International travel is about to get a little easier for the more than 12 million members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry program. Earlier this month, GBP announced the launch of a new mobile app which would allow Global Entry members to complete their arrival processing on their phone…
Source: LifeHacker – There’s a New Global Entry App for US Customs
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 30, 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 September 30, NYT Connections #111! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 30, 2023
If you want to listen to a podcast on your commute, but forgot your headphones, you’re out of luck. Or, at least, you used to be: Spotify is rolling out a new feature that auto-generates and syncs podcast transcriptions with “millions” of episodes, so you can read along as you listen, or stay tuned in without the…
Source: LifeHacker – Spotify Can Now Transcribe Podcasts While You Listen
You’re not alone if you’ve felt dialogue in movies and shows has gotten worse over the years. One easy solution (besides turning on the subtitles) is upgrading your sound system. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one Soundbar is currently $81.81 (originally $199.95) once an automatic (temporary) discount is applied at checkout. S…
Source: LifeHacker – This ‘All-in-one’ JBL Soundbar Is Right Now
Consumers hoping to take their first steps into virtual reality (or upgrade their current VR setup) are facing a dilemma: Buy a standalone system like the Meta Quest 3 when it goes on sale Oct. 10, wait for the Apple Vision Pro planned for release in 2024, or go with an already available wired VR rig like the Valve…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Choose Between the Meta Quest 2, Apple Vision Pro, and Vive Pro 2
We’re living in an increasingly wireless world, as everything from the power that charges your devices to the audio that pops into your earbuds is transmitted wirelessly—including arguably the most precious resource of the modern era, the internet. There are so many advantages to accessing the internet via wifi that…
Source: LifeHacker – Why It’s Still Worth It to Wire Your House for Ethernet
It’s a universal rule of finance: If you’re seeking a short-term loan to cover an emergency expense, you’re not in a good place, financially speaking. But since most of us have very little savings in the bank, most of us aren’t in a good place financially. So when an emergency expense comes up, the only options are…
Source: LifeHacker – Why a Pawn Shop Is Better Than a Payday Loan in an Emergency
There’s nothing innately special about the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Sure, it’s the latest and greatest smartphone from Apple, and it finally brings USB-C to the iPhone—yet aside from a few small additions, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unequivocally boring. But that’s not a bad thing.
Source: LifeHacker – The iPhone 15 Pro Max Is Apple’s Most Boring Phone Yet
One of Fitbit’s most popular models, the Charge, has a new version out: the Charge 6. It has Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music controls built in, along with heart rate sensing that the company says is its most accurate to date. You can preorder it now for $159.95, only about $10 more than the Charge 5’s…
Source: LifeHacker – Everything You Need to Know About the Fitbit Charge 6
If you need to upgrade a sink, choosing the right one can seem daunting. If you plan to do the work yourself, considerations like mounting style, depth, and the type of countertop you have can factor into how simple it is to swap out your old sink for a new one. Here’s a handy guide, from simplest to most complicated…
Source: LifeHacker – Six Sinks, Ranked by How Easy They Are to Install Yourself
From the beginning, Raspberry Pi’s mission has been to offer capable computers to beginners and experts alike, at a remarkably affordable price. That doesn’t change with the company’s latest device. Yes, after years of processor shortages and supply chain disruption, the Raspberry 5 is nearly here, and you can…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Finally Preorder Raspberry Pi 5
The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button is a game-changer. With it, you can quickly launch features like the camera and flashlight, or, if you’re really creative, a host of useful shortcuts and automations. But what’s better than assigning one shortcut to the Action Button? Assigning two shortcuts to the Action Button.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Actually Trigger Two Shortcuts With the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button
Choreographing a lavish Thanksgiving meal is a high-pressure project to say the least, and when you’re juggling a dozen-odd dishes, every square inch of stove and oven space is precious real estate. A microwave oven can streamline even the most ambitious prep schedule, as long as you make good choices—some recipes…
Source: LifeHacker – Every Thanksgiving Recipe You Can Microwave (and Those You Can’t)
Until the end of the day on Sunday, Oct. 1, Amazon Prime members can get a 58% discount on a three-camera Blink bundle, currently going for $99.99 (down from its $239.98 list price). This is the lowest price this bundle has been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history.
Source: LifeHacker – This Three-camera Blink Bundle Is 58% Off Right Now
Summer ended abruptly this year. One minute, I was sweating profusely, hiding from the sun indoors, and the next thing I knew, I was bundling myself in blankets, hiding from the rain indoors. I wasn’t done with summer, but summer was done with me. As a result, I’ve found myself clinging to sunny-weather things, like…
Source: LifeHacker – Cling to That Summer Feeling With This Lemon Stick ‘Drink’
Microsoft won’t let you permanently store your game clips and screenshots on the Xbox Network anymore. In a blog post, the company has announced it’ll start deleting all of these game captures 90 days after you upload them. If you’re as emotionally attached to your “play of the game” moments as I am, you should start…
Source: LifeHacker – Back Up Your Xbox Screenshots and Videos Before Microsoft Deletes Them All
Interoception is the ability to recognize internal bodily signals, such as feeling hot or cold, hungry or thirsty. In the same way that the nerves in our muscles and joints will send signals to our brain, letting it know where we are in physical space, the nerves in our organs will also send signals about how full our…
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Signs of Poor Interoception in Kids
There are a few effective methods that will help you study with partners or groups, but you have to know them before you get into that group setting—or else run the risk of no one getting much working done. I’m not a huge proponent of group work, but with the right methods, it can be productive. Here’s another method…
Source: LifeHacker – Use ‘Think, Pair, Share’ for Effective Group Studying
Teachers use a variety of methods to help students learn and retain material and we can find ways to modify those methods for independent studying, too. A great example of a widely-used pedagogical technique that is useful for studying with on your own is inquiry-based learning.
Source: LifeHacker – Use Inquiry-Based Learning to Stay Curious About What You’re Studying
We use the umbrella term “science fiction and fantasy” all the time—but, in truth, these are twin genres that each contain multitudes. An SFF movie might be a big, loud, alien invasion blockbuster; a bloody sword-and-sorcery epic; or a quiet, reflective fable. What these movies all have in common is the imagination to…
Source: LifeHacker – The 25 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies on Netflix