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Life in General

How to Set 'Boundaries' Without Being a Jerk About It

A recent internet furor has us thinking about our "boundaries."

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Activism

Why You Shouldn’t Call the Police on an Unhoused Person (and What to Do Instead)

The police are not trained to deal with people who are houseless, but there is plenty you can do to help.

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Why You Shouldn't Judge Nonprofits by Their Overhead Costs

It's hard to do a good job of anything on minimal resources.

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Once You’re Done Reposting Infographics About Injustice, Do This

If you're worked up about a social issue, it's time to take action—here's how.

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The Centuries-Old History of Setting Yourself on Fire As Protest

A climate activist died last week after setting himself on fire in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.

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10 of the Best Podcast Episodes of 2021, According to the Lifehacker Staff

On this list, you will find comfort, you will find science, and you will find porn and fake UFO "experts."

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10 Things We Told You to Stop Doing in 2021

Did you stop? You should have stopped. You're still doing them, aren't you? Sigh.

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9 of Our Favorite Apps of 2021

Whether you want to track strength, movies, or what your robot vacuum cleaner is up to, we've got an app to recommend.

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10 of the Best Movies We Discovered for the First Time in 2021

Why limit yourself to new releases when you can watch 44-year-old Martin Short play a 10-year-old human boy?

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10 of the Best Ways We hacked Each Others' Lives in 2021

We don't just write hacks for you guys; we also write them for each other.

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13 of the Best TV Show Episodes of 2021, According to the Lifehacker Staff

This year, we gravitated toward the quotable, the educational, and the dramatic.

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19 of the Most Confusing Things We Explained to You in 2021

For when you need to know the difference between stuffing and dressing, and why everybody is buying NFTs.

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A Timeline of the Coronavirus in 2020

Even though the virus that causes COVID-19 was discovered in late 2019 (hence the name), it dominated 2020. Here at Lifehacker, we’ve been covering it since January, so let’s take a trip down memory lane and discuss what we’ve learned so far, month…

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The Different Ways to Prove You've Been Vaccinated, Whether You Like It or Not

Even if your state doesn't require proof, a private business might.

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How to Reenter Society Post-Vaccine, Even When You're Not Sure You're Ready

"A lot of people feel almost gaslit, because we’re just moving forward and acting like it didn’t happen."

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How to Get Over a Post-Pandemic Fear of Crowds

Whether you have lingering COVID anxiety or concerns about social awkwardness, you can ease back into regular life.

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Covid-19

Could You Use a Car Desk?

For over a year now, the work-from-home lifestyle has become the norm for many Americans, requiring us to retrofit our spaces to serve a dual purpose. Some very creative makeshift desks and home office spaces have emerged during the pandemic, few…

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This 4K portable monitor makes it easy to mirror or expand your screen.

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How to Survive Quicksand, Falling Elevators, and 10 Other Movie ‘Dangers’

Worried about piranhas, spider infestations, lava, and snake pits? Us too.

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How to Learn to Speak High Valyrian From 'Game of Thrones'

Language app DuoLingo offers a course in the invented language from GOT and its prequel, House of Dragons.

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Entertainment

How to Create a Spotify ‘Iceberg’

Prove to your friends you're the nerdiest music hipster out there.

5 of the Most Intense Nicolas Cage Performances

Celebrate the unhinged greatness of this massive talent.

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Environment

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Environment

When You Can Eat Fish From City Rivers (and When You Shouldn't)

No matter where you catch a fish, there are risks associated with eating it.

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Environment

The Worst Ways to React to a Bee Attack

For one thing, don't cover your face as you run away—you need to see where you're going.

Beth Skwarecki

Environment

These Simple Food Choices Can Drastically Reduce Your Environmental Impact

You don't need to go vegan to significantly shrink your carbon footprint.

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If Mosquitoes Love You, Maybe Switch Soaps

A study of four brands found that some may make you more attractive to the little bloodsuckers.

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Evil Hacks

How to Host (or Fake) a Seance

You can successfully talk to the dead—or at least trick your friends into believing you can.

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Evil Hacks

Your Guide to Living Secretly in a Stranger's Home

"Phroggers" live a rent-free criminal existence hiding in occupied houses. Here's how to live the life (or detect a phrog in your own home).

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Evil Hacks

How to Sell Your Soul to the Devil

Whether you want endless riches or just want to steal some penises, consider a deal with Satan.

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Here's a Way to Make Sure You Actually Read the Books You Buy

Constantly buying books you never get around to reading? Try this.

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Hacks

Ask Yourself These Three Questions to Avoid Regretting a Purchase

It doesn't matter how cool the thing seems if it won't realistically fit into your life.

Beth Skwarecki

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Holidays

10 Anti-Valentine’s Day Gifts and Activities If You DGAF About Romance

Hearts and flowers are weak. Tour a sewage plant instead.

Stephen Johnson

Holidays

The 7 Deadly Sins of Celebrating New Year's Eve

It's harder to ruin New Year's Eve than other holidays, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

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How To's

How to Start Editing Wikipedia Articles On Your Own

Millions of Wikipedia articles could use your help.

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You're Using Your Ice Scraper Wrong

Those little ridges on one side of the blade are there for a reason. Who knew? (Not me!)

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Politics

Why You Shouldn't Gloat (Even When It Feels Good)

Gloating might make you feel momentary satisfaction, but it's a terrible longterm strategy.

Stephen Johnson

Politics

10 of the Most Banned Books (and What We Can Learn From Them)

These were among the most banned books last year—and this year should be even worse.

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Safety

Five Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Heatwave

Prepare yourself (and your home) for dangerous summer temperatures before they arrive.

Becca Lewis

Safety

How to Survive a Mass Shooting, According to the FBI

If you follow these simple steps, you could survive a mass shooting. But you probably won't.

Stephen Johnson

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Sports

The 11 Funniest (and Weirdest) Bets You Can Make on Super Bowl LVII

What color hair will Rihanna sport during the halftime show? Place your bets.

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The Clueless Person’s Guide to Super Bowl LVII

Without context, a football game is just a bunch of guys running around chasing a ball.

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When to See the Next Two Solar Eclipses in the U.S. (and Where to Watch Them)

The next twelve months will see two eclipses criss-crossing the US.

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Space

Here Are All the Astro Events to Watch in June

Look up to this month to see meteor showers and planet pairings.

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This Week's 'Black Moon' Will Help You See Other Planets

The black moon makes this Friday a particularly good evening for stargazing (and spell-casting).

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How to Set 'Boundaries' Without Being a Jerk About It

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Why You Shouldn’t Call the Police on an Unhoused Person (and What to Do Instead)

Why You Shouldn't Judge Nonprofits by Their Overhead Costs

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The Centuries-Old History of Setting Yourself on Fire As Protest

10 of the Best Podcast Episodes of 2021, According to the Lifehacker Staff

10 Things We Told You to Stop Doing in 2021

9 of Our Favorite Apps of 2021

10 of the Best Movies We Discovered for the First Time in 2021

10 of the Best Ways We hacked Each Others' Lives in 2021

13 of the Best TV Show Episodes of 2021, According to the Lifehacker Staff

19 of the Most Confusing Things We Explained to You in 2021

A Timeline of the Coronavirus in 2020

The Different Ways to Prove You've Been Vaccinated, Whether You Like It or Not

How to Reenter Society Post-Vaccine, Even When You're Not Sure You're Ready

How to Get Over a Post-Pandemic Fear of Crowds

Could You Use a Car Desk?

These Deeper Connect VPNs Are Over 40% Off Right Now

You Can Get Three Years of UltraVPN for 90% Off Right Now

Scrivener 3 Is 50% Off Right Now

This Desklab Portable Touchscreen Monitor Is 33% Off Right Now

How to Survive Quicksand, Falling Elevators, and 10 Other Movie ‘Dangers’

How to Learn to Speak High Valyrian From 'Game of Thrones'

How to Create a Spotify ‘Iceberg’

5 of the Most Intense Nicolas Cage Performances

When You Can Eat Fish From City Rivers (and When You Shouldn't)

The Worst Ways to React to a Bee Attack

These Simple Food Choices Can Drastically Reduce Your Environmental Impact

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How to Host (or Fake) a Seance

Your Guide to Living Secretly in a Stranger's Home

How to Sell Your Soul to the Devil

How to Pose for the Perfect Mugshot

Seven Things You Need to Start Backyard Camping

Here's a Way to Make Sure You Actually Read the Books You Buy

Ask Yourself These Three Questions to Avoid Regretting a Purchase

What to Do on Fridays to Make Mondays Easier, According to Reddit

The 'Real' History of April Fools' Day (and Why It Isn’t Funny Anymore)

10 Anti-Valentine’s Day Gifts and Activities If You DGAF About Romance

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8 of the Best Last-Minute Christmas Gifts Under $30

You Can Get Paid to Drive the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

How to Start Editing Wikipedia Articles On Your Own

You're Using Your Ice Scraper Wrong

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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The Fox News Settlement

Why You Shouldn't Gloat (Even When It Feels Good)

10 of the Most Banned Books (and What We Can Learn From Them)

The 8 Things Stressing Americans Out the Most (and Some Hope for Each)

10 Ways to Not Blow Off Your Fingers This Fourth of July

Five Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Heatwave

How to Survive a Mass Shooting, According to the FBI

It's Almost Never Legal to Shoot Someone

Why So Many People Care About Formula 1 (and How You Can Too)

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