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Take a minute to think about when you had sex for the first time, how much sex you have, and whether you think other people are doing it more or less than you. If this thought experiment makes you feel embarrassed about how much or how little you’re doing it, relax. Chances are, you’re more normal than you think.Read more...

Compared to previous generations, millennials are less likely to own a home with a family of their own. This might have a little something to do with the fact that the average millennial is burdened with nearly $93,000 in debt. And according to CNBC, houses aren’t about to get much more affordable; we can expect to…Read more...

My good friend (and regular Lifehacker contributor) A.A. Newton changed my entire relationship to tofu when she introduced me to pre-fried tofu puffs. If you’ve never had them, they are worth a dedicated trip to your local Asian market. (Grab some miso while you’re at it.)Read more...

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A Super Bowl party without chicken wings is like an egg without salt—awkward, and not as delicious as it should be—but supplementing with another protein is never a bad idea. Chicken is delicious, but steak feels celebratory.Read more...

When it comes to Twitter—and all social media, for that matter—we all have our own comfort levels with how public we are. Some of us actively want to share our thoughts with as many people as possible, while others of us treat Twitter as a space for our close friends. When you fall somewhere closer to the latter, you…Read more...

A new Steam feature allows you to check exactly how much space a game needs—before you install it, so you’ll know if the install will be successful without jumping through hoops during the install process or scrolling to the fine print on a game’s store page. The feature is currently available in a beta Steam build,…Read more...

It’s can be frustrating enough when the power goes out, but when it happens because of ice or snow, it can be downright dangerous. Basic emergency preparedness is a good first step, but there are some specific things you should keep in mind when preparing for a potential winter blackout—before the storm hits—to keep…Read more...

Experts say that the best way to get better at fighting people is to fight a lot of people, but that’s not a lifestyle I aspire to. While I like the idea of besting my enemies through combat, I’m less keen on the “getting punched in the mouth” part of the deal. So I turned to virtual reality.

Of all the DIY beauty treatments out there, rice water is probably one of the easiest to make and apply. You just soak rice in water, then apply the resulting liquid to your hair. It’s supposed to make your hair stronger, shinier, and even even promote growth to make it longer. But does it actually work?Read more...

This year’s Oscar nominees are due to be announced tomorrow, Feb. 8, which means we’ll soon know which films—and their directors—are vying to be considered among the best of the past year. But what’s in an Oscar nod? The list of directors who have never won an Academy Award for directing is, perhaps, more revealing…Read more...

Once it’s clear that the houseplant you received as a gift last year has outgrown its pot, it’s time for it to move into a new home (i.e. a bigger pot). You’ll also need to add more soil to ensure the roots have somewhere to go.Read more...

Last week, Winter Storm Landon slowly worked its way across the country, causing frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, and slippery roads. And thanks to the freezing rain that fell alongside the snow, weather reports included accumulation totals for ice as well as snow.Read more...

Back at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most people still took it seriously, haircuts were one of the first (and most visible) parts of “normal” life to go out the window. Social media was flooded with photos of hair that previously found itself in the hands of professionals on a very regular basis,…Read more...

There are so many factors to consider when deciding where to buy a home: The neighborhood, public transit options, school districts, cultural offerings, weather, proximity to family (whether you prefer them far away or nearby)—the list goes on. And then, of course, there’s the financial side of things, like the price…Read more...

When the temperatures are low and you’re outdoors, it doesn’t take long for your fingers to start feeling cold and stiff. Depending on the weather and how long they’re exposed, they may start to feel numb, or turn red. But is this a normal reaction to the cold, or the beginning of frostbite?Read more...

Though they’re by far the most popular, wings aren’t the only thing you can Buffalo. Buffalo cauliflower is the most common vegetarian substitution, though we here at Skillet are of the opinion that the best vegan “wing” is the humble tater tot. (The grease—it’s so important.)

The Pixel 6 is Google’s best smartphone yet, but the early months of its life have been a buggy mess, and users report yet another instability affecting the Google Photos app. Following the latest app update, some users experience crashes when using the Magic Eraser tool in Google Photos. While this means the bug only…Read more...

In our capitalist society, there’s constant pressure to turn every free moment into a money-making opportunity. But I’m not here to dwell on capitalism. I’m here to talk about the popularity of side hustles, and all the ways you can get in on the action.

When most of the tech in your life is acting up—whether it be your computer, phone, game console, what have you—simply turning the device off and on again works wonders. Tech likes a reset! However, not all of our stuff has an on/off switch. AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones, for example, don’t have any obvious…Read more...

Any person flipping through a dossier on my life would find that from childhood until now, littered across papers like report cards, teacher’s notes, transcripts, correspondences, psychologist’s notes, recorded schoolyard snickering, employee reviews, and greeting cards are words like the following: Unusual.…Read more...

Instagram’s website design isn’t exactly the epitome of user experience. At best, it can be described as usable. You can use it to view your feed, stories, and you can finally even post photos from the website. But just being usable isn’t enough. That’s why it’s time to improve Instagram’s web experience using these…Read more...

I like to think I am pretty good with words. I’ve been working in journalism and digital media for most of my career; I’ve written thousands of articles and blog posts; I’ve edited perhaps tens of thousands; I’ve committed various grammar guides and style books to unconscious memory. But my wife still kicks my ass at…Read more...

This week, Generation Z is casting its collective gaze toward the heavens, but they’ve still found time to mock toxically masculine podcasts, catch video game cheaters, and laugh at monkeys’ dumb noses.

When you’re shopping for a new laptop or desktop, you’re eventually going to have to figure out how much RAM to buy. The trouble is, it’s not easy to know how much RAM you might actually need, and computer makers are terrible at letting you know. Do you have to buy more RAM to get decent performance out of a computer,…Read more...

Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, each have subtly different advantages. Dumbbells are small; you hold one in each hand. A barbell is the longer, typically two-handed implement. Many exercises can be done with either one. So how do you choose?

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The popular VPN service ExpressVPN recently sold to Kape Technologies, a company with a shady past some users are worried undermines the VPN’s privacy.

The biggest Bowl of the year is upon us (not the Puppy Bowl, though that’s a momentous event in its own right). Super Bowl LVI is around the corner (and the CDC has been mercifully devoid of stark warnings not to gather). If party hosting is on your agenda, it’s time to prepare your fare. Whether it’s a small or large…Read more...

Apartment search website Rent Café recently compiled a list of the trendiest interior design searches from Google, offering insight into how we’ll all be decorating our homes in 2022. (Or, more likely, highlighting all the pictures we will print out intending to pin them to our inspiration boards, except they will…Read more...

When I was but 10 tender years old, I saw a trailer for Bed of Roses, a Christian Slater vehicle that—at the time—seemed to embody the absolute height of romance. (I was not allowed to see the movie, as it was rated R. Oddly, I was allowed to see Jerry Maguire that same year.) According to the preview, which I have…Read more...

You don’t have to be a true football fan to make the most of a Super Bowl party. The big game is a perfect excuse to get together with your friends, huddle around some buffalo chicken dip, and day-drink to the point where you find yourself emotionally invested in car commercials.

The Super Bowl is one of the last truly communal events in this country. Where other forms of entertainment, from music to television, are increasingly divided into specific niches with small audiences, sports retains its universal appeal, and football reigns supreme. How supreme? In 2021, more than 91 million people…Read more...

I don’t mean to be alarmist, but you really need to stop throwing your coffee grounds away. Like, now. Do you know how wildly versatile they are? How many glorious, non-intuitive ways you can repurpose the remains of your morning cup of joe around your home, your garden—even your body? Their microbial,…Read more...

Wordle has become a daily obsession for many of us; it’s nice to take a few minutes out of the day to attempt to decipher the Wordle word in six guesses or less (today’s took me five, to my great shame). While the game has been free to play thus far, its recent acquisition by the New York Times raises concerns about…Read more...

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Biohacking is, in a way, lifehacking’s bizarro-world twin. (“Bio” means “life,” after all.) “Lifehacking” isn’t an organized movement or even really a word, never mind the name of the website you’re reading right now; biohacking has cult status and people will identify themselves as followers of the practice. Life…Read more...

If you’re not into it, a room full of football fans watching a game can seem like a confusing rite from a strange cult. Still, there’s no reason to make everything awkward or make yourself look like a jackass on football’s biggest night of the year. If you’ve chosen to attend a Super Bowl party, here’s a guide for…Read more...

For prospective home buyers who weren’t lucky enough to get into the game before the pandemic, the hope of a housing market crash may be the one thing to hold onto following month after month of rising prices and quick sales. Maybe prices will bottom out, we think, suddenly making homeownership more affordable and…Read more...

Super Bowl party fare is traditionally salty, cheesy, greasy, and meaty. Wings, pizza, burgers, dogs, and bacon-flecked, creamy dips—all delicious, but not exactly friendly to vegetarians.Read more...

Groundhog Day-esque time loops are having a moment in video games. In the last year or so, two AAA games (Deathloop, Returnal) and one beloved critical-darling (Forgotten City) have used “time-repeating endlessly” as a central element. But in-game time loops go back to the very first video games. What is a video game,…Read more...

Having a complete, hot breakfast before work every day can be life changing. Eggs, toast, cheese, maybe some bacon—this is what the kids call “hashtag goals.” My morning fuel-up usually consists of scalding coffee and a clementine I forgot about, but I deserve more. While quick breakfasts so often err on the side of…Read more...

If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true. According to Nemours KidsHealth, “An estimated 30% to 60% of kids and teens chew on one or more fingernails. And,…Read more...

Garage doors often get overlooked on our home maintenance lists unless and until they break. But keeping them running smoothly and preventing wear and tear can increase their lifespans and also make them quieter. To avoid costly repairs later, you should maintain your door now, including, at minimum, lubricating it …Read more...

While there are some who will fight tooth and nail to say whether iOS or Android is the superior smartphone platform, most of us can get along just fine with one another, green bubbles be damned. What isn’t fun is when iMessage reactions from iPhones (called Tapbacks) come into Android as a full text. What would…Read more...

Considering we spend a third of our lives doing it, sleep sure is mysterious. We don’t remember most of the time we spend doing it, and we spend a lot of our waking lives passing around information—and misinformation—about how to do it better.

Your PS5 and PS4 are getting Discord integration—but not in the way that you think. For now, the integration is limited to showing your Discord friends what you’re playing on your PlayStation. This feature is being rolled out to all Discord accounts as we speak; here’s how you can link your PlayStation Network (PSN)…Read more...

If you’re hitting your internet plan’s top speeds, but things still aren’t fast enough for you, upgrading your plan might be your best bet. However, if you test your connection and see you’re nowhere near the speeds your plan should be capable of, you don’t always need to pay to improve your performance. There are…Read more...

Beer is the official beverage of football, but perhaps it shouldn’t always be. When it comes to the biggest game of the year (in the United States), the best drink to serve at a Super Bowl party is—in my expert, esteemed, and highly sought-after opinion—Champagne.