The word “chili” can mean a lot of different things, depending on where you are in the country. Setting chili peppers aside, the dish known as “chili” can take a few forms, most commonly a mess of meat or beans or some combination of the two, usually swimming in a base of tomato, garlic, onion, and (of course) chili…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Thicken Chili
Part of the proposition of smart home technology is “less”—fewer plugs, fewer remotes, fewer extension cords. Items are controlled via wifi or Bluetooth, and the result is (usually) a sleek, streamlined gadget or switch. SwitchBot saw that model and gave it the finger.
Source: LifeHacker – Switchbots Can Make Dumb Devices Smart
The good news is, you’re not losing your hearing. The bad news? Dialogue on television has been going down the drain for some time, despite improvements in technology. This is due to a variety of reasons, mainly having to do with actors not having to enunciate or articulate their lines as much—ironically, because of…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Actually Hear TV Dialogue
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, October 16, 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 October 16, NYT Connections #127! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 16, 2023
As part of your fall gardening checklist, you’ll likely get your tools and equipment ready winter storage. It’s a good idea to wash everything before putting it away, but some tools—like those used for pruning—could also benefit from being disinfected. Here’s what to know.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Disinfect Your Pruning Tools (and Why You Should)
Luggage technology has come a long way over the past few decades, going from heavy pieces without wheels, to lightweight suitcases and carry-ons that glide through airports on four wheels. According to Consumer Reports (CR), most Americans have opted to invest in soft-sided luggage, but now that hard-shell luggage has…
Source: LifeHacker – The Pros and Cons of Hard-Shell Vs. Soft-Sided Luggage
Though they’re less common today than in the past, many people still use a box spring between their mattress and bed frame. Back when innerspring mattresses were the norm, box springs were used for support, and to ensure that they didn’t sag or sink over time.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Clean a Box Spring
You can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $199). The latest update includes features like custom widgets, biometric logins, and a brand-new interface. Windows 11 Pro features a user-friendly design that makes it easier to use, including the Wake and Lock feature, which automatically wakes…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get Windows 11 Pro for Right Now
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 15, 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 October 15, NYT Connections #126! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 15, 2023
Whether it’s a colleague, friend, or family member, asking someone to do something can be intimidating. So, when the person responds to your request with something noncommittal like “I’ll look into it,” we may leave it there, without pressing them for a timeline.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Respond When Someone Says They’ll ‘Look Into’ Your Request (but They Don’t)
Each year, as the temperatures drop in the fall, mice are on the hunt for an all-inclusive winter resort where they can find food, warmth, and shelter until the spring. Though you can’t really blame them, you also probably aren’t about to roll out the welcome mat and invite them into your home.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Keep Mice Out of Your House This Winter
The Kodak Slide N Scan makes preserving old photos incredibly easy, and it’s on sale right now for $169.97 with coupon code KODAK. It lets you view and edit both color and black and white negatives (135, 110, and 126 mm film sizes), as well as 35 and 50mm slides with the cardboard frames, and then convert them into…
Source: LifeHacker – This Kodak Film and Slide Scanner Is 0 Right Now
If you’ve recently gotten into home DIY projects, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a lot to learn. This not only includes picking up new skills, but also determining which tools and materials to use for a particular task.
Source: LifeHacker – The Difference Between Hardwood and Softwood, and When to Use Each
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 14, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. I’ll also explain the tricky words, with some fun facts along the way. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 14, NYT Connections #125! Read…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 14, 2023
AI is everywhere, and it’s only going to continue taking over our lives. You don’t even need to download anything AI-specific in order to try it out for yourself. In fact, you can do it right from Instagram. Meta is now rolling out its AI chatbots to its various products—including Instagram, WhatsApp, and…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Now Chat With One of Meta’s Horrifying AI Personas
Remember when you were a kid and you repeated the same dumb joke again and again until everyone was annoyed with you? And the annoyance would make the joke even funnier? But only to you? So you’d just say it more? And everyone else was thinking, “will you please shut up already?” Well, kids still do that, but it’s…
Source: LifeHacker – The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What Is ‘Sticking Out Your Gyat for the Rizzler?’
Amazon has a great deal on the Samsung OLED G9 GP5SC right now. This curved gaming monitor features a dual QHD resolution, giving you two monitors’ worth of screen real estate on one display. The monitor typically lists for $1,799.99, but is just $1,349.99 on Amazon for a limited time.
Source: LifeHacker – This Massive Samsung Gaming Monitor Is 0 Off
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your home with a smart vacuum, now may be a good time to do so: Walmart currently has Shark’s AI Robot Self-Empty XL smart vacuum on sale for $300 off, making it just $298 compared to its regular $600 price tag.
Source: LifeHacker – This Shark Smart Vacuum Is 0 Off Right Now
Unlike a certain mismanaged social network that wants you to pay for the privilege of fixing your typos, Instagram’s Threads app now allows you to edit your posts for free. Along with the ability to post voice messages, it’s yet more evidence that Threads is catching up with or getting ahead of X, formerly known as…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Now Edit Your Posts on Threads
Did you just update your iPhone and Mac to the latest versions of iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma? Did you also accidentally set off fireworks during your latest work call, or somehow get it to start “raining” when on a FaceTime call with your parents? It’s not your fault, and if you don’t want it to happen again, there’s a…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Keep Triggering Fireworks During Video Calls (and How to Fix It)