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Yams and sweet potatoes are sweet. No one can dispute this. There’s a reason they’re just as at home in a pie as they are as a side dish. Even so, a lot of people insist on adding brown sugar, candied nuts, and marshmallows to the orange tubers, because sugar tastes good.Read more...

The best part of hosting Thanksgiving is serving an impressive meal. The worst part is finding a way to store everything in the fridge and freezer beforehand. Between pies, casseroles, five pounds of cooked potatoes, and, oh, that massive 15-pound bird dry-brining on the entire bottom shelf, how do you find space,…Read more...

Updating your iPhone is annoying. Yes, the updates are often full of new features and changes that make upgrading worthwhile, but it can be hard to find the time to install a brand new update on your iPhone. Taking your phone out of commission during the day isn’t always an option. Wouldn’t it be nice if Apple let you…Read more...

There’s something to be said about pre-portioned appetizers. They’re easy for your guests to chow down on, low on mess, and really rather attractive. With a little extra preparation from the host (or any helpers milling about), this meat and cheese wreath can be a winning party nosh before the big meal that doesn’t…Read more...

Protein is great. Our bodies are largely made of protein, and if you lift weights, I bet you already know that eating enough protein is important for building muscle. But what if you just want to be healthy in general? What if you don’t even care that much about being healthy, but want to avoid overeating? Protein is…Read more...

If you drive a sedan or anything smaller, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being hit by the glaring, bright lights from oncoming SUVs at night. It can often feel like they’re driving with their high beams on, leaving you unable to see clearly until the SUV passes you. That can obviously be dangerous, and…Read more...

While Safari doesn’t have anywhere near as many extensions as Firefox or Chrome, there are some wonderful add-ons you will soon wonder how you ever lived without. We’ve compiled a list of the best Safari extensions for Mac so you can add much-needed features to Apple’s default browser, from YouTube enhancements to…Read more...

By the time your child gets home from school, there’s a good chance they are ready for a class after-school meltdown. Also known as after-school restraint collapse, these meltdowns often happen because a child has been exerting an extraordinary amount of effort to behave during the school day, only to lose their…Read more...

While power tools maybe be the most exciting components in your tool collection, basic hand tools can be every bit as enticing, and perhaps even more essential. There isn’t always a powered solution for every problem you’ll run into over every job that needs doing in the shop, and keeping the low-tech essentials on…Read more...

Pegboards are often relegated to the garage or the basement for keeping tools organized. They’re great for that, but there are many other organizational tasks that peg boards can help you tackle, from craft supplies to kitchen pantries—and a few fun ways to use them that are more pretty than practical. Dressing up a…Read more...

Seven Seas International USA has voluntarily recalled 540 cases of their Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement.

Every time I eat something with butter on it, I’m lightly amazed at what an incredible product it is. Butter tastes so good, and the only problem it ever gives me is being too cold (like my ex) or too hard (like...not my ex).Read more...

For anyone burdened with debt, fighting lifestyle creep, and overwhelmed by the current state of inflation, it’s all too easy to feel as if your finances are in disarray. You might be plagued with anxiety and assume that you’re “bad with money.” But when we live in a state of anxiety, we make worse financial…Read more...

The glory of taking down a whole squad of heavily armed enemy soldiers while running from grenade explosions and taking cover from snipers...is even better when it’s free. Right now, there are two FPS war games you can download and play right now, for free, on your PC: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and Rising Storm 2:…Read more...

The presence of a long strip of green artificial turf is one of the signs you’re at a well-equipped gym. Just the fact that there’s enough room for it is impressive enough. But what can you do there? More things than you think. Let’s talk about how to use some of the equipment you’ll commonly find around a turf area…Read more...

When my response to a given recipe or dish is, “that’s fucked up,” you can consider it a high compliment indeed. It denotes a certain amount of decadence, a hint of “this should not be,” and a touch of perversion, but also that the dish in question is quite delicious. And port wine cheese mashed potatoes—or…Read more...

Signs of the looming holiday season are everywhere: falling temperatures, red cups at Starbucks, and the appearance of early Black Friday “deals.” But while instinct tells us that the holiday shopping season is high time to score a discount, it’s not necessarily the best time of year to buy everything. In fact,…Read more...

Lasagna is already delicious, but maybe you’re looking to sneak in more protein and reduce some carbs, maybe digestive sensitivities stop you from loving pasta the way you want, or maybe the grocery store ran out again. Regardless, you’re here hankering for lasagna, so instead of forgoing the dish entirely, make this…Read more...

Holiday shopping gets overwhelming fast, and keeping tabs on your many incoming purchases doesn’t help. You end up digging through your inbox constantly looking for shipping confirmations to check on ETAs and deliveries, and the more you buy, the worse it gets. But if you use Gmail, Google wants to help.

If you’re trying to get out of jury duty, the world (and Lifehacker) are full of tips and tricks to dissuade both claimants and defendants from choosing you to serve. But what if you’re an upstanding citizen who wants to serve on a jury? Maybe you’re craving a scene out of 12 Angry Men, or you want to put some dirtbag…Read more...

Designing a pie’s crust is either something you can’t be bothered with (crumble on everything!) or a chance for you to show-off your pastry skills for once, dammit. These tips are for the home baker who wishes the grocery store sold pie toppers separately in the freezer aisle. They range from simple to classic, and…Read more...

In the wake of surge of accolades and overwhelmingly positive reviews, God of War Ragnarök is officially here. If you were a fan of 2018's God of War, you’re likely ready to sit back, controller in hand, and continue the story of Kratos and Atreus. However, before you do, you should consider which version of the game…Read more...

Cutting down your own Christmas tree is often illegal, but the USDA Forest Service is all for it—so long as you go through the right channels. This month you can purchase a Forest Service-issued permit for cutting your own tree, so long as you follow specific guidelines (which can vary from forest to forest). Before…Read more...

A new study shows that it’s possible to gain muscle from just putting weights down, without having to lift them in the first place. While this may seem like a surprising revelation, it’s just restating something we’ve known for a long time: the negative (lowering-down) part of an exercise works your muscles, too.Read more...

Retirement planning can be complex, so boiling it down to a couple of simple rules of thumb is comforting. One retirement “rule” that gets tossed around a lot is the “80% rule” (the precise percentage varies a bit depending on who you’re talking to): It suggests you will need 80% of your pre-retirement income in order…Read more...

With inflation making the cost of just about everything go up—combined with the labor market favoring job seekers—it makes sense that now is the time to ask for a raise. But you should think twice about how exactly you frame your request for more money. Although asking for a cost-of-living raise is completely…Read more...

If you want to drown out environmental noise, or you just like having white noise in the background while you work, you should try your Mac’s white noise generator. The feature is actually built into every Mac that runs macOS Ventura, you just need to know where to find it.

Smart Folders are a hidden gems of macOS, and have been since the days of Mac OS X. You can think of them as dynamic, always-updating folders that have the ability to pin down a particular search term so you always have a shortcut to access it.Read more...

Medical trauma is defined as the psychological or physiological response to a traumatic experience in a medical setting. Some of the reasons people develop medical trauma can include going through a frightening or painful experience, like a complicated birth or major illness; experiencing medical malpractice, such as…Read more...

A recently published Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association paints a bleak picture of a disaffected America. We’re disillusioned by government, see our nation as beset by violence and crime, and feel increasingly financially insecure. In other words, everyone is stressed out; so…Read more...

For some reason, negotiation tends to be considered a specialized professional skill instead of a basic life one. Business school students and salespeople learn tons about how to work out deals, but most of the rest of us never learn much about how to negotiate. That’s one reason why buying a major asset like a house…Read more...

Thanksgiving is a big deal to me. Every year, towards the end of October—for almost six years now—my thoughts turn to turkey and all its accompanying sides. You’d think I’d be tired of it, but I’m not.Read more...

Just two days before Elon Musk took over Twitter, his company Tesla voluntarily made its 17th recall of the year, reaching 3.4 million vehicles recalled according to a report from Yahoo News, beating their previous record of 11 recalls from 2021.

It’s tough to justify paying for mobile games when there are so many free options out there. Of course, so many of those free options are ad-ridden nightmares. I don’t mind an ad every now and then if the gameplay is great, but that isn’t most games. Most games on the App Store and Play Store are virtually unplayable,…Read more...

There’s a flush of excitement among Muppets fans, and the real ones will know exactly what I’m talking about: After a couple of years of mucking around, Disney+ will finally be offering the complete version of The Muppets Christmas Carol on the streaming service starting Dec. 9. The addition involves a single scene,…Read more...

TikTok is full of terrible fitness advice, from long-debunked myths spiced up with new sound clips, to misinformation on strength training, to diet tips masquerading as “gut health.” A recent study on the platform’s messaging found a concerning amount of inaccurate and diet-glorifying content on food and wellness. But…Read more...

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After years of hosting, cooking, and writing about Thanksgiving dinner, I have a confession to make: I have never used a roasting pan to cook my turkey. I don’t even own a roasting pan big enough to cook a turkey, nor a roasting rack to set it on. I roast my birds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and the bird…Read more...

Renting an Airbnb always seems like a great idea, but it turns out to be such a hassle (which is why we recommend alternatives to using the service at all). The company has heard the complaints of its users, however, and announced a big change this week: Prices are about to be more transparent. Here’s what you need to…Read more...

We don’t have to tell you what hairspray is for. It’s right there in the name: You spray your hair with it and the stuff helps you tame flyaways and keep your style in place. It comes with some annoying drawbacks, like flakiness, but you can fix that and its utility in hairstyling outweighs any cons, really. That’s…Read more...

One of the top issues for many voters at the polls today is inflation. With the inflation rate reaching record heights all this year, it’s been impossible to escape the term. Even though you’ve probably tossed the word around yourself, that doesn’t mean you fully grasp what inflation is and how it works.

I woke up this morning chanting a mantra to myself: It’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday, it’s just a regular Tuesday. Apparently my body couldn’t be tricked, because it remained in a heightened state of anxiety—even beyond what it’s normally capable of, which is saying something. So I went on a…Read more...

God of War: Ragnarök, possibly the most anticipated game of 2022, is out tomorrow. Sony’s first-party titles have a great track record for making the game as accessible as possible—if you’re planning on playing the game right away, you should change these settings to make your experience even better.

Don’t bother with antiquated screen recording tools like the Xbox game bar or third-party apps. Windows now has a free tool to simultaneously record both your screen and your webcam. Clipchamp video editor is built right in to the latest version of Windows 11 (2o22 update), though anyone running Windows 10 or newer…Read more...

I may be listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnights on repeat this month, but I enjoy a good shuffle like anyone else. It’s a great way to rediscover music in your library you haven’t listened to in a hot minute. Sometimes, it’s nice to kick back, relax, and let probability take over.

No one likes to fail at anything, especially at love. Even if you are successful at work and friendships, dating can cause all sorts of anxiety and fear particularly if your love life continues to fall flat. According to relationship coach Laura Doyle, it’s normal to fear that you’re failing at dating.Read more...

So, you tried those Nutella-and-Biscoff cookie butter-layered freezer brownies from TikTok and loved the results, but you hated the process. Spreading the cookie butter and Nutella on parchment was a sticky mess, they took forever to freeze, and by the time they were out of the oven, the process had stretched to…Read more...

If someone ever offers meet up with you in Goblu, Ohio, or fly with you to Listenbourg, tell them you’re wise to their scheme, because those places don’t exist.

The point of Zelle was to be able to make easy, quick transactions between friends and family who trust each other: There is no fraud protection for you (or any way to get your money back) once you send it through Zelle. So it didn’t take long for scammers to recognize an opportunity—and figure out a way to trick you…Read more...

One of the most appealing aspects of your crypto wallet is that no one can get in it. In the event of your passing, however, that advantage becomes a major hitch. Dying without clear instructions in place for what will happen to your cryptocurrency—or how your heirs can even access it—is tantamount to letting it…Read more...