There’s no harm in being a little curious. You don’t want to be known as a gossip, but you can still have a healthy interest in the goings-on of other people’s lives—if you can earn their trust (and keep it). Whether you want to get people to open u…
Lees meerMost of us are familiar with narcissism, whether we’ve had personal experience dealing with a narcissist or someone close to us has. Dealing with a narcissist—whether it’s a parent-child relationship, long-term partnership, or professional relations…
Lees meerIf you’re on dating apps, then you know that for every match you get, you’re doing a lot of swiping. And swiping. And...some more swiping. Even if you have plenty of matches, you’re still left asking yourself: Why aren’t sparks flying?Read more...
Lees meerThe Lifehacker staff are all upstanding members of society with clean driving records and shiny white teeth; we’re not like those reprobates over at Reddit’s Unethical Life Hacks forum. I trolled their dark-side tips to bring you 20 of the most mora…
Lees meerFriday evening, I had several people over for some vegan chili. Vegan chili probably doesn’t sound all that exciting if you’re not vegan, and I could tell that several of my guests (besides the vegan) were less than stoked that I had gone with a mea…
Lees meerLamps tend to have a longer shelf-life than cushioned pieces of furniture like couches, recliners, and upholstered chairs. They’re much easier to move (and therefore, to give away to family or friends when you no longer need them), don’t start saggi…
Lees meerEven though there may still be a few days warm enough for a dip in a pool, if you have one of your own, it’s probably time to shut it down for the season (if you haven’t already). Yes, it can be a hassle and take some time, but it’ll be less work to…
Lees meerAs much as some people may find the idea of leisure time appealing in theory, when it comes down to stepping away from work and other personal and family obligations—even for a few hours—the thought of not being “productive” can be a source of stres…
Lees meerEvery destination has its must-see sights. Some are so iconic you know them immediately: the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty. Others are heartily recommended by friends: You have to try this restaurant. But I find the best way to enjoy a place i…
Lees meerYou never know when you’re going to need to record something on your phone. Maybe there’s a rat in the subway bringing its slice home for dinner; maybe a pedestrian on a call is about to spill the beans on someone’s living situation. Whatever the ca…
Lees meerIf your garage or shed sports a jumble of athletic equipment, tools, and hoses, you can keep your outdoor equipment and gardening tools organized (and easy to access) by using hooks to hang them up. Next time you’re looking for your garden trowel or…
Lees meerCredit score apps are a popular way to track credit scores—but they actually aren’t that great. According to recent Consumer Reports analysis, these apps use scores that differ from the ones lenders actually use, they scrape an unnecessary amount of…
Lees meerNow that you’ve got yourself a brand new iPhone 13, it’s time to learn a few basics. We all know that even the latest and greatest hardware doesn’t always work perfectly, so it’s good to know not only how to turn it on and shut it down, but also how…
Lees meerBeing a perfectionist can be a mixed blessing. Although having high standards is generally a positive trait, as with everything, too much of a good thing can become problematic. When it comes to perfectionism, if it is not channeled appropriately, i…
Lees meerWith the advent of modern mixology, I can see why many people would be inclined to think of cocktails as too complicated and inaccessible to replicate at home. Between the infusions and transfusions, the smoke and the mirrors, the emperor’s several …
Lees meerIt’s race weekend. You’ve trained for months, putting in grueling hours and surviving unseemly chafing. You’ve gotten through taper madness by making a mental plan (when to wake up, what to eat, what to wear). You finally get to the starting line on…
Lees meerIn case you somehow missed it, the TikTok revolution is here. What started in 2016 as a seemingly trivial Chinese music and dance platform for kids has mushroomed into one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world. It was the most d…
Lees meerWhile store-bought dryer sheets may give your clothes a softer feel and a scented aura you love, hiding inside those fragrant folds are some questionable ingredients—some of which raise red flags from a health and efficacy standpoint. Not only have …
Lees meerHumans aren’t the only species with an endocannabinoid system—the means by which the phytochemicals of weed interact with the body. In fact, all animals—even fish and invertebrates—have one. That means all animals can benefit from the effects of can…
Lees meerIt’s hard to know how to feel about Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop, especially when we know so little about it, even two months out from its Nov. 19 launch. Remaking any classic is a fraught prospect, and more so in this case, given that the ori…
Lees meerThe hardest part of Halloween (besides deciding on the perfect costume for you or your small children) is figuring out how much candy to buy. Running out early is obviously no fun at all—but given that the good stuff costs upwards of $10 a bag these…
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