Like many other Americans, in 2021, I volunteered at a mass vaccine site. Under a tent, a team of health care professionals loaded up syringes, which were then carried by staff to lines of cars, where vaccinators put the preloaded needles into arms. Every person got the same vaccine, the same amount, and the same size…Read more...

When the mornings seem to only get busier, breakfast needs to be streamlined. Instead of taking valuable seconds away from your busy morning schedule, bake eggs in a muffin tin. This efficient tactic makes enough grab-and-go breakfast for your whole family in two steps. It’s also a great way to meal prep a week’s wort…Read more...

It’s difficult to imagine modern life without a smartphone in your pocket. We no longer need to wrestle with impossibly folded paper maps when we’re driving; we no longer need a pocket stuffed with cash to buy things—we don’t even need stereos or televisions, really. Everything we could ever need to keep ourselves info…Read more...

If you have an interest in programming, Python is a great place to start—it’s a popular and versatile language, and this 2023 Python certification bootcamp is on sale for $9.97 right now through September 30. It features 12 multi-lesson courses spanning 130 hours, and includes courses like “PCEP: Certified Entry-Level…Read more...

The postal service’s free COVID test program is officially back starting today, Monday, Sept. 25. Right now, you can visit COVIDTests.gov and request a four-test package to be sent to your home, free of charge.Read more...

Recurring fees can be both exhausting and expensive. If you don’t want an ongoing subscription to Microsoft Office 365, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 on sale for $49.99 right now. It comes with immediate download access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021—just note that Mac…Read more...

Max’s October slate includes the second season of the 19th-century period piece The Gilded Age (October 29), as well as season two of the 18th-century pirate drama Our Flag Means Death (October 5). Docu-fans may also enjoy The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring featuring the then-teenagers responsible robbing…Read more...

Having a great pair of headphones or earbuds that fit exactly your need— whether you’re at the gym, working from home, or showering—shouldn’t mean shelling out way too much money. Headphones can certainly get up there in price, but fortunately deals are always popping up. Read more...

The internet says you can and can’t freeze whole raw eggs, so naturally I went and tossed a couple eggs in the freezer. Senior food editor Claire Lower was able to make baby fried eggs with frozen eggs; surely there are other secrets the frozen ovum hides. (Besides the miracle of life.) It turns out there is at least…Read more...

One of my favorite TikTok gardeners, GardeningGrant, complained earlier this summer about cockeyed liatris, a normally straight-as-an-arrow perennial. I had heard this complaint in a few other places about other flowers like Sunflowers and cosmos. While I don’t get annoyed at what I call “crazy-stem,” where flower…Read more...

When it comes to the housing market in the United States, there’s a widening gap between conventional wisdom and real estate reality. Take so-called “starter homes,” for example. Read more...

Have you ever been absolutely positive that you’ve closed the refrigerator, only to glance back at it and find the door slightly ajar? Do you have to pay attention when you shut the freezer door to make sure that it’s actually closed? Does your food stay as cold as it should, or do you notice condensation, or items…Read more...

Much of the time, language evolves in subtle ways. New words and phrases enter our collective vocabulary through pop culture and current events—like “wardrobe malfunction” or “masking.” Read more...

As you’re working your way through your fall gardening checklist, you may have questions about what to do to your lawn before winter sets in—like whether aerating is involved. There are a few different factors to consider, but if you decide the aerate your lawn, now’s probably the best time to do it. Here’s what to…Read more...

From the first time someone asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, we were given the impression that our future career was a big deal, and something that defined us. So when, as adults, our career or a particular job doesn’t live up to our expectations, it can result in an unhealthy relationship with the…Read more...

When it comes to purchasing a new piece of furniture, looks are important, but there’s more to consider—like durability, cost, and how much time and effort you’ll need to spend cleaning and maintaining it. Even if chairs, tables, and sofas look great in highly styled Instagram photos, that doesn’t mean they’ll look…Read more...

As convenient as buying furniture online can be, there are still some advantages to shopping at brick-and-mortar retailers. First and foremost, going to stores in person means you get to try it out before making a purchase. And then, there’s the delivery situation.Read more...

Across all my email addresses, which include school, personal, spam, and work inboxes in both Gmail and Outlook, I currently have 23,754 unread messages. This does not mean I am ignoring important emails related to my job, education, or personal pursuits. It simply means those messages are harder to find because I am…Read more...

OneAir is a deal-alert service that lets you know when great flight deals are available, so you don’t have to waste time on the hunt. You just select your preferred departure airports (up to ten of them) and wait for OneAir notifications via email and mobile alert. A lifetime Elite Plan offers access to Business,…Read more...

A crouton is a lovely bit of excess: a crunchy piece of bread in a pile of greens or swimming in tomato soup. But croutons can be painful to eat at times. Thankfully, that is not the case with air-fried croissants—the best kind of crouton.Read more...

The 1990s was a transformative time that left an indelible mark on culture, technology, and geopolitics. With its vibrant pop culture, technological innovations, and geopolitical shifts, the decade was a period of immense change and growth. From Professor Anita Hill’s landmark testimony in the Clarence Thomas Supreme…Read more...

There are a lot of different ways to cook a turkey, and even more tips and tricks for how to cook a turkey without it drying out. One of those tips is to tent the bird with foil after it comes out of the oven, in an attempt to prevent moisture loss, and keep it warm until serving time. It’s not only unnecessary, it’s…Read more...

Welcome to Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,…Read more...

Since they first hit dairy cases in 1965, Kraft Singles have been a staple of refrigerators in the U.S. Part of the appeal of the American pasteurized cheese product is its accessibility and portability, as the slices come individually wrapped in thin plastic film.Read more...

Whether you use a Mac or PC, iPhone or Android, you likely have a lot of passwords to deal with. Even if you make all those passwords strong and unique (which many of us don’t), it’s still a vulnerable form of authentication. If a company has a data breach, your password is out there for bad actors to find and use.Read more...

Apple’s AirTags have always been decent at helping you keep track of your stuff, but with one major flaw: They could only be associated with one Apple ID at a time, meaning you and your spouse couldn’t both track the AirTag that helps you remember where you parked the car, for example.Read more...

Government funding expires when the clock strikes midnight and it becomes Oct. 1, which marks the start of the new fiscal year. If Congress doesn’t get it together in the next eight days, millions of Americans could feel the effects of a government shutdown directly in their pocketbooks. The White House issued a stark…Read more...

Research suggests that about one in seven people have had at least one foot-related sexual fantasy. Though being into feet is one of the most common sexual fetishes (and the most common non-genital-related one), there’s still an overwhelming amount of misunderstanding and stigma around it. If you’re with someone who…Read more...

If you’re looking for a low-cost, capable streaming device, Best Buy has a limited time deal with your name on it. Right now, you can get an Amazon Fire TV Stick for $22.99 (normally $39.99), plus three free months of Apple TV+, four months of Amazon Music, and a 30-day trial of Fubo TV.Read more...

It may be tempting to buy an Apple branded case with your brand new iPhone, but unfortunately, that wouldn’t be a wise choice. Not only are Apple’s iPhone cases much more expensive than similar options from other brands, but they’re also not great cases in general. The next time you buy an iPhone, ignore the company’s…Read more...