Welcome to Training Diaries, a new 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 in Bad Weather
This straightforward, easy-to-use Ninja Dragon Blade K 4K drone is on sale for $86.99 right now (reg. $169). It’s a great pick for those just starting out. It offers 12 minutes of fly time on a charge, which is too short for experienced flyers but is just fine for beginners and kids. It includes features like a four-wa…
Source: LifeHacker – This Beginner-Friendly Ninja Drone Is Right Now
When children are younger, we tell them they’re good at everything, whether it’s a piece of artwork they drew or the “somersault” they attempted at the park. But as they age, kids are challenged more and might become anxious about not meeting expectations. Worse, they can let the endless praise go to their heads if…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Help Your Kids Build Self-Awareness
Put the watering can down: It’s the end of the season and all that watering you’ve been doing is now just habit. Even before the rain starts, it’s time to wean yourself off the hose.
Source: LifeHacker – It’s Time to Stop Watering Your Garden This Fall
I have long given up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, streamlined environment with two children. I declared us a family of maximalists and let the piles of art projects, stuffed animals, building materials, and books grow like snow drifts from the corners of every room. When I’m sick of tripping over…
Source: LifeHacker – The Easiest Way to Train Any Kid to Be More Minimalist
My garden is spectacular right now—people stop in the street and marvel at it. This time next month, it’ll look like total crap.
Source: LifeHacker – These Colorful Annuals Bloom in the Fall
I recently posted about the best music streaming service for different kinds of people, and it made me realize that the reason I stick with Spotify isn’t because it’s the best or I love it so much. It’s because I have a playlist consisting of 1,823 songs I’ve “liked” over the past five years or so, and I could never…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Transfer Music Between Spotify and Apple Music
With TikTok and Oscar Mayer out here convincing us that hot dogs are reasonable straws for beer (who uses a straw for beer ever?), I’d like to bring us back to a much more approachable drink-snack combo: bubble tea. Bubble tea, or boba tea, is a sweet drink that is both refreshing and comforting, and every sip leaves…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Ways to Make Your Own Bubble Tea
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 14, 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 14, NYT Connections #95! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 14
International Day of the Programmer falls on Sept. 13 this year, and Fanatical, the online video game store, wants to give you free programming and game development ebooks. Here’s what you get and how to get them.
Source: LifeHacker – Fanatical Is Giving Away These Programming Books for Free
This 3-in-1 charging cable has two Lightning connectors and one magnetic Apple Watch charger, and a two-pack is on sale for $34.99 right now (reg. $69). This iOS compatible cable is about 4′ long and splits into the three connectors toward the end. It’s made from ABS plastic and aluminum alloy with over-current,…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get Two of These 3-in-1 Apple Device Charging Cables for Right Now
Last year, Apple unveiled Emergency SOS via satellite, an iPhone 14-exclusive feature that used satellite communications to connect you to emergency services. With the launch of the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple is expanding this Emergency SOS feature to include Roadside Assistance via satellite. Here’s how it works.
Source: LifeHacker – Apple Added Satellite Roadside Assistance to the iPhone
Although Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event was jam-packed with information about the Apple Watch, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, and the USB-C AirPods Pro, the company still left out a lot of useful information in the keynote. If you’re wondering what else is worth knowing about, here’s a quick list to help you catch up.
Source: LifeHacker – The Most Interesting iPhone 15 Features Most People Missed
One of the best new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is the ability to control key functions with a new “double-tap” gesture. It lets you answer calls, control music playback, reply to messages, etc., simply by tapping your thumb and index finger twice.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Try Apple Watch Series 9’s New Gestures Right Now
Leafy greens have been the carriers for dozens of outbreaks of food poisoning in recent years. The CDC recently linked several to a particular strain of E. coli, but other outbreaks have involved Salmonella, norovirus, Listeria, and Cyclospora. If this unfun fact has you swearing you’ll wash your lettuce better, I…
Source: LifeHacker – Why Washing Lettuce Doesn’t Get Rid of E. Coli
Now that Apple’s Wonderlust event is officially over, all four models of the iPhone 15 series will soon be able to preorder. If you’re interested in picking up an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus, or splurging for one of the 15 Pros, here’s how to make sure you order yours as quickly as possible.
Source: LifeHacker – How to Preorder the iPhone 15 for Launch Day
When pseudoephedrine was banned from off-the-shelf sale in 2006 (it’s still available “over the counter,” but kept behind the counter), Sudafed and other companies had to come up with a way to keep something available for easy purchase. That’s why Sudafed PE—an entirely different, and allegedly ineffective, product—is…
Source: LifeHacker – FDA Finally Admits the Most Popular Oral Decongestant Doesn’t Work
Contrary to popular belief, shopping for school supplies is a year-round endeavor. Whether you procrastinated on buying what you need for the new school year, found out about a surprise necessity a few weeks into class, or want to try out a new study technique that calls for specific tools, you shouldn’t have to pay…
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Back-to-School Sales You Can Still Get on School Supplies
Remember ringtones? Back in the day, when phones still rang with something other than spam calls, people even used to pay for the privilege of choosing a bespoke call sound. These days, the trend is to keep your phone on silent at all times, but it might be worth flipping the mute switch on your iPhone (or tapping the …
Source: LifeHacker – iPhones Are Getting New Ringtones for the First Time in a Decade
Exploring the vast galaxy of Starfield is mind-blowing, but fancy spaceships ain’t cheap, and neither are space apartments. Luckily, there’s a glitch in Starfield that will let you grab enough credits to build an Imperial Fleet.
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get Infinite Credits From This ‘Starfield’ Glitch