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The camera is one of the iPhone’s best features. It takes great photos, and shoots some of the best video on any smartphone. That’s why, when my iPhone’s camera broke, I was pretty bummed, yet hopeful the Apple Store could fix me right up. Unfortunately, breaking your iPhone camera isn’t like breaking the screen, and…Read more...

It would be unusual for most of us to ever have a chance to cook in a top chef’s kitchen with all of it’s fancy, gleaming equipment as far as the eye can see—but settling for buying hugely discounted All-Clad cookware might be the best possible consolation prize.Read more...

Wendy’s New Year’s resolution, if we had to guess, is to get everyone to download their app—and their determination to accomplish this goal has brought us free Wendy’s fries with any purchase (today is the last day) and $1 BOGO Chicken Sandwiches until Feb. 5. And now, they’re adding even more incentive by giving out…Read more...

Dip is one of the pillar food groups in my diet. It’s versatile, and it significantly improves the eating experience of anything from omelettes to raw vegetables. Heck, sometimes it’s even made of vegetables. Here at Skillet we’ve thoughtfully developed and explored many dips, and dip making options, suitable for…Read more...

All the tech we know and love will, one day, be obsolete. In the meantime, it would be nice if the gadgets we use every day were designed to last longer and longer rather than shorter and shorter. Unfortunately, tech companies usually adopt the strategy of “planned obsolescence:” You keep coming back to buy more…Read more...

Cinnamon buns are one of those desserts where there’s not much of an intermediate level. Either you enjoy making a brioche-like dough from scratch and spend hours nurturing it, or you slap a can of Pillsbury onto the cashier conveyor belt and crack open the tube at home. If you’ve ever wanted homemade cinnamon rolls…Read more...

Maker spaces are becoming a popular alternative for DIY enthusiasts who don’t have the space to set up their own shop or studio at home. They can be a way to get projects done in a more well-designed space than an individual maker could afford, and they often have some group-funded materials as well. In addition to…Read more...

When it comes to creamed vegetables, spinach and corn get most of the glory. Unless you’re something of a steak dinner obsessive, you probably don’t think about creamed veggies all that much, and you certainly aren’t thinking of other, additional vegetables to cream. That’s alright though, because the smart brains at…Read more...

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City, Utah this week, but you don’t have to travel to enjoy a packed schedule of movie screenings. After several years of partly virtual (or virtual-only) programming, it seems like online showings are here to stay.

Gas stoves are the latest innocuous item to turn into a culture war symbol, due to rumors that they might, at some point in the future, be banned. But are gas stoves really that bad for us? Are government agents going to come and take them away? And if the health concerns are real, are we doomed?Read more...

The second king of Israel, Solomon is sometimes called the“wisest man who ever lived.” Those who sought his counsel left with perfect answers to even the stickiest problems, even if he had to threatened to cut a baby in half. But Solomon’s own life was a shit show. He had hundreds of wives and concubines (which sounds…Read more...

There’s something evocative about the full moon in winter. Combined with the leafless trees and bitter cold, that stark globe hanging in the crispy air can seem positively desolate. Pencil in Feb. 5 on your calendar of the year’s astronomical events and you can see for yourself, as that’s when the “Snow Moon” will rise…Read more...

Maybe you already realize this, but puberty is wild. From the ages of about 9 to 12, tweens are trying to figure out how to function in the world even while everything about them changes. So who can blame them for zoning out to TikTok and maybe picking up some skincare tips from Northie at the same time? While North…Read more...

When you want to back up your iMessage chats, iCloud is a severely limited option. It’s good for syncing your chats across devices, and to avoid sudden data loss, but that’s about it. Anyone who has ever tried to find a particular message from years back, especially if that message contains a photo or video, knows…Read more...

I recently picked up a new iPhone, and for the most part, I love it. What I didn’t love was not having my iMessages on my new iPhone synced up with my other Apple devices. Sure, my new phone had my most recent messages, but from there, things got weird. For example, most of the messages I saw when I first opened many…Read more...

The top complaint I hear about soup is that it’s “not a meal,” and perhaps some of them aren’t. It’s true that some soups are watery and pathetic, but there’s an easy solution: If your soup is broth-based, chuck more stuff in there; if your soup is of the creamy puréed persuasion (or a chowder), blend some stuff in…Read more...

We’ve all been there. It’s one of the two weekend mornings, and you decided to pick up a dozen everything bagels, only to return with a lesser seeded variety because they were sold out. Or worse, they only have plains. (In those moments, I’ve reconsidered even buying bagels.) Instead of resigning yourself to eating…Read more...

Hated, dogged, scandalous, sordid, nasty—these movies have been called all of those things, and much worse. Many have inspired death threats and physical attacks, while others have engendered heated wars of words that have lasted decades.Read more...

Right now, Sam’s Club is offering their basic tier membership for 50% off right now, which means you can get a year’s worth of wholesale shopping for just $25. And you can sign up online here, using code “C2C44" at checkout.

Apple went all-in on eSIM with the iPhone 14 line up, removing the option for SIM cards from their smartphones for the first time. In theory, there should be plusses there: There’s one less moving part to worry about on the phones now, which can both improve water resistance, and eliminate the risk of something…Read more...

In February, Hulu reaffirms its status as the unofficial true crime streaming service, launching a trio of new docuseries that delve into real (and binge-worthy events).Read more...

With a few billion people on the planet, is it really so bad that you fell head over heels with your ex’s friend? After all, treading through the often hellish dating world can be tough and stressful, so if you finally find someone you genuinely connect with, does it matter if they happen to be besties with your ex?Read more...

A good ice cream sandwich should have an alluring, yet sensible outer layer (the “bread,” if you will). It needs to be dry, flavorful, not too hard, and not too absorbent. This is why cookies are such a good candidate, but I’d like to encourage everyone to consider the Pop-Tart. It has all the ideal characteristics,…Read more...

Disney is doing nothing much to subvert February’s reputation as the worst month of the year. The Disney+ release calendar for February 2023 has arrived and on it you’ll find...nothing much that stands out, aside from the streaming premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Feb. 1), just in time to (maybe) coincide…Read more...

Getting a gift card at a discounted price can feel like a real win; it’s the sort of sale that truly feels like you’ve been given free money to tuck back into your pocket. However, it’s really only a deal if that gift card is for a store you were going to spend money in anyway—if you haven’t shopped at Old Navy in a…Read more...

If you’ve been feeding yourself for any real length of time, you have probably realized there’s a difference between “preparing food” and actual cooking. Mixing up some boxed mac & cheese and calling it dinner isn’t exactly the same thing as whipping up artichoke-stuffed beef tenderloin with a side of fingerling…Read more...

If you’ve finished your quest for the Holy Grail, don’t despair; there are still tons of historical treasures to uncover. These priceless objects may have fallen off the map, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone. They can’t be; the law of conservation of mass implies that matter can neither be created nor destroyed, so…Read more...

Pickles are polarizing. Even people who like vinegar and cucumbers sometimes struggle to eat them. I’m not one of those people. I love pickles and pickled things, but the cucumber pickle will forever be my favorite. Whether they’re subtly tangy, super sour, sweet, or somewhere in between, I will find a way to get them…Read more...

Stronger is better, right? Concentrated dish soap degreases better. Higher proof rum will get you drunk faster. You even scoop your ice cream from the part of the tub with the most fudge and nuts. But when it comes to rubbing alcohol, higher concentrations aren’t always better after all.Read more...

What is it about complaining that is so enticing and traps some people more than others? We all work with colleagues who complain, and there are some who keep at it no matter what. But why? And what can you do to keep it from impacting your own morale?Read more...

SECURE 2.0 was signed into law at the end of 2022. Standing for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” the second version of this act is designed to keep building on improvements to the U.S. retirement system. Whether retirement is far off or fast approaching for you, here’s what to know about how…Read more...

“I met her in a club down in Old Soho, where they drink Champagne and it tastes just like cherry cola” isn’t my favorite Ray Davies lyric, but it’s certainly memorable. I’ve never had a sparkling wine that tasted just like cherry cola, but I have now had a beverage that tastes kind of like that Ray Davies lyric, and I…Read more...

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When Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro line with the M1 Pro and M1 Max models in the fall of 2021, I told you you didn’t need them. The design was great, MagSafe was back, and the upgraded M1 chips were beasts, but the machines were overkill for the average consumer. And the same holds true today for the new M2 Pro…Read more...

Politicians and social media can’t get enough of the gas versus electric stove debate (at Lifehacker, we think Electric Stoves Are Good, Actually)—but regardless of where you stand on it, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) federal legislation that was passed last year can essentially score you a free electric range in…Read more...

You’re Agent 47, dropped off at a high tech firm in Chongquing, China. Your objective is to eliminate a number of targets and hack the company’s data core. How you accomplish these tasks is completely up to you—just don’t get caught.

During a recent bathroom renovation project, my boyfriend had to disconnect his water softener, and it wreaked more havoc on our daily lives than we expected. Showering and washing clothes, in particular, were much more difficult, as hard water leads to the formation of “soap scum” that is difficult to rinse away. We…Read more...

With so many devices (and their various accessories) needing to be charged—not to mention the lights, appliances, and other electronics that need to remain plugged in—your cords and cables situation is probably out of control. Keeping cables neat and well organized is tough, whether it’s for the stuff you use every…Read more...

Whether it’s a secret crush, an illicit affair, or a murder, most people keep secrets, but most people are bad at it. Effective, to-the-grave style secret-keeping is a skill like anything else, one that can be developed. I’m not saying you should keep secrets—life would probably be better if we were more open—but if…Read more...

Between AAA standouts like God of War, Elden Ring, and Horizon Forbidden West, and high-profile indies like Tunic, Citizen Sleeper, and Immortality, tons of great video games were released in 2022.Maybe too many, and chances are at least a few worthwhile games passed you by. (I’m sorry, Signalis. I promise I’ll play…Read more...

It boggles my mind that airlines are allowed to sell more tickets than the plane has seats, putting you, the passenger, at risk of getting bumped from a flight you paid for. When a flight attendant tells you your seat is no longer available, they’ll say that you’re being “reassigned to a later flight” and that,…Read more...

Every parent has been there: You need a few minutes to relax and cook dinner, but your kids are looking to you for something fun to occupy their time. It’s so easy to hand them an iPad or gaming system, but when it’s time to eat, they don’t want to pull their eyes away from the screen, which can lead to meltdowns. You…Read more...

Babies are easy to soothe, right? Give them something to suck or wrap them up in a tight swaddle, and they melt in your arms. For little kids, a parent’s hug is still probably the most soothing response to their Big Feelings, but Mom and Dad are not always around in times of emotional distress. But if you start…Read more...

Finding out your favorite restaurant delivers meals for free can feel like a major win—and a lot of popular spots out there offer that perk. Many places will offer free delivery once you pass a certain price threshold on your order, and some of these will be free by getting free trials from food delivery apps. (Just…Read more...

Saving cheese rinds from Parmigiano Reggiano and the like is a classic, time-honored, no-waste hack. (Lifehacker first covered it more than a decade ago.) It’s delightfully surprising, then, to find a new use for the cheese butts, but that’s just what the clever people at Food52 have done. I’m not saying you should…Read more...

The money struggle is real. If you’re struggling to make rent while also paying down your credit card debt, you’re not alone. Currently the average American has over $90,000 in debt while the total U.S. consumer debt balance has shot up to $800 billion since the pandemic. Given these stats, it’s understandable to feel…Read more...

As a prospective home buyer, the open house stage of shopping is usually the most fun. You get to tour a bunch of places and envision your life in them, there’s no paperwork, and a bad inspection hasn’t yet brought your dreams crashing down to earth.Read more...

Single-use plastic is a plague upon the Earth that the more environmentally conscious among us try in vain to avoid. No matter how careful you are to bring your reuseable tote and buy stuff in recyclable and compostable packaging, eventually you’ll need to go to the grocery store for produce, which means you’ll become…Read more...

Many new year’s resolutions (and old year’s resolutions) involve starting new, life-improving habits. And while that’s a great idea in theory, the reality is that making lifestyle changes is really hard.Read more...

Whether due to a post-holiday spending spree hangover or all the regular hangovers, free food tastes especially good in January. If you’re a Del Taco diehard, great news: Each day in January 2023, the chain is giving away one free item (as long as you spend at least three bucks on something else first, that is).