If you work in the corporate world, you may have heard of so-called SMART goals, which help you work better with your team and be more productive. But the SMART system is helpful for all kinds of tasks outside the professional world too—including if you’re a student. Here’s are some tips for using SMART goals when…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Use ‘SMART’ Goals for Studying Too
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 Diary: Running Slower Than You Think You Should
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are around the corner, offering Prime members exclusive deals on tons of stuff Amazon sells on Oct. 10–11. But you don’t need to wait until then to get great deals. Amazon has single Blink security cameras and bundles for up to 60% off, available today.
Source: LifeHacker – These Blink Security Cameras Are Up to 60% Off
Your tech is probably a mess. Don’t take it personally; mine is, too. Your phone, computer, and cloud storage are likely full of stuff that’s bogging it all down, so let’s figure out exactly what needs to be weeded out and how often you need to do it.
Source: LifeHacker – Use This Checklist to Declutter Your Digital Life
Whether you recently purchased one or not, you might be aware the iPhone 15 Pro has an overheating issue. Between news outlets and social media posts, reports flooded in from 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max users complaining their brand new iPhones were almost too hot to touch.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Stop Your iPhone 15 Pro From Overheating
This 6-in-1 inCharge X Max charging cable is capable of ultra-fast charging across Androids, iPhones, laptops, and almost any other portable device, and it’s on sale for $19.97 right now (reg. $39). It has all of the features of the basic inCharge X, but the X Max has a 5-foot cable made with braided copper wires, TPU…
Source: LifeHacker – This 6-in-1 inCharge X Max Charging Cable Is Right Now
Being a college student is one of those “it takes a village”situations: Family members, friends, professors, and administrators can all help you along the way. But with the right suite of tools, your phone can also be one of your greatest allies when it comes to studying and scheduling. Here are some of the best…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Study and Time Management Apps for College Students
Google Authenticator is an excellent solution for generating one-time passcodes for two-factor authentication. But while the app makes a lot of sense to use for many, if you’re locked into the Apple ecosystem, you’re better off using iCloud Keychain. And that’s true now more than ever, as Apple recently made it easy…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Should Switch From Google Authenticator to iCloud Keychain
Fall is a busy time for new podcast releases, but there are a few that shouldn’t be missed. Within this list, we have family secrets; a reality GV-driven murder mystery; a sitcom for your ears starring a German techno DJ, thoughtful reflections on class and weight; never-before-seen information about who killed Biggie…
Source: LifeHacker – 12 of the Best New Podcasts This Fall
We’re fully into the NFL’s 2023 and the biggest real controversy this season is a low-key debate about banning the QB sneak (either to protect quarterbacks or because the Philadelphia Eagles do it too well.) Meanwhile, there’s firestorm of imaginary controversy raging in the inboxes and Facebooks feeds of culture…
Source: LifeHacker – What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: NFL Misinformation
This refurbished Lenovo Tab 4 is on sale now for $75 right now (reg. $180). It’s for 2017 and obviously doesn’t have the newest features, but it’s a decent refurbished tablet that could be good as a secondary device for traveling or for kids. The Tab 4 runs on a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Android 7.0 Nougat,…
Source: LifeHacker – This Refurbished 16GB Lenovo Tab 4 Is Right Now
Fall brings out my outdoor neat freak. I feel an intense need to get things buttoned up in the yard before the cold hits. After the annuals and vegetables have come down, I find my eyes wandering to the shrubs and trees. While I understand the desire to clear up the scrub and deadwood to make your yard tidy before the…
Source: LifeHacker – Don’t Prune These Bushes in the Fall
Do you chronically put off mundane financial tasks like tracking expenses, paying bills, and filing taxes? Does even checking your bank account balance fill you with dread? If so, you may be a financial procrastinator.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Stop Being a Financial Procrastinator
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, October 2, 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 2, NYT Connections #113! 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 2, 2023
Feeling unhappy and unfulfilled at work is one thing: Knowing what to do instead is something else completely. At this point, most people probably realize that there’s no such thing as a “dream job,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the only other option is sticking with a job you hate. The hard part (well, one…
Source: LifeHacker – Approach a Potential Career Change As If You Were Designing a New Product
Unless you’re lucky enough to be working with an unlimited budget, it can be hard to determine which home renovations to prioritize.
Source: LifeHacker – Use This Renovation Calculator to Figure Out Which Home Upgrades Add the Most Value
As its name suggests, a sink’s overflow hole gives water a place to go in the event that the drain is closed or blocked, and the faucet is left on. While the sink’s drain is located at the bottom of the basin, the overflow hole can be found along one of the sides, towards the top.
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Clean Your Sink’s Overflow Hole
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 1, 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 1, NYT Connections #112! 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 1, 2023
For the most part, pillows don’t last forever. Even if you wash them regularly, they can still flatten or lose their shape over time. On the other hand, you may have perfectly good pillows that you no longer need.
Source: LifeHacker – The Most Clever Ways to Reuse an Old Pillow
Even if you keep your kitchen relatively clean—wiping down countertops and tables, vacuuming the floor, and keeping the sink area as tidy as possible—grease and grime from regular cooking is going to build up over time. This is especially the case when it comes to surfaces we don’t wipe down on a regular basis, like…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen Cabinets