Consumers worried about what will happen to their Sears gift cards as the retailer goes through bankruptcy proceedings can breathe easy—at least for now.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
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How to Run a Windows App on a Chromebook
Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS has morphed into an impressive computing platform now that it’s compatible with Android apps and, more recently, Linux apps.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
I’m Anne Brock, Master Distiller at Bombay Sapphire, and This Is How I Work
You could say Dr. Anne Brock drinks for a living. But please don’t say it in earshot. Dr. Brock is the master distiller for Bombay Sapphire, overseeing gin production in the English village of Laverstoke. We talked to her about her background in chemistry, her gin club, and her favorite cocktail trick.Read more… Continue Reading […]
Why You Should Parent Like a Librarian
As parents, we’re told that we’re our kids’ first teachers. It’s true, but to me, this conjures up the idea that we must stand over their shoulders with a red pen, telling them they exactly what to learn, and how. To better support their natural inquisitiveness, it can help to instead think of yourself as […]
How to Install the iOS 12.1 Public Beta
Should you install a public beta of iOS on your primacy iPhone or iPad? Most people caution against it—especially when a beta is in its earlier stages, since you never know what kind of bugs might brick that-which-you-use-your-iPhone-to-do (or your favorite apps). Read more…
How to Find Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb
There’s a lot to think about when you’re staying in a stranger’s house. Will they kill me? Is it okay to eat lunch in my bedroom so I don’t have to talk to them? And … are there hidden cameras waiting to catch me naked?Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Amazon’s Running Some Scary-Good Halloween Candy Deals Today – Just Don’t Eat It All Yourself
If you missed out on Amazon’s last big candy sale—or if you already ate all of the candy you bought—here’s a second chance to buy some treats, no tricks required. Assorted chocolates, fruity candies, and even things like trail mix and gum are included in the sale, but just remember, these prices go back up […]
Make a Vegetarian-Friendly Caesar Dressing With Blue Cheese
A true Caesar salad dressing gets its rich, salty funk from anchovies, but not everyone eats fish. Shouty purists may insist that those people simply don’t deserve a Caesar salad, but I think that’s a little harsh, especially when you can make a very good vegetarian approximation with blue cheese. Read more…
What’s Coming and Going From Netflix the Week of October 15, 2018
We’re heading into the tail end of October, that swampy backwater where Netflix unloads the remainder of its least distinguished “originals” and hopes for the best. The big debut this week is part 2 of Making a Murderer, which I’m having a hard time getting excited about. Will Wanderlust, a new show in which Tori… […]
Quickly Understand Complicated Ballot Initiatives in Your State Using This Site
For some reason this year California political groups have decided it’s a good idea to text people to ask them to vote one way or the other. That means that every day my phone has at least two (but more likely ten) texts from people I don’t know asking for me to support a ballot […]
How to Get Fortnite on Any Android Phone Now
When Epic Games initially released Fortnite for Android earlier this year it made it exclusively available on Samsung devices. If you’re rocking a Galaxy S9 or Note 9, then that was great news. If you had any other Android phone on the planet, it was kind of a bummer.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Stay Productive By Breaking Your Day Up With Microbursts of Physical Activity
When I first started working from home, I would sometimes find myself spending 12-14 hours glued to my office chair. While that time was all “work” those days were often my least productive, simply because I stagnated at some point and couldn’t push through that back to a place of productivity.Read more… Continue Reading at […]
Sunday’s Best Deals: MicroSD Cards, Super Mario Party, Yost Vises, and More
A one-day sale on Yost vises, the best prices ever on Samsung’s microSD cards, a Super Mario Party/Joy-Con bundle, and more lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Saturday’s Best Deals: Custom Suits, REI Clearance, Gaming Laptop, and More
$299 custom tailored suits, an extra 25% off REI’s massive clearance section, and $40 noise canceling headphones lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Read more…
You Really Shouldn’t Be Running Adobe Flash Player Anymore
We’re in the last few months of 2018, and Adobe Flash’s expiration date feels just within reach. That’s not just wishful thinking, either—Adobe has stated it will officially end support for the ailing web plugin in 2020.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
The 10 Best Deals of October 11, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today. Read more…
Your Kid Can Get Cool Stuff in the Mail From a NASA Astronaut
As an adult, seeing snail mail with your name on it is kind of a drag (bill, bill, bill, postcard from a realtor named Gary, bill), but as a kid, it can be a thrill. Now imagine being a space-obsessed child and glancing at the return address to read “National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters”—aka… […]
The 10 Best Deals of October 18, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today. Read more…
Why You Should Save Every Drop of Bacon Grease
There is only one correct way to “dispose” of bacon grease, and that is by consuming it. While it is a fantastic frying oil—especially for eggs and bread—it also makes a superb mayonnaise, a rich and salty compound butter, and a truly transcendent salad dressing. (Note: This vinaigrette is acidic, so start with one… Read […]
Deadspin The Brewers Have Played This All Perfectly | The A.V.
Deadspin The Brewers Have Played This All Perfectly | The A.V. Club John Mulaney knows what’s keeping comedians away from colleges—and it’s not political correctness | Jezebel Busy Philipps Has Been Talking for Years About the Time James Franco Allegedly Assaulted Her | Splinter Mitch McConnell’s Already Found a Way… Read more…