When you’re thinking of picking up a new laptop, Microsoft wants you to think of Surface. And during its big September event, the company not only debuted Copilot, its AI-focused assistant rolling out with the next big Windows 11 update, it also showcased two new Surface laptops, both of which could shake up the…
Source: LifeHacker – Everything to Know About the New Microsoft Surfaces
It is always fun to watch the internet get angry about food. I’m pretty good at spotting outrage-inducing dishes (before the outrage even begins), and one thing I know with utter certainty is that most people do not appreciate whimsy. Case in point: These tiny fried eggs, which are causing quite a stir on Reddit.
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Make the Tiny Frozen Fried Eggs Reddit Hates
If you are a normal person who even occasionally reads or listens to the news, you’ve probably wondered when, and not if, the world is going to end. With the global pandemic still fresh in everyone’s mind, this isn’t as crazy as it might have seemed a few years ago—and make no mistake, the world is going to end…
Source: LifeHacker – The Apocalyptic Events You Should Actually Worry About
Sticking to a budget can feel a lot like sticking to a diet. Both are a form of restriction, and you do need discipline (and often sacrifice) to see results. And like with yo-yo dieting when you try to “eat healthier,” it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, too.
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Treat Your Budget Like a Healthy Diet
If you’ve got a desk, you’d probably benefit from equipping it with a lamp—the lights from your computer screen can feel harsh in the dark, after all. But the best one for you to choose will depend on your specific needs and the features you’ll benefit most from, whether you need charging ports, mobility, or something …
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Desk Lamps Under
iOS 17 is a great update for your iPhone. It adds 20+ new ringtones and alert tones for this first time in a decade; lets you set up a full-screen Contact Poster that appears when you call other iPhones; and introduces video voice messages for FaceTime.
Source: LifeHacker – iOS 17 Has Security Risks Already
Apple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there’s a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead simple, cheaper than real maple syrup, and gives you the concentrated…
Source: LifeHacker – Your Pancakes Need Apple Cider Syrup
Of all the study tips out there, from those that enhance reading comprehension to those that improve retention, the one I use the most is association: Making up little personal memory devices helps me with everything from test-taking to completing daily work tasks. Here are some of the easiest ways to use association…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Use ‘Association’ to Remember What You Study
Samsung’s “The Frame” smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched in order to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesn’t want a TV to dominate their decor, the latest models in the line, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the “framed artwork” aspect…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Save Up to ,300 on Samsung’s Pricey ‘The Frame’ TVs Right Now
The public has had more than a week to come to its senses—but people are still wrong about Clara and Mauricio, the supposed aliens that ufologist Jaime Maussan shared with the world recently. Posts defending the obvious fraud are on the top of UFO subreddits, and some media sources continue to breathlessly report…
Source: LifeHacker – What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Clara and Mauricio
Microsoft just announced Windows 11 23H2, the next big software update for your PC. The company promises over 150 new features in this update, many of them AI focused. While we need to wait until the update drops to check out each and every new change, let’s talk about the ones Microsoft highlighted in its…
Source: LifeHacker – The Biggest New Features in Microsoft’s Upcoming Windows 11 23H2 Update
An eSIM is an affordable way to stay connected while you’re abroad without having to worry about roaming charges, and this aloSIM deal gets you lifetime eSIM data access and a $50 credit to use on data plans on sale for $21.97 right now. Here’s how it works:
Source: LifeHacker – This Travel eSIM Card Comes With a Credit for Right Now
The postal service’s free COVID test program is coming back, starting Monday, September 25, 2023. On that date, you’ll be able to visit COVIDTests.gov and request a four-test package to be sent to your home, free of charge.
Source: LifeHacker – Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Coming Back
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more models come to market and prices drop. Although let’s face it—even with the price slashed by thousands of dollars, the cost of a Tesla is still prohibitively high for most drivers.
Source: LifeHacker – Why Leasing an Electric Vehicle Still Probably Isn’t Worth It
Open-ear conduction headphones work by sitting above the ears and sending audio directly to the inner ears; and since they don’t cover your ears, you can still listen to whatever’s going on around you. These open-ear conduction wireless headphones are IPX6 water-resistant and work with both iOS and Android devices,…
Source: LifeHacker – These Open-Ear Wireless Conduction Headphones Are Right Now
The Apple TV remote certainly has a sleek design, but that doesn’t always work in its favor. Its design makes the remote susceptible to slipping in tiny nooks and crannies in your couch, and it’s not easy to find once it’s misplaced. Sometimes, it’s easier to use your iPhone as your Apple TV remote than to tear apart…
Source: LifeHacker – Your iPhone Can Now Find Your Apple TV Remote
iOS 17 is finally here, and I’ve spent a good deal of time with it over the past couple of weeks. Now that it’s out for the wider public, more and more people will be downloading the update to see what it’s all about. This time around, Apple focused more on making changes to already existing features, although some…
Source: LifeHacker – Everything You Should Know About iOS 17
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is compelling Epic Games, the online video game and software developer and publisher, to pay a $520 million settlement over allegations that they tricked players into buying game items. This is the largest refund in a gaming-related case to date, according to the FTC.
Source: LifeHacker – You Should Claim Your Part of the Fortnite FTC Settlement
DALL·E 2 introduced many of us to powerful AI image generation. Once OpenAI lifted the waitlist restriction, anyone could type a prompt into a text box and see their ideas brought to life by artificial intelligence. Now, OpenAI is soon bringing DALL·E 3 to the world, not only improving on DALL·E 2’s image generation,…
Source: LifeHacker – How You Can Try ChatGPT’s New Image Generator
I love a garden-ripe tomato, but my gardening goals also include avoiding a run to the grocery store. I want to always be able to pull fresh herbs out of the garden, and I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a radish or eggplant. Some of those herbs and tender annual vegetables cannot survive the winter, unlike their hardier…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Start Indoor Gardening This Winter