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Processing fruit every summer can be daunting. We all start out with the same ambition: We see the cherry branches dripping with red lobes and dream of an entire winter of cherry pies. We side-eye the apple tree, thinking this is the year we're going to finally make apple cider. And clearly no one knows how many...Read more...

It's never easy to separate political speech from disinformation in a democracy built upon the right of free speech, but the firehose of foreign and domestic weaponized bullshit that began in 2016, reached a fever pitch in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, and continued throughout the pandemic, saw...Read more...

A watched pot never boils, and checking to see if your summer vegetable starts have hit puberty yet has the same results. Until now, your adorable little tomato, eggplant, and pepper starts have been spending all their energy growing, producing leaves and gaining mass. Those suckers have been existing on a high that ...Read more...

If you were caught up in the United Airlines delay debacle back in June and found yourself either stranded overnight or never made it to your destination, there's good news now: You have 30,000 MileagePlus miles waiting for you.

Unless I was visiting my grandmother, most of my childhood sandwiches were made on whole-wheat sandwich bread, with Ezekiel sprouted grain bread making an appearance every once in a while (a real lunchbox jump scare). It was hard for me, as I've always been deeply devoted to squishy, white sandwich bread.Read more...

While you're on vacation this summer, your air conditioners, refrigerator, and other appliances could be sucking energy out of your home. Here's are the appliances you should unplug and adjust before you go on vacation.

There's a lot of advice out there (read: on Lifehacker) about finding a mentor, and that's because having someone established to guide you is a major benefit for your career. The more you look into the concept, though, the more you find that the world of mentorship is complex. For instance, you might hear the word...Read more...

There are times when you face a cleaning task so daunting that only a professional can help. Other times, you can handle it yourself-if you think like a pro, that is. Here's how to clean up your place like it's your job, according to the people for whom it is.Read more...

You're probably like millions of people who have Microsoft Excel on their computer and aren't using its seemingly endless tools, formulas, and functions to their full potential. If you want to change that, this 2023 Ultimate Microsoft Excel training bundle has seven courses and over 43 hours of training to help...Read more...

It's mid-2023 and I am officially calling it: I'm never catching up on all of the Marvel TV shows. Star Wars though? Star Wars I still have a chance-but Disney+'s latest offering, the Jedi-centric Ashoka, premiering Aug, 23, will test my fortitude.Read more...

Live Nation is kicking off Summer's Live, a chance for you to invite three people to come with you to a show for $20 a pop, starting July 19 to Aug. 1. There are over 2,500 concerts nationwide you can choose to attend and get a four-pack bundle of tickets per show for $80. Here is how to do it and what to expect.

What came first, the milkshake or the smoothie? Maybe they developed simultaneously, but I like to think the milkshake paved the way and that's why smoothies feel like dessert even when they're packed with kale and wheatgrass. And while it really should taste like a treat, sometimes the texture is mealy, or you can't...Read more...

Tools can be extremely expensive, and it's easy to assume that spending more will get you higher-quality tools. While that's often true, but the fact is you don't always need a tool of higher quality.

There are more than a two million people currently imprisoned in state or federal prisons and local jails in the United States, and you can correspond with all of them. A prison pen pal relationship can provide you with unique insights into people you might never meet in your day-to-day life and give you the...Read more...

Every time you buy a plane ticket, cruise trip or other travel tickets, you end up getting asked the same thing: Do you want to add travel insurance for just a few extra dollars? In that moment, you're probably excited about buying your tickets and making plans, not thinking ways you can pay more for insurance...Read more...

Overnight oats are a great way to make a simple chilled breakfast. But, let's face it, they're still oats, and oats need flavor assistance, and adding a dollop of jam can provide such assistance. If you open the fridge to reveal a nearly empty jam jar, and you might think, Dang. I can't flavor my oats now." Turns...Read more...

For anyone looking to get into web development, the 2023 All-in-One Raspberry Pi and Arduino Developer Bundle might be a good place to start. Featuring nine courses, software engineer and entrepreneur Edouard Renard teaches the basics, including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, C++, and more in this course bundle on sale for $69.99Read more...

These days, if I see I have a new Twitter DM, it's almost guaranteed to be spam. The company clearly knows this is an issue, as they've rolled out a fix" to reduce the amount of bogus messages entering your inbox. The problem is, the fix" might do more harm than good, but at least there's something you can do to fix ...Read more...

The whitest thing about me-and there is a lot to choose from-is my love for mayonnaise. I think it's great. Not only is it an essential part of nearly every sandwich, it can be mixed in or spread on a whole variety of foods to excellent, delicious results. Even if you consider yourself a proud mayo-hater, I encourage...Read more...

Posting a photo of your boarding pass for your upcoming trip on social media may seem harmless, but while you're enjoying your vacation, scammers might be using a few pieces of data from your ticket to wreak havoc on your life. As security experts interviewed by Travel + Leisure point out, a single code on your...Read more...

In our hurry to find the cheapest flight possible, there's a crucial travel detail that many of us don't stop to consider: how often a flight is severely delayed. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to check a flight's success rate of on-time travelbefore buying your ticket. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires...Read more...

Whether you're looking for a career change or need a new identity after faking your own death, joining the French Foreign Legion might be the path for you. Founded in 1831 partly as a way to ship foreigners and troublemakers off to die in Algiers, the French Foreign Legion is still taking applicants of all...Read more...

You might already know and love the Pomodoro technique-the method of working for 25 minutes and taking a five-minute break before getting back to it-and appreciate its long-standing reputation for making adherents more productive. But sometimes, 25 minutes just isn't long enough to get into the groove. For big tasks,...Read more...

You're about to buy a home for the first time after years of work, sacrifice, and saving. Your state requires you to wire your closing cost, so you decide to just wire it online to the title company to save time. But you're a savvy homebuyer and call the company before wiring the money to do your due diligence and...Read more...

It's a tough time to be a grocery shopper. If you too need to purchase food for later consumption, you've undoubtedly notice that inflation has made doing so a dispiriting experience. Even cheapish chain standbys like Trader Joe's have seen drastic price increases. Though shopping smarter can save you money, there's...Read more...

This HP EliteDesk 800G1 Desktop computer is a refurbished 2022 model that is renewed, modernized, and made to perform like new. It comes with a digitally-rendered Windows 10 Professional install, mouse, and keyboard, and features an updated full system with improved USB connections. The HP EliteDesk 800G1 Desktop bundle is $246.99Read more...

Deadlines can be a cause of major anxiety, but there is a way to ease that tension. The next time you set a deadline on a task you're completing for your boss, a client, a colleague, or whoever else is demanding of your time, keep a little secret to yourself: Make another deadline for yourself first.

For a food with so few ingredients, flatbreads are tremendously diverse and damn delicious. Water, salt and flour are mixed and prepared around the world in a variety of different ways, producing subtle or dramatic differences. The resulting breads are the key elements for some of the most beloved, hand-held foods,...Read more...

Every time you order or make a martini, you are presented with choices. Gin or vodka? (Gin, make it with vodka and that's a Kangaroo.) Shaken or stirred? (Stirred, unless you like an aerated, watery martini.) Olive or twist? Dry, classic, or dirty? Then there is the matter of glassware. If you're at bar, you probably...Read more...

With every major iOS update, the Messages app gets better and better. An update to iOS 17 (which is currently in Public beta) brings a lot of usability updates in the form of a new design language, a working conversation search feature, and fun stuff like custom stickers.

ChatGPT largely started the explosion of AI chatbots, but now that they've caught on, some are more specialized than others. If you need to generate sales and marketing copy-including SEO meta data-Write Bot is an AI specifically trained for it, and a lifetime subscription is currently on sale for $39.99 (reg. $539).Read more...

The clash of the immortals and mortals continues as Record of Ragnarok season 2, part 2returned to Netflix July 12. In the popular anime, gods from different cultures gathered to decide the fate of humanity-but people have a say in the matter, leading to immortals duking it out with humans in a tournament.Read more...

Harley Quinn debuted as an original character on Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, and over thirty years later she's become a beloved character with her own movie and adult animated show. The series, which premiered in 2019, blends crass humor and action with a surprising amount of heart. Here's what you need to...Read more...

Summer is a great time for camping, since the kids are out of school and the water in just about any lake is perfect for swimming or canoeing. Summer is also a hot, muggy, sweaty time of year, and you're going to zip yourself up in a little nylon sauna. So here are some tips for planning a camping trip that won't...Read more...

Curbside pickup exploded during the pandemic (for obvious reasons), and while a select group of the public still chooses to shop this way for safety reasons, most retail stores and grocers kept the service around for another reason: We love convenience.

This is already the hottest summer ever, and it's not likely to get cooler. So let's figure out some nighttime cool-down strategies to make your bed more comfortable before you sweat your face off.

2FA requires you to type a one-time code during log in, on top of using your password. And if you get those codes via text or email, you've probably had to deal with a lot of clutter-few people bothers to delete them, and they obnoxiously pile up like unwanted magazines. But iOS 17 has a new feature that fixes the...Read more...

Vodka is a bar staple you're likely already familiar with when it comes to cocktails, but did you know it has plenty of uses outside of drinking? You can use vodka around your home for a variety of things, from removing stains,to pepping up a bouquet of flowers to soothing pain and shining up your hair. Here are some...Read more...

Your hellstrip probably sucks. That strip of land that lies between your front sidewalk and the street is likely not your property, but still your responsibility. Hence the name: hellstrip.

It's well-established that the best way to survive disasters and emergencies is to have a plan for dealing with them-yet most of us don't. Mitigating the harm from events like home invasions or natural disasters like a tornado or hurricane starts with having a plan. This usually involves knowing your escape routes and...Read more...

It's been a weird year for garden season weather, and in turn, garden pests. Across the nation, beetles of all sorts are being a pain-andJapanese beetles, in particular, have hit the U.S. hard, and are able to destroy vegetables, flowers, and fruits without much bother. For years, gardeners have tried to develop...Read more...

Earlier this year, the failing Wall Street Journal shitposted their way into the discourse by suggesting people hit hard by inflation might save money by skipping breakfast. I couldn't read the whole thing because it is, hilariously, paywalled. But I don't feel like I need to, because while it's true that eggs are...Read more...

I recently encountered this video of a conflict between neighbors over the roaming habits of a local cat, which got me thinking about cats and the law. In the clip, the long-haired dude threatens to call the police because his neighbor is guilty of harboring a cat."

If your industry uses Salesforce-like many, many companies do-these Salesforce training courses are on sale for $29.99 (reg. $259). The courses are by ForceDigest, part of ExamsDigest-a family of brands that does online training for IT certifications like CompTIA, Amazon, Cisco, and Google. The training includes...Read more...

In a professional bakery kitchen, you'll see plenty of multi-purpose tools in action, and cabinets full of gadgets that are equally believable as scalp massagers or torture devices. Although there's a time and use for all of those utensils, in my home kitchen I ditch the docking roller for a fork. You do not, however,...Read more...

Over my life, I've heard a million different recommendations about how to water plants, ranging from once a week, weakly" to water until it runs out the bottom" to my favorite, water when things start to look sad." I've spent the last month nervously plant-sitting fifty or so rare plants for a friend-a master...Read more...

There's never enough B in my BLT, but the problem isn't solved by simply adding more bacon. It's the size, thickness, and shape. The bacon strips are thin and insubstantial; they never quite scratch that chunky, meat patty itch. Luckily, this is a problem that can be solved with a waffle iron and a plan.

Here we are in July, where most of us are staring down the tomatoes in our garden, trying to will them to turn red (or orange, yellow, or purple). This is also a critical time for ensuring the health of your tomatoes by making sure those vines are well-supported with a sturdy trellis technique.

You've probably seen headlines like this (Raw Oysters Linked to Two Deaths") at some point: It's not the first time doctors have warned people about eating raw oysters. Oysters-like clams, mussels, scallops, sponges, krill, baleen whales, and others-are known as filter feeders." They feed by eating plankton and...Read more...

In obvious news: It's hot outside. The Earth is so warm even Antarctica is melting. And when Floridians head to the beach to cool off, guess what? The ocean is too hot. What's a human to do when the temperature is intolerable? Lose the clothes and jump in the water, that's what. Maybe it's time to go skinny dipping.Read more...