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Out on the surface of the sun, a huge geomagnetic storm raged this weekend, causing Coronal Mass Ejections (that is, solar flares) to hit earth. There's nothing to worry about (yet) according to scientists-solar flares hit earth all the time-but the strength of this rare event will provide many in relatively southern...Read more...

Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn't mean it's self-explanatory. Terms like modem" and router" are often thrown around, sometimes interchangeably, even though they're very different devices. Before you go out and buy what you need to connect your devices to...Read more...

The whole point of vinyl siding is that you don't have to paint it and it'll last for decades, but there are actually a lot of good reasons to consider painting your vinyl siding. For one, it allows you to freshen and transform the exterior of your home-if your siding is faded and weathered, a coat of paint will do...Read more...

We're going to create a deep umami condiment out of mushrooms, and then use that condiment on freaking everything this Thanksgiving. Doesn't sound very convincing? Think about Worcestershire sauce: It goes with absolutely everything. Meat, vegetables-heck, it's a major component of Caesar salad dressing. The reason is...Read more...

The first time I was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving, I remember feeling slighted. I was going to miss out on the very point of the day-the bird. Instead, I was impressed by the breadth of flavors that came to the table when we didn't rely on turkey and gravy. For the last 10 years, when I've hosted dinners,...Read more...

Prioritizing a to-do list can be overwhelming-but,with the right system in place,it can become much less stressful. If you're tired of your to-do list feeling such a heavy lift, try so simplify things and prioritize your tasks with the Must, should, want" technique.

Even though we're still a couple of weeks away from Thanksgiving, Black Friday sales are already in full swing, with many major retailers like Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart having big discounts that you should be taking advantage of if you haven't already. Now, Wayfair has made its own Black Friday plans...Read more...

Tyson Foods is recalling 30,000 pounds of its kid-favorite dinosaur nuggets due to reports of small metal pieces found in the meat, one of which led to a minor oral injury." Here's how to find out if your bag of chicken nuggets was affected.

As I've gotten older, I've come to view Thanksgiving less as a holiday and more as an excuse to gather for a big meal. I'm being honest, for me (and maybe for you), it is mostly a day to celebrate being foodcore, which means we need not be so beholden to tradition. My family has a vault of traditional recipes that we...Read more...

There's so much to consume online, from the millions of pieces of content shared, sent, and watched on social media platforms every minute to the endless stream of news, data, and commentary being published. We are constantly faced with choices of what to watch and read, which leads to information overload, decision...Read more...

The choreographer for the Bolshoi Ballet would still scratch their head at how to time the cooking for Thanksgiving day. Your oven and stove top are the main stage, with every single performer, from the principle dancers (your turkey) to the corps (your side dishes) all raring to dance into frame. So let's shake it up...Read more...

The Apple Watch Ultra was a game changer when it released last year: finally, a larger and more rugged wearable for those obsessed with the outdoors. This year, Apple launched an upgraded Ultra that offers some additional features while still retaining the same look and feel as the original. So: How do the Apple Watch...Read more...

The Thanksgiving table doesn't leave a ton of room for real innovation if you're sticking to the classics. What I feel the spread often lacks is hits of brightness and slaps of deep flavor amongst the richness and heft of meat, potatoes, and gravy. That's a role that is supposed to be filled by relishes like cranberry...Read more...

Whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you likely take screenshots all the time to quickly share information with friends, coworkers, or the wider internet-and it's no different when you're on your Chromebook. If you're just getting used to one of these machines, you'll know taking a screenshot is slightly...Read more...

There are definitely some red HERRINGs in this puzzle! If you're looking for the Connections answer for Monday, November 6, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we'll learn how...Read more...

When purchasing a used car, it's understood that a certain amount of homework will be involved-looking into things like its mileage, title, and value, as well as whether there are any exterior issues, or problems under the hood.Read more...

Curiosity is often discussed as something that's natural": A trait that some people (and animals) have had since birth. But it's not that simple.Read more...

Today's puzzle is middle-of-the-road in difficulty. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, November 5, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we'll learn how...Read more...

It's almost time to fall back for Daylight Saving Time, but who came up with this bizarre practice? And why? If you just answered Benjamin Franklin" and to help farmers," you don't know the real history.Read more...

Whenever there's talk of home improvement projects, the terms renovation" and remodeling" tend to be used interchangeably. That can get confusing quickly, though, as they have two separate meanings. Here's the difference between renovating and remodeling, and why it matters.Read more...

Being an effective communicator involves more than simply saying what's on your mind. Your tone, body language, facial expressions, and, of course, the words and phrases you use have a major impact on whether others are open to hearing your thoughts, questions, and requests.Read more...

Though trains were once the dominant mode of transportation in the United States, that all changed following the rise of the automobile, and later, air travel. Companies merged, routes were closed, and traveling by rail became expensive and inconvenient.Read more...

It's an all-noun puzzle today, or at least it looks that way until you STUDY the words closely. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, November 4, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I'll explain the meanings of...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

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,...Read more...

The Department of the Treasury announced last week that the new rate for I bonds issued between November 2023 and April 2024 is 5.27%. This number includes a fixed rate of 1.30%. With inflation causing concerns for your investments across the board, U.S. savings bonds are considered a safe bet, since they're fully...Read more...

We North Americans are entering our twenty-first (give or take) Thanksgiving season of the Internet age and, as such, it no longer feels controversial to publicly state your dislike for turkey. Outside of tradition, there's really no reason to feature turkey in a lavish, celebratory meal.

It's pretty much an American tradition that the FDA only bans a controversial ingredient after companies have mostly stopped using it-that's how it went with trans fats and with BPA in baby bottles. Now, brominated vegetable oil (BVO) stands ready to join the list. The additive was once used in Mountain Dew, and is...Read more...

Throwing away food really bums me out. I'll do anything to prevent it, including meeting friends at BYOF bars and pushing food onto them. When I can't do that, I'm a master of leftovers. I've concocted some really excellent re-works, like leftover rice salad, leftover cheeseball mac and cheese, or turning leftover...Read more...

I CAN GIVE YOU MASSIVE ARMS, BROAD SHOULDERS, AND A GIANT SIZED CHEST IN JUST FOUR WEEKS," the Body-Tone pamphlet promises. It is the World's Fastest Strength and Muscle Building System." It cost $20 in the late 1950s, but I found the text of the program in the Stark Center Archives. I am ready to begin.Read more...

Everyone knows that buying a home is expensive as heck-but the list of extra costs associated with buying a home can be shocking. Aside from closing costs, there are home inspections to pay for, lawyer fees-and possibly private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Years ago, Lifehacker shared a productivity method called Don't Break the Chain," attributed to comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who allegedly shared the secret during a surprise interview at an open mic night in the 1990s. While the comedy legend has gone on to claim he never advocated for such a non-idea" at all, the...Read more...

The kind of productivity method you need depends largely on the kind of person you are. Some methods are adaptable, open to interpretation, and fluid, which is nice if you just need a little guidance. Others, though, are detailed and rule-driven, which is great if you need to be told exactly what to do and when to do...Read more...

I have a friend who used to love to use food poisoning as an excuse to take a day off work or otherwise avoid things she didn't feel like doing. It's a pretty good lie because food poisoning can make you feel really awful but only for a short amount of time. No one will be surprised at how totally OK you look the next...Read more...

Early Black Friday deals are impressive this year, and you should be taking advantage of any early Black Friday deal that works for you. We've already seen some record-low prices from Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. Just make sure to be shopping smartly so you don't end up overspending. Best Buy, in particular,...Read more...

This grade A" refurbished 7th-generation Apple iPad comes with open-box Beats Flex wireless headphones and a complete set of accessories for $229.99 (reg. $299.99).Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

AdGuard is an ad-blocker with built-in privacy and digital safety protections-and a lifetime subscription to their family plan is now on sale for $16.97 (reg. $129.99) through Nov. 9. The family plan covers nine devices and works on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

If you have a room with no overhead light fixture, or one in which the main light switch isn't convenient, you can solve your problem by adding a switch to one of your power outlets to control a lamp instead. Whether it's in an entryway, bedroom, or some other space that needs illumination, here's what you need to...Read more...

Before we all begin the long, excruciating march through the holidays, let's take one last look back at Halloween, the lowest-expectation holiday of all, by checking out the most meme-tactic costumes of 2023 and melting all our Halloween candy together into one super-bar. Also: Taylor Swift implies she's straight...Read more...

The thought of someone secretly living in your house and silently waiting in the closet for you to go to work so they can eat your food and pet your cat is terrifying, but it apparently happens often enough to have a name. It's called phrogging" and it differs from home invasion and robbery mainly in intent.

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

ARE WE THERE YET? The first line of today's puzzle was thematically appropriate. I kept thinking I had solved the tricky purple category, only to find there must be something trickier still waiting for me. If you're looking for the Connections answer for Friday, November 3, 2023, read on-I'll share some clues, tips,...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...

I've wanted to get into custom keyboards for a while now, but was intimidated by their seeming complexity. I'm not the most patient person, and going through the tedious work of sorting and sourcing the expensive pins, keycaps, and everything else a custom keyboard needs-and then assembling it myself-seemed more...Read more...

Dessert is always last-in eating order, but also on the priority prep list. Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey and a diverse list of sides is enough to pull the cook's focus away from the pies on the menu. Enter, the store-bought pie crust-the fast and easy way to save yourself from the teeth-clenching stress of...Read more...

Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.Read more...