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One of my favorite sides is exceedingly simple: sliced, fresh tomatoes with a little salt (extra credit if they're served on Blue Willow china). Ripe summer tomatoes don't need much adornment, and I tend to be mulish about involving unnecessary ingredients, so when I saw a woman drizzling honey on her tomato toast,...Read more...

Back-to-school time is fast approaching, which means the struggle to get out the door (on time) is, once again, also upon us. As any veteran parent knows, successfully leaving the housein the morning really starts the night before. Packing up lunches, stuffing homework into backpacks, and having shoes ready and...Read more...

As if airfare wasn't costly enough on its own, these days you usually need to factor in at least $35 for dreaded checked bag fees. And that's just one-way, so needless to say, the costs of checking your bags adds up quick.Read more...

If you're reading this, we don't have to tell you parenting is a roller coaster of emotion. One moment you're frustrated trying to get your kids ready for school, and the next, you're laughing over something cute or funny your kid said. But some parents wear their emotions on their sleeve too much, randomly crying...Read more...

Welcome to How I Became," a new Lifehacker series where I ask real people about how they really got their jobs. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Devon Lara Lucas, freelance board game content developer. I met Lucas in 2016 when I was an intern at Hasbro; I was learning the ropes on the Monopoly team,...Read more...

It's been eight months since ChatGPT hit the scene, and the world hasn't been the same since. From its ability to do seemingly anything you ask it to, to the way it kickstarted big tech's AI revolution, OpenAI's crown jewel is one of the most important tech releases in recent memory.

We're in the the middle of a broiling summer, with record-breaking temperatures recorded all over the world. Now more than ever, sweating is completely normal-and crucial for regulating our body temperature- but arriving at work with your shirt already soaked from your morning commute isn't a good look for anyone. But...Read more...

Old media doesn't need to waste away in a box. Instead, you can convert them into digital files about as easily as you'd scan any other photo. The Kodak Slide N Scan is a film and slide scanner that can help you scan, edit, color convert, and save your old slides and film, and it's on sale for $169.97 (reg. $224) with...Read more...

Trader Joe's cookies generally rock...but maybe they rock a little too much recently. If you get an extra crunch from eating Trader Joe's almond cookies, it could be because the popular grocery store chain has put out an announcement recalling two of itscookies for potentially containing rocks. Here's what you need...Read more...

It's not just you. The first mile of a run (or about the first ten minutes of any exercise) sucks for everybody. Go easy on yourself in that first mile, though, and you can set yourself up for a great race.

While you should always approach personality tests with a healthy skepticism, sometimes these exercises can reveal things about you that are truly insightful-and potentially helpful. The best example of this phenomenon: career tests, which can help you figure out what you want to do, and what you're especially skilled...Read more...

A heavy hunk of metal attached to a handle to pound things into submission doesn't seem like it's all that far removed from a convenient rock picked up off the ground and used to pound things into submission. But there are actually a lot more types of hammers than you think, and a lot more uses for them than you might...Read more...

From Furbies, Hatchimals, and Tickle-Me Elmo to Tamagotchi digital pets, Cabbage Patch Kids, Baby Alive and even pet rocks, generations of kids have been drawn to toys that feed their need to nurture" something the way they are nurtured by the adults in their lives.Read more...

Commutes can be a killer, whether you're using public transit (and need to pack all your essentials for the day into one bag) or driving (and need to lug your essentials into the office after a long and stressful drive).Read more...

It's impossible to tell by looking at someone, but endometriosis is an incredibly painful and sometimes debilitating multi-system disease that causes a lot of problems for those who have it. Endometriosis is a disease where tissues similar to the uterus' endometrial tissue grow elsewhere in the body. It's sometimes...Read more...

So you finally got a Nintendo Switch. Congratulations! You might feel like you're five years late to the game, but actually, you're lucky: You've got a half decade's worth of catching up to do, and the library is one of the best in gaming history-particularly if you look beyond beloved first-party properties like ...Read more...

Perennials are the returning summer guests that pop up with gifts each year. Plant them once and you'll see them grow larger and more prolific every summer season. That's the upside.Read more...

People will do weird stuff in pursuit of a ripe avocado, like warming them in the oven, or drowning them in dangerous water baths, but an avocado cannot be rushed. There is a way to get evenly ripe slices of avocado on your sandwich, but it involves listening to your avocado for a change, and making some modifications...Read more...

When they pant, wander around looking for shade, and finally stubbornly lie down and refuse to walk, your dog is telling you something, and you probably don't need a dog whisperer to figure it out: Your canine friend is hot, and telling you in the adorable way that only dogs can.

Flying to Europe just got much cheaper thanks to Norse Atlantic Airways, a Norwegian long-haul budget airline. Norse is currently running a summer flash sale, and for a limited time, you can catch one-way flights to Europe for as low as $99 to popular European cities like London, Paris, and Rome.Read more...

This portable projector and retractable screen bundle is $249.97 right now (reg. $798). The Wemax Go portable projector is only six inches long and weighs less than a pound-just connect it to power and prop it up. If you want to use it away from a power source-like a camping trip or your back yard-you can plug it into ...Read more...

A smart display, like Google's Pixel Tablet or Amazon's Echo Show, can boost your productivity, keep you updated on news and weather, and connect you to your smart home. But you don't need to buy a new display to reap the smart benefits: With iOS 17, your iPhone can now turn into a smart display on its own, giving you...Read more...

LWith the increase in use and availability of AI, many people are looking for ways to use AI in all sectors of their lives-and one of these areas is in helping kids with their reading. Bill Gates says that AI will soon be able to tutor children in literacy as well as any human can do. For parents wanting to help their...Read more...

Every day when I walk into the garden, I have four tools at my disposal, and I use them, constantly. And after years of constantly losing my tools and wandering aimlessly around the garden (a common trait among gardeners), I've found the perfect way to keep everything where I can find them.

I come from a family of replacers, not fixers. Whenever an appliance stopped working, we would give it away to someone in the neighborhood to fix while my mother would shop for an upgrade.Read more...

This refurbished Apple iPad 7th generation with a 10.2-inch scree is $237.99 right now, (reg. $499.99). It was originally released in 2019 and can still be updated to the latest iPad OS, and it's compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil if you want to take handwritten notes or create digital art.Read more...

Inflation has always been a real killjoy, but now it may have a side effect of botulism. On canning boards (yes, that's a real thing) across the country, posts have noted that the white wine and apple cider vinegar you usually buy has been ratcheted down from a 5% concentration to 4%. That might not seem dire, but let...Read more...

Google's had an Enhanced Safe Browsing feature in Chrome since 2019-a set of privacy features to help protect against phishing and malware attacks. Basically, if a link doesn't seem quite right, Google will warn you about it. Recently, they finally brought the feature directly into Gmail.

Even at the apex of my partying, I was never big on combining caffeine and booze. The Four Loko fad missed me entirely, and Red Bull & Vodka crossed my lips exactly one time in college during a desperate and unhinged thermodynamics study session. But I'm not against the concept entirely, especially when presented in a...Read more...

Aftermany people got a taste of the freedom that comes with remote work and other flexible arrangements during the early days of the pandemic, it went from being a valuable benefit, to a priority for some job seekers.Read more...

When it comes to outdoor furniture, plastic may not be the most glamorous option, but in most cases, it's one of easiest materials to maintain. Wood can rot, splinter, and become weatherworn; cast iron can rust, and upholstery-even the kind designed to live outdoors-requires more care.Read more...

A lot of things can ruin a day at the beach-a sudden change in the weather, garbage leftover from gatherings the night before, a bunch of screaming and splashing children. There's also something that's (usually) far less noticeable: High levels of fecal contamination in the water.Read more...

We all need to make excuses from time to time: Things don't always go according to plan-including for reasons beyond our control. But for some people, making excuses is the norm, rather than an exception.Read more...

Currently, Americans only need a valid passport to visit to countries in the European Union (EU), but that's soon going to change. Beginning early next year, people from approximately 60 countries around the world-including the U.S. and Canada-will need a new type of travel authorization to enter the EU. Here's what...Read more...

We're not the only ones struggling in this oppressively hot weather: Most common garden plants prefer temperatures ranging from 59-86F. In fact, they can start to show signs of heat stress when it's 90F or above for long periods of time. Here's how to recognize the signs of heat stress, and how to help your plants...Read more...

I'm developing a theory that you can get anything to go viral on TikTok by mixing it into a glass of lemon water and speaking glowingly about its health benefits. This week, that something is Borax. Yes, the stuff you use in your laundry.Read more...

There's an affordable time to go to the movies, and an unnecessarily-throwing-your money-away time to go to the movies. Let's talk about the former, so you can get to the movies this summer for the cheapest possible price-especially if you're taking the kids along with you.

Air mattresses can be awesome, but if you need to inflate one and you don't have the pump that came with it, blowing one up is a lung-busting challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of different ways you can inflate an air mattress without a pump and without getting dizzy from lack-of-oxygen.

I have a thing for cheap garlic bread-the kind made with white sandwich bread and garlic salt. Maybe it's because it was the first garlic bread I ever had (served alongside what my Southern grandparents called Italian spaghetti"-that's pronounced eye-talian"). Or maybe it's because butter, salt, and garlic powder...Read more...

Stardew Valley+ is now available on Apple Arcade. If you have a subscription to Apple's gaming service or if you pay for Apple One, you can play the massively popular farming simulator for free. So maybe bid farewell to your free time (and possibly your loved ones?) right now.Read more...

The summer months are synonymous with dry, brown, crackling grass-a nightmare for those who love their luscious green lawns, and validation to those who think lawns are bullshit and should be killed.

One of several Neil Gaiman adaptations in recent years, Good Omens follows an angel named Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and a demon named Crawley (David Tennant)-two celestial beings who become friends despite their obvious oppositions. Aziraphale and Crawley become pretty comfortable with their life on Earth, but of...Read more...

The first step in avoiding the pain of chafing is to prevent it from happening in the first place. But sometimes-especially in sweaty weather-you'll return home to find some part of yourself rubbed raw. Take a tip from the butts of babes: You can soothe raw skin with diaper cream.Read more...

For a limited time, you can get 18 bottles of Splash Wines for $69.99 (reg. $350) plus shipping, which will shake out to less than $7 a bottle. The assortment of wines is delivered to your door, and you can choose from a mixed selection of reds, whites, and champagnes for your next dinner party, summer barbecue, or...Read more...

The last time I ate an arepa was pre-pandemic. I met with an old friend and we chatted happily-until our arepas arrived. The thick corn cakes were split and crammed full of different roasted meats, beans, fruits, and cheeses, and we forgot the other person was there for a moment (or five minutes). Sadly, that...Read more...

Tomato season is upon us. The heirlooms are rolling into famer's markets and even gardens up in the northern reaches are starting to perk-up with summer's prized gems. If you're looking for a quick way to prepare tomatoes for a homemade sauce, a batch of gazpacho, or you're just not about that tomato skin-life, all...Read more...

Job seekers often have plenty of hurdles to landing a new job. For one, many companies are keeping ghost listings" up on job boards that they don't really plan to fill, for a variety of reasons. Scammers have also taken advantage of the many recent layoffs to trick people into giving their personal information and...Read more...

It happens: You're washing your hands or the dishes and you notice a crack in your sink. It's tiny, and a quick check assures you that your sink isn't leaking-but it is the nature of cracks to get worse over time, and even if a hairline crack in your sink isn't particularly noticeable, they can blacken and discolor...Read more...

Perhaps you thought you were going to make it through the rest of the summer without me talking about corn yet again, but you thought wrong, pal. In addition to steaming, grilling, and chomping on raw kernels, I am now medium-key obsessed with pickling corn.

If you're worried that you're being watched (or want to learn just how much we're unexpectedly monitored on a regular basis), the Scout Hidden Camera Detector is a simple, travel-friendly camera finder that's on sale for $38.99 for one, or two for $66.99.Read more...