Video taken with a current-generation smartphone can be truly breathtaking—capturing fully stabilized, 4K video at 60 fps on a device that can fit in your shirt pocket still feels like science fiction. That is, until your friend asks, “can you send me that video?” and you find yourself dealing with a file large enough…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Compress Video on Android Fast
If you’ve been waiting to watch (or rewatch) the much-discussed live-action The Little Mermaid, you’re in luck—it’s dropping on Disney+ on September 6.
Source: LifeHacker – What’s New on Disney+ in September 2023
It’s understandable that people on the West Coast got a little freaked out last week when a hurricane/tropical storm was headed toward California. It hasn’t happened in a generation, so we’re not used to it. Thankfully, it turned out mostly OK. There weren’t any deaths, and property damage was minimal. There was a ton…
Source: LifeHacker – What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Hurricane Hilary Misinformation
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 24, 2023, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. According to WordleBot, the average player solves in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 24, Wordle #796! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, August 24
When you block someone on Instagram, that user cannot view your profile; like, share, or comment on your posts; or mention, tag, or message you. Your account also will not show up in their search results. This may be the right move for protecting your privacy, but it doesn’t feel great when you’re on the receiving end.
Source: LifeHacker – Find Out Who Blocked You on Instagram
This Stamina InMotion Compact Strider is on sale for $118.99 right now, normally $249.99. It’s sort of like a miniature elliptical with resistance bands, and you can use it standing up or sitting down at a desk. As you work out, a small screen displays your total number of strides, exercise time, or calories burned.…
Source: LifeHacker – This Mini Elliptical Is 0 Right Now
Being a free spirit who “goes with the flow” and doesn’t plan for trips or activities is often seen as a valid (and fun) way of living. But many of us simply can’t live that way; we know there are benefits to the think-ahead way of living. For one, if you can allow yourself to think about snowy slopes even while it’s…
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Buy Your Winter Ski Passes Before Labor Day
I love to start my day with curds and whey, always have, even before the Great Cottage Cheese Resurgence of the 2020s. Cottage cheese is filling, neutral enough to pair deliciously with a variety of plant parts, and (most importantly) speedy. I don’t whip it or try or try to force it into a role it never asked for. I…
Source: LifeHacker – These Cottage Cheese Breakfast Ideas Make Mornings Easier
If I were to place saltines on an alignment chart, I’d have to go with “neutral good.” They’re bland enough to get along with everyone, but just salty enough to keep your palate vaguely interested on their own, without adornment. They’re mildly comforting, and not at all challenging, and they remind of a biscuity…
Source: LifeHacker – Build Your Next Ice Cream Sandwich on Saltines
While most of us focus on making timely payments to avoid interest and fees, have you ever wondered what happens if you overpay your credit card? Whether it’s part of your credit strategy or some autopay mistake, overpayment happens—sending you into a negative balance. Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of…
Source: LifeHacker – When You Should Overpay Your Credit Card
No one likes CAPTCHA. They come out of the blue, when all you want to do is
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Browse the Internet Without CAPTCHA Prompts
“Cord cutting is cheaper than cable!” is rapidly joining inexpensive ridesharing and hoverboards on the list of the future’s broken promises to us, but even as streaming prices have eclipsed what we once used to pay for cable, there are ways to lower your monthly bills.
Source: LifeHacker – Ten Ways to Spend Less on Streaming Services
If you’re a member of Alamo Drafthouse’s Victory Rewards program, today is your lucky day: After a long hiatus, the program is back, so you’ll be able to cash in your points for free food, special screenings, and other benefits.
Source: LifeHacker – Alamo Drafthouse’s Victory Rewards Are Back
It’s flying fast, now, the garden; each day I collect a mélange of vegetables or berries. From day to day, there’s rarely enough of any one crop to make a big batch of, say, eggplant parmesan or blackberry jam, so it piles up in the kitchen as every meal becomes some variation of primavera something.
Source: LifeHacker – Turn an Overflowing Garden Into a Batch of Dumplings
The job search process is challenging enough. Landing an acceptance is a major feat. Turning that acceptance down? In this economy? It seems unfathomable.
Source: LifeHacker – Look for These Red Flags Before Accepting a Job Offer
If you’re human, you know that grocery prices have been rising for a while now. While cooking at home remains a more economical option than having every meal delivered to your home, that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging to eat on a budget. This is driving folks to seek out financing for their grocery bills, which is…
Source: LifeHacker – These TikTok Accounts Show What Groceries to Buy at the Dollar Store
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t want hundreds (or thousands) of unread texts on your iPhone, there are a few easy ways to mark them all read. But what does one do when you have “ghost” unread messages, as Reddit user RamyKhashroom did? They deleted all messages, updated their iPhone—virtually everything one…
Source: LifeHacker – The Easiest Way to Get Rid of ‘Ghost’ Message Notifications on Your iPhone
After a star-studded August, September is a lighter month for Netflix when it comes to flashy original fare, but there are still some gems for those of you who have yet to ditch the service in the wake of rising prices and a crackdown on password sharing.
Source: LifeHacker – What’s New on Netflix in September 2023
Labor Day is officially on Monday, September 4, but many retailers are already bringing you deals that you can take advantage of right now. You can usually find a variety of products discounted on this holiday, such as deals on clothing, mattresses, grills, major appliances, patio furniture, travel deals—and of…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get These Labor Day Tech Deals Early
I was in a coffee shop the other day and overheard a group of four people discussing one of my favorite books. Through eavesdropping, I figured out they were a little book club. I wanted to talk to other book nerds about one of my favorite books! But, like, how?
Source: LifeHacker – Teach Kids the Six Steps for Joining a Group