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Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Tell My Boyfriend I Also Have A Platonic Life Partner?

Hello all you walking slabs of haunted pork, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove , the only dating advice column that’s a certified keyblade wielder. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HIOQ1V

Command Strips Take the Guesswork Out of Adjusting Your TV's Antenna

Stick a cheap mud flap behind your TV, and get free content from CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and your local PBS station (made possible by viewers like you)! That’s the promise of HDTV antennas , and for the most part, it’s true! It’s the best deal in entertainment. But unless you live in just the right location, and unless… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2MCjJns

How to Talk to a Friend Struggling With Their Mental Health

When a friend is trying to open up to you about their depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue, it can be hard to know how to respond. We’ve come a long way, but there is still considerable stigma to admitting that you’re coping with mental health issues. If your friend is talking to you at all, they’re… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HGpT76

Be Ready For Any Storm With 20% Off Blunt's Windproof Umbrellas

Next time there’s a storm, you could spend $5 on a drugstore umbrella that will last approximately 40 seconds before disintegrating into flying shards of metal, or you could invest in a Blunt umbrella for 20% off with promo code JAN312019. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2RWeEMF

How to Dress a Baby in Cold Weather

It’s currently 2 degrees outside where I live in eastern Pennsylvania (with a windchill of -12) and I just argued with my 8-year-old about wearing gloves on his way to school. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Sdszxd

I Cut Microsoft Out of My Life—or So I Thought

Week 4: Microsoft Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CVm7Bg

SNL's Hand-Written Cue Cards Are a Good Hack

Hey, I love a teleprompter. I wrote about how good teleprompters are just two hours ago. But SNL doesn’t use them; they use cue cards, as they love to point out now and then in meta sketches. And they show their cue card process in the video above, which is way more fun than the thumbnail implies. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2BgOI3T

Get Free Domino's by Taking Photos of Pizza

Free pizza. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2G0LTIm

Give Drumsticks a Chance

When it comes to chicken, fans of football seem to only care about the wing. I get it, because wings are—without a shadow of a doubt—excellent, and I’m not here to discourage you from eating or serving them. I am, however, here to encourage you to consider the drumstick. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2sYtAL6

Bet You Wish You Had a Heated Blanket Right About Now

I do not live in the midwest or the mid-Atlantic, but if I did, I would be spending my entire day under one of these heated blankets , conveniently on sale today at Amazon. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2RvU00C

Run a Comprehensive Background Check on Yourself

Do you know who’s collecting information on you? If you’ve applied for a job, apartment or insurance, chances are you’ve had a background check run on you. These reports can include information on your income, loan payments, debts, and on and on, and consumer reporting companies can even include a “risk score” for you. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2SlGBN6

Tax the Rich to Death and Then Tax Them Some More

If you, like me, enjoy the idea of taxing the rich and redistributing their wealth to workers, some Democrats are coming up with pretty damn good ideas these days. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GclAOt

We Tested a Teleprompter That You Control With Your Voice

When you shoot a video with a teleprompter, you usually have three options: find someone to sit and scroll the words manually; set an app to auto-scroll and hope you can keep up; or handle a remote, which costs money and distracts you during your delivery. We were excited to discover Teleprompt.me , the… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2MP9GM1

Try These Sports Psychology Techniques to Get Through Childbirth

I once ran a marathon and gave birth to a baby in the same year, and found them to be, mentally, very similar events. In both cases it doesn’t hurt too much in the beginning, but you know you have to save your strength. You will hit a point where you feel your body can go no further, and yet there is still further to… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Wxc26x

Don't Ask Your Starbucks Barista About Howard Schultz

Last week, we learned how to order from a Starbucks barista so they wouldn’t judge us. This week, well, things got a little more complicated. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2G0H81d

There's an Easier Way to Cut Cauliflower

If, like me, you’ve been cutting cauliflower from the florets down your whole life, you probably assumed that those annoying rubbly bits that get everywhere were just part of the deal. They’re not. Thankfully, you can easily banish them for good—just turn that crown upside-down. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CS1V2Y

Thursday's Best Deals: Logitech Peripherals, Kate Spade, Instant Pots, and More 

The Step Aerobic Platforms , H&R Block software , Super Bowl snacks , and Blunt’s umbrellas lead off Thursday’s best deals from around the web. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2G0ZSxx

Which condiments need to be refrigerated?

One of the toughest parts of Marie Kondo-ing my kitchen was finding all the expiration dates and safety warnings on a multitude of bottles, cans, and jars in my kitchen. They don’t make it easy for you. I’d finally find a message that said, “See label for expiration date” while I was actually staring at the label. … Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2MI135B

Lead and Arsenic May Be in Your Kid's Juice

Now we have another reason to feed kids less juice . Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in many of the brands on supermarket shelves, according to a new report . Some of those were at levels high enough to cause harm to kids who drink just a half cup per day. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Uw6Rlr

How to Get Free Flights for Your Kid for $60 a Year

If you plan on traveling with kids this year it might pay to fly Frontier. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2sY8o8j

Is Your Daughter's Allowance the Same as Your Son's? 

The gender wage gap isn’t just a problem the work force is grappling with; it starts at home with how you treat your kids. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HJc6wu

Save $50 On An Instant Pot Today, If You Somehow Don't Own One Yet

If you keep telling yourself you should buy an Instant Pot, today’s the day to pull the trigger, as the 6 qt. Plus model is on sale for a whopping $50 less than usual, today only. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2SBxbKx

This Auto-Pausing Netflix Extension is a Must-Have for Chrome Users

One of my favorite Netflix tricks is a simple one. When you’re watching your favorite TV show on the streaming service within your web browser, not a standalone Netflix app, odds are good you’ll encounter opening credits and have to drag your mouse over and click the handy “skip intro” button to get going. I think… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2MGV552

Deadspin Anthony Davis Might Not Play Again This Season, For The Most Bullcrap Of Reasons | The Root

Deadspin   Anthony Davis Might Not Play Again This Season, For The Most Bullcrap Of Reasons | The Root   Sarah Sanders Said God ‘Wanted Donald Trump to Become President.’ God Responds | The A.V. Club   Vikings’ fifth season ends as the sons of Ragnar close the book on their father’s legacy | Jezebel   Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2SnR5Mh

Don't Get Tricked Into Paying This Extra $40 Tax Return Fee

When you file your taxes online or with an agent, you’re usually given the option to deduct the cost of filing from your federal tax refund, if you can’t file for free. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GehPIg

Dive Into Your Taxes With Amazon's Big H&R Block Software Discounts

Tax season is upon us, and if H&R Block’s Deluxe + State software is right for you (you can use this tool to find out), Amazon’s currently discounting it to just $22 , or about half its usual $45 price tag. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2RuVygl

The Best Copenhagen Travel Tips From Our Readers

Get hygge with it! Has anyone crocheted that into an afghan yet? The trendy Danish word for coziness is pronounced “hoo-guh” but we do not care! This week Hack Your City covered Denmark’s coastal capital Copenhagen . Here’s what we learned from our commenters: Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HI6NgY

Beer appreciation starts with these 6 essential books 

New beer books hit shelves every year, and I try to read as many as possible. They run the gamut: deep dives into specific beer styles, historical investigations, technical manuals for exacting homebrewers. If you bought every beer book you see online, you’d have a small library’s worth. But truthfully, the average… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2FTmgZK

The Muse Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Is Almost as Cruel as It Is Boring | Dead

The Muse   Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Is Almost as Cruel as It Is Boring | Deadspin   An Interview With The Local TV Producer Fired For A Graphic Calling Tom Brady A “Known Cheater” | Splinter   Jonah Peretti Cautions Against Leaks in Leaked Audio of BuzzFeed All-Hands Meeting | The A.V. Club   You ,… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2TsMrdb

Five Sports Detergents For Every Kind Of Gross Workout Gear

Here we are at the end of January, and if you’re a person who’s adopted a new or revived workout habit you’re probably realizing that along with a new gym habit comes a need for some new laundry habits too. One way to manage a lot of stinky workout clothes to wash is to invest in a dedicated sport detergent. There are… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Sghxal

How to Stay Sane with Kids During the Polar Vortex

News reports are saying the polar vortex hitting much of the United States this week is bringing temperatures that are the coldest in a generation. Which means our kids have the potential to be the most stir-crazy in a generation. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2MFDfPW

Spark Joy With This Discounted Battery Organizer

It’s...it’s beautiful. I’ve always kept my batteries loose and scattered across like three different drawers, but this organizer is surely better. It even has a built in battery tester to make it easier to know which batteries need to be recharged or recycled. At $16, it’s also never been cheaper. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2RYPzRj

What Are 'Frost Quakes'? 

Temperatures across the United States plummeted today, with parts of the Midwest experiencing wind chills of 40, 50, even 60 degrees below zero—and that’s in Fahrenheit . As if frozen pipes and frostbite weren’t dangerous enough, some folks are learning about one of the rarer, scarier side effects of super-cold… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2SeUlJv

How to Date When You Have Food Allergies

Dating’s hard enough. Add a severe food allergy and the prospect of a swollen air passage in the middle of a date, and not only have you found the holy grail of romantic disasters, but you’ve landed square on it and without a parachute. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2sY0Mmc

Automakers Need to Stop Doing This Sneaky Pricing Trick on Their Websites

When it comes to deciding on a new car, price isn’t everything. But it’s a big one. Almost everyone researches car online and even use an automaker’s website to configure a car with the options and features they want before going into the dealer. The problem is that some brands are a little bit sneaky about posting… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Roz0Jb

Block Out the World With These $40 Active Noise-Canceling Headphones

You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to enjoy the benefits of noise canceling headphones: TaoTronics’ latest noise canceling over-ears are down to just $40 today with promo code 2SI6REVL and when you clip the coupon on the page. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2sMkGjZ

How to Check If Your Kid Is Using Facebook's 'Banned' Research App

As you’ve probably heard by now, Facebook—in its infinite wisdom—has been running a program that pays your kid (aged 13 to 35) a whopping $20 worth of gift cards each month in exchange for near-unlimited access to the data on their Apple or Android devices. By installing a custom root certificate, Facebook can see… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DIFRK2

How to Upgrade Your Salad Sandwich

Chicken, tuna, and egg salad sandwiches can inspire two wildly different sets of emotions. They’re either deliciously restorative and nostalgic, or sad, boring, and reminiscent of bleak desk lunches (similar to fluorescent lighting). The key components never change—it’s the details that make these sandwiches great. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DIUtZI

When to Hire Someone to Do Your Taxes

Advancements in tax software make it easier to file your taxes without the help of a professional, as does this year’s increased standard deduction and simplified 1040 . But there are still plenty of circumstances when you’d want to hire someone. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HHfIz5

How Was Your Month of Jump Rope?

Well, friends, our month of jumping rope has come to an end. How did you like it? Did anybody count their cumulative number of jumps for the month? (I didn’t, but I wish I had thought of that.) Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2UtSnT7

Upgrade to a Big, Honkin' TV In Time For Sunday With a Trio of Deals

There’s a big, important football game this Sunday, and if your piddly old TV just won’t cut it, there’s still time to upgrade to a 65" behemoth. Three different sets are on sale at Walmart right now from three solid manufacturers. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CSVlJB

How to Help the Homeless During the Polar Vortex

A Polar Vortex is descending upon the midwest, making parts of it literally colder than Mars . This is a potentially life-threatening weather pattern that holds particular danger for people without housing. Here’s how you can help. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2HDYKlq

Tips For Playing Kingdom Hearts III

I played all the way through Kingdom Hearts III . I played it extremely underleveled. I did this because I love a challenge and because I was in a hurry. I also did this for you: my struggle forced me to play the game well. That means, buddy, I got tips. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2RXAKhB

You Can Skip These Oscar-Nominated Movies 

You haven’t seen Bohemian Rhapsody !? That’s fine. The Lifehacker staff gathered our collective 2018 movie-watching experience, and named the Oscar-nominated movies that you can safely skip—including ones we ourselves did not even watch. You can actually safely skip any movie, ever, that’s how entertainment works. But… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2WwlHtT

Live: Ask Daniel Post Senning Your Modern Etiquette Questions

We’re live with etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning until 2 PM Eastern! As host of the podcast Awesome Etiquette, author of Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online , and the great-great-grandson of Emily Post herself, Daniel is more than qualified to help you navigate the nuances of manners in the age of… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2FYKqCo

Help Federal Workers by Donating to Diaper Banks 

Although federal workers who’ve gone all month without a paycheck during the government shutdown are expected to be paid this week, diaper banks are still working tirelessly to distribute diapers to their families. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2SjuAaY

Wednesday's Best Deals: Weighted Blankets, Uniqlo Cashmere, Balsamic Vinegar, and More

Note: You might notice that today’s main post looks a little different. Now, you can find the best deals from today specifically at the top. The Flood, along with some other great deals you may have missed from earlier, are down below. Happy browsing! Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CYQMgS

All Our Favorite Super Bowl Snacks

I’ve heard tell of a big sporting event this weekend and, if you plan on gathering people to watch it at your home, you are going to need some snacks. Luckily, we have a lot of those around here. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DIAAC2

Get Paid $10,000 to Move Your Family to Italy

Why spend just three months in Italy when you can live there indefinitely (and get paid a few thousand dollars for it, too)? Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CX7nle

Get Paid $10,000 to Move Your Family to Italy

Why spend just three months in Italy when you can live there indefinitely (and get paid a few thousand dollars for it, too)? Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2CX7nle

How Labor Can Win the Next Shutdown

The (temporary) end of the government shutdown has been celebrated, understandably, as a victory for working people. But for organized labor, this grim episode should be taken as a lesson on what we need to do differently next time. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Rp2wOY

Burrow Into a Warm and Anxiety-Smothering Weighted Blanket With a Trio of Deals

I’m not sure if you’re aware, but it’s cold as hell outside, and I can’t think of a better time for a weighted blanket. In addition to keeping you warm, a weighted blanket can work wonders for your anxiety , and several different models are on sale today for the first time since the holiday shopping season, including a… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Tm79v7