From making sure they don’t fall for phishing scams to reminding them to never reveal personal information online, children just getting their start on the web may talk savvy, but still need a helping hand learning the stuff the rest of us know. Her…
Lees meerThe shower head that came preinstalled in your home or apartment is probably terrible, but if you don’t have the cash to upgrade it to a Delta In2ition, the Delta 75152 is a fantastic option at under $20.Read more...
Lees meerSteam is continuing their tradition of hosting seasonal sales in which wide swaths of games are discounted, and today they’re putting dozens of horror games on sale just in time for Halloween.Read more...
Lees meerIt’s Fall in North America, and that means it’s probably about to rain where you live, or it just finished raining, or you’re reading this blog outside in the rain right now and your phone is all wet. Nobody likes to be all wet! That’s for fish. Avo…
Lees meerFacebook’s released a new election prep feature that hopes to help you find information on both the presidential election and local races.Read more...
Lees meerThe Raspberry Pi is first and foremost a computer meant to get kids coding. Case in point, the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s guide to making a cool little Halloween-themed spot the difference game that hides a goofy little prank.Read more...
Lees meerAnd so ends our seventh annual Evil Week on Lifehacker, when we walk the line between practical and pernicious to bring you tips from the darker side of life. Coincidentally (or not?) it was also a busy week in tech with both Microsoft and Apple unv…
Lees meerThere is important information, and then there is very important information, and I would file “which fast food chain gives you the most fries” under very, very important information.Read more...
Lees meerChrome: Want to know what’s behind the linked file you’re about to download? Preview it first with Peek, a simple Chrome extension that works with most common downloadable files on the internet.Read more...
Lees meerThe big one-day suiting sale will get you halfway there, but Amazon’s also offering huge markdowns on a variety of wallets, ties, and belts from Tommy Hilfiger to help you pull your outfit together.Read more...
Lees meerThere are a lot of reasons to eat seaweed—it’s good for you, it’s good for the environment, etc.—but I mostly eat it because I like the taste. It has a savory, slightly funky flavor that’s great in sushi, soups, and salads, but I’m particularly inte…
Lees meerHere’s the bad news: Those awesome-looking new MacBook Pros are more expensive than they were before.Read more...
Lees meerWhen you’re planning a public speech, you have your notes, slides, and script in the hopes that everything will go right. It won’t. Something is going to go wrong and if you expect it, you’ll handle it better.Read more...
Lees meerWe’re all victims in the race to gain more status. Society pressures us to have a bigger house, a nicer car, and more toys. If your rush to gain status starts with buying stuff, however, you might want to rethink your strategy.Read more...
Lees meerTwitter is shuttering Vine, its short-form video platform that it acquired in 2012. The platform spawned its own online culture that embraced the six-second limitation to create pithy videos, but the enthusiasm waned as other social networks added v…
Lees meerHaving coffee before you get started with your priority work might seem like a nice way to ease into the day, but it could also be slowing you down and making you a little jittery in the process.Read more...
Lees meeriPhone: Podcasts are great, but the effort required to pick one out and play it is a little obnoxious sometimes. 60db is a new app that works a bit like NPR’s ONE app, but focused on short-form podcasts from a variety of providers.Read more...
Lees meerIf you want to get your hands dirty on a semi-evil electronics project, this DIY EMP generator is fun—if not a little dangerous—build to try. It won’t fry much, except at extreme short range, so you should be careful with it, but you’ll learn a lot …
Lees meerApple’s special event today focused on hardware. The big news is a brand new version of the MacBook that includes a fancy touch screen in place of the function keys, but they also announced a new TV app and some minor Apple TV improvements.Read more…
Lees meerWhether you’re evacuating because of a hurricane or you’re just leaving for vacation, you’ll want to know if the power went out while you were away for any substantial amount of time. Fill a cup with water, put it in the freezer until it’s solid, th…
Lees meerSome headphone makers put a lot of effort into their packaging. Don’t throw away that plush, attractive case. With a little DIY effort, you’ll have the coolest, most functional wall mount for your headphones that also keeps them out of the way.Read …
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