How-To's How to Unclog a Toilet When You Don't Have a PlungerLifehacker - Patrick Allan You’re at a friend’s house when nature calls. So you take care of business, then flush the toilet—and nothing happens. After a quick scan of the …
How-To's Don't Throw Your Old Xbox or Playstation in the TrashLifehacker - Josh Ocampo Last week, as part of New York City’s new electronics waste collection program, officials stated that more than 100,000 items were collected from …
Windows Defender Why You Should Use Windows Defender's Ransomware PreventionLifehacker - Brendan Hesse A crucial security feature in Windows Defender comes disabled by default: Ransomware Protection. That’s surprising, since ransomware is a serious …
Recession A Recession Would Make It Harder for Trump to Get ReelectedLifehacker - Lisa Rowan The presidential election is more than a year away, but one topic that’s heading toward the top of the discussion list is the economy. With signs …
How-To's How to Quickly Switch Between Multiple Google AccountsLifehacker - David Murphy I have three Google accounts: one for personal use, one from my college alumni association, and one for work. Switching from one to the other usually …
How-To's Peach Liqueur Was Made for ShrubsLifehacker - Claire Lower Peach liqueur is a tough sell. With a cloying, trite image and candy-like flavor, it requires a delicate hand. (A sense of whimsy doesn’t hurt …
How-To's Do You Ever Read Your Journal?Lifehacker - Beth Skwarecki Journaling can be a great practice for getting ready to start the day, for thinking through your goals and dreams, and to harness your creativity. …
How-To's Here's How Much Notice Your Landlord Needs to Give You Before Showing UpLifehacker - Lisa Rowan If you know your landlord is scheduled to visit your rental, you probably at least think about tidying up. You make sure you don’t need to take a …
How-To's Plex Users: Delete the Windows Store App and Download the Updated AppLifehacker - Brendan Hesse One of the great things about Plex—aside from using it to create your own private, sharable streaming library—is just how many platforms it supports. …
Google Map How to Use Google Map's New Feature So You'll Never Get Lost AgainLifehacker - Josh Ocampo If you’re directionally or spatially challenged, Google Maps just launched a feature that will (literally) point you in the right direction. As part …
travel news Book Half-Off Amtrak Train Tickets for September, Starting TodayLifehacker - Elizabeth Yuko If you’re considering traveling by train in the month of September, you’re going to want to book your tickets now. Starting today (Aug. 16) and …
Greenland How to Buy a CountryLifehacker - Nicole Dieker President Trump has indicated interest in purchasing Greenland—and although Greenland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated via Twitter that they were …
Chick-fil-A You Can Make Chick-fil-A-Style Chicken Nuggets at HomeLifehacker - Claire Lower Chick-fil-A is known for two things: surprisingly addictive chicken and problematic politics. To enjoy the former and avoid involvement in the …
Flu Vaccine Is It Too Early to Get a Flu Shot?Lifehacker - Michelle Woo As you bask in the final weeks of summer, here’s something I’m sure you’re thinking about: flu shots. They’re already here—Rite Aid just announced …
How-To's Get Paid to Move to These StatesLifehacker - Lisa Rowan If you work remotely and are dreaming about a different setting in which to plant your laptop, it might be time to make a move: States and cities are …
How-To's How to Find New Music You'll Actually LikeLifehacker - Nick Douglas Some people can dig up great music like magic, or have friends inside the industry who keep them updated. Others are perfectly content with their …
Microsoft Do Not Install Your Microsoft Surface's August Updates (for Now)Lifehacker - David Murphy If you own one of Microsoft’s latest Surface devices—the Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 6—you’ll want to pause Windows Updates for a little while, …
How-To's How to Get Started Swimming for FitnessLifehacker - Beth Skwarecki Have you been taking some dips in the pool for this month’s swimming challenge? If not, maybe it’s because you haven’t quite figured out where to …
Air Travel Why You Probably Shouldn't Book a Flight Through a Third-Party Travel SiteLifehacker - Josh Ocampo Last month, scammers posing as Expedia stole thousands of dollars from travelers hoping to confirm or change their bookings over the phone. But …
Windows 10 How Do You Extend Your Display Across Two Monitors?Lifehacker - David Murphy In this week’s Tech 911 column, Lifehacker’s advice column for all things geeky, we’re tackling a question from a reader who has a problem with his …
Google Assistant Use Google Assistant to Remind Your Family of Upcoming EventsLifehacker - Brendan Hesse When you’re the organized person in your family or the only one keeping track of the ever-lengthening to-do list, it can feel like your day is filled …
How-To's Improve Reading Comprehension With These New Google Doc FontsLifehacker - David Murphy When you’re writing documents, consider that your readers might have difficulty comprehending whatever it is you’ve typed up—an issue that affect as …
How-To's Enjoy These Heirloom Apple Reviews by Author Chuck WendigLifehacker - Claire Lower You do not have to be a capital-F Food Writer to write excellently about food; an enthusiasm for the subject and a way with words is enough. Case in …
How-To's How to Listen to Every Minute of the Original Woodstock FestivalLifehacker - Elizabeth Yuko The 50th anniversary Woodstock concert may not have panned out as originally planned, but if you can’t make it to the Maryland event, here’s …
Calculators Chill Your Beverages Perfectly With This CalculatorLifehacker - Claire Lower I will never forget the time I asked for ice at a Patisserie Valerie. It was a particularly hot day in Oxford, and I had grabbed a Coke from …
Bed bugs Where to Check for Bedbugs in Hotel Rooms Before You UnpackLifehacker - Elizabeth Yuko There’s nothing like the feeling of finally arriving at your hotel after a long day of travel, swiping the key card, and getting into your room. But …
How-To's Adopt a New Family Pet on 'Clear the Shelters' SaturdayLifehacker - Emily Price If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your household, Saturday might be the perfect time to find them. Saturday is “Clear the …
Pets Update Your Pet's Microchip Information TodayLifehacker - Beth Skwarecki It’s smart to get your pet microchipped so you can be reunited if they’re ever lost, but don’t forget that there’s another step in that plan: keeping …
Freebies How to Treat Yourself With Birthday Freebies All Year LongLifehacker - Lisa Rowan Every retail and fast-food chain under the sun seems to have a loyalty program these days, and one of the perks the good ones offer is a freebie or …
Recession How You'll Know a Recession Is ComingLifehacker - Lisa Rowan Everyone seems to be using the dreaded R word—recession—this week as the stock market looks topsy turvy, bond yields go bonkers, and the trade war …
