We love productivity techniques and organizational hacks that make work easier and more efficient. The Japanese are especially adept at churning these out, as we know from their Kanban scheduling method, so let’s look at another productivity process from the Land of the Rising Sun: kaizen. The man who took the…
Source: LifeHacker – Use ‘Kaizen’ for a Better Workflow
Right now, through a deal on Groupon, you can book a stay at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with a partner for $80 a night. The deal is currently available for dates starting in August and going through January, and you’ll get a “garden-view room” with “VIP amenities.” You must book at…
Source: LifeHacker – This All-Inclusive Dominican Republic Resort Is a Night Right Now
A depressing byproduct of global climate change is more—and more powerful— hurricanes. With tropical storms and hurricanes even brewing in the Pacific Ocean now, everyone near either U.S. coast is potentially in danger from these vicious storms. But you can keep yourself safer if you follow a few simple steps.
Source: LifeHacker – The Safest Places to Be During a Hurricane
When Netflix started in the late 1990s, its business model was sending physical DVDs to people to rent. Times have changed, and the streaming company is shutting down its subscription DVD service next month after 25 years. The last discs will be mailed on Sept. 29, but Netflix is going out with a DVD party by sending…
Source: LifeHacker – Netflix Wants to Send You 10 DVDs
My favorite food at any yard party or barbecue is, hands-down, the potato salad. The burgers, grilled chicken, and even corn get more shine than this praise-worthy bowl of mayo slathered starch, and that’s just fine with me. While there’s a line of losers waiting for cheeseburgers, I’ve got 12 pounds of potatoes all…
Source: LifeHacker – Make Better Potato Salad With Salty Meat
This AquaSonic Icon electric toothbrush comes in black, navy, or white with a magnetic holder and travel case, and it’s on sale for $24.99 right now (reg. $39.95). Obviously, a regular old toothbrush still gets your teeth clean just fine, but the AquaSonic uses micro-vibrations to scrub areas your manual toothbrush…
Source: LifeHacker – This AquaSonic Toothbrush Is Right Now
Whether you’re moving soon, doing an end-of-season closet clean-out, or simply offloading items that are taking up space and not getting any use, selling online is an easy way to make some cash on your no-longer-needed goods. But to get buyers’ eyes on your stuff and convince them to purchase what you’re…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Write an Online Listing so Your Stuff Actually Sells
There is no such thing as “leftover cheese” but, if you are a cheese collector such as myself, you probably find yourself with little nubs and ends of various dairy treasures. You could keep making increasingly tiny cheese plates, or you could follow in the footsteps of Jacques Pépin and make fromage fort, a cheese…
Source: LifeHacker – Make Fromage Fort, the Cheese Spread Made With Scraps
Gone are the days when video games would cost you $50 during their release. Now, the standard new Xbox and Playstation game goes for $70, with some reaching the triple digits, which means video game deals have become ever more crucial. Here we’ll bring you the best deals on games, consoles, controllers, and…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Video Game Deals Right Now
If you live in an area that traditionally suffers horrific storms, your home was probably built to a high standard in order to survive the worst. But what if you’re in an area that is only now feeling the brunt of climate change-driven storm intensity? There are some steps you can take to try and storm-proof your…
Source: LifeHacker – All the Ways You Should Stormproof Your Home
Last year, I told you all about BeReal, a then-trendy app that encourages you to share real-time, unfiltered photos of whatever you’re doing, in an effort to counteract the curated, contrived nature of Instagram. The cultural pendulum never stops swinging, though, so that’s over. Now, there’s BeFake, which spits in…
Source: LifeHacker – The ‘BeFake’ App Is the Opposite of BeReal
When you think about iMessage, it’s easy to focus on all the cool full-screen effects, emoji reactions—and even the hidden flight tracker. One thing no one thinks about, however, is bookmarking. It turns out that iMessage has a hidden bookmarking feature that makes it easier to keep track of links people share with…
Source: LifeHacker – iMessage Has a Hidden Bookmarking Feature
Note taking apps are everywhere: You can dive into complicated options with a never-ending list of productivity features, or you can keep things simple with the note apps offered for free on your device. Of course, going that route means you might miss out on some features, occasionally ones that should absolutely be…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Finally Check a Note’s Version History in Google Keep
The Pivo Pod has an automatic face and body tracker that uses AI to keep you in frame while you record, and it’s on sale right now for $55.99. It started out as a $500,000 Kickstarter success, and now you can use it for your TikToks, YouTube videos, or whatever else. Pivo Pod can adjust shots to maintain smooth and…
Source: LifeHacker – This Smart Tripod Mount Is Right Now
Credit card rewards programs offer a fantastic opportunity to earn points, miles, and cash back on your everyday spending. And if you’re looking to maximize your rewards, the concept of “double dipping” can be a game-changer. Double dipping involves combining various strategies and leveraging your credit card benefits…
Source: LifeHacker – Earn More Credit Card Points by ‘Double Dipping’
Until now, if you wanted to buy a MacBook with a 15-inch screen, you had to go for the $2,500 16-inch model, filled with features and power that most regular users would never need. No longer: After years of rumors and speculation, Apple finally made a 15-inch MacBook Air. Hallelujah.
Source: LifeHacker – When to Buy the 14-Inch MacBook Pro Over the 15-Inch MacBook Air
Back-to-school time means kids will come home with sniffles, sneezes, and coughs. While there isn’t a way to keep them healthy all the time, and no one has a cure for the flu or common cold, there are some simple and natural things you can do to boost your child’s immune system so you can keep sick days to a minimum.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System This School Year
It’s too damn hot to do anything interesting, so all the young people are staying inside and scum saving in Baldur’s Gate 3, talking about scary movies that don’t actually exist, visiting the planet of the bass, and not walking around with their labia minora hanging out of their dresses.
Source: LifeHacker – The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Is ‘Zepotha’ a Real Movie?
No one likes to constantly get calls, texts, and emails with car insurance quotes from countless companies—even long after you’ve already purchased a policy. If this has happened to you, you probably used a quote comparison website to save yourself time, instead of calling individual insurance companies.
Source: LifeHacker – Avoid These Car Insurance Sites When You’re Shopping for Quotes
Whether we’re eating at home or dining out, my family never skips dessert, and we’re pretty good at ordering the best item on the menu. The first time I went to the Cheesecake Factory with my father, he blew my mind by skipping the namesake treat entirely and ordering the strawberry shortcake instead. “They make it…
Source: LifeHacker – Build Your Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits Instead