Each fall, I lug out heaters from the closet and stow away fans and A/Cs. Six months later I reverse the process. If you don’t have central air, you know the dance. The machines themselves are unwieldy to move, hard to carry and are always in the way. The air produced by them is either not hot or cold enough, or is…
Source: LifeHacker – The Dyson Hot+Cold Gen1 Air Purifier Is Both Cool and Hot
Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just … don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited the dentist in the last year. If it’s been a long while for you, and you’re planning to get back in the dentist chair,…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever
You can learn the basics of cybersecurity with this comprehensive 408-hour, 26-course overview that is on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $754) through October 23. It covers everything from Python to penetration testing and ethical hacking.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get This Beginner’s Cybersecurity Course for Right Now
There is only one Thanksgiving dish that cannot be made vegan: the turkey. The rest are surprisingly easy to modify, and mashed potatoes are the easiest. Non-vegans are always reticent to sacrifice dairy, but if you choose the right spud for your mash (and grab one of those fancy new margarines), you’ll find you don’t…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes Start With Yukon Golds
Problems with your gutters can be frustrating: Loud drips, water collecting in places it shouldn’t, and water taking an unplanned path, which can cause damage and make rainstorms more trouble than they need to be. While some issues with your gutters require professional help, others can be solved simply yourself with…
Source: LifeHacker – Five Fixes for Leaky Gutters That You Can DIY
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, October 23, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 23, 2023
In addition to the beeps and chimes that you hear on an airplane, you may also pick up on a variety of mechanical sounds before and during a flight, as well as after you’ve landed. Unless you have aviation experience or knowledge (or are traveling with someone who does), you may be curious—or anxious—about what’s…
Source: LifeHacker – The Meanings Behind the Mechanical Sounds You Hear on a Plane
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your kitchen, you’ll have to make a decision about your countertops. If you’d like to go with a natural stone—as opposed to laminate countertops, for example—you can opt for granite, quartz, or marble.
Source: LifeHacker – The Pros and Cons of Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops
Coming home to a clean space is a great feeling. Even those who aren’t bothered by a bit of clutter, dust, and grime can probably appreciate being able to sit down and relax in their home without being surrounded by a mess. Plus, when you don’t keep up with basic household chores, things will eventually get gross.
Source: LifeHacker – Prevention Is the Key to a Clean House
Sometimes I think about the person who wrote an article for Slate in July about how Connections is too easy, and I wonder how they’re doing now. Today’s another lively one, so if you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 22, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 22, 2023
Even if you are, for the most part, on the same page with someone, you’re bound to disagree with them about something sooner or later. If this doesn’t happen often—or you’re navigating the situation for the first time—it can be stressful: After all, no one wants to jeopardize a functional relationship.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Respectfully Disagree With a Coworker
Last month, the police department of Lower Marion, Pennsylvania—located just north of Philadelphia—issued a warning to residents about a new scam. But unlike those that take place online, this scam happens in real-time and in person: More specifically, at the gas station. Here’s what to know about so-called “pump…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Avoid Pump Switching Scams at the Gas Station
While soft, cozy interiors dominated during the first few years of the pandemic, new data from the real estate website Zillow suggests that home decor is going to head in a different direction next year. Here’s a look at some of their predictions for the hottest home trends of 2024.
Source: LifeHacker – The Most Popular Home Design Trends Coming in 2024, According to Zillow
Today is another tricky one, with all those dishes! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 21, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 21, 2023
If you’re to believe what you see in porn, the typical script for sex looks something like this: A man’s partner stimulates him until he has an erection, he penetrates his partner, he comes and loses his erection, then sex is over. Basically, the encounter is bookended by the appearance and disappearance of his…
Source: LifeHacker – 8 Ways to Have Fun With a Soft Penis
Come late winter in my garden, I’m like an Olympic swimmer hanging over the starting block: I have ordered the seeds, plotted the beds, started the starts, and I’m waiting eagerly to plant all the things. Unfortunately, the gardener’s starting—the weather—is often uncooperative, and I spend a month or two in limbo,…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Way to Insulate Your Soil Now so You Can Plant Earlier in the Spring
You’ve probably heard that strong, small magnets are dangerous for children. You would not give a toddler a neodymium magnet for any reason; you know that two of them, if swallowed, can connect inside their body, potentially causing severe injury. And yet, according to a recent survey presented to the American Academy…
Source: LifeHacker – Your Kids Are Absolutely Dumb Enough to Eat Magnets
The days when an ordinary person could identify a fake Rolex easily are gone—there are no simple giveaways like a ticking second hand instead of a smoothly sweeping one. “Modern fake watches are frankly terrifying,” said Matt Chapman, a Los Angeles-based vintage watch restorer and self-described horological nerd.…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Tell a Fake Rolex From a Real One in 2023
Welcome to Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,…
Source: LifeHacker – Meredith’s Training Diaries: Surviving the Dreaded Taper
Black Friday usually comes with a lot of hype and build-up despite its mildly depressing history. If you don’t take the right approach and prepare, you can make some rookie mistakes and end up being exploited by retailers rather than the other way around. Luckily, we already have an idea of what to expect this Black…
Source: LifeHacker – Everything You Should Do Now If You Shop on Black Friday