damn high. But you can make movie food nearly free with this one simple trick that the…
Lees meerWelcome to “How I Became,” the Lifehacker series where I ask real people about how they really got their jobs. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Chapman, a modern watchmaker. The official term is “horologist:” someone who studies th…
Lees meerFor anyone who craves color, comfort, and nostalgia, modern living spaces can seem dull. But figuring out how to fit your own personality into your home’s decor can be tricky, especially if you want a cohesive, pulled-together look. Luckily, there’s…
Lees meerIf you’re grossed out by the idea that you might be bitten by a tick this summer (chances are good, to be honest), now is the time to get yourself a bottle of permethrin spray. Permethrin-treating your shoes is one of the simplest ways to set up a b…
Lees meerThe internet is anything but private—a quick Google search of your name will prove that. But just because our information is out there doesn’t mean we need to give up all notions of privacy. As such, Google is rolling out three new privacy tools sta…
Lees meerCapers are the exclamation point on a dish. The tiny buds of pickle-y brightness function as a kind of pick-me-up. All tomato sauces, and any risotto benefit from them, most pan sauces can use the kick, and no bagel and lox is street legal, in my op…
Lees meerOne of my favorite things about summer is that it gives me the opportunity to eat my weight in tomato sandwiches. But even I can get a little overzealous and end up with a few too many ‘maters, so prolonging their life becomes a priority. I refuse, …
Lees meerPaint can add all kinds of dimension to a room. It can help make your space bigger or smaller, and it can even affect your mood. If you want your decor to match your mood all the time, there’s a new, psychedelic option to take advantage of: Mood-rin…
Lees meerYou may have already bought your baby an adorable sun hat and a bottle of sunscreen, but there are a few other considerations you’ll need to make to be sure baby’s first beach trip is a success. (To be clear, you still need the adorable hat and the …
Lees meerI’ve lost my kids during a Target run more times than I care to admit, which makes me reluctant to give them more freedom to venture out into the world. Though I may misplace my children once in a while, I’ve somehow never lost my smartphone. This t…
Lees meerBlind baking pie crusts should be simple: You line crimped, chilled pastry with parchment or foil, fill with dried beans to weigh it down, and bake until crisp. I’ve been making pies for years, but until I switched my weights from dry chickpeas to t…
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