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Mike is looking for an inexpensive car that can handle some track days, but he wants a cool ride from the ‘80s or ‘90s. Ideally, it would have a manual and rear-wheel-drive, but he isn’t too picky. However, he doesn’t have a ton of cash to spend and #Radwood cars are getting expensive. What should he buy?

Whether filled with fruit or served unadorned, one of my favorite things about custard tarts is their neat, charming appearance. Unlike rustic, American-style pies, these tidy little confections look their best when they are filled with a steady, meticulous hand. To keep your tarts looking prim and proper, place them…Read more...

It’s been a while since you were last single, and now the dating landscape is completely different. Which way do you swipe? How much info do you put on a profile? There are catfishes and trolls and ghosts and it all sounds scary and too overwhelming to deal with.Read more...

Why does RAVPower make a pocket knife? I have no idea. But as multi-tools go, it’s a pretty cool one. You get a knife, a bottle opener, a can opener, a set of pliers, and even a screwdriver with nine included interchangeable bits, all for just $8 with promo code CJZRDMJN at checkout.Read more...

Not enough people know that it’s important to get a TDaP shot and, when possible, a flu shot during each pregnancy. These vaccines protect your baby from influenza and pertussis during their first few months of life, when they’re too young to receive those vaccines themselves.Read more...

As pressure mounts around the impeachment inquiry by House Democrats, there’s one phrase you’ve probably heard being bandied about: “quid pro quo.” As in, when President Trump urged Ukraine’s newly elected president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, was it part of a quid pro quo? And…Read more...

Props to Lifehacker’s own Nick Douglas for stumbling across this one—something I’ve always known, but didn’t realize I should articulate to the world. Here’s the tiny hack, as discussed on Reddit a few days ago: When you’re looking for free software around the web, resist the urge to Google (or your search engine of…Read more...

Hey Android fans, I know you’re probably tired about all the fun iOS users have been getting up to with that new-fangled Apple Arcade, but there’s some good gaming news coming your way, too. Sony’s newest firmware update for the PlayStation 4 makes it possible to use the PS4 Remote Play app on all Android phones,…Read more...

Back in August 2018, two passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight exchanged threats, which eventually turned into a brawl, while disembarking their plane; according to witnesses, one passenger bumped into the other while trying to grab his bag from the overhead compartment bin, sparking the fight.

A tabletop gaming group is a weird social commitment halfway between “project” and “just hanging out.” Some groups treat things casually and players come and go all the time; some treat their regular games as a strict standing appointment, and the makeup of the group as a permanent roster. This makes it especially…Read more...

Early details are finally out for the upcoming “Project Gem” smartphone. That’s the latest creation from Essential, the company founded by ex-Google exec, Andy Rubin. The phone itself looks unlike anything that has come before it, confirming long-running rumors that Essential has been working on an unorthodox…Read more...

Half a million people in California had their power shut off today, and more shutoffs are planned within the next few days. Here’s what we know about the situation.

Sounds strange, doesn’t it? As much as we try to promote the importance of this security measure—a secondary means of identifying that whoever is trying to log into your account is actually you—a recent survey from the Pew Research Center indicates that more than half of those quizzed cannot identify a single example…Read more...

Microwaves are either a total kitchen life-saver or dangerous radiation machines, depending on who you ask. In reality, they are great for certain purposes, but not for others. Here’s how to figure out what to microwave and what to skip.Read more...

If you are in the habit of cooking delicious food, you probably cook with some kind of fat. And, whether you’re making olive oil-fried eggs, fries cooked in beef tallow, or extremely bomb chicken nuggets, you’re going to find yourself with a certain amount of leftover cooking fat, which needs to be repurposed, reused,…Read more...

Your kitchen sink is a disgusting place, and certainly not something you’d want your food to touch before you eat it. And yet, where else are you going to wash your fruits, drain your pasta, and thaw your shrimp?Read more...

Rewards credit cards used to be pretty standard: You got airline miles, you got hotel points, or you got cash back. But as credit cards have started rewarding various types of spending with point-based rewards instead of just simple cash back, one of the categories that has jumped out is dining. We’ve come a long way…Read more...

Ants have a way of sneaking up on you. One day, you notice something small scurrying across your kitchen floor out of the corner of your eye, and the next you see an army of ants marching into your pasta cabinet. But you’re so much bigger than those little buggers, surely you should be able to get rid of them on your…Read more...

Microscopic bits of plastic are everywhere. They’re in the oceans, being eaten by marine life. They’re in bottled water, having detached from the plastic of the bottle itself. While the health implications are unclear, here are a few ways you can avoid microplastics if you’d like to minimize how much you’re exposed to.Read more...

We all know someone who tends to ramble on and on while telling a story. Sometimes, it’s because they’re venting and just need an outlet. Other times, it’s a habit they’ve acquired and don’t even realize it. Meanwhile, you’re a silent bystander, taking in every needless detail of their tale.

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Talk about being caught between a tweet and a hard place. Twitter, in its infinite wisdom, recently admitted that it messed up and used email addresses and phone numbers—provided by users as part of their account security practices—for advertising purposes.Read more...

If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember how much fun it was to wander the mall with your friends. Today, your shopping trips may be more about groceries and home fixtures and sale-rack winter coats—but that doesn’t mean you can’t invite your friends along.

It is now officially cold enough for me to wear a sweatshirt in my home, which means it’s cold enough to roast vegetables. Roasted potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and all other types of plants are good with a little oil and salt and pepper, but to get a heartier, more complex flavor, I like to add a little Better…Read more...

How easy is it to get caught up in a financial phishing scam? Just ask Twitter user Pieter Gunst. He faced “the most credible phishing attempt I’ve experienced to date,” he wrote, outlining the steps that almost fooled him. His ordeal is a reminder that even the most cautious people can be targeted by increasingly…Read more...

Despite being one of the most expensive pieces of furniture in our homes, couches are often neglected in our regular cleaning routines, and many of us are unsure of how to actually care for them. In this video, we’ll break down everything you need to know, no matter what type of couch you have.Read more...

Hanging art or photos on the walls can make a house feel more like a home, personalizing your space. But you may not want to deal with any sort of damage to your walls—especially if you are renting. Fortunately, you have several options for decorating your place without destroying your walls, and it starts with…Read more...

“That and a dollar” will not get you a cup of coffee, unless “that” is another two dollars. It’ll still cover your tip at most bars, which sucks for bartenders. But what’s the best reward you’ve ever gotten for a dollar? Redditors answered this question with some great stories, and some great deals.

“I take away his phone and he behaves for three days and then goes right back to the back-talking and crappy attitude. I don’t understand why he doesn’t just... learn!”Read more...

The worst part of job hunting is an online application that requires you to re-enter your information⁠—after you’ve already uploaded your damn resume. It’s a waste of time, and yet, you’re expected to spend half an hour writing down information that’s already available to those employers.

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People shouldn’t walk on escalators. (It slows down the flow at rush hour.) According to a recent CBC report, all the walkers are breaking escalators faster. The Otis Elevator Company even says that walking on the escalator is a safety hazard. But that’s not what we’re here to talk about. We’re here because of a…Read more...

Just about every web browser lets you specify your default search engine, and some even let you toggle between multiple search engines on the fly. In the upcoming Firefox 71 update, you’ll now be able to set the browser to default to separate search engines whether you’re using its normal or private browsing modes.

We’re talking fecal transplants, probiotics, gut flora and more this week. Do bacteria in your GI tract affect your moods? How does your microbiome affect your overall health? We visit the lab of computational biologist Dr. Jose Clemente where he and his team study the efficacy of fecal transplants in patients with…Read more...

We all know at least one chronic complainer: someone who truly believes the world is out to get them and feels the need to vocalize each and every disappointment in their life. After spending some time with a chronic complainer, you probably feel like complaining about that person (and rightfully so) but are perhaps…Read more...

It feels great to buy someone something they specifically want, while still keeping it a surprise. If you’re trying to find the perfect gift for a friend or colleague, the answer is in your chats, emails, and social media: search their messages for the phrase “I want.”

In an effort to appeal to the Tide Pod generation, The Glenlivet has released their “Capsule Collection,” which consists of small portions of alcohol enrobed in edible seaweed packaging. You do not need ice, a stirrer, or a glass to consume the capsules, but it’s not like those things were difficult to come by.Read more...

Android users can safely expect new security patches to roll out from Google at a regular clip, but the specific timing depends on your device. Google products, like the Pixel line, usually get new patches every month, while Android phones from other manufacturers can vary.Read more...

If someone close to you has ever lost a child, you know how devastating that type of loss can be—and how utterly helpless it can feel to those who love them and can’t ease their pain. While there is no “fixing” this deep of a loss, there are things that friends and family can do to support them as they grieve.Read more...

Do you remember that time Suze Orman said we should take all the money we’re “peeing down the drain” on coffee and invest it instead? You could take the $100 a month you spend on coffee, she said (yelled? I think she yelled) and end up with a million dollars for your retirement.

Apple’s latest operating system update—released yesterday—comes with plenty of new and exciting features. However, macOS Catalina also comes with one big drawback: Apple won’t let you run 32-bit apps anymore. If that’s a big issue for you, or you’re concerned that critical apps you need won’t be supported in the…Read more...

The age-old question of parents everywhere—What do I do with all these freaking LEGOs?—may finally have a good answer. LEGO has teamed up with a logistics company to collect all those tiny hard plastic bricks you’ve been stepping on for years, clean them and donate them to kids in need.Read more...

If you ended up unconscious and on life support, how long would you want your family to wait and see whether you recovered? If you want to make sure your wishes are respected, consider an advance medical directive.Read more...

In case you feel tempted to give your pet candy this Halloween, here’s a quick reminder: don’t. While candy seems harmless enough, your pet can’t safely consume most store-bought candy, and in some instances, the choice of sweet can even prove deadly.Read more...

There are two kinds of happiness—the kind that lasts for an instant and the kind that can permeate an entire lifetime.Read more...

Candy corn is a bad candy. At least that is the opinion that I have clung to for years, publicly declaring it “garbage” every October, on every social media platform I frequent. But there are a lot of real things of consequence to be yelling about right now, and being mad online about candy seems dumb. People deserve…Read more...

As much as some people hate to admit it, humans are not perfect. We know what we should do—like exercise, eat well and get plenty of sleep—but don’t always measure up. And sometimes what starts as an occasional oversight, slip-up or coping mechanism becomes a full-fledged bad habit. The good news is that it’s entirely…Read more...

You’ve plunked down a security deposit and first and last month’s rent for an apartment. Your bank account may be screaming from the up-front outlay, but wait. There’s more. You’re not done spending.Read more...

Two months ago, my teenage son passed his driver’s test with flying colors. Though the initial terror of watching him drive away has passed and our son is proving to be a competent driver, we are still working out the kinks.Read more...

When a new job just isn’t working out, you might be concerned about what quitting might mean for your resume and career. You’ll feel like your short, six-month stay at a company might overshadow all your other professional accomplishments and spiral into an identity crisis.