Well, here we are. And yes, that’s Apple’s Craig Federighi peering lovingly at Apple’s big move to its own silicon—the M1 chip, the first system-on-a-chip for Macs and the world’s first five-nanometer chip for a laptop or desktop.Read more...
Lees meerOutdoor workouts are a great way to stay healthy, both in a “fitness” sense and an “avoiding COVID-19” sense. But as we get closer to wintertime, there’s a chill in the air, and suddenly your warmup takes on new meaning. Read more...
Lees meerGoing back to school for a master’s degree during an economic downturn can make sense—why not upgrade your skills if you’re already underemployed? Well, there’s a downside right now, too: remote learning can be unfulfilling and graduate degrees are …
Lees meerThis pandemic has provided parents with a grab-bag of things to worry about on any given day. There’s the obvious concern about our children (or ourselves, or their grandparents) actually contracting the virus. There is the toll that isolation may b…
Lees meerDepending where you live, you may have seen the skies light up with fireworks over the weekend. But this week we’ll be treated to a different type of (non-political) light show: the Northern Taurid meteor shower. While it technically started in Octo…
Lees meerAnd just like that, the next generation is here. The Xbox Series X and its smaller, more affordable sibling, the Xbox Series S, are available (well, to those who were quick enough on the draw to nab preorders). If you’re coming over from the Xbox On…
Lees meerOne of the great things about eating birds is getting to consume their (hopefully) crispy, (ideally) well-seasoned skin. But some people, like my mother, don’t appreciate this gift. (This ended up working out well for me as a youth, as I could steal…
Lees meerIf you happen to have some romaine lettuce in your fridge right now, you’re going to want to check the label. That’s because total of 3,396 cartons of the greens have been voluntarily recalled by Tanimura & Antle, a produce company based in Salinas,…
Lees meerThe big pre-patch event for World of Warcraft’s next expansion, Shadowlands, goes live today. If you’re coming off the game’s “free weekend for all lapsed players,” or you’re an old-school player with a new case of expansion excitement, this is the …
Lees meerSome recurring expenses in your budget are the same each month, which makes them easy to anticipate. But some budget lines are harder to keep consistent—food, for instance. Food is a necessity, after all, but it’s possible to spend way more than you…
Lees meerDriving a car is one of those things that works best when you don’t have to worry about how everything works. You have enough to pay attention to on the road without having to worry about what’s going on under the hood. But then one day you’re dr…
Lees meerThanksgiving dinner is not the easiest, so I’m always looking for ways to decrease both the stress felt and the effort exerted in its preparation. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cook your sweet potatoes (or yams) in the dang microwave. Unl…
Lees meerThe pandemic has made us question everything, laundry included. No longer are dirty clothes limited to coming off in the bedroom or bathroom; now we have to deal with masks that are removed on our way home from outings as well. Read more...
Lees meerThe election is (mostly) over, and it’s time to take down those campaign yard signs. While you definitely shouldn’t toss a stack of signs straight in the trash, you also can’t simply dump them in your recycling bin and consider it done. Here’s how t…
Lees meerThese days, there is much more to social gaming than inviting your buddies over to play Mario Kart. It’s easier than ever to share every game you play online with hundreds of people, building one gigantic community around your exploits in your favor…
Lees meerThough all signs seem to indicate we now have a president- and vice-president elect, that doesn’t mean the 2020 election is over. Two of the most important races—which will together determine which party has control over the Senate and the ability (…
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Lees meerThe adjustment to working remotely goes beyond eliminating your commute, practicing proper Zoom etiquette, and dealing with having no clear start or end to your workday. Working remotely—especially if you’ve never done it before—can also impact your…
Lees meerI have always felt that cranberry sauce is bigger than Thanksgiving. Though it plays an important role on turkey day—ensuring our palates don’t get oversaturated with salt, fat, and sage—the sweet, tangy condiment can be used to balance rich, savory…
Lees meerCar rental companies tend to be cautious about lending out assets worth tens of thousands of dollars each, so they traditionally require a credit card to rent a car. But it’s now easier to rent a car using a debit card, too—albeit with more restrict…
Lees meerFormer Lifehacker writer Patrick Allan once explained how to avoid being a sore loser at competitive games. It’s useful advice for anyone older than a toddler, but it might also be worth revisiting in order to apply his lessons to a higher-stakes co…
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