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We’re all in a battle against robocalls. Chances are you’ve tried out various apps, settings, and carrier services to stop—or at least mitig...

When it comes to starting a lawn, there are two ways you can begin: You can prep the ground and sow the seeds, or you can start with a blank...

I am usually a whipped cream purist. Heavy cream doesn’t need to be flavored, as it already has a flavor—the flavor of cream. I rarely sweet...

A grilled cheese sandwich is a good quick lunch, but a little tomato soup on the side (for dipping and sipping) makes it feel like a proper...

Last summer, Taco Bell suddenly discontinued longtime standbys like the quesarito, Fiesta potatoes, and the 7-layer burrito. Two of these we...

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny Califo...

Sony recently disclosed the requirements for upgrading the PlayStation 5’s internal storage with an M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), and it’s wo...

Sticky spills are, as far as I can tell, never welcome, and they are particularly unwelcome in my pantry, which is known for being spick-and...

Did you know your PS5 controller has a microphone that’s enabled by default every time you turn on your console? The mic is very useful if y...

Shower curtain liners are one of those things that may appear to be pointless, but actually serve an important function: In this case, it’s...

It’s easy to start your own podcast. They’re as ubiquitous now as personal blogs were in the early 2000s. But they present their hosts with...

Whether you live in an older home, or just appreciate them (and can lose hours scrolling through the Cheap Old Houses Instagram account), yo...

Whether you’re content with keeping your side hustle on the side or want to turn it into your full-time job, you need customers and a strate...

Everyone has their reasons for wearing (or not wearing) deodorant or antiperspirant—whether it’s to avoid sweating, smelling, or giving in t...

As proponents of composting (or at least using kitchen scraps as plant food) we’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that could impr...

If you’re looking for a new job, there’s a chance you’re feeling unfulfilled in your current position and you’re so over your boss that inst...

When we last left the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, I was donning a VR headset and clearing out a space to play. I’ve now tried a bunch of d...

Peaches are a great source of consternation for me. I am convinced that the last good peach I ate was consumed during my childhood, in 2001...

Google Drive is finally rolling out its long-awaited “block user” option. While it was previously possible to remove users from a shared doc...

Depending on where you live—and your mentality about yard appearance—lawns can be hard work. If you don’t want to go the artificial route (w...

Earlier this summer, we wrote about the 15 U.S. islands you should visit. Now, we’re turning our attention to the magnificent waterfalls our...

To observe a dog is to bear witness to a great many animal mysteries, such as why do dogs sniff other dogs’ butts, and why does my dog pee m...

Welp, parents, it looks like you’ll need to leave even more room in your budget for school supplies this year: According to the National Ret...

It’s easy to get lost in a sea of open tabs between multiple browser windows—sometimes even with the same website in multiple tabs. Instead,...

To say I enjoy eating corn would be to grossly downplay the truth. I love corn, and I eat a lot of it during the summer. I will eat it raw....