The term “gaslighting”—as in, the psychological manipulation, not the 19th century profession—has been thrown around a lot over the past decade or so. And while it can be both overused and misused, the awareness of the concept in general has been he…
Lees meerThis year, there’s even more to celebrate than usual on April 20th, now that 17 states plus Washington, D.C. have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Four of those states—New Jersey, New York, Virginia and New Mexico—have done so in the pas…
Lees meerSo far, 23.6% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated, and businesses are giving people a bit of a nudge by offering free products and services to people who show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Here are a few perks of getting your jab…
Lees meerDr. Orna Guralnik’s career is all about drawing boundaries. As a psychoanalyst, boundaries between herself and patients, in addition to the necessary space between her work and personal life, are in constant interplay. Pair that with hosting Showtim…
Lees meerMainstream entertainment, never the friendliest of places, has lately been carving out a space for people who exist outside of contemporary beauty standards. Odds are still good actors will find it more difficult to get certain types of roles if the…
Lees meerA new version of Nvidia’s GeForce Experience software is available now. The update is packed with new features, expanded device and game support, and bug fixes, but there are two new features that will be helpful for all those moments you aren’t gam…
Lees meerThis week, the out-of-touch guide is taking a look at science. We got aerospace engineers licking space rocks, YouTube influencers using lie detectors, Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s twitter-feud with a frozen meat product, and more tales of when great scien…
Lees meerEver thought about sleeping with someone who isn’t your partner? Ever acted on it? You already know you’re not alone: Nearly half of marriages end in divorce and anywhere from 20% to 40% of those divorces are caused by infidelity. Maybe the key to h…
Lees meerNot all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love. (If you’d like to be …
Lees meerStreaming services as still dealing with the fallout from the lack of big theatrical releases in 2020, which means that this month’s Hulu lineup is once again short on newer movies I’ve actually heard of. But a little googling has revealed a bunch o…
Lees meerIt’s been a few months since the release of the first trailer for Disney’s Cruella (dropping on Disney+ this month with a Premiere Access upcharge), the studio’s next attempt to cash in on its IP by rehabilitating one of its rogues’ gallery of anima…
Lees meerDid you hear? Spotify is making a Car Thing. Yes, seriously, it’s called the Car Thing. It acts as an intermediary device that connects to your phone and your car so you can listen to Spotify through your car’s stereo even if the devices aren’t norm…
Lees meerHi! I’ve been writing Lifehacker’s esteemed Tech 911 advice column for three years and running, with a new installment arriving every Friday at 9 a.m. ET (save for the occasional vacation day). I’d like to keep up that pace—but to get us through thi…
Lees meerMesh lingerie bags protect their contents from snagging, stretching, and generally getting beat up in the washing machine—but despite the name, they’re not just for lingerie. When used correctly, mesh bags will keep a wide variety of delicate clothi…
Lees meerApple is planning to reformat its serial numbers for Macs and MacBook this year. Currently, Macs use the same 12-digit alphanumeric serial codes as other Apple products, but Apple will soon switch them to randomized strings between 8 and 12 characte…
Lees meerGenerally speaking, texting is an effortless, productive way to communicate. Sure, it can become tiresome when I find myself in a group chat that is degenerating into a flurry of missives that I don’t care about; in these instances. the ability to …
Lees meerNothing says, “My life is totally together” like a perfectly made bed. In fact, we’ve been told time and time again how making your bed is the key to success. But if you find the act of making your bed takes too long, we’ve assembled the fastest met…
Lees meerIf you’re at all like me, spring cleaning can be something of a domino situation. I might start by cleaning the baseboards, but when I get to the stairs, I’m like, wow these handrails are dirty. And so on. By the time I’m done, I’ve also discovered …
Lees meerIf you want to brighten up your home with some lush, green plants, it’s important to consider how much light they’ll need. Different plants thrive in different conditions, so you can’t cram everything in front of the same window and hope for the bes…
Lees meerThe smell of fresh laundry isn’t just for laundry—dryer sheets are aromatic little papers that are actually good for much more than de-wrinkling and de-static-ing your clothes after a wash. Their structure makes them useful in some unexpected ways, …
Lees meerDog owners often take canine comforts to dizzying extremes, like feeding their dogs home-cooked meals or enrolling them in fancy sleep away camps. When it comes to shopping for dog toys, it’s become popular to factor in the color of said toy when st…
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