Last night, I read a quote from country singer Orville Peck that resonated with me: “Scrambled is for people who don’t like eggs.” I think the fringed-faced singer is on to something. Scrambling an egg lets you forget the biological realities of the food, something that’s much harder to ignore with a sunny side up, or…
Source: LifeHacker – Fry Your Eggs in a Pile of Crumbled Feta
iPhone season is upon us, and with it, comes the yearly update to iOS. Apple plans to release iOS 17 this month, along with the new iPhone 15 line. If you’re impatient, you can try out the public betas, which are easy to install, but you won’t have to wait long: the stable version of iOS 17 will launch in less than a…
Source: LifeHacker – Here’s When iOS 17 Is Coming Out
Today might seem like it’s all about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but Apple made plenty of other notable announcements too. One of those concerns AirPods Pro. While the company didn’t exactly revolutionize its premium wireless earbuds, there is one big change coming: support for USB-C charging.
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Probably Don’t Need to Buy the ‘New’ AirPods Pro
Smoke detectors: Can’t cook with them, won’t survive a midnight blaze without them. If you spend any time in the kitchen, a food-triggered false alarm has probably happened to you. But you can stop false smoke alarms without compromising fire safety.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Stop False Smoke Alarms When You’re Cooking
The iPhone 15 line is officially here. Apple upgraded all its new iPhones across the board, adding the Dynamic Island to the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus and upgrading their main camera to 48 megapixels. But that doesn’t mean the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are left behind: The more expensive iPhones have plenty of…
Source: LifeHacker – Everything You Need to Know About the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models at its September 2023 “Wonderlust” event. This is the second year running that the company has done away with a “Mini” iPhone in favor of a larger new iPhone—which means your base-level options are between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus. If you’re wondering…
Source: LifeHacker – The Differences Between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are two of the most anticipated smartwatch releases this year, with all eyes on Apple to see just how its top wearables will perform when placed side-by-side. Is the more expensive Ultra 2 going to be worth the extra cash, or are you better off just sticking with the…
Source: LifeHacker – The Differences Between the Apple Watch 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Around 3.6 million more U.S. workers may soon be eligible for overtime pay, according to a new proposal from the Biden administration. This expansion of overtime eligibility would be the most generous increase in decades. Here’s what to know about how overtime works right now, and how this new rule could change your…
Source: LifeHacker – Biden’s Proposed Rule Could Increase Your Paycheck
If you’ve got the time, energy, and motivation, a side hustle can be a good idea—but side hustles aren’t what they used to be. As venture capital dries up, outfits like Uber have started tightening the purse strings; artificial intelligence (AI) is undermining a lot of traditional sources of side income; and side gigs…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Make Real Money Participating in Clinical Trials, If You Dare
Cramming for tests doesn’t work, but that doesn’t stop students from waiting until the last minute to study. Some even believe that reading and reviewing material under pressure will result in an adrenaline rush that pushes them to perform at their top ability. I am guilty of having done this dozens of times…
Source: LifeHacker – Why Cramming for a Test Doesn’t Work, According to Science
This 3-in-1 charging cable is capable of fast charging and data transfer, and allows you to charge three devices simultaneously. With a max output power of 66W, it comes with micro-USB, USB-C, and Lightning connections, as well as fast data syncing to support data transfer speeds of 480 Mbps. It’s 3.9 feet long and on…
Source: LifeHacker – This 3-in-1 Charging Cable Is Right Now
The weather might not be as warm once the leaves start changing, but that doesn’t mean your love life needs to cool down. There are many ways to enjoy the change of the season without going full-on PSL-drinking, plaid-wearing basic coupledom. Planning a fall date doesn’t have to hurt your wallet, nor does it have to…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Fall Date Ideas That Aren’t Apple Picking
September and October are always the best months for fans of horror movies, as the lead up to Halloween brings all sorts of blood-splattered delights into your local theaters (and into your streaming devices).
Source: LifeHacker – All the New Horror Movies Coming Out Before Halloween
These days, every flagship smartphone, be it Android or iPhone, can connect to the 5G networks each major US carrier has built over the last few years. All this new 5G technology was supposed to usher in a new era of super high-speed mobile connections where we could download giant files in mere seconds and stream 4K v…
Source: LifeHacker – The Difference Between 5G UC, 5G UW, and 5G+
No matter what dietary restrictions you may have, or ingredients you avoid, you deserve a slice of cake. But vegan baking often requires stabilizers and other ingredients that most people don’t have in their pantries. Cake mixes, however, are usually egg- and dairy-free; it’s the added eggs and/or butter that get…
Source: LifeHacker – Turn a Box of Cake Mix and Can of Soda Into a Plush Vegan Cake
Consumerism today looks very different than it looked 10 years ago. Most people wouldn’t head out to a store to, say, buy a water bottle—they’d just order it on Amazon or some other online store. This means that many American households, at any given time, have at least one order pending delivery. Unfortunately,…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Tell If That Package Delivery Text Is a Scam
My entire house is “smart:” I remotely control when lights turn on and off, when plants get watered, when humidifiers and air conditioners turn on, and even what I listen to as I go to sleep. There are few things as satisfying for an ‘80s kid as speaking commands into the air and having stuff magically happen. But…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Need ‘Matter,’ the New Open Standard for Smart Home Devices
I have yet to meet a pancake I didn’t like. Crispy or soft, fluffy or flat, savory or sweet—they all stack up for a satisfying breakfast. I’m part of the rare plain pancake-eating species. Maybe it’s because I like snacking so much. A plain pancake with no toppings means I can walk around and do things while I…
Source: LifeHacker – These Pancake Roll-ups Can Be Sweet or Savory
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 12, NYT Connections #93! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The “Couch to 5K” program has gotten tons of people started with running. It starts off light, has a structure that’s easy to stick to, and you graduate with the ability to finish a common race distance. But the plan also has its drawbacks, and it’s not the only way to start running. Here’s what you should know before…
Source: LifeHacker – Why ‘Couch to 5K’ Doesn’t Work for Everybody