This Whisper-Quiet Air Purifier is 71% Right Now
Whether you live in a fire-prone area, have pets, or burn your food often, you could benefit from having a great air purifier. And it doesn’t hurt to get one at a great price. Amazon is currently selling the Morento H13 Air Purifier for 71% off when you click the $20 clip coupon and use promo code “JKYM65DE” at…Read more... #press
Ten Situations Where You Should Really Keep Your Mouth Shut
The world is full of blabbermouths, and that’s OK. We should all feel safe to lift our voices and sing; and what is even the point of life without lively conversation, deep discussions in the middle of the night, ridiculous banter, and loud, dumb jokes between friends? But in some situations, even an... #press
Turn Woody Mushroom Stems Into an Umami-packed Powder
Fun guys (and gals) love fungi, mostly of the culinary persuasion (though an argument can be made for a different type of fun shroom, that’s not what we’re discussing today). Before enjoying them, mushrooms have to be cleaned of any dirt and debris, and the woody portion of the stems removed. Those stems, though not…Read more... #press
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Why You Should Always Study in Silence, According to Science
Whether you’re a fan of listening to music while you read or you simply live in a household of noisy people, silence may not be something you’re used to finding before hitting the books—but it should be and it can be. Here’s why you should strive to study in silence, and some tips for actually making it happen.Read... #press
The Rachio Is My Favorite Smart Hose Timer
Smart hose timers make so much sense on paper—they allow you to turn anything attached to your hose spigot on and off from anywhere using your phone. And if it’s raining, the smart timer will know and turn off the flow for you. It will also track how much water you’re using, allow you to set up automated watering…Read more... #press
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These Are My Favorite Mind-Mapping Templates for Studying
Mind-mapping is beneficial for productivity in your daily tasks, but it’s also a technique that is widely used for studying. A mind map isn’t just a diagram that lays out tasks, but a visualization of how ideas connect to one another. Here’s what you need to know when using one for studying and where you can find... #press
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What’s the Deal With Smurf Cat?
Things are getting surreal in popular culture this week. There’s a weird blue smurf/cat chimera that suddenly appeared everywhere all at once, a hugely popular TikToker who’s whole thing is making sure faucets work correctly, and a newly discovered universal trait among men: thinking about the Roman Empire.Read more... #press
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Nine Tips for Perfect Mashed Potatoes
I take mashed potatoes very seriously, and I can’t imagine Thanksgiving without them. Over the years, I have developed several recipes, methods, and hacks for making the creamiest, dreamiest, most flavorful mashers around. I start with a pretty standard base recipe, which you can find below. As with any dish with few…Read more... #press
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Here's How Fast the iPhone 15 Pro Really Is
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max aren’t even out yet: If you preorder one today, you might not even see it until October. Lucky for us, though, we don’t need to wait until we get the new Pros in-hand to know how fast they really are. Read more... #press
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having a Threesome
Threesomes are largely seen as a way to spice up a lagging, monogamous relationship, but sometimes they’re just a fun activity for a group of horny people and not a sign of the relationship’s impending doom. Like so many other sex acts, though, they don’t (usually) play out like they’re shown on Pornhub. That is to…Read more... #press
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The Best Documentaries Currently Streaming on Netflix
Documentaries have had a moment over the past few years, and it’s not surprising: In a world in which “facts” are as malleable as an editable Facebook post, docs offer a bit more stability. That’s not to say that everything committed to film represents absolute honesty, but when telling a story requires a team of…Read more... #press
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It's Not Always Best to Book Flights Through Your Credit Card Rewards Portal
Banks and credit card companies are not only in the business of awarding points and miles when you spend money—they also serve as travel agents with their own booking portals. As The Points Guy points out, there are some advantages to reserving your flights, hotels, and rental cars through programs... #press
The Gardening Supplies Worth Keeping for Next Year (and What to Get Rid Of)
Every year, we buy more gardening supplies—and every autumn, we have to figure out how and where to stick themfor the winter. Now is the perfect time to organize, divide and divest. No need to store the stuff you won’t make use of again, since garages and sheds are where things go to hibernate... #press
The Samsung SmartThings Station Is on Sale for $1 This Weekend
For the next few days, Samsung is practically giving away their new smart home hub, the SmartThings Station—if you’re quick enough to catch it. For $1, a limited number of people can snag one each day, starting at about noon ET through Sept. 17.Read more... #press
Here’s How Much Your Old iPhone and Apple Watch Are Worth
Apple’s Wonderlust kicked off this Tuesday, Sept. 12, announcing the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch Series 9 (and more products and features)—but how will those new gadgets affect the value of your current ones? It’s no surprise that tech gadgets drop in value once the new models are released. If you’re thinking... #press
These Live Translation Earbuds Are $157
These Mymanu CLIK S are a pair of bluetooth earbuds that pair with an app on your phone to offer live translations of over 37 languages, including Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, Thai, Korean, and Japanese. The earbuds cost $157, and the app is included.Read more... #press
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Meredith's Training Diary: Running in Bad Weather
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new 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... #press
How to Know When an Investment Fee Is Too High
When you’re focused on how well your investments are performing, it’s easy to overlook hidden fees that come with with investment services. Investment fees are charges you pay for the services of your investment accounts and financial professionals. But how much should investment fees cost, and how can you tell when…Read more... #press
Everything You Can Do With iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button
With the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the mute switch is officially dead. In its place, you now get an Action button, similar to the one on the Apple Watch Ultra. Thankfully, this button still works as a mute switch. If you press and hold the button, you’ll switch between ringer and silent modes. iOS... #press
Ear Candling Doesn't Work (and Can Make Your Earwax Worse)
Plenty of folks swear that ear candling works, and if you’re trying to be good and not use Q-tips, this spa service may seem like a reasonable way to get earwax out of your ears. Unfortunately, the claims are too good to be true: Ear candling doesn’t work, and it can even be dangerous.Read more... #press
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