Radio is a dying art form, but some people still love them—and they’re great to have in an emergency, like a blackout or severe thunderstorm, so you can still hear weather and news updates even if your local network is down. If you want to kick it old school, this Eton Elite Executive radio can receive any type of…
Source: LifeHacker – This Eton Elite Executive Radio Is 40% Off Right Now
Instagram’s Threads social network is finally available on the web—for some people, at least.
Source: LifeHacker – Threads Is Finally Available on the Web
Yes, Microsoft’s Bing Chat sidebar in Edge works using ChatGPT—but that doesn’t tell you the whole story. While Microsoft built Bing Chat on the core ChatGPT technology, the company also added plenty of unique features with a direct integration into web browsing. This change turns it into an instant co-pilot for the…
Source: LifeHacker – Bing Chat Is More Than a ChatGPT Clone
Your parents probably told you by the time your car got to 100,000 miles, you might as well trade it in or sell it since that’s when they usually start giving out. However, your parents are old, and modern cars are new. Science has evolved, and standards have improved drastically. So, as long as you take care of it, …
Source: LifeHacker – Here’s How Many Miles Your New Car Can Last
Frozen broccoli isn’t sexy or exciting, but it is convenient, nutritious, and cheap. But nutritious food is only beneficial if it is consumed, and it can be challenging to convince oneself to consume any broccoli at all, especially the frozen stuff. The main problem is one of texture; when cooked improperly, the…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Roast Frozen Broccoli Without It Getting Soggy
Your iPad might not be a computer, but it can do a lot, gaming included. There are plenty of games to explore on the App Store, and you can even connect controllers from your PS5 or Switch to play those games. But to actually play Switch games, you’d need to leave your iPad and move back to the console itself, whether…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Play Nintendo Switch Games on Your iPad Screen
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 22, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says the average player solved today’s puzzle in 4 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 22, Wordle #794! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, August 22
When I left Arizona for the Pacific Northwest thirteen years ago, I anticipated never needing air conditioning again. Now, I sit at the intersection of an A/C and two fans, and my garden has to put up with spikes of over 100 degrees every summer. This has prompted a sad but amusing phenomenon all over the city where…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Keep Plants Alive During a Heatwave
When you’re moving, you’re always looking for ways to make a painful process even a bit easier. You can study how to perfectly pack a box, but surely there has to be some way to offload some of this effort onto someone or something else? There is: You can get tools that will make any move go a lot faster and smoother.…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Tools to Make Moving a Lot Easier
Wood is some incredible stuff. It literally grows from the ground and it’s durable, attractive, and easy to cut and shape—no wonder 90% of new houses are still framed at least partially using wood. Chances are the house you’re living in right now is absolutely filled with wood—from the beams and studs holding…
Source: LifeHacker – When to Fix Wood Rot Without Replacing It
Having a homeowner’s association (HOA) for your neighborhood or condo building brings some advantages, such as regular community maintenance and improvement. However, HOA rules can also be extremely restrictive, and while some are optional to join, others are required if you want to purchase property in the area.…
Source: LifeHacker – Look for These Red Flags in Any HOA Contract
Tornados are deadly and unpredictable. You might have as long as an hour of warning before one strikes, or you might have only a few minutes. Either way, your life could depend on using that time to get to the most tornado-safe spot possible, whether you’re at home, outside, in your car, or in a public building when…
Source: LifeHacker – The Safest Places to Be During a Tornado
The other night as I was walking home, I took a look up and saw a strange string of lights traveling across the sky. This was certainly no plane, and I doubted it was a procession of drones, as the lights were moving in a straight line at a consistent speed. But what was it?
Source: LifeHacker – What Is That String of Lights in the Sky?
The Federal Reserve announced last month another 0.25% interest rate hike. Part of the ongoing efforts to combat inflation, this quarter percentage point increase brings the fed funds rate to their highest level in more than 22 years.
Source: LifeHacker – What the Fed’s Rate Increase Means for Your Savings Account
We all want our kids to be accepted, included, and make special connections with their peers. While children are still developing their social skills and learning to express emotions, they may need some adult guidance on what friendship should look and feel like.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Help Your Kid Recognize Toxic Friendships
Music production is cool, but there’s a pretty major learning curve. If you want to learn music production, the Noiselab Music Production Hub is a good starting point, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $59.99 right now. It won’t replace a formal education in this industry, but it does give you a library of…
Source: LifeHacker – The Noiselab Music Production Hub Is .99 Right Now
Verdant, peppery, bright green pesto is one of those things we could put on anything—heck, you could put it on a rubber shoe, and it’d probably still taste delicious. It’s usually made out of fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil, but did you know you can actually make a pesto out of pretty much…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Make Pesto Out of Any Leafy, Green Herb
Going, a travel deal website (formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights), is currently offering memberships for up to 60% off. Here’s what each membership can offer you and how to know whether or not it’s worth the price for you.
Source: LifeHacker – A ‘Going’ Travel Membership Is Worth the Cost
Mounting a TV to the wall without damaging it can be tough if you don’t have a stud to hold the weight. If you hang it from the bare wall board, you run the risk of damaging the wall and the TV. But having a TV that’s not where you really want it can be annoying. There are a few simple tricks though, to getting your…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Safely Mount a TV Between Studs
Imagine popping your head into the attic of your childhood home and finding a box overflowing with recordings, photos, documents, and diaries compiled by relatives who have long passed. Congratulations: you’ve won the family history lottery.
Source: LifeHacker – Capture Your Family History With These Tools