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There are a lot of ways to pack your carry-on bag, but sometimes the “what” is more important than the “how.” To be blunt, traveling on an airplane can be both gross and boring. When I’m flying the friendly skies, I have a personal checklist of items that are “must-haves” for my carry-on bag, in my attempt to feel a…Read more...

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Meteors aren’t rare: There are space particles falling toward Earth constantly, and if you look closely for long enough on any given evening, you’re likely to see one or more streaking through the darkness. However, meteor showers that light up the night sky for minutes or hours at a time are much less common, and…Read more...

Some of the more interesting Wordle variants have come from treating the green and yellow squares not as hints at a single solution, but as defining a pool of possible words. Absurdle looks like it’s changing its “mind” as you play, but it’s really narrowing down the pool of possible answers until only one is left. …Read more...

A tragic T-boning incident in my post-college years sent me to a junkyard searching for a replacement door for the Sky Blue 1978 Chevy Nova I’d purchased from a friend for one dollar and named Laverne. Through my love for Laverne, a deeply flawed car even before the collision, I learned that a door from a Nova or a…Read more...

Are you the type of person that slathers on lip balm throughout the day, almost as a reflexive habit? The kind who only uses it occasionally, when your lips are cracked into oblivion and close to bleeding? Or the type who avoids it judiciously because you once heard it actually makes chapped lips worse? I am the third…Read more...

Sometimes your mind is all over the place, and you can’t seem to pinpoint why. You’ve tried all sorts of productivity hacks. You’ve tried approaching relaxation as a skill that requires practice. Still, you’re struggling to stay on top of a nasty case of scatterbrained madness.

If you have an LG phone and use T-Mobile, you might have noticed your device is, for lack of a better word, broken. Many LG users have reported a recurring error message that reads “Unfortunately, LG IMS has stopped.” The message pops up again shortly after closing it, making these devices virtually unusable. If this…Read more...

When traveling to a new country, many of us buy a SIM card as soon as we land—but it often turns into a frustrating experience. You have to find the kiosk, provide the right documents, pay, and then wait for activation. What if you could skip the whole charade and get an instant local connection, and reasonable rates,…Read more...

Substituting ingredients in culturally specific dishes is a tricky business. Some people are food pioneers, ready to throw in something new and risk a whole dish in the hopes of achieving terrific results. Others are recipe purists who will sooner rename your dish than accept the swap—especially when it comes to a…Read more...

Relationships require a delicate balance of honoring and bringing two people’s needs and desires into one unit. Typically, in a healthy connection, you are speaking up for what you need in the relationship, in addition to supporting and respecting the needs of your partner—and vice versa. But sometimes that balance…Read more...

There’s a lot to criticize in the way Marvel movies have transformed the cinematic landscape and hastened the demise of the mid-budget adult drama at the box office (but don’t take my word for it; just ask Martin Scorsese), but I do appreciate the way Disney is banking on the success of the franchise to launch films…Read more...

Every wage-slave has looked at their boss at some point and thought, “anyone could do that job.” But once you move into the big role yourself, you quickly realize how difficult management actually is. Your employees are only responsible for their own conduct and performance, after all, but you are now responsible for …Read more...

I used to laugh at my grandfathers because they both hated squirrels so much that they would go to comically great lengths to keep them away from their bird feeders. Now that I have my own garden, I’m beginning to understand their obsession with getting rid of these fluffy-tailed terrors. They will eat tender new…Read more...

Pets rely on us to take care of them, and so it’s important to understand your pet’s needs. But some of the things we think we know about our pets just aren’t true. Read on for 10 myths about dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, and more—and learn the truth.

When someone puts their home on the market (and enlists the help of another person whose sole job it is to sell that home), it only makes sense that they’d pitch it in the best possible light. This inevitably leads to a lot of embellishing via coded language that most of us are familiar with by now.Read more...

Snacking is crucial. I need a wide variety of snacks to keep me happy and functioning every day. Nothing wild—popcorn, gummy bears, hummus and crackers, maybe a yogurt, definitely a cookie. Normally, a few of these will satisfy my hangry-pangs. But recently, my snack world has been turned upside down by discovering a…Read more...

If we’re going to collectively agree to be trapped in a metal sky bird for a few hours with a few hundred strangers, we ought to agree upon a few rules of the road. Or rules of the sky, so to speak.

Let me start off by saying sponges are generally bad. Sometimes they smell. Sometimes they’re not up for the task. But love them or hate them, they’re a necessary part of keeping a clean kitchen. If you feel like you’ve been spending more money on sponges recently, you’re not alone. According to the Consumer Price…Read more...

Have you ever seen that sign at the grocery store counter that reads “ten items or less” and sputtered, “It should say ‘ten items or fewer!’” and had your monocle fall off in a spasm of self-righteousness? Well, don’t call the manager yet, Professor English, because it’s not that simple. I’m gonna blow your mind right…Read more...

Even as Netflix cuts jobs and cancels one show after another in its apparent shift to an “all Stranger Things, all the time” business model, HBO Max is still living like streaming never peaked. In June, it will premiere Irma Vep, a miniseries remake of the same-named 1996 art film that was itself a self-aware…Read more...

WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the world, hosting over two billion active users. A lot of us rely on the app’s fun and unique features to communicate with friends and family across the globe, so it’s imperative the service continue to work on our iPhones. Unfortunately, WhatsApp is preparing to stop support…Read more...

Spend a little time on social media and you’ll be sure to come across a post that tries to diagnose you with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we’ve covered previously, the trend of pathologizing every little behavior is a dangerous one, and it should go without saying that ADHD is not simply being…Read more...

There’s an old saying in the theater: “Your audition starts the moment you walk through the door.” It means people begin forming a perception of you the second they begin interacting with you, even if you’re not technically “on” yet. This same adage holds true in a job interview—but the interview begins even before…Read more...

When prepping for a job interview, the first place I go is Google. After all, the company’s search engine is a launchpad to learn about your potential company, workshop possible questions, and walk away feeling knowledgable and prepared. Now, Google is stepping up its interview game even further—by implementing an…Read more...

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Let me start by saying: I make about four things for dinner. With three kids under age ten, I don’t fuck around with experiments, delicious-sounding curried-lentil soups, or new and interesting flavors. It took more than a few heartbreaking refusals of “fun recipes” I wanted to try, like Middle Eastern shrimp kebabs…Read more...

Dating someone with kids is a big deal. No matter how excited you might feel about your burgeoning relationship, the fact remains—your new love interest is already committed to their kids, and eventually, you’re going to have to decide whether you want to take on that commitment as too.Read more...

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues, and cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States. People use cannabis to self-medicate for a whole lot of things—including mood disorders—usually based on anecdotal evidence and sometimes on research. But the lack of firm…Read more...

Gear for outdoor adventures often gets tossed in the garage or to the back of the closet when you’re done using it—and that’s where it stay, forgotten, until the next excursion. It may be many months before you discover your tent is musty or your inflatable raft has sprung a leak. It’s not uncommon for items that are…Read more...

Chicken breasts are the classic “healthy” meat, but if you’re looking to make a cheap and healthy meal, don’t sleep on chicken thighs. They’re one of the most affordable meats in the supermarket, especially if you buy them with the bones still in, and are nearly foolproof to cook. If you’re the kind of person who only…Read more...

Peanut butter has long been a staple in American cupboards. In fact, there’s a good chance you have some in your kitchen right now. If so, take a minute and check the label: It may be included in a nationwide recall of 49 Jif-brand peanut butter products, prompted by concerns that it is responsible for a Salmonella…Read more...

Retirement is supposed to be a final reward for a life spent working hard and living right. You pursue a career, pay your taxes, save some money, and then you’re able to relax and enjoy those last few decades in relative comfort and security. Increasingly, however, retirement is seen as a myth: When nearly a quarter…Read more...

When it comes to running, variety is important. A good running routine includes slow runs, which build your aerobic base, along with some medium and fast-paced runs, which help build speed and power. As important as those long, slow runs are, though, they can feel monotonous. One way to break things up a bit—and add…Read more...

For most people who face trouble with their Apple products, getting help is fairly easy: Call Apple support, describe your issue, and get it fixed. However, that’s not necessarily an option for those who live with hearing difficulties. If that’s you, you may not be aware you can use sign language to contact Apple for…Read more...

The other day, I asked Lifehacker’s cultured, thoughtful, and impossibly sexy readers to tell me about the moment they realized they were fully formed adults. It happens as a technicality on our 18th birthday, sure, and we like to fancy ourselves true adults on that day—but those of us who have been around long enough…Read more...

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about fitness, which isn’t so surprising when you think about how it means different things to different people. Some people train for competitions, while others exercise to be healthy. Some people love cardio, and some would rather lift weights all day. This variety…Read more...

This is the third summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people are ready to travel. Over the past two years, so many vacation plans have been cancelled, only to be rescheduled and cancelled again. Now more than ever, increasing numbers of people are ready to pretend the pandemic is over and book some flights. So if…Read more...

Golf courses are known for their greener-than-green, perfectly manicured grass. And if you’ve been to one, you may have noticed a layer of sand on links. But unlike those professionally maintained grounds, most people don’t have their own landscaper or groundskeeper, and, as a result, want to take matters into their…Read more...

In addition to providing a blank canvas for your meals, white dishes are also a perennial favorite for their clean look. So when they develop stubborn stains—as a result of aging, wear and tear, or certain foods—they may lose some of their appeal. Here are a few ways to get them back to their original color (or at…Read more...

Painting interior walls in your home is one of those tasks that seems pretty quick and simple, but usually ends up being far more work than you anticipated. That’s because it’s not only a matter of brushing or rolling on a coat of fresh paint—there’s also all the prep work and cleanup that goes along with it (and…Read more...

When you mail something via the United States Postal Service (USPS), it can be hard to know when it might reach its final destination. And if it seems like it’s been taking longer than usual for a letter to get from one part of the country to another, it’s not your imagination: It’s part of a USPS money-saving…Read more...

Although fresh basil is now available in supermarkets year-round, it’s not the same as being able to go into your own backyard (or turn to the planter on your windowsill) and picking a few leaves when you need them. But it’s one thing to clear a stem or two for some cocktails: What about picking a majority of the…Read more...

When the bill comes at the end of dinner a dinner out with friends or family, things can get awkward, fast. Maybe you’re an adult who isn’t sure if it’s appropriate to keep letting your parents will pick up the tab. Maybe you’re on a first date and don’t want to give the impression you’re a mooch—or deal with the…Read more...

Seltzer, or sparkling water if you’re fancy (“spicy water” if you’re my kid), has been having a moment since at least 2016. At my Target, there is an entire wall dedicated to the many-faceted flavor combinations of LaCroix, Spindrift, Bubly, Waterloo, Aha, Polar, and Sparkling Ice, not to mention Target’s knock-off…Read more...

A long time ago, smartphones were small. Like, really small. It used to be a given that such a device should fit snugly in the hand, so you could do everything you need to with it using only your thumb. They certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to.

I recently had the chance to sample Bushmill’s second Rare Casks expression, a 29-year-old single malt Irish Whiskey finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. This stuff retails for a whopping $750, and it’s worth it. It was initially (triple) distilled in 1992 and aged in bourbon barrels until 2004, then transferred to…Read more...

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For Mac enthusiasts and power users, 1Password has been the password manager of choice for more than a decade. But with a redesign and a new killer feature, we think 1Password 8 is now the best password manager for everyone using a Mac, period.

Convenience foods have a bad reputation, only sometimes deserved. They make our lives easier, so there must be something wrong with them. And it’s true, they tend to cost more than buying the ingredients yourself, and sometimes they’re higher in sugar or otherwise hard to fit into a healthy diet.