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When we picture “working” or “getting a job,” many people immediately conjure up images of sitting at a desk, typing away at a computer. And yes, that’s how a lot of people spend their days, but not the only way. There are actually plenty of other options that don’t involve offices at all—or, at least, a lot less than…Read more...

Someone asked Reddit to list the “REALLY REALLY weird subreddits.” They did. They also listed a lot of cute but not actually weird subreddits. I’ve collected the actually weird ones, plus some of the cute ones. NSFW subreddits are marked as such.

Fun fact: you don’t have to be driving to take advantage of your smartphone’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature. You can activate it whenever you want to go device-free—and you can customize the auto-responder so it tells people why you aren’t available and when you’ll respond to their texts or calls.

Windows iTunes users: There’s a serious exploit in the Bonjour updater for Apple software on Windows that makes it possible for someone to discreetly install ransomware on your system.

Boxed mix brownies are pretty much flawless. Not only can you get a whole batch for less than three bucks (the price of a single fancy bakery brownie), but they consistently bake up with perfectly shiny crusts, chewy edges, and fudgey centers. You can, however, give them an extra nudge towards the gourmet with two…Read more...

A recent report from Bloomberg explains that Amazon employees in India and Romania use Cloud Cam recordings to “train” the device’s AI so it can more accurately discern security threats—like someone smashing a window, for example—from mundane activity. While potentially creepy, it’s not unheard of; For all the…Read more...

When I was a tween, I got most of my current events knowledge from snippets of adult conversations I overheard plus a few minutes of Channel One News (RIP), which played on the TV in my homeroom every morning.Read more...

“What goes up must come down” isn’t just how gravity works—unfortunately, it also applies to the United States economy. It can’t be bull markets and rainbows all the time, sadly. If you’re someone who got excited about high yield savings account interest rates that were inching above the 2% mark until just a few…Read more...

Realizing that your vehicle is dripping some sort of mystery liquid is very unsettling. Maybe it’s nothing, or maybe you’re about to face a costly visit to the mechanic. The good news is that it’s not too difficult to decipher these spots and tell whether the fluid leak is a harmless drip or a serious problem to be…Read more...

Kids love yoga. And adults love it when kids do yoga because it focuses their minds and bodies, limiting collateral damage to homes and siblings. But what if you don’t do yoga or have no idea how to make it interesting for your kids?Read more...

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If yesterday’s mental health awareness day had you wondering if maybe you should seek help, you should know that you can take a depression screening online, and bring the results to a mental health professional.Read more...

What happens when you find something something on a loved one’s phone that shouldn’t be there? What if that’s something that concerns you? We’re tackling the mysterious case of “why is that on your phone” in this week’s Tech 911, Lifehacker’s tech support column.Read more...

A post-workout ice bath can reduce swelling in your sore muscles, which sounds like a great idea after a hard workout. But even though some athletes swear by them, ice baths may not be very helpful for recovery.Read more...

Let’s get the hard question out of the way, first: What the heck is a mind map? Think of it like a way to organize your thoughts. You pick a general topic, then you draw out branches to subtopics, and each of these subtopics can have branches of their own that go to sub-subtopics, and so on and so forth.Read more...

Imagine this scenario: You don’t have any credit card debt, either because you paid it off or because you avoided it altogether. Your credit history is sparkling and your score is high. But you don’t want the credit bureaus to forget that you know how to be responsible with credit. So every now and then, you make a…Read more...

Eating a mess of meat off the bone is a primal, delightful experience, especially if that meat is brushed with some sort of sticky, slightly sweet sauce. A lamb’s neck can provide this visceral dining experience, but its truly impressive amount of bone and connective tissue means you have to apply the lowest amount of…Read more...

Be careful when you ask for writing advice. Some people want to do it the right way—determine what you want to say and to whom, and help you do so. But some only want to bring you in line with their idea of “correct” writing. They’re pedants, who think there’s only one right way to express yourself, and like all…Read more...

You always hear that coach before you see them. They’re yelling something about being out of position or not running hard enough for the ball. On a recent Saturday morning, the coach on the next field over was yelling at a pair of boys running past that they should “play soccer.” They stared at him with confusion. The…Read more...

“Would you like to sign up for our credit card and save an extra 10% on your purchase today?” I’m sure you’ve heard this line before as you pay for your new jeans or whatever new toy the kids are aflutter over these days. If you haven’t been in a big-box store in a while and plan to make an annual pilgrimage to do…Read more...

If you’re someone who pays attention to car maintenance things like motor oil, you probably know that it comes in synthetic and standard varieties. Synthetic costs more, but has many advantages over conventional oil. The thing is, not every car needs it, so using it may be a waste of money. Here are some guidelines to…Read more...

Where do you want to be in five years? Do you have the skills you need to get there? If you don’t, you might have to climb down the career ladder before you can start climbing back up again—and yes, that might mean taking a pay cut.Read more...

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...