Introduced in 2022, the 5th generation iPad Air is a well-reviewed tablet for a reasonable price (at least when compared to the Pros). If you’ve been eyeing one of these iPads to add to your Apple ecosystem, you might be tempted by this Amazon deal, which—at the time of this writing—sees the latest iPad Air on sale…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get the 5th Gen iPad Air for 0 Off Right Now
The Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger is a three-way charging stand that offers wireless charging for Apple devices, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and certain AirPods. This charging stand typically runs for $150, but its on sale for $102 on Amazon right now—a savings of 32% off—at least as of the timing of this…
Source: LifeHacker – This Belkin 3-In-1 Magsafe Charger for iPhone is 32% Off Right Now
For all of CarPlay’s perks, the one downside is it requires one phone to be connected at a time. For the most part, that’s just fine—except when a passenger wants to play music from their iPhone. Suddenly, a choice must be made: Attempt to find the song on the iPhone currently connected to CarPlay, or swap to the…
Source: LifeHacker – Now Anyone Can Play Music in Your Car, No Matter Who’s Connected to CarPlay
Fresh coconut is delicious, but opening one can be tricky—especially if you don’t have any tools with you. Below are six methods of opening a coconut, ranging in complexity from basically smashing it against something sharp, to breaking out the power tools and getting surgical.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Open a Coconut at Home
It’s a fact Apple users know all too well: The company rarely does sales. And when they do, they’re honestly not all that good. But third-party retailers don’t follow the same rules, and that’s what Woot is doing right now. Until Sept. 30, Woot is selling new Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch…
Source: LifeHacker – These Apple Accessories Are Up to 90% Off Right Now
This refurbished 2017 MacBook Air is on sale for $319.97 right now. It has an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 13.3″ display, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, two USB 3.0 ports, and an SDXC-capable SD card. Obviously, this isn’t a great option if you need a newer MacBook, but if you know your needs…
Source: LifeHacker – This Refurbished MacBook Air Is 0 Right Now
No one likes to contemplate their own mortality—or the mess that you’re potentially leaving behind. But we’re all going to die someday, and for some of us, death is going to be an unexpected event. You’d like to think you’ll have some measure of control over your demise and that you’ll be able to put your affairs in…
Source: LifeHacker – Why You Need a Digital ‘Dead Man’s Switch’
How do you decide which emails to respond to first? Your choice can determine how your workday will go, but the options can sometimes lead to indecision (which only slows you down more). In general, you should choose a side between a LIFO or FIFO approach to your inbox—and, in my opinion, the choice is LIFO.
Source: LifeHacker – Use LIFO, Not FIFO, to Manage Your Inbox
A health savings account (HSA) is a smart way to store away extra cash, tax free, to pay for approved medical expenses. Essentially, it’s a personal savings account that can be used only for medical expenses. While the option to open an HSA is typically offered by your employer, you still have options even if you…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Open a Health Savings Account Without an Employer
Thinking about our healthcare system gets me so worked up, I need to take a hit from the inhaler that I can barely afford. Although I’m lucky to be employed and (mostly) healthy, budgeting for healthcare is still a nightmare. Unexpected health expenses can take a devastating bite out of your budget if you don’t plan…
Source: LifeHacker – This Is How Much You Need to Budget for Health Expenses
Inbox management, like so much else, is a necessary evil in our day-to-day lives. As such, it’s best handled with the use of a strict system. Also like so much else, finding the right system is time-intensive and adds a new layer of stress onto an already annoying task. Here’s a system that’s simple, doesn’t take a…
Source: LifeHacker – Use the ‘Yesterbox’ Method to Stay on Top of Your Inbox
Marshmallow fluff is a uniquely American topping. It’s almost obscenely sweet, with an airy, meringue-like texture that is hard to resist, no matter how refined your palate is. Tubs of fluff are easy to find in the states, but the spreadable confection is not difficult to make at home. This homemade marshmallow fluff…
Source: LifeHacker – Make Better Yams With This Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Until September 26 at 1 a.m. ET, Best Buy will be selling a three-camera bundle of the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight security camera for $279.99 (was $599.99). This 53% off deal is Best Buy’s “deal of the day,” which means it will only last for the next several hours.
Source: LifeHacker – This Three-Camera Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Bundle Is 53% Off Today Only
The biggest original title coming to Paramount+ in October may be the revival of Frasier, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role in the new series set in Boston. There are 10 episodes expected to be released this fall—the first two are dropping on the streaming service on October 12.
Source: LifeHacker – What’s New on Paramount+ With Showtime in October 2023
Whenever you have visitors to your home, they are likely going to want your wifi password. You can go the route of an Airbnb and stick the wifi name and password up on the fridge—or keep sharing these credentials manually until you have them memorized. Or you can speed up the process significantly by sharing your…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Share Your Wifi Password From Basically Any Device
ChatGPT has changed a lot since its introduction late last year, especially if you pay for it. GPT-4 is a powerful upgrade over GPT-3.5, and plugins connect you to third-party services to make ChatGPT even more useful. Now the chatbot is changing again, expanding beyond text-based conversations to support both visual…
Source: LifeHacker – OpenAI Is Rolling Out Two New Ways to Chat With ChatGPT
Like many other Americans, in 2021, I volunteered at a mass vaccine site. Under a tent, a team of health care professionals loaded up syringes, which were then carried by staff to lines of cars, where vaccinators put the preloaded needles into arms. Every person got the same vaccine, the same amount, and the same size…
Source: LifeHacker – You Might Want a Longer Needle for Your Next Vaccine
It’s difficult to imagine modern life without a smartphone in your pocket. We no longer need to wrestle with impossibly folded paper maps when we’re driving; we no longer need a pocket stuffed with cash to buy things—we don’t even need stereos or televisions, really. Everything we could ever need to keep ourselves info…
Source: LifeHacker – All the Ways Your Smartphone Can Be a Crucial Home Maintenance Tool
If you have an interest in programming, Python is a great place to start—it’s a popular and versatile language, and this 2023 Python certification bootcamp is on sale for $9.97 right now through September 30. It features 12 multi-lesson courses spanning 130 hours, and includes courses like “PCEP: Certified Entry-Level…
Source: LifeHacker – This 2023 Python Bootcamp Is Right Now
Recurring fees can be both exhausting and expensive. If you don’t want an ongoing subscription to Microsoft Office 365, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 on sale for $49.99 right now. It comes with immediate download access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021—just note that Mac…
Source: LifeHacker – Microsoft Office Is Right Now