Start a Parenting Co-Op to Save Money on Babysitting
Date nights can become prohibitively expensive once you require a babysitter, but starting a parenting co-op can eliminate the cost and even introduce you to some new friends. More »
View ArticleThis Week’s Top Downloads
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week. More »
View ArticlePodcast Gallery Saves Your Favorite Shows to Dropbox, Google Drive
Managing and saving your podcasts is already pretty simple, but Podcast Gallery is a webapp that makes it even easier, and allows you to save your favorite episodes directly to Google Drive or...
View ArticleAdd a Reset Switch to a Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi doesn't come packed with any buttons for power or resetting, but over on Raspi.TV, they noticed that the newest Rev 2 version of the Raspberry Pi actually comes with a place to add in...
View ArticleHow to Migrate to a Solid-State Drive Without Reinstalling Windows [UPDATED]
Installing a solid-state drive is one of the best upgrades you can make to your computer, but migrating your Windows installation to a small drive can be tricky, because your data won't necessarily...
View ArticleMake Your To-Do List More Doable with the 1-3-5 Rule
All too often, our to-do lists fail us. They're too long and unreasonable. You don't have to completely ditch the to-do list, though, and can actually feel more productive if you implement a priority...
View ArticleTake Softer, More Flattering Smartphone Photos with a Piece of Wax Paper
Flash diffusers for digital cameras help you avoid the unflattering effects of direct flash. If you'd like to take more pleasing portraits with your smartphone as well, all you need is a bit of wax...
View ArticleUse This Chart To Find the Right Fastener for Your Next DIY Project
Taking on a DIY project often means that, unlike building furniture from IKEA, you won't have the nuts and bolts that you'll need set aside and packaged for you. To that end, the folks at Bolt Depot...
View ArticleHow to Handle a Micromanaging Boss
Every morning when I arrived at my office, I used to find a to-do list printed out and neatly laid on my keyboard, courtesy of my boss. But this wasn't a typical bulleted list—it was a long (upwards...
View ArticleAre cable companies just trying to push us away?
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you...
View ArticleKeep Ants Away From Your Home (or Garden) with Mint
We've talked about some of the ways to keep ants out of your home, but weblog Apartment Therapy notes that a little mint can go a long way. More »
View ArticleRemind Me Adds a Global Hotkey to Apple’s Reminders App
OS X: Apple's Reminders app is far from the most advanced to-do list app out there, but it's dead simple to use and syncs between all of Apple's devices. If you like the Mac version, Remind Me is a...
View ArticleStretch Your Shampoo Dollar and Grow Healthier Hair with a Pack of Gelatin
If you want to make your bottle of shampoo last a little longer while still improving your hair's health, all you need is a pack of gelatin. More »
View ArticleDiscover the Text-Based Adventure Game Built Into Your Mac’s Terminal
Everyone seems to love "retro" 8-bit video games, but it doesn't get much more retro than a text-based adventure. If you've never tried one before, or you're just bored and have a Mac nearby, open up...
View ArticleFold Egg Whites Into Batter Like a Pro
Many recipes for fluffy treats like soufflé, mousse, and angel food cake ask you to fold egg whites or whipped cream into a batter, but don't begin to tell you how. If your batter folding skills...
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