Lifehacker

Burger King is trolling its biggest competitor—to the benefit of anyone who wants an extremely good deal on a burger. Here’s how you can take advantage.Read more...

On Tuesday, Google posted patch notes for the imminent Android security update for December, which will roll out to all Android devices starting today. These monthly updates normally fix potential vulnerabilities for devices running Android 9, but this month’s update includes specific patches for Pixel phones in…Read more...

Nothing has signaled that we’ve finally entered the cyber future more than the rise of blockchain networks and cryptocurrency. And that makes HTC’s upcoming blockchain-based smartphone, the HTC Exodus 1, one of the most cyberpunk (and strange) devices yet.

If you’re not already a member of Panera’s free-to-join MyPanera program, now might be a good time to sign up.

Of my many flaws, one that should be easy to fix, is that I use too much of a product in single sitting: Lotion, shampoo, hot sauce—I always use a little bit more than I need to, thereby wasting some of it (excess lotion gets washed off), or having excessively spicy food.

I have a several very good friends who speak very loudly in public. I am also, to some people, a very good friend who speaks very loudly in public. Both these facts occasionally lend themselves to some awkward situations. I have been on several modes of public transportation with a friend who is screaming about her…Read more...

Deadspin Ryan Reaves Injured Tom Wilson On A Blindside Hit | Splinter Superfans Are Convinced They’re Not Getting an Avengers 4 Trailer Because of Bush’s Death | The A.V. Club The A.V. Club’s 10 favorite books of 2018 | The Root In Whitest Tweet Ever, PETA Compares ‘Anti-Animal’ Language to Racism | Jezebel Timothée…Read more...

Even in a post-Miranda Priestly cerulean speech world, fashion jobs can be seen as something un-serious. Stylist Dana Asher Levine anticipates this, and in a written interview with Lifehacker she deftly explains the psychology of style, how her work helps clients like Shonda Rhimes inhabit their best selves, and the…Read more...

There are a lot of reasons to own a Raspberry Pi, but anecdotally, I think somewhere north of 90% of people buy them to build retro game consoles. If anyone on your shopping list loves to tinker Amazon’s running a couple of great starter kits today.

Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals have arrived at PC day, and the most wide-ranging sale of the bunch includes everything from networking gear, to external hard drives, to flash drives, to actual components you could use to build or upgrade your PC.

When the weather outside is frightful, nothing is more delightful than a large amount of tomato-y, cheesy, baked pasta. You may think that this requires dirtying many dishes—a pot for boiling, a pot for making sauce, and then a baking dish—but this is untrue. All you need to do is slow roast your pasta (in a single…Read more...

In the ideal financial world, we’d all have fluffy bank account balances, solid investment portfolios, houses that are paid off and no debt. In reality, it’s difficult to see even one of those goals come to fruition, let alone all of them at once.Read more...

I know, I know. This deal is the wurst. Basically, in a very late capitalist maneuver, Johnsonville made a Sizzling Sausage Grill that fits only the brand’s own brats. By no means is this a device your kitchen needs, but for reasons we can’t quite understand ourselves, it’s a device that the whole team here at The…Read more...

In what’s starting to feel like a weekly tradition, another popular service—Quora, this time—has indicated it has been the victim of a security breach that may have affected its users. As always, some mixture of your personal details (or login credentials) are potentially in the hands of people who shouldn’t have that…Read more...

When I look back on my pictures from 7grade, I cringe. Not because my mouth is full of metal and my face is full of acne but because these days, I know just how much braces and orthodontic care cost. Sorry about that, Mom and Dad.Read more...

Worrying rarely solves anything, but many of us just can’t resist doing it whenever we should be doing something else. Instead of letting worry distract you from your life, set aside a special time for it.

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of several brands of dry dog food because they contain up to 70 times the intended amount of vitamin D. Too much can lead to organ failure and death, so check labels and keep an eye out for signs of vitamin D poisoning.

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will be suspending mail deliveries tomorrow for the national day of mourning in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Post offices around the country will also be closed.

Christmas trees are wonderful and cozy and festive, but they’re also damn expensive, at a time of year when most of us are already struggling not to blow our budgets.Read more...

“Professional Vlogger” is a pretty new occupation. While watching the Smosh Games YouTube channel might seem like a bunch of friends having fun, we followed host and founding member Mari Takahashi to see how the team comes up with ideas, figures out what shows are working, and what happens during 8 hours of shooting.Read more...

Last night, as I was watching my stepmother prepare supper, I spied a plate—not a dish nor a bowl—but a plate of melted butter. She then proceeded to dip slices of French bread in the pool of butter, coating them completely from edge to edge before popping them in the toasted oven.Read more...

When we think about the way our kids might face conflict with their peers, we may have a tendency to assume our sons’ conflict is likely to be physical, whereas our daughters’ conflict will be more mental and emotional.Read more...

Deadspin Urban Meyer Resigns, You Know The Drill | The A.V. Club The best films of 2018 that we didn’t review | Jezebel If Kendall Jenner Is Going To Drexel Basketball Games With Ben Simmons, It Really Is True Love | Splinter The Bush Consensus | The Root Black Pastor Encourages Those in Need to Take From the…Read more...

Your doctor recommends a thing, and you do it. That’s the simplest version of how the doctor-patient relationship might go, but it’s not always the best one. You may find out later that there were other options for treatment that you never knew about, or that the drug you took has risks that may outweigh its benefits.…Read more...

December can be a great time to buy a car. While traditionally the deals are on new models, picking up a pre-owned model during the holidays can save you some cash as well. The folks at iSeeCars.com analyzed the market to find the cars with the best year-end deals.

As you reflect on the past year and make new resolutions, consider sitting down with your kids and making a money goal together for 2019.

Whether you just bought an Instant Pot on Cyber Monday, or you’re a pressure cooking veteran who’s ready to graduate to new types of recipes, silicone accessories are flexible (literally), space-saving, and easy to clean.

With this set of five OXO Good Grips Pop Containers, the days of snacks going stale are no more. $42 is the best deal we’ve seen on this set since May, and it makes a great holiday gift even if you don’t need it for yourself. They look a lot classier than chip clips, and you’re way less likely to lose them too.

Talking to strangers in a crowded room where everyone wants something from each other is a true nightmare, and at times it’s the most direct path to career development. But there is another way to network—from behind a computer screen.Read more...

Something about the holidays makes people want to gift sweet, homemade treats to each other. Even the most kitchen-avoidant among us flock to theirs to whip up seasonal confections. If you possess such an impulse but, like me, are quite lazy, I have good news: we have many treats you can DIY, with required effort…Read more...

Welcome to Night Vale is a community radio broadcast from a fictional American desert town where everything paranormal happens at once. Several times a year, this fiercely beloved horror-comedy podcast goes on tour, performing special live episodes around the U.S., Europe, and the world. We talked to four members of…Read more...

If you’ve been online today (God help you) perhaps you’re aware that a piece masquerading as critical discourse—while really just being a coming together of two oversized egos—ran in the newspaper of record. In other news, it’s a day ending in y.

College grads with public student loans typically get a six-month grace period after convocation before they have to start making payments. And that means for Spring 2018 grads, it’s probably time to start paying up.

December can be a stressful time of the year, so we’ve saved our most relaxing, grounded, honor-yourself challenge for last.Read more...

Fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” and “Firefly” can now stream every episode of all three shows for free using Facebook.

Getting a cell phone has become something of a childhood rite of passage. Parents often struggle with how soon is too soon, with the average child now receiving their first phone at age 10 and their first social media accounts by age 12.Read more...

If you have even an ounce of ambition in your profession, there are gonna be times other people are getting what you want: promotions, accolades, press.Read more...

It’s our first live recording of the Upgrade, performed in front of an audience at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Joining us are comedians Chris Gethard (Lose Well, “The Chris Gethard Show”) and Akilah Hughes (“It’s Akilah, Obviously”), as well as Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings of Gimlet Media’s podcast “The Nod.” We…Read more...

Make-ahead entrées are a godsend during holiday entertaining season, but for some reason, it’s not the default technique for special-occasion meals. It really should be: not only is a day-old hearty braise easier on the host, but it actually tastes better than it does fresh from the oven.Read more...

The beauty of running sans headphones is that you get to finally be alone with your thoughts. This is also the horror of running without headphones: what if you don’t want to be alone with your thoughts?Read more...

A Sharp TV with Roku, a PC gaming sale, and savings on the Luminoodle lead off Monday’s best deals.Read more...

On our quest to improve our finances by one percent in the new year, here’s a simple task you can accomplish today in just a few minutes: Increase your 401(k) or IRA contribution.

Deadspin Bill Belichick Got Into It With Adam Thielen | The Root After Posting a Sex Tape Featuring an Underage Girl, Tekashi 6ix9ine to be Re-Sentenced | Jezebel Michelle Obama On Lean In: ‘That Shit Doesn’t Work All the Time’ | Splinter GOP Lawmakers in Wisconsin Mount Lame-Duck Power Grab | Games The A.V. Club’s favorite…Read more...

It’s tech security PSA time. A recent story in The New York Times provided fascinating insight into the ongoing evolution and expansion of fake tech support scams. The “classic” routine, where a window pops onto your computer screen offering technical support for a “virus” or other urgent problem you didn’t know…Read more...

Tia Mowry is an actress who is widely known for her role as Tia Landry in the 1990s sitcom Sister, Sister. She will be staring in an upcoming Netflix series, Family Reunion, as well as a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, A Gingerbread Romance. Tia has also partnered with the Talking Peanut Allergy campaign to increase…Read more...

If you play games on PC, or hell, even if you don’t, there’s probably something you could use in Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals PC gaming sale.

For those of us who cannot get enough of Anthony LaPaglia, who may or may not have signed up for a free trial of Sundance Now only to watch him in a little-known and little-loved series called Riviera, this week brings good news. LaPaglia is back on the small screen on Friday as a Montreal mob boss in Bad Blood, in…Read more...

It’s not quite as jam-packed as Amazon’s Black Friday board game sale, but their 12 Days of Deals strategy game sale still has a lot of gems inside for anyone that loves board games.

If you’re a Christmas-celebrating person then you’re probably familiar with advent calendars. The idea behind them is that you open a small gift every day as part of a countdown to actual Christmas.

If you’re still on the hunt for holiday gifts, Target is offering a pretty sweet deal today: 10% off all gift cards.