The cost of everything is rising, but the cost of housing is particularly troubling for many. Having a roof over your head and a place to sleep is crucial to your ability to function in society, but rents have been consistently rising over the last few years. As a result, people are seeking creative housing solutions—a…
Source: LifeHacker – Why Hot-Bedding Is a Bad Idea
The effects of global climate change are already wreaking havoc, and all evidence suggests things are going to get worse in the near future. Learning how to deal with/survive extreme weather—floods, hurricanes, tornados, heat— is likely to become increasingly important for everyone, and one viable strategy could…
Source: LifeHacker – The 10 Largest Cities (Relatively) Safe From Climate Change
Samsung’s new foldable is already $200 off: As of Sept. 6, 2023, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available on Amazon for $799, 20% off the smartphone’s retail price of $999.99.
Source: LifeHacker – The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Is Cheaper Than Ever Right Now
Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remind me of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake–even though I never see this, I’m sure they’re out there. It’s wholesome and comforting. But sometimes getting a good marble pattern in a loaf cake can be more elusive than the recipe suggests.…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Should Marble Your Cakes With a Spoon Instead of a Toothpick
There’s obviously no point in studying if you don’t remember what you went over when it’s time for the test—and one of the best ways to retain that knowledge is to maintain a particularly strict study schedule. The technique is called “distributed practice,” and here’s how it works.
Source: LifeHacker – Use ‘Distributed Practice’ to Better Retain What You Study
When shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter two key terms: Annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate. While these terms often get thrown around interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can help you choose the best loan option. Here’s the difference between an APR and an interest rate,…
Source: LifeHacker – The Difference Between a Mortgage’s APR and Interest Rate
This 4-in-1 charging station is a compact power hub that offers wireless and wired charging for multiple devices simultaneously, and it’s on sale right now for $25.99 (reg. $49). With a total charging output of 30W, including 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C port, it supports wireless charging for Qi-compatible devices like…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get This Four-Device Charging Station for Right Now
You dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when you’re there. You can feel in your bones it’s time to leave this job, but the thought of actually taking that leap is a daunting one. As I’ve written about before, sometimes searching for a job can feel like a full-time job itself.
Source: LifeHacker – Do These Things Before You Quit Your Job
This Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $106.99 right now (reg. $249). Its scissor mechanism with 1mm travel is designed to make typing as comfortable as possible, and the keyboard also comes with a spacious click-anywhere trackpad for scrolling, a 14-key function row with loads of shortcut options…
Source: LifeHacker – This Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (10th Gen) Is 7 Right Now
Gaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, especially as full-sized graphics cards made the jump to these portable gaming machines. But when it comes to choosing a budget gaming laptop, there’s a lot of bad mixed in with the good. These five laptops are only the good.
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Budget Gaming Laptops in 2023
I introduced my kids to video games a couple of years ago, and I love that it not only gives us something to share, it teaches them to persevere even when things seem difficult. But despite all the pros of picking up a joystick and duking it out on Super Smash Bros., they’re still in front of a screen, which can lead…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Board Games for Screen-Obsessed Kids
As a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn’t very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except for celery, which my palate inexplicably rejects each and every time it crosses my teeth. The vegetable is hard to avoid. It’s a fixture in mirepoix,…
Source: LifeHacker – Give Your Tuna Salad Some Crunch Without Celery
Wordle is great, but it only lasts for one word a day. Once you solve the puzzle (or lose it), you need to wait until tomorrow to try again. If you’re too impatient for the next Wordle, you might just have to make your own.
Source: LifeHacker – Make Your Own Wordles With ‘Custom Wordle’
With heavy storm activity moving across North America, and autumn moving in, there are bound to be some downed power lines here and there. But what do you do if you see one near you? Knowing how to handle this dangerous situation is important to avoid shock and minimize fire risk. Here’s how to keep yourself and…
Source: LifeHacker – What to Do When You See a Downed Power Line
Growing up with a uterus, you’re taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you’re not pregnant. But periods are costly, sometimes painful, and annoying at best. While people have been skipping periods by taking hormonal birth control for years, many still think…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Skip Your Period Safely
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, September 6, 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 6, NYT Connections #87! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 6
Lifting straps are an essential gym bag item if you do any serious amount of deadlifting or pulling exercises. (And no, straps aren’t cheating if you know when to use them.) But there are several different types, and it’s important to match your straps to the type of lifting you do.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Choose the Best Weightlifting Straps
If you’re interested in cybersecurity and the world of IT, this iCollege Complete 2023 Cybersecurity Developer and IT Skills Bundle is on sale for $69.99 right now. iCollege is an online learning institution with a 4.7-star rating on Indeed, and this sale is for 26 courses with more than 400 hours of instruction in…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get This iCollege Beginner’s Cybersecurity Course for
There are around 210 million registered users to OnlyFans, a social media platform featuring digital marketing advice, fitness content, vocabulary lessons, and anything else you can think of. There’s also a ton of porn content, catering to literally any interest or fetish that exists on earth. If you’d like to join up…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Hide Your OnlyFans Payments History
Homemade mayonnaise is a different beast from the store-bought stuff. Even my favorite brands—Kewpie and Duke’s—can’t hold a candle to the rich and tangy DIY mayo. The texture is less jiggly, the flavor fresher, and you can customize it by playing around with the acid (vinegar or lemon?), eggs (whole or yolks only?),…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Make Mayonnaise by Hand (With or Without a Blender)