While you might know that your emails are all worthy of a thorough read and should never be relegated to your recipient’s spam folder, there’s a good chance that some of them are ending up there anyway. And there are things you’re doing without realizing it that increase the chances your message never reaches its…
Source: LifeHacker – Avoid These Words That Send Your Email to Spam
Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to baked goods. I’m not talking about those cakes that look like suitcases and cheeseburgers or whatever; I’m talking about bagels, pretzels, and other breads that people try to “hack” by making something that looks like a bagel or pretzel, but does not taste or feel…
Source: LifeHacker – Here’s a Better Recipe for Those Viral Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
It is officially fall, and the fall sales are in full swing. Walmart has kicked things off with its “Fall for savings” sale, where you can find discounts on over 500 products for your home, including everything from bedding to furniture.
Source: LifeHacker – These Appliances Are up to 76% Off During Walmart’s Fall Sale
If you tend to get overwhelmed by the prospect of cleaning your house, here’s some good news: One of the best cleaning methods out there is designed for people like you. It’s called the 20/10 rule. It’s been around for a few years, but has really withstood the test of time because of its simplicity and how effective…
Source: LifeHacker – Use the ’20/10 Method’ to Clean Without Exhausting Yourself
Even when the market isn’t hurting prospective buyers, closing on a home is always tricky. When you’re securing a home loan, there are a lot of decisions to make—and for a first-time homebuyer, paying points on a mortgage can be particularly confusing.
Source: LifeHacker – Here’s When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy Mortgage Points
For the past few decades, common sense has dictated that if you wanted a good career and better opportunities to make a good living, you needed a college degree. These days, however, people are wondering if a college degree is really worth it. Even when you factor in research that indicates yes, a college degree is sti…
Source: LifeHacker – A ‘Work College’ Can Give You Experience and Education for Free
There’s a new COVID booster at pharmacies, and the simple thing to say about it is this: It’s good, it’s free, and you should get it. Unfortunately, the process of getting one of these shots isn’t going smoothly for everyone, with some people being told they’ll need to pay for it, and some having appointments canceled…
Source: LifeHacker – Why It’s So Hard to Get the New COVID Booster
Are you scared to update your iPhone to iOS 17? You’re not alone. There’s a genuine fear out there that installing Apple’s latest update will doom your older iPhone to a premature retirement, slowing it down and generally making it worse overall. The good news? It’s not true.
Source: LifeHacker – No, iOS 17 Won’t ‘Kill’ Your iPhone
The Cielo is a cutting-edge smart thermostat with a sleek, modern design. The auto-adjust feature adjusts the temperature based on your preferences when you’re home and away, and the presets allow you to set temperatures for certain times. There’s also a location-based app trigger that adjusts temps based on when…
Source: LifeHacker – The Cielo Smart Thermostat Is on Sale for 0 Right Now
Now that Apple’s latest smartwatch—the Apple Watch Series 9—is out, it’s time to get some good deals on the Apple Watch Series 8. If you can resist the siren song of the newest smartwatch on the market, the Series 8 is still a great choice. It’s more affordable than the Series 9, comes with many similar features, and…
Source: LifeHacker – The Apple Watch Series 8 Is Up to 0 Off Right Now
Since returning to in-person classes in the wake of the pandemic, schools have faced a less deadly but equally dire predicament: an ever worsening, nationwide shortage of school bus drivers. This had lead to longer commutes for students, and uncertainty for parents, who may not be sure how or when their children are…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Shouldn’t Use Apple AirTags to Keep Track of Your Kids
Do you constantly worry about not having enough money? Are you afraid to spend on things you want or need? This feeling of lack or limitation is known as a scarcity mindset, and it can seriously sabotage your finances. The good news is you can cultivate an abundance mindset instead: This involves focusing on all that…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Shift From a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset
Prime Video doesn’t have quite as extensive a horror lineup as other streamers this month, but those seeking a thrill can select Make Me Scream, a one-hour scare special pitting celebrity teams against one another in a contest to not scream (October 3), or slasher comedy Totally Killer, featuring time travel and a…
Source: LifeHacker – What’s New on Prime Video and Freevee in October 2023
This refurbished Dell desktop and a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is on sale for $379.99 right now (reg. $919). It has a powerful 3.2 GHz quad-core Intel i5 processor and 16 GB of DDR3 RAM, along with 2TB of storage. It has a grade “A” refurbished rating, and also comes with a new…
Source: LifeHacker – This Dell Optiplex Desktop Is 0 Right Now
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic LTE 46mm is currently 58% off at Woot until September 30. You can get the smartwatch for $179 (normally $429) at Amazon’s overstock website for a price last seen during Prime Day discounts this summer, according to Honey’s price history.
Source: LifeHacker – The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic LTE Is 58% Off Right Now
Streaming platform Tubi has announced a new way to search for movie recommendations today: Rabbit AI. The new “chat feature” uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 to let users search for movies and TV show recommendations in a more conversational manner, allowing for hyper-specific recommendations from text like, “I want to see funny…
Source: LifeHacker – Tubi’s AI Wants to Give You Better Movie Recommendations
As nice as it might be to have a perfectly obedient child (albeit rather unusual), you probably also want your child to grow into an independent, autonomous adult who can make decisions for themselves based on their own values.
Source: LifeHacker – An Age-By-Age Guide to Raising an Autonomous Kid
Oatmeal is a prime candidate for accessorizing. Much like rice or pasta, you could eat it plain, but why deprive yourself when it’s so great with other stuff on it. Instead of adding crispy or crunchy texture to my oatmeal, I decided to take the road less traveled, and aimed for chewy. I added honey-soaked boba pearls…
Source: LifeHacker – Jazz up Your Oatmeal With Honeyed Boba
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 26, 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 26, NYT Connections #107! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 26
I recently shared the best cheap purchases for your gym bag. Now it’s time to cover the best home workout gear that costs under $100. These are things you can use to fill out your garage gym or start a workout corner in your apartment bedroom. (Speaking of which: Lifehacker also has a whole guide to building a minimal…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Home Gym Equipment for Under 0