Make Brazilian Limeade With That Last Bit of Condensed Milk
Sweetened condensed milk has two main spheres of use: Desserts and drinks. And while most dessert recipes call for a whole can of the stuff, smaller treats—like fruity shaved ice—and drinks often call for a drizzle or dollop, leaving you with leftover condensed milk.Read more... #press
Turn Cheap Balsamic Vinegar Into a Fancy Syrup
Tasting real-deal balsamic vinegar for the first time can be life-changing. Traditionally made balsamic—aka “Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale”—is a far cry from the stuff you see at the grocery store. Where most of the stuff sold as “balsamic” is thin and sharp, traditional balsamic is thick, viscous, rich, and complex,…Read more... #press
The Better Way to Make TikTok’s Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Protein Toast
I don’t think most of the people coming up with viral cottage cheese “hacks” actually like cottage cheese. If they did, they would just eat it. Cottage cheese is already pretty perfect on its own: salty and creamy, with a wonderful lactic tang. My personal favorite cottage cheese hack is to scoop it into my mouth,…Read more... #press
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How to Go to Sleep Like Royalty
When you sleep, you’re unconscious by definition, but that doesn’t mean your bed should be anything less than luxurious. You deserve to cuddle up surrounded by the finest things—and a few cheap swaps and additions are all you need to be dreaming like royalty in a fancy oasis of your own creation.Read more... #press
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You Should Turn Off Your YouTube Watch History
When I open YouTube these days, it’s mostly a mess. Sure, the videos they recommend me to watch vaguely resemble the type of content I’m interested in. But for the most part, I scroll past most of the noise until I see something half-way decent to click on. More often than not, the videos I enjoy watching most on…Read more... #press
This Refurbished iPad Air Is $150 Right Now
You might have simple needs from a tablet. If you don’t need the features or speed of a brand-new iPad, you can get this refurbished 2013 iPad Air with 16GB of storage for $149.99 (reg. $499). The refurbished model comes with a grade “B” rating, which means it can come with some minor scuffs or scratches that don’t…Read more... #press
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Uninstall NightOwl From Your Mac ASAP
While macOS has a setting to automatically switch between light and dark mode, it isn’t great, so many Mac users turn to NightOwl. The app lets you toggle dark and light mode based on a variety of triggers, keep certain apps in light mode all the time, and switch between modes using hotkeys.Read more... #press
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All the New Threads Features You Should Know About
Are you sick of Twitter/X but struggling to leave it behind? Alternatives like Meta’s Threads seem enticing but are missing many of the standard features we’ve come to know and love. But leave X we must, because, among many other reasons, X is such a stupid name.Read more... #press
The Best Way to Compost If You Don't Want to Compost
Composting has an ick factor. Between gardening and cooking, I produce a lot of waste that goes right into the “green bin” for city composting and I’m always super happy to shuffle it to the curb and out of my house. I’d always wanted to compost more seriously, but lacked the room, was fearful of pests, and mostly,…Read more... #press
10 Tasty Ways You Should Be Eating Tomatoes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—tomato season. Tomato season is brief and fleeting, however, so it’s best to go into it with a plan to maximize the potential of your seasonal haul. Read more... #press
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Get Two Pairs of Wireless Earbuds With a Phone-Charging Case for $40
AirPods are the most recognized name in wireless earbuds, but they’re hardly your only option. Instead of dropping $150 on a pair of AirPods, you can go a lot cheaper without sacrificing decent audio and features. Consider the Flux 7 TWS Earbuds: These AirPod alternatives offer a lot of the same features... #press
Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add color—it also acts as a barrier for moisture and to guard against damage from freezing and rot. Planning ahead now, while the weather is warm and dry–the ideal…Read more... #press
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Every Towel in Your Home Is Grosser Than You Think
While towels are used as part of our cleaning process, they are, in fact, extremely gross. Read more... #press
The Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer
For anyone burdened with debt, fighting lifestyle creep, or overwhelmed by the current state of inflation, it’s all too easy to feel as if your finances are out of your control. Even if you aren’t drowning in debt (thank goodness), the ever-looming prospect of a recession means you are still stuck living with…Read more... #press
Add Smoke to Your Salads With a Mezcal Vinaigrette
Sure, you can bring smoke to a summer salad by throwing a couple peaches, pineapple slices or romaine hearts on the grill, but what about those of us without grill access? We spend the summers roaming the earth, searching for even a hint of smoke to add to our salads. Turns out, there’s a simple way to add it, and…Read more... #press
Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add color—it also acts as a barrier for moisture and to guard against damage from freezing and rot. Planning ahead now, while the weather is warm and dry–the ideal…Read more... #press
https://lifehacker.com/prepare-your-porch-for-winter-now-1850712123?utm_source=press.coop
Get Student Discounts at All of These Streaming Services
If you’re a college student, two things are likely to be true: You probably love consuming streaming media, and you’re probably broke. But if you need to cut back your entertainment budget, there might be a way to do it without canceling one of your streaming subscriptions. A handful of major services offer... #press
Fry Your Eggs in Brine for Surprisingly Nuanced Flavor
I have not seen the Barbie movie yet, but I have (somewhat unintentionally) made a Barbie Egg. It’s like a normal fried egg, except bright pink—almost magenta, really—with the slightly sweet, subtly sour, earthy flavor of pickled beets.Read more... #press
Is Zoom Really Using Your Video Calls to Train AI?
If your Monday feeds are filled with people threatening to never use Zoom again, you’re not alone. There are posts everywhere claiming Zoom is using your video calls to train its AI models. It turns out they’re kinda right, but it’s not the full story. Read more... #press
Everything You Need to Keep Your Patio Cool and Pest-Free
I often say that my house doubles in size in summertime. The outdoor space that isn’t accessible during the PNW winters becomes a haven for myself and visitors. For most of spring and summer, we bask next to the barbeque, on outdoor loungers, taking in the sunshine. It’s a little slice of heaven.Read more... #press
