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Given the inflation-bloated costs of owning a car—insurance, fuel, buying the dang thing in the first place—you may be looking for a cheaper way to get yourself where you need to go. If you’re comfortable braving the elements, an eBike might be the answer you need (they’re not just for UberEats deliveries anymore).Read more...

I have not named my KitchenAid stand mixer, which is weird when you consider the length of our relationship. My beloved is a model from the 80’s, one of the few things I have that belonged to my parents. While it’s not a fancy newer model in one of the many fantastic colors KitchenAid offers, I refuse to part with it.…Read more...

If someone were to study the color palette of my diet, they would find a lot of beige and yellow, and most of the yellow would be from butter and egg yolks. I consume a lot of both, often at the same time, which is why it’s surprising it took me this long to make egg yolk butter. Or, more specifically, soy-cured egg…Read more...

There’s a macabre adage in journalism: If it bleeds, it leads. That means, in essence, that the more violence or conflict a story contains, the more prominent it will appear, whether in print or on television. In the extremely online era, the variety of bad news to which we are regularly exposed—violence and war,…Read more...

A sunburn that’s severe enough to peel is a sign that you fucked up—you should have worn sunscreen, or reapplied it after swimming, or made sure somebody helped you get it all over your back. But once that burn starts peeling, what can you do?

The summer concert season is in full swing, and your local arena will soon be hosting performers of all stripes, from Shania Twain, to Taylor Swift, to Janet Jackson, TLC, and Snoop Dogg. And with school out for the next few months, it’s probably crossed your mind that the time has finally come for your kids to…Read more...

White chocolate is a finicky beast. Scorching happens, but so does browning. And, unlike dark chocolate and milk chocolate, there is a space between melted and scorched where white chocolate becomes crunchy, and develops a creamy caramel flavor. Don’t toss that burnt white chocolate, use it as an elegant textural…Read more...

The great lit of cord-cutting: Streaming TV is still expensive. One or two subscriptions seems manageable, but by the time you’re paying for all the services necessary to watch every show currently in the zeitgeist, you’re basically spending what you did on cable. And subscribing isn’t enough: You also need something…Read more...

The first lighthouse was built more than 2,000 years ago, but in recent years, the iconic structures have started to lose their shine—or at least since ships started using GPS to avoid crashing into rocks or running aground on the shoreline. However, unlike pay phones, we’ve decided to keep some of these beacons of an…Read more...

Vertical videos are great in apps like TikTok or Instagram, but full screen content is meant to be watched in landscape. The problem is, your iPhone isn’t always set up to switch to landscape. Typically, you don’t want your screen shifting when you tilt your phone, so you likely keep portrait orientation lock on—a…Read more...

Lines at the airport are expected to be long this summer, and prices high. If you plan to travel internationally but haven’t heard of Mobile Passport Control (MPC), it’s something you should consider. Despite having been around for some years, the program was recently revamped with a new name and app, and it helps you…Read more...

When the lights go out in a blackout, or we find ourselves far away from normal power sources, our phone’s remaining charge suddenly becomes the most important thing in our lives. If you’ve thought ahead and you have a battery pack, solar charger, or power station charged up and ready to go, you don’t have a huge…Read more...

The appeal of the modern poke bowl lies in its customizability. Pick a fish, pick a sauce, toss in a few pickled items, and you’ve got a colorful and inviting bowl of rice, protein, and vegetables. If you don’t eat fish, however, you might feel a little left out.Read more...

Now that it’s unofficially summer, you’re probably wondering which cute, sassy wine drink will finally topple frosé from its throne. Although this frosty beverage requires a little more of a trust-fall, it delivers on all of the summer drink prerequisites– it’s pretty, it’s cold, and it tastes great. Get your…Read more...

At the beginning of every course, you are handed a syllabus. The best of them are short. The worst ones are way too long. They can include all kinds of information, from a list of materials to a long essay about your professor’s teaching philosophy. A friend of mine once got a 20-page syllabus that included poems…Read more...

We all know that feeling: You found a company or an opportunity you were really excited about, spent lots of time preparing, maybe even met the team, only to receive that “we regret to inform you” email breaking the news that you won’t be moving forward. It always stings, but it can sting even more when it was a…Read more...

Capitalism, you’re on notice: Writer/director Boots Riley is coming to Prime Video with another bizarro social satire in the vein of his acclaimed 2018 comedy/political screed Sorry to Bother You—this time at series length.

Do you love hitting the green with your golf clubs but hate when rainy days or an overloaded schedule get in the way of your games? You might be interested in the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator, which aims to recreate the golfing experience right in your home, and with far more realism that a video game.Read more...

We here at Lifehacker advise against nickel-and-diming your friends and family. A better mindset is to think, “Hey, you get me this drink, I’ll get the next one, right?” But unfortunately, a casual approach to money only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. It falls apart when one friend is a…Read more...

Keeping your files stored locally is convenient, but it comes with obvious risk and the frustration of low-storage warnings. Degoo was founded in 2012 and has since grown as a reliable option for cloud backup services, and you have until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get Degoo’s Premium lifetime 10TB Backup Plan for only…Read more...

Screen sharing isn’t just for work calls anymore. Maybe you want to play a game with a friend over a video call, or you need to walk your parents through a tech problem. Either way, screen sharing is a convenience we’ve come to expect, and while it’s standard in apps like FaceTime, is hadn’t been available on WhatsApp …Read more...

Sam’s Club members often find excellent deals on groceries, household items, electronics, and more. Usually, a one-year Club-level membership costs $50, but new members can now sign up for just $29.99 with auto-renewal.Read more...

Extreme heat can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. If you don’t live in an area that is ordinarily hot, you might not have air conditioning, so getting your home ready for a heat wave is important to avoid heat related illness. Here are 5 things you should do to get ready if your area has a blast of hot air on the…Read more...

Traditional chocolate ganache is a miracle made of dark chocolate and cream: The two ingredients are heated to make a luscious, silky, bittersweet sauce. Unfortunately, that doesn’t do you much good if you’re dairy-free. Until recently, I thought cream was absolutely necessary for ganache, but it turns out vegan,…Read more...

Microsoft’s PowerToys is a suite of tools that adds excellent features to your PC. PowerToys is free, but the way Microsoft keeps adding new tools, it feels like it should cost money. These latest PowerToys tools are just as exciting as the last.

Homeownership is already full of added costs, and home insurance is becoming more expensive for some property owners due to an increase in damage from catastrophic events like wildfires and floods. State Farm recently stopped offering new policies in California, and Florida residents may see rates rise up to 40% after…Read more...

If you type in Spanish in iMessage, Portuguese in WhatsApp, and English in Slack on your Mac, you’re probably annoyed by the effort it takes to keep switching keyboards. Input Source Pro wants to solve that problem. The app automatically changes the input method depending on which website or app is open, and you can…Read more...

With inflation still high the chances of that changing significantly any time soon rather low, you might be wondering if now is a good time to tackle any home renovation projects at all. Even under relatively calm economic conditions, it can be a challenge to choose the right renovation project and make sure you get…Read more...

When you made the first version of your resume, you probably aligned it with the advice of whoever was helping you at the time: your college professor, your parents, a friend, or the wisdom of the internet. As norms for job seekers have changed throughout the years, most of our resumes haven’t kept pace as we’ve been…Read more...

We all know owning a home is an investment, and that means that any renovations we do will have an impact. Whether you’re planning to sell your house soon or just want to keep track of what you’ve put into the place, it pays to think about your return on investment (ROI) on home renovations—especially because not all…Read more...

Blueberries, bananas, brown sugar, or other subtle sweets are typical partners for breakfast oats. This is fine, but leads me to oat-exhaustion almost immediately. I don’t get excited for sweet breakfasts; I need something savory in the morning. Not just a little. I like umami to rattle my shoulders and wake me up.…Read more...

A child’s bedroom isn’t supposed to be scary, but sometimes a weird sound or unusual shadow can make a young one’s imagination run wild, leading to lost sleep, anxiety, and nightmares. It can also mean a rough night for yourself if their cries for help wake you up or require you to make room in your own bed when…Read more...

Americans, on the whole, love space. Our houses keep getting bigger and bigger, and we keep inventing new rooms. Bonus rooms? Why not. Home theaters? Absolutely. And as anyone who has ever moved from a smaller home to a larger one knows...you will fill those rooms with stuff.

One of the best things about macOS is the sheer number of high-quality apps. From remapping keys to easily controlling external monitors, there are great apps for almost everything you can think of. While many of us know about the big players on the market, there are plenty of lesser-known apps that deserve your…Read more...

A pitcher of lemonade can serve a sweltering summer party, but a party of one deserves refreshment just as much as a crowd. As long as you have a single lemon, you can make a frosty glass of lemonade. You don’t even have to peel the lemon.Read more...

At some point, out-of-office emails lost their meaning. All too often, when someone receives an automated response, they may read and understand the first part—that the person they’re trying to reach isn’t at work—but choose to ignore the second, and arguably more important part, about when they can expect to hear…Read more...

Baking soda—more formally known as sodium bicarbonate—has a lot of uses beyond just baking, from cleaning various surfaces, soothing your heartburn, to even browning your meat better. In addition to these uses, baking soda another unexpected and underrated use: It can be used to improve athletic performance.Read more...

The kettlebell swing is a good exercise. It works your hamstrings and butt, it improves your grip, and it’s explosive—a quality that a lot of at-home exercises lack. But too many would-be kettlebell swingers (and trainers, and New York Times fitness articles) start off with a weight that is too light to accomplish any…Read more...

We use a breathtaking amount of water. On average, every American uses about 300 gallons of water every single day, most of it indoors. Those applications are pretty fundamental, of course—we’re talking about washing our bodies, dishes, clothes, and homes, not to mention cooking, drinking, and heating.

Whether you’ve got a Peloton at home or you’re hopping onto one of the nameless bikes in your gym’s cardio section, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you can adjust it properly to fit your body. So how exactly do you do that? Here’s a checklist you can follow.Read more...

Gardening is the type of hobby that seems more affordable than it actually is. Sure, there are ways around this—like borrowing items from a tool library, and taking advantage of some of the (legal) ways to get free plants—but you have to know where to find these money-saving programs and supplies.Read more...

It’s graduation season, which means that along with asking grads the dreaded question (“So, what’s next?”), it’s also the time of year when people dole out unsolicited and outdated—or at least largely unrealistic—career advice.Read more...

Keeping your garden watered might not feel like a chore at first, but dragging hoses around, getting them stuck on trellises or railings, and spending the time on each bed to keep everything well-watered can add up being a hassle. Automatic watering is a solution to the early morning and late night escapades with the…Read more...

Bulbs come in many varieties and will sprout without much work, making them an excellent feature for your yard or garden. You can also find bulbs that will bloom at various times throughout the growing season, adding splash of color from spring through fall. Why not add a bit of whimsy to home and feed bees at the…Read more...

Carrying a reusable water bottle is good for both you and the environment. But without regular cleaning, it may not be as helpful and healthy as you think, as bacteria and mold can easily make themselves at home.

My spin bike is one of those purchases that felt frivolous at the time, but has become one of my best-loved pieces of exercise equipment. I use it for easy cardio, for intense sprints, and just to get my body moving on rest days when it’s too rainy or cold for a nice walk. But there are some definite pitfalls to…Read more...

It’s not weird to have leftover chili. Between the time commitment, ingredient list, and cook time, I usually make a double or triple batch and eat throughout the rest of the week. Unfortunately, every time I meal prep like this, I become tired of the repetition by midweek, which is why I often need to get creative.…Read more...

Chances are you don’t think too hard about the water in your life. It’s easy to take it for granted, and when it comes to water quality, most people will run out and get a water filter of some kind and call it a day. As a result, many people are surprised to learn that the water coming into our homes can vary…Read more...

Before you get a chance to taste your dinner, you smell it. The aromatic ingredients in any recipe spotlight and complement the main components, adding interest and layers of flavor. Without aromatics, dishes can seem one-note and forgettable. To elevate your savory dishes, start with your nose. Build up flavor with s…Read more...

In a landscape of dwindling storefronts, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find specialty items, and sometimes even average products, in person. It’s rare that I even come across a rolling pin for sale. When I need a new kitchen gadget or piece of dishware, the first place I turn to is the internet. And I hate it. I…Read more...