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This refurbished Dell desktop and a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is on sale for $379.99 right now (reg. $919). It has a powerful 3.2 GHz quad-core Intel i5 processor and 16 GB of DDR3 RAM, along with 2TB of storage. It has a grade A" refurbished rating, and also comes with a new...Read more...

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic LTE 46mm is currently 58% off at Woot until September 30. You can get the smartwatch for $179 (normally $429) at Amazon's overstock website for a price last seen during Prime Day discounts this summer, according to Honey's price history.

Streaming platform Tubi has announced a new way to search for movie recommendations today: Rabbit AI. The new chat feature" uses OpenAI's GPT-4 to let users search for movies and TV show recommendations in a more conversational manner, allowing for hyper-specific recommendations from text like, I want to see funny...Read more...

As nice as it might be to have a perfectly obedient child (albeit rather unusual), you probably also want your child to grow into an independent, autonomous adult who can make decisions for themselves based on their own values.Read more...

Oatmeal is a prime candidate for accessorizing. Much like rice or pasta, you could eat it plain, but why deprive yourself when it's so great with other stuff on it. Instead of adding crispy or crunchy texture to my oatmeal, I decided to take the road less traveled, and aimed for chewy. I added honey-soaked boba pearls...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 26, 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 26, NYT Connections #107! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

I recently shared the best cheap purchases for your gym bag. Now it's time to cover the best home workout gear that costs under $100. These are things you can use to fill out your garage gym or start a workout corner in your apartment bedroom. (Speaking of which: Lifehacker also has a whole guide to building a minimal...Read more...

Introduced in 2022, the 5th generation iPad Air is a well-reviewed tablet for a reasonable price (at least when compared to the Pros). If you've been eyeing one of these iPads to add to your Apple ecosystem, you might be tempted by this Amazon deal, which-at the time of this writing-sees the latest iPad Air on sale...Read more...

The Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger is a three-way charging stand that offers wireless charging for Apple devices, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and certain AirPods. This charging stand typically runs for $150, but its on sale for $102 on Amazon right now-a savings of 32% off-at least as of the timing of this...Read more...

For all of CarPlay's perks, the one downside is it requires one phone to be connected at a time. For the most part, that's just fine-except when a passengerwants to play music from their iPhone. Suddenly, a choice must be made: Attempt to find the song on the iPhone currently connected to CarPlay, or swap to the...Read more...

Fresh coconut is delicious, but opening one can be tricky-especially if you don't have any tools with you. Below are six methods of opening a coconut, ranging in complexity from basically smashing it against something sharp, to breaking out the power tools and getting surgical.

It's a fact Apple users know all too well: The company rarely does sales. And when they do, they're honestly not all that good. But third-party retailers don't follow the same rules, and that's what Woot is doing right now. Until Sept. 30, Woot is selling new Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch...Read more...

No one likes to contemplate their own mortality-or the mess that you're potentially leaving behind. But we're all going to die someday, and for some of us, death is going to be an unexpected event. You'd like to think you'll have some measure of control over your demise and that you'll be able to put your affairs in...Read more...

How do you decide which emails to respond to first? Your choice can determine how your workday will go, but the options can sometimes lead to indecision (which only slows you down more). In general, you should choose a side between a LIFO or FIFO approach to your inbox-and, in my opinion, the choice is LIFO.

A health savings account (HSA) is a smart way to store away extra cash, tax free, to pay for approved medical expenses. Essentially, it's a personal savings account that can be used only for medical expenses. While the option to open an HSA is typically offered by your employer, you still have options even if you...Read more...

Thinking about our healthcare system gets me so worked up, I need to take a hit from the inhaler that I can barely afford. Although I'm lucky to be employed and (mostly) healthy, budgeting for healthcare is still a nightmare. Unexpected health expenses can take a devastating bite out of your budget if you don't plan...Read more...

Inbox management, like so much else, is a necessary evil in our day-to-day lives. As such, it's best handled with the use of a strict system. Also like so much else, finding the right system is time-intensive and adds a new layer of stress onto an already annoying task. Here's a system that's simple, doesn't take a...Read more...

Marshmallow fluff is a uniquely American topping. It's almost obscenely sweet, with an airy, meringue-like texture that is hard to resist, no matter how refined your palate is. Tubs of fluff are easy to find in the states, but the spreadable confection is not difficult to make at home. This homemade marshmallow fluff...Read more...

Until September 26 at 1 a.m. ET, Best Buy will be selling a three-camera bundle of the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight security camera for $279.99 (was $599.99). This 53% off deal is Best Buy's deal of the day," which means it will only last for the next several hours.

The biggest original title coming to Paramount+ in October may be the revival of Frasier, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role in the new series set in Boston. There are 10 episodes expected to be released this fall-the first two are dropping on the streaming service on October 12.

ChatGPT has changed a lot since its introduction late last year, especially if you pay for it. GPT-4 is a powerful upgrade over GPT-3.5, and plugins connect you to third-party services to make ChatGPT even more useful. Now the chatbot is changing again, expanding beyond text-based conversations to support both visual...Read more...

Like many other Americans, in 2021, I volunteered at a mass vaccine site. Under a tent, a team of health care professionals loaded up syringes, which were then carried by staff to lines of cars, where vaccinators put the preloaded needles into arms. Every person got the same vaccine, the same amount, and the same size...Read more...

When the mornings seem to only get busier, breakfast needs to be streamlined. Instead of taking valuable seconds away from your busy morning schedule, bake eggs in a muffin tin. This efficient tactic makes enough grab-and-go breakfast for your whole family in two steps. It's also a great way to meal prep a week's wort...Read more...

It's difficult to imagine modern life without a smartphone in your pocket. We no longer need to wrestle with impossibly folded paper maps when we're driving; we no longer need a pocket stuffed with cash to buy things-we don't even need stereos or televisions, really. Everything we could ever need to keep ourselves info...Read more...

If you have an interest in programming, Python is a great place to start-it's a popular and versatile language, and this 2023 Python certification bootcamp is on sale for $9.97 right now through September 30. It features 12 multi-lesson courses spanning 130 hours, and includes courses like PCEP: Certified Entry-Level...Read more...

Recurring fees can be both exhausting and expensive. If you don't want an ongoing subscription to Microsoft Office 365, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 on sale for $49.99 right now. It comes with immediate download access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021-just note that Mac...Read more...

Max's October slate includes the second season of the 19th-century period piece The Gilded Age (October 29), as well as season two of the 18th-century pirate drama Our Flag Means Death (October 5). Docu-fans may also enjoy The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring featuring the then-teenagers responsible robbing...Read more...

The internet says you can and can't freeze whole raw eggs, so naturally I went and tossed a couple eggs in the freezer. Senior food editor Claire Lower was able to make baby fried eggs with frozen eggs; surely there are other secrets the frozen ovum hides. (Besides the miracle of life.) It turns out there is at least...Read more...

One of my favorite TikTok gardeners, GardeningGrant, complained earlier this summer about cockeyed liatris, a normally straight-as-an-arrow perennial. I had heard this complaint in a few other places about other flowers like Sunflowers and cosmos. While I don't get annoyed at what I call crazy-stem," where flower...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 25, 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 25, NYT Connections #106! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

When it comes to the housing market in the United States, there's a widening gap between conventional wisdom and real estate reality. Take so-called starter homes," for example.Read more...

Have you ever been absolutely positive that you've closed the refrigerator, only to glance back at it and find the door slightly ajar? Do you have to pay attention when you shut the freezer door to make sure that it's actually closed? Does your food stay as cold as it should, or do you notice condensation, or items...Read more...

Much of the time, language evolves in subtle ways. New words and phrases enter our collective vocabulary through pop culture and current events-like wardrobe malfunction" or masking."Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, September 24, 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 24, NYT Connections #105! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to...Read more...

As you're working your way through your fall gardening checklist, you may have questions about what to do to your lawn before winter sets in-like whether aerating is involved. There are a few different factors to consider, but if you decide the aerate your lawn, now's probablythe best time to do it. Here's what to...Read more...

From the first time someone asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, we were given the impression that our future career was a big deal, and something that defined us. So when, as adults, our career or a particular job doesn't live up to our expectations, it can result in an unhealthy relationship with the...Read more...

When it comes to purchasing a new piece of furniture, looks are important, but there's more to consider-like durability, cost, and how much time and effort you'll need to spend cleaning and maintaining it. Even if chairs, tables, and sofas look great in highly styled Instagram photos, that doesn't mean they'll look...Read more...

If you're looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 23, 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 23, NYT Connections #104! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer)...Read more...

For those wanting the best home internet coverage, a mesh wifi system is a great way to go-and right now you can save up to 56% on select eero mesh wifi routers. Prices are accurate at the time of writing, but keep in mind that that they're subject to change.

Gamers looking to get their hands on a new laptop, take note: With an RTX 40 series GPU, the 14-inch ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, which sports an RTX 4070 and a 1TB SSD normally retails for $1,850, but you can get it for $1,600 right now at Best Buy-a savings of $250.Read more...

The price of new PC hardware can vary, especially as the chip market continues to shift and change. But if you're looking to add more storage to your PC, you really can't do much better than a solid NVMe SSD, and you can get a 1TB SSD from Solidigm for 31% off right now.

Monitoring your credit history regularly reduces the likelihood that reporting errors (best case) or identity theft (worst case) will derail your financial health-and you can now do this at no cost every single week, indefinitely, through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

As convenient as buying furniture online can be, there are still some advantages to shopping at brick-and-mortar retailers. First and foremost, going to stores in person means you get to try it out before making a purchase. And then, there's the delivery situation.Read more...

Across all my email addresses, which include school, personal, spam, and work inboxes in both Gmail and Outlook, I currently have 23,754 unread messages. This does not mean I am ignoring important emails related to my job, education, or personal pursuits. It simply means those messages are harder to find because I am...Read more...

A crouton is a lovely bit of excess: a crunchy piece of bread in a pile of greens or swimming in tomato soup. But croutons can be painful to eat at times. Thankfully, that is not the case with air-fried croissants-the best kind of crouton.Read more...

The 1990s was a transformative time that left an indelible mark on culture, technology, and geopolitics. With its vibrant pop culture, technological innovations, and geopolitical shifts, the decade was a period of immense change and growth. From Professor Anita Hill's landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas Supreme...Read more...

There are a lot of different ways to cook a turkey, and even more tips and tricks for how to cook a turkey without it drying out. One of those tips is to tent the bird with foil after it comes out of the oven, in an attempt to prevent moisture loss, and keep it warm until serving time. It's not only unnecessary, it's...Read more...

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...

Since they first hit dairy cases in 1965, Kraft Singles have been a staple of refrigerators in the U.S. Part of the appeal of the American pasteurized cheese product is its accessibility and portability, as the slices come individually wrapped in thin plastic film.Read more...

Whether you use a Mac or PC, iPhone or Android, you likely have a lot of passwords to deal with. Even if you make all those passwords strong and unique (which many of us don't), it's still a vulnerable form of authentication. If a company has a data breach, your password is out there for bad actors to find and use.