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For many families, mealtimes can be a battle. Trying to get kids to try something outside the endless cycle of chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese can feel like a never-ending negotiation. But while getting your kids to eat something of nutritional value is just a phase for many families, some parents are truly…Read more...

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While plenty of services have user interfaces that are designed to be easy to use—enough that even a technophobe could figure them out—there’s always going to be that moment where something looks weird and you cannot remember, for the life of you, the setting you need to fix it.Read more...

A few years ago, I finally caved to societal pressure and bought an Aeropress. It was (and is) all the rage among coffee connoisseurs, and while I definitely don’t fall into that category, I figured why not brew the best cup I could? But honestly, I kind of hated it.Read more...

Plenty of fitness trackers these days will tell you your VO2max, sometimes referring to it as a “cardio fitness” score or telling you that you’re fitter than a certain percentage of the population. While it’s fun to watch this number change as you train, it’s not necessarily a good measure of your fitness.

If you are both a coffee lover and a plant parent, you may be eager to recycle your coffee grounds while also potentially helping your garden or houseplants grow. While coffee grounds can benefit your plants, it’s not always as simple as dumping fresh grounds on top.Read more...

Skincare products can be hit-or-miss. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of negative reviews for “cult favorites” that supposedly work for everyone (but obviously don’t, because there are so many different skin types).Read more...

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While it feels nice to get a big tax refund every year, there’s a danger of thinking of it as a bonus or reward for filing your taxes. Ideally, however, you want to be as close to zero as possible, as there are better uses for your money other than giving the IRS an interest-free loan every year.

If you’re a PlayStation gamer, set a calendar reminder for March 25 at 8 p.m. (PT) and April 19 at 8 p.m. (PT), because great free games are coming your way.

We all benefit from having something to nurture—maybe now more than ever, if the spike in dog adoptions during the pandemic is any indication. And putting them in charge of caring for another living thing is a great way to teach kids responsibility and empathy (with your help and guidance to keep it alive, that is).…Read more...

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A couple of years ago, Rodney Scott took home the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast, but as far as I can tell, he never took a moment to rest on his very much deserved laurels. With a new book coming out—and new locations of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ opening up in Atlanta, GA, and Trussville and…Read more...

Every March, over 60 college basketball teams are matched in a nationwide tournament. March Madness has been a tradition since 1908, during which people from around the country assemble their “brackets,” make bets, and root for their favorite teams. In 2019 March Madness had a total of 10.5 million viewers. This time…Read more...

If you’ve managed to get vaccinated, you’re probably excited to go do a bunch of the things you’ve been avoiding for the past year. And yes, you can finally visit an unvaccinated friend without having to wear masks, for example. But please, don’t take that friend out to lunch.Read more...

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Xbox consoles throttle download speeds while you’re playing a game to reduce interference with its network features or multiplayer performance. While download are currently faster when the Xbox is in rest mode, Microsoft will soon let players boost their download speeds while the console is still on with a new…Read more...

If you stare blankly in confusion when reading the phrases “marginal tax rate” or “effective tax rate,” or can’t remember the difference between the two, a refresher might be in order, as knowing these terms can help with your financial planning.Read more...

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The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away look white? One of the best things about being a parent is seeing the world in a fresh way through our kids’ eyes, as…Read more...

For renters, the worst part of moving day is deciding which matters more: Our full security deposit or our sanity. Hiring move-out cleaners is a simple way to have it all, and is definitely worth the money if you can afford it. And if you’re wondering if you can, it may be more accessible than you’d think.

While we can’t help you find a vaccination appointment—good luck, given how terribly we’ve orchestrated the process and turned it into a kind of free-for-all reminiscent of buying concert tickets, shoes, or GeForce 3080 cards—we can at least give you a useful way to see where you can get vaccinated around your general…Read more...

When it comes to steaks, I have a history of focusing too much on the ribeye. I love fat and meat that comes attached to bones, but dedication to a single cut is limiting, both as an enjoyer of steaks and a food writer. This well-marbled passion of mine has denied me the pleasures of thicker, leaner, but still very…Read more...

Of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the US, one (Pfizer) is available for people aged 16 and up, and the other two (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) are for 18 and over. But all three companies are testing the vaccine in younger children, and if all goes well vaccines may be available for younger teenagers by this…Read more...

The Vatican released a statement this week affirming their support of same-sex relationships, but vowing they will not bless their unions in the Catholic church. The bulletin claims the church will still give its blessing to individuals of the LGBTQ+ community who follow the church’s teaching, but that they stand firm…Read more...

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“Zoom” may have overtaken “Skype” as the preferred shorthand for making video calls, but Microsoft’s chat service hasn’t gone anywhere. The newest Skype upgrade brings an active noise cancellation setting (ANC) to desktops and laptops, which filters out background sounds while keeping your voice audible.

There is a legend of a movie. A movie with a twist so ludicrous, I dare not speak of it, lest you scoff yourself right off of this website, never to return. It is called Wild Mountain Thyme. It is coming to Hulu on April 25, and you should definitely try to watch it without knowing the ending first. Because it is…Read more...

Run long enough and far enough, and something will start to chafe. Maybe your thighs, maybe your bra straps, maybe some random spot that was never a problem on 10-mile runs but kills on a 12-miler. Here’s how to handle it.Read more...

This week, a stunning story from Vice revealed how easy it is for an attacker to siphon away your text messages. They don’t need access to your phone; they don’t even need your SIM card. They just need to pay a trivial sum, convince a VoIP wholesaler that they’re a reseller (also a trivial matter), and sign a form…Read more...

It’s nearly as cliché as every new parent’s plan to “sleep when the baby sleeps”—you buy the sweet baby book with all its spots for keepsakes, photos, and handwritten memories. You’re going to document baby’s first tooth, first haircut, first word, first everything. You tuck it away on a bookshelf for safe keeping,…Read more...

Picture this: You pop into your neighborhood big box store, hoping to buy a PlayStation 5, and it’s just there. It’s on the shelf. You can pay for it, you can leave the store with it, and it’s yours. No need to sit at your desk refreshing browser tabs all day. Sounds pretty nice, right?

The binder clip has been a long-time favorite of Lifehacker for its versatility, going well beyond its ability to hold together thick stacks of paper. As my household moves closer towards paperless I’ve found other uses for my binder clips. (Mainly holding frozen vegetable packages closed and keeping track of my hair…Read more...

Not all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love.

When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day beverages, you have two main choices: something green or something Irish. Both are good options, and not as limiting as they might initially appear. Guzzling tepid green beer all night is fine if you’re young and able to bounce back from a hangover within 24 hours, but most people…Read more...

Signal is testing a new wifi transfer tool for Android users that will let you port your message history to a new device, much like the phone-to-phone transfer Signal added to iOS last year.Read more...

Little ones, gather ‘round. Let me tell you a story of the dark times in the galaxy far, far away. Before the prequels, sequels, and the animated series, there was a time after Return of the Jedi came out, when Star Wars just...stopped.

Surely you have gone through the same thought process as every renter: “I’ll just hang a picture now and worry about it when I move out! Who cares!”Read more...

You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Support your local, independent bookstore. Most adults who are avid readers know, deep down, that supporting your neighborhood bookstore is a good thing to do—but when it’s time to preorder a book or grab a couple of last-minute titles to take along on a weekend…Read more...

It’s what every show on HGTV had brainwashed you into believing you wanted: An open floor plan. The appeal was clear. Homes with open floor plans feel bigger, brighter and more airy. Plus, if you’re a parent of little kids, that open concept meant you could keep an eye on the kiddos while making dinner. Every parent’s…Read more...

On March 8, 2020, I stepped inside a mountainside coffee shop in Jay Peak, Vermont. That hastily made 16 oz of steamin’ gas station-quality sludge was the last stranger-made cup of coffee I’d drink for over a year.

The etiquette of virtual hangouts always keeps me on my toes. If I’m the host of a Zoom meeting, for example, I find it’s best to sign on early in case anyone else wants to sign on early. But then I have to actually pay attention to my screen so it’s not just a photo of my empty room. In other words, I don’t want to…Read more...

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When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you might think of green beer, shot glass necklaces that say “Kiss Me, I’m Irish,” and everyone suddenly talking about how Irish they are. That’s all well and good, but you might not know much about the holiday’s origins or the saint it celebrates. Well, take off that stupid hat,…Read more...

For most people, predicting the NCAA’s March Madness tournament results with any degree of accuracy is a fool’s errand. The single elimination tournament, comprised of 64 teams, one of which must win six straight games to be crowned champions, is notoriously unpredictable, with unknown Davids upsetting legacy Goliaths…Read more...

Chrome OS 89 is rolling out now, adding tons of features for Chromebooks and tablets that run on Google’s operating system. You’ll probably notice the pretty new app icons first of all, but there’s a lot more new stuff hiding beneath the surface.

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Vaccines are becoming more available and coronavirus cases are dropping nationwide. If you stayed home all winter, you might be wondering if it’s finally okay to take a vacation somewhere. The short answer is: not really. The long answer? Let’s dive in.Read more...

Aira is a service that allows blind and low-vision people to receive audio descriptions of their surroundings from a live operator. It’s like a FaceTime; you dial up the service, point your camera at your surroundings, and a person looking through it becomes your eyes. They’ll tell you what they see—reading the text…Read more...

Due to a quirk in how the most recent relief bill was passed, your $1,400 stimulus checks could be garnished by private debt collectors. There’s talk of follow-up legislation to fix the problem, but it might be too little, too late.Read more...