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If you plan to ride your e-bike during the winter months, or if you plan to store it when it gets cold, there are some simple maintenance tasks you should check off your list to keep your e-bike running smoothly. While it might not be obvious, a little bit of TLC as the seasons change will improve the performance of...Read more...

It's no secret that healthcare in the U.S. is difficult to afford, even for those who have insurance. In fact, roughly 20% of U.S. households have some amount of medical debt-and in 2021, more than half of all bills in collections were medical.

Have you ever wanted to share a song or a playlist with a friend or a group online, only to find that they subscribe to Apple Music and you subscribe to Spotify? Earbuds, an iPhone and Android app, breaks down those walls so music nerds can share whatever they'd like.

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Monday, October 9, 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 October 9, NYT Connections #120! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

When it comes to kitchen tools and other household items that are past their prime, people typically fall into one of two camps: Those who throw something away as soon as they notice some type of flaw, and replace it with something new; and those who continue to use the old item as long as possible, then buy a new...Read more...

Given how much time we spend interacting with coworkers either in person or virtually, various relationship and dynamics are bound to emerge. Sometimes colleagues can become genuine friends; other times, those relationships can turn out to be toxic or manipulative.Read more...

Stopping at a gas station to refuel your car is inconvenient-especially when you have to wait for a pump, or drive out of your way to find somewhere to fill up. So, in order to get the most out of a tank of gas, you may opt to top it off after the pump stopped.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 8, 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 October 8, NYT Connections #119! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

Once you've invested in the necessary supplies, washing your car yourself-as opposed to taking it to a car wash-can save you money. But beyond that, it also gives you more control, allowing you to spend additional time on especially filthy areas, or be extra gentle on delicate parts that may have seen better days.Read more...

Air travel can be noisy. You go from the loud, overlapping sounds of the airport terminal, to the whooshes, humming, and beeping inside the aircraft. Then, once you're in your seat, youhear a series of chimes before, during, and after the flight.Read more...

For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Saturday, September 23, 2023 was the first official day of fall. While some parts of the country are still dealing with the sweltering heat that started during the summer, other regions have experienced at least a few days of cooler weather.Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 7, 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 October 7, NYT Connections #118! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

In advance of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days" on Oct. 10-11,Fire Tablets are now up to 50% off and bundles are up to 49% off. You can also take advantage of other early deals, including Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99, Amazon's Echo...Read more...

When school or your job requires a lot of reading, it's hard to stay on track and focused. You should try different reading techniques to get the most out of what you're supposed to be consuming on your own. One such technique to try is the structure-proposition-evaluation (SPE) method, and one might work for you....Read more...

When I got my latest COVID booster-the new one with the updated spike proteins, which we should all make sure to get-the pharmacist asked, as I rolled my sleeve back down, if I wanted her to update my vaccine card. To tell the truth, I'd forgotten I even had one.

Welcome to Training Diaries, a 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...

An important part of email management, beyond keeping your inbox at a manageable level, is setting yourself up to be able to respond quickly and efficiently. And you can do that by creating some email templates that are always ready to go so you save precious minutes out of your day. Let's go over how to create...Read more...

The Flux 7 Earbuds are a cheaper AirPod alternative that works on both iOS and Android devices, and they're on sale: You can get a single pair for $22.97 (reg. $69.99) or two pairs for $34.97 (reg. $99.99) until Oct. 15.Read more...

Now that Android 14 is officially available on Pixel devices, it's only a matter of time until it begins to make the jump to other Android smartphones. While the update does follow in the footsteps of Apple's iOS 17 by offering a modest upgrade over last year's Android 13, Android 14 has plenty of great new features...Read more...

Installing either a high-quality deadbolt or a smart lock can make your front door more secure. The mechanisms inside of each are actually pretty similar (as long as your smart version has a deadbolt). The difference is largely in how you unlock the door: with a physical key versus a code, biometrics, or an app.

You can get a lifetime subscription with 1TB of Koofr cloud storage on sale for $119.97 right now when you use coupon code KOOFR through Oct. 15. The Koofr 1TB lifetime plan allows you to connect on unlimited desktop and mobile devices, and there's no upload size limit or file type restrictions. It also integrates...Read more...

The Colorado Buffaloes shuffle off to Tempe this weekend for a PAC-12 clash with the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are coming off heartbreakingly narrow losses: ASU was edged out by a field goal against California in week 5, while Colorado lost by 7 to powerhouse USC.

Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 10 and 11, and they're bringing an assortment of deals-but the best deals will likely be the invite-only" ones. These are deals that Amazon Prime members can ask to be invited to-and if you're invited, you'll have the opportunity to land the deal. One of those deals is this 50-inch 4K...Read more...

Browser profiles are an essential feature for separating your personal and work-related browsing, and yet it took until 2023 for Apple to bother adding the feature to Safari. Nevertheless, profiles are now here in iOS 17 and macOS 14 Sonoma, and they're great. Not only can you keep your work and play browsing tabs...Read more...

The LSU Tigers are traveling to Missouri this weekend to engage in spirited athletic competition with fellow SEC members the Missouri Tigers. Huzzah!

Whether you recently purchased one or not, you might be aware the iPhone 15 Pro has an overheating issue. Between news outlets and social media posts, reports flooded in from 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max users complaining their brand new iPhones were almost too hot to touch. Apple has just released an official fix, but there...Read more...

AdGuard VPN makes it easy to browse more securely online, and a five-year plan is on sale for $39.97 right now. It offers unlimited data, a strict no-log policy, and currently has 4.4 out of 5 stars on the Google Play Store and 4.6 out of 5 stars on the Apple Store. AdGuard VPN is available on all platforms, both deskt...Read more...

AI is already integrated in popular browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera One, and an extension will bring it to any browser. But a simple ChatGPT sidebar can only go so far. That's why it's cool to see the Arc browser doing something different with Arc Max, its new set of thoughtful little AI features.

Having a higher credit limit on your credit card can be beneficial in several ways. It can help improve your credit score by lowering your credit utilization ratio. It also gives you more purchasing power and flexibility with your spending. But automatic credit limit increases aren't automatic-you have to ask your...Read more...

When I hear kids talk these days, it's like a foreign language! The hell is locktober?" Why are they talking about mind goblins?" What happened to speaking American, like we used to back in the good old days? The world is going to hell, I tells ya, with the kids all wearing their pants sagging down their butts and...Read more...

Apples are a hearty fruit. They'll stay fresh for a whole week on the counter (berries could never), and up to two months in the refrigerator, or a cool, dark cellar. It is, however, easy to get a little overenthusiastic while apple-picking, which is when the freezer becomes your friend. Here's how to store apples in...Read more...

October can be a strange month. Even when early fall dips back into summer-like temperatures, you can tell the season has changed. If light frosts haven't set in yet, the threat of them is in the air every morning. I spend most of October rushing to harvest whatever is left in the garden and trying to wrap up all my...Read more...

Skoove Premium Piano Lessons teaches aspiring pianists to learn to play, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $149.99 right now (reg. $300). Skoove offers piano lessons for all levels, from total beginner to more advanced, and is great for people with busy schedules. It uses AI to pick up on your current...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Friday, October 6, 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 October 6, NYT Connections #117! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today's...Read more...

There were a ton of unofficial leaks and rumors about the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in the lead up to theMade by Google event. Now, they're official: Google revealed its latest Android smartphones on Wednesday, sporting new AI features, a faster SoC, and upgraded cameras. But how well do these two new devices fare...Read more...

Not to sound bossy, but if you're planning to do anything but watch the Virginia Tech vs. Florida State game on Saturday afternoon, change your plans.

If you have an older device and want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021, the combo is on sale for $49.97 right now (reg. $418). They both come with lifetime licenses.Read more...

Two Big 12 powerhouses are facing off this weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns throw down at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas on Saturday. It's a classic Red River Rivalry game: Both teams are walking in unbowed and undefeated, but someone has to lose their perfect season.

No matter how dedicated you are to responding to and archiving all your emails, there will always be one villainous monster preventing you from hitting true inbox zero: mailing lists. These horrors come in at all hours of the day, clogging things up and making it harder to spot the truly important messages-and it's...Read more...

Google had a major unveiling event earlier this week, revealing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, along with the Pixel Watch 2 and new Pixel Buds. One of the biggest changes from the previous Pixel is the addition of new AI features on the Pixel 8, mainly manipulating images and audio with AI. But these improvements come...Read more...

At the end of the season, it's understandable that you just want to cover everything up and forget about it for winter. I urge you to consider better treatmentyour good pal the barbecue grill, which is already engaged in an ongoing, lifelong battle against rust. Because there are huge benefits to preparing your grill...Read more...

Nobody wants bed bugs. You do not want bed bugs. The hotel you're staying in does not want bed bugs, but it's entirely possible that it has them. As everyone panics about rumors of a bedbug epidemic in Paris, we have tips on how to check your hotel room for bed bugs, but what do you do if you actually find some....Read more...

Ever paid for a ridiculously expensive drink in cash, hence it was free"? Or spent an extra 30 bucks just to get free" shipping? Or avoided looking at your credit card statement, because if you can't see a spending problem then surely it will go away on its own? Welcome to the mental gymnastics of girl math."Read more...

In the realm of do-it-yourself home improvement, cutting tile can be particularly challenging to accomplish safely. Since the dust it creates can be hazardous to your lungs, and the heat generated while cutting can also cause problems with the tile and for your tools, a wet saw is the best, safest option to handle...Read more...

Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro sport some impressive new features. Audio Magic Eraser lets you reduce distracting sounds like wind, traffic, and talking in videos; Best Take combines the best" faces from multiple group shots into one final product; and Magic Editor harnesses the power of AI to do things like...Read more...

When you're facing a big cleaning project, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. You can use specific techniques for certain parts of your home, but how do you figure out which parts to even do? Here's how: you follow this mapping strategy, which helps you figure out what to clean, when.

Everything is getting more expensive these days, and the fuel that heats your home is no exception. Whether you burn oil or gas or have electric heating, it's going to be more expensive than ever to heat your home during the coming cold weather.

Cats love windows and they tend to like climbing things. Scratching surfaces allows them to stretch, mark the surface with their scent, and work off anxiety and aggression. While these behaviors are all familiar to most cat owners, they can mean ruin for your window treatments. Cats might not be trying to be tiny...Read more...

This CompTIA certification course was designed to help people prepare for the CompTIA exams. It comes with 239 hours of content, and it's on sale for $49.97 right now through October 15.

Many gardeners are aspirational when it comes to saving seeds even if there are some good reasons to skip it. If you're gardening year round, you don't always have time to let plants go to seed so you can harvest them because they're taking up too much space. Plus, each plant needs its seeds saved in a different way,...Read more...