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Welcome to another edition of Lifehacker’s tech-advice column, brought to you by copious amounts of DayQuil—thanks to whoever gave me the terrible cold I’ve been dealing with the last week or so. Since I still feel like I could easily pack eight more hours of sleep into my schedule today, I’ll cut right to this week’s…Read more...

A brief list of things you shouldn’t do while high: drive, online shop, watch any Pixar film, Venmo a friend, give advice—but what about running or lifting weights?Read more...

Facebook’s public image has been taking a beating lately, and things just keep getting worse for the social media platform. According to a recent report from Business Insider India, Facebook has been uploading info from its users’ email contacts since 2016. Facebook did this “unintentionally” and without warning when…Read more...

Easter egg hunts are the best. The starting-line giddiness. The thrill of the quest. The satisfaction that comes with the post-hunt tally (“38 eggs! Huzzah!”). They are a tradition that every kid should be able to take part in, regardless of ability.

Hard-boiled eggs are a near perfect food, but they are slippery little dudes and, depending on how slick your cutting board is, there is a real risk of them sliding about while you attempt to slice them with a sharp object.Read more...

We all need a little area where we can decompress after a long day, when we’re in a bad mood or when we just need a little alone time. For you, that might mean relaxing in a hot bath or reading a book in your favorite quiet spot. For kids, a dedicated calming area can be an oasis amid overstimulation, power struggles…Read more...

Besides oils and tinctures, you can now consume CBD in the form of infused gummies, gourmet desserts, and even the seltzer offered at a certain boutique gynecology office. The marketing is definitely ahead of the science, so here’s what to know about the grains of truth behind the claims.Read more...

We had a low pressure stream of nominations this week, but these three kitchen faucets were all recommended by readers, and feature great reviews. So see what you all had to say, then vote for your pick at the bottom of the post.Read more...

Laquan has been in a rut of getting cars that just won’t last. He isn’t too picky and just wants something comfortable for his dog, reliable, with all-wheel-drive and heated seats, but his price point makes that somewhat challenging. What car should he buy?

Summer is rapidly approaching, and with it, grilling season. While steak enthusiasts are eager to bend your ear about home dry-aging experiments or that massive tomahawk they splurged on, it’s medium-rare to hear someone rave about chuck steak. Talk about a missed opportunity: Chuck is an incredibly flavorful,…Read more...

It does not need to be November in order to score big home savings. Thanks to Overstock, you can refurnish your home during their Spring Black Friday sale. If you’ve been dying to buy new chairs for your dining room or bar area, this sale has a variety of options to choose from. You can select an elegant set of …Read more...

When I was in grad school, I came home from class one day to find that one of my three roommates had moved out.

Well. It’s finally here.

I present, for your consideration, these magnetic hooks. They hold 80 pounds if they’re stuck to something upside down, or 15 pounds if they’re on a vertical wall. They cost $10 for a 6-pack with code L69OCBL2.Read more...

When I got married 10 years ago, honeymoon registries were becoming all the rage, much to the delight of some and the horror of others. The question was whether such a registry—in which guests are invited to pay for a romantic dinner or a zip-lining excursion—was brilliant or tacky.Read more...

According to the 2018 Cannabis Price Index, buying legal weed in America will cost you between $7 and $11 per gram, depending on where you live. However, that won’t be much help when you’re trying to figure out whether a certain tincture or pack of gummies is a good deal. Likewise, certain strains of weed are more…Read more...

Better get your reading glasses on because the long-awaited Mueller Report is finally here—at least, in its heavily redacted form that President Trump’s attorneys may or may not have reviewed beforehand. Very normal!

Does your kid ask for the same thing at every meal? Does she refuse to eat if her fruit is touching her chicken nugget? These scenarios are familiar to parents of picky eaters, and to be honest, to almost all toddler parents. It’s stressful to worry that your child is not getting good nutrition or that outsiders judge…Read more...

Popular language learning app Duolingo is capitalizing on the Game of Thrones’ season eight hype by releasing an updated version of its High Valyrian course, making it easier for fans to learn one of the oldest languages of Westeros with minimal time commitment.

Deadspin The NFL Schedule Is Out And Everyone Got Screwed But The Patriots | Jezebel Olivia Jade’s Dad Lied to His Parents About Attending USC and Stole Their Tuition Money | Splinter Normal One Begins, Online | The Root Trolls Gonna Troll: Kid Killer George Zimmerman Reportedly Using Fake Name to Trap Girls on Tinder…Read more...

You never know when you’ll need to impeach a president. Some folks have been hoping to get an impeachment going for the past two years or so; others may want to bookmark this page in case it comes in handy in the future. Here’s what the Constitution says we should do when faced with “Treason, Bribery, or other high…Read more...

It happens to the best of us*: You get high, thinking you have plenty of time to come down before regular life intrudes. And then you remember that dentist appointment you can’t cancel. Or your mom calls and reminds you that your uncle’s funeral is today. The temp agency texts you that you just got a lucrative gig and…Read more...

“Beer before liquor, never been sicker”—by now (and probably from personal experience) we all know this rule to be true. But when it comes to alcohol and weed, where’s our helpful rhyme?

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.Read more...

Sirita Wright is on a mission. Cannabis laws are changing rapidly, which means that entrepreneurs are turning their attention toward the booming industry. Currently, however, the majority of cannabis business owners are white—a fact that Sirita wants to help change. With her media company EstroHaze, Sirita and her…Read more...

I have a vivid memory of taking my daughter to get her blood drawn when she was two. As she sat on my lap in a lab chair, she was so happy. She waved to the technician, who smiled and waved back. And then he took her tiny arm, stuck a needle in it, and she screamed bloody murder. Never again was she as delighted to…Read more...

When you own a great pair of shoes, you want to show them off. But the more you wear them, of course, the worse they look—beat up and marred by unsightly creases.

Nine months ago, I used sticker tiles to create a fake backsplash in my studio apartment rental, and nothing I’ve done since has been even remotely as interesting or cool. Until now.

If you haven’t purchased pot since high school or college, going to a dispensary can be equal parts delightful and overwhelming. Standing in a clean, well-lit, beautifully designed store is certainly preferable to meeting someone behind a Burger King, but the sheer chicness of it all can make a cannabis customer feel…Read more...

One of the best things about apps is their affordability. Often, mobile apps can do things that desktop or web-based software and service can, but at fractions of the price. Even in-app purchases and monthly subscriptions for premium versions of some apps are usually minuscule—often no more than a cup of coffee.

What makes waiting for a job interview follow-up, text after a first date, or news that might possibly incriminate your president once and for all so very painful?

In response to the recent fire that devastated Notre Dame—one of the world’s oldest and most iconic cathedrals and iconic part of France’s national history—French video game publisher Ubisoft is offering a free PC copy of Assassin’s Creed Unity (normally $30) for a limited time. The offer will last from April 17 until…Read more...

During the course of the school year, my son’s school has needed volunteers for more activities and events than I could possibly recall. They need volunteers to run the PTA. To man the food tables at the annual “Donuts with Dad” and “Muffins with Mom” events. To supervise a slew of second-graders at the science center…Read more...

Because there was no one nearby to talk me out of it, I walked into an Anthropologie last week. I’ve never once found an item of clothing there that suited me, but I have a lot of weddings to go to this summer, and anyway, it’s right across the street from our office.Read more...

If you can put off claiming Social Security money for a few years, you can get higher monthly checks for the rest of your life.

If my trip to Denmark taught me anything about alcohol, it’s that I’m not drinking enough gin & tonics. If it taught me a second thing, it’s that I’m definitely not drinking enough aquavit. And if it (somehow) managed to teach me yet another thing, it would be that I should have been combining these two drinks quite…Read more...

Do you have a favorite financial guru? Are you a Dave Ramsey devotee or a Suze Orman enthusiast? Are you more likely to recommend Your Money or Your Life or The Millionaire Next Door?Read more...

Each new generation seems to be more accepting of cannabis use, unsurprising trends show. For those in Gen Z, the population cohort born between 1993 and 2007, marijuana is perceived as healthier than alcohol. Kids are coming of age at a time when weed is depicted less as stoner drug that’ll lead them on a wild quest…Read more...

When you travel these days, one or two USB charging ports might not be enough. You’ve got to recharge your phone, your tablet, your smart watch, your headphones, your Fitbit, your portable battery. It can be a lot, and no, I don’t have a gadget problem, you have a problem!

In many places around the U.S., the legal status of cannabis has changed dramatically in recent years. In some states, like California, wealthy consumers are now treated to a fully-legal dispensary experience, with smiling sales associates on hand to guide you to the strain or gummy flavor of your dreams. But beneath…Read more...

After years of concern about the safety of vaginal mesh and several warnings that stopped short of an outright ban, the FDA has put a stop to its sale, which is often used to shore up weakened pelvic muscles that can lead to prolapse.Read more...

Legal, recreational cannabis is coming to more states with every election, and that means more people may want to try it. To help these weed newbies (much of the Lifehacker staff included), we’re covering all the basics for beginners.

On my Instagram feed, I see a lot of targeted ads for face masks and other anti-aging skincare products—and I’ll admit, I regularly shop for both.Read more...

Susan Orlean is the best-selling author of such books as The Orchid Thief and most recently The Library Book, and a regular contributor to The New Yorker. She is also obsessed with luggage, is a firm believer in carry-on luggage, and prefers to travel without any plan. At all. “It puts you in touch with how ignorant…Read more...

Somewhere, deep in our lizard brains, we all intuitively understand that kitchen sponges are absolutely disgusting. And yet! We as a society tend to turn the other way and use them for weeks, or even months at a time. Sure, you can throw your sponges in the microwave or the dishwasher, and feel like you “sanitized”…Read more...

Eating while high is fun, but cooking while high is the opposite of that. Depending on exactly how high you tend to get, staying away from open flames, heat sources that you could forget to turn off, and sharp, slice-y objects is generally a good plan. (While guacamole may sound extremely delicious whilst stoned, a…Read more...

A few days after The Division 2 first went on sale and after an initial wave of positive reactions, the game’s players discovered a big problem.Read more...

I once ate half a baguette and several slices of ham in the rain on a street corner in Amsterdam.

It was 1997, and I had just settled into my dorm a few days prior. Classes hadn’t even started yet. I was having a problem with registration because I was missing some critical piece of information. I called my mom. “Mom, can you call and find out what I need to do to fix my registration?”

I used to be a people-pleaser.