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There’s water all over my kitchen sink . Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Lc88hU

What I hated about being woken up by my newborn in the middle of the night—aside from, you know, being woken up by my newborn in the middle of the night —was learning what time it was. Hearing his cry for the third or fourth time since putting him down and then groggily opening my eyes to discover that it was only 11 … Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GLcmaJ

When you live in a major city, making a reservation for dinner can mean the difference between getting a table shortly after you arrive at the restaurant and waiting hours for the privilege of ordering your food at high speed before the kitchen closes for the evening. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ZOvDAW

Update 4/30: Today’s the last day to get in on the 120,000 point welcome bonus ! More details below. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2vwHNAd

About 10 percent of women have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant , so chances are good that someone you love is facing or will face infertility. But if you haven’t experienced it yourself (or even if you did but your circumstances were different), it might be hard to know what to say or do to support them. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XXnvfo

It’s happened before, and with another presidential election looming next year, it’s going to happen again and again. The spread of “fake news,” the incorrect labeling of real news as “fake,” and overall confusion as to how to tell the difference. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2IRz2JO

Using two lids to slice cherry tomatoes in half is a classic hack. The lips of the lids stabilize the tomatoes, letting you run your knife through the little guys with ease. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t need two lids. You never did. You just need a cutting board and your hand. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2WeH6Y3

There are a lot of reasons to own a Raspberry Pi , but anecdotally, I think somewhere north of 90% of people buy them to build retro game consoles . But no matter how you like to tinker, today’s your lucky day. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Sngerf

Lifehacker recently published a video in which two subjects test the functions of an Amazon Echo. Soon after, our Senior Technology Editor, David Murphy alerted the video team that anyone watching the video at home through speakers would find their Echo repeatedly activated each time someone in the video spoke the wake… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2WfrdRj

In desperate need of a vacation? Until 11:59 pm ET tomorrow, JetBlue is having a pretty major sale as part of its “ Fly As You May ” promo, which means you can nab a one-way ticket for as low as $44—departing as soon as next week. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2vr82rZ

One of Lifehacker’s most-loved posts, our guide to hackintoshes , is starting to show its age. It’s time to give this article a fresh coat of paint, but before renovation work begins, I wanted to hear about your experiences with every geek’s big dream: the ability to run macOS on a non-Apple device. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2PER0Qm

I spend my weekends looking at photos of dogs. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2LeMdGO

Finding the right therapist—someone you trust, someone you like, someone you click with—is important for anyone to ensure their therapy is effective. But for those who identify as LGBTQ, finding a therapist who is LGBTQ or LGBTQ-affirming is critical for creating a safe, supportive space. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2vwpVp8

If you’re unfamiliar, Cricuts make all those custom stickers, delicate doilies, and Instagram-ready greeting cards you see around your crafty friend’s house. You too can start being a craft wizard with Amazon’s sale on this popular Cricut Explore Air 2 machine . Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GLkc47

When I’m trying to decide whether to take on a new freelance project, I look for work that’s going to pay at least $100/hr. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2IQuD9Y

Once upon a time, it became common practice to add onions and garlic to a hot pan at the same time. I think it had something to do with “letting flavors mingle,” but I’m not sure. Though they are both alliums, the two cook at dramatically different rates, and adding them together results in bitter, acrid bits of… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Wk518M

We’re back! This week we’re learning about the ins and outs of negotiation. We’ll find out how to get someone to “yes” when they’re all about “no”; when and how the robots are going to negotiate for us; and what to do to get the raise you deserve. Joining us is author, podcaster, and personal-finance expert Farnoosh… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DGWFAz

Discounted Sonos One speakers, Insomnia Coffee , and a sale on graduation party supplies lead off Tuesday’s best deals. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ZNfUSk

During this running-focused chapter of the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge , we tried out a bunch of maybe-new-to-you workouts: strides , tempo runs , hill repeats , speedwork on the track, and long runs . Did you try them all? Which was your favorite? Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GS7aTv

I don’t know about you, but before I choose a restaurant, I like to look at a lot of photos and reviews. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2IR6a4w

April 30th marks the first year that you’ve been able to get Chipotle burritos delivered directly to your door. To celebrate, Chipotle and Doordash are offering some pretty solid deals for the day. Specifically, they’ll bring you that burrito for free today through May 5th—and they’ll throw in free chips and guacamole… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ISSOon

If you don’t own a pressure cooker , today’s a great day to fix that. The apartment-friendly 3 qt. Instant Pot Mini wants a permanent home on your kitchen counter, and it’s down to $48 today, a $32 discount. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GnkMpD

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First, take a deep breath. Do not panic. Chances are, almost everybody who is reading this article does not have measles . But you may want to know what to do if that statistical outlier is you (or your child). Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ZNoUqD

The Amazon Echo and Google Home have all sorts of abilities. But is asking them something out loud actually faster than doing it yourself? Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GUpagc

Your fridge has rotting food in it. I know it, you know it, the American people know it. But unless you’re one of those people who lives in ads for incredibly expensive refrigerators with French doors and touch-screen computers, you’re set up for failure. Things are destined to get shoved, jostled, and otherwise… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XVrXvf

I live in constant fear of missing flights. I’ll arrive hours early, with a carry-on bag, neck pillow and boarding pass in hand, only to break into a cold sweat if I see a long security line. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ZHzPCi

False login pages are a common method of phishing login credentials from users. If a website look legit, it’s easy for your muscle memory to kick in and for you to start typing your username and password without checking that the URL is correct (or the website is legitimate). Complicating matters is a new issue,… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2vqMP15

My son has always been into scene-setting and storytelling. He’s the sort of kid who brings a couple of “guys” with him in the car, no matter how short a distance we’ll be traveling, so he can act out some scenario, complete with dialogue and sound effects. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DC42JK

Besides stubbing my toe, nothing enrages me quite like accidentally buying a low-fat version of a product I love. I still haven’t forgiven myself for the Low-Fat Sour Cream Incident of 2016, and I don’t know that I ever will. A similar rage almost overtook me recently when I grabbed a package of extra lean ground beef… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2vynjqJ

Chrome: Capturing screenshots is easy, whether you’re on Windows (hit the Print Screen button your keyboard) or Mac (Shift-Command-5). And while you can isolate down to just your active window using various keyboard commands or on-screen options, which makes it easier to snapshot whatever you’re doing, that’s still… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2VrcTrR

Malaria is endemic to many tropical parts of the world, and it can result in severe complications if you contract the disease while traveling. So if you’re planning a trip to a tropical area, here’s what you need to know. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GSMACE

Most Qi wireless chargers can charge select Android devices at 10W speeds, and iPhones at 5W. But a select few are able to max out the iPhone , and eke out 7.5W on Apple’s handsets...for a price. But with today’s deal on Anker’s PowerWave charging pad , you’re not even paying a premium. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2G13iiS

Last week, Dominique Apollon, a vice president of research at Race Forward , tweeted photos of a bandage on his hand—images that went viral for shedding light on issues of inclusion for people of color. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DFsKZx

When we were foster parents to a nine-year-old boy a couple of years ago, my husband and I implemented a family motto. It was one that was suggested to a group of us during a foster parenting training session, a mantra that is often used when parenting kids with trauma: “No hurts, stick together, have fun.” Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2PCOUQR

We hear a lot about the problem of Facebook ads—whether it’s about user information being tracked for targeted ads, or fishy groups using ads to spread misinformation. Just look at the effects on our political landscape: we have voters and politicians who spout false information, often just because they saw it on… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2WffZMu

Salads, in my opinion, should be a fork-only operation. Once the salad is prepared—preferably in a large mixing bowl —one should be able to stab and shovel the greens and various toppings into one’s mouth, without use of a knife. Actually, I barely use a knife during the salad-making process—scissors are my salad prep… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2J3Amsi

A $250 32GB Apple iPad , a discounted Sonos Smart One speaker , a YETI cooler , and an Anker Accessory Gold Box lead off Monday’s best deals. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2UNIyz5

A new survey suggests that over half of Americans have gone into debt for their kids’ extracurriculars—and that might not be such a good idea. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XNfMka

When I was a kid, I performed in various community musicals. As a painfully shy child, I somehow felt comfortable on the stage. The costumes, the pre-show jitters, the post-show satisfaction—I loved it all. That is, until my dad would pop in a VHS tape of my performances the moment we had guests in our home. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XUk9Kk

If you’re looking for TurboTax’s free file option, you probably won’t find it by visiting TurboTax.Intuit.com . Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2UJtylW

The humble dryer sheet may seem like the uni-tasker of the laundry room, but in reality, it can improve your life in myriad ways. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GTb4Mg

You might still think of Woot as the one day, one deal site, but they’re trying something different this week with a ton of excellent deals to help you enjoy your time outdoors . Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XUYyBn

You give notice, but your employer declines your resignation and fires you on the spot. What happens to your unemployment benefits? Human Resource investigates. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2PGbus4

I don’t wear makeup to work out, but I also don’t judge—partly because the heaviest makeup I’ve ever seen at the gym was on a regular who was super-jacked. Whatever she was doing, it was working for her! But I’ve often heard whispers about those people who work out in makeup. Isn’t it ruining their skin?? Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2DBCTq6

It’s May, and your cup runneth over—if not in all areas of your life, then at least the most important one: the area in which you recline on your sectional, eating Pop Corners while alternately watching TV and playing on your phone (some call this area the “living room”; I prefer “salon” or “parlour”). We’ve got Knock … Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ZKicBW

If you’re looking for something to do with your kids this summer. AMC has a pretty solid deal going on. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GIAb2J

If you’re trying to learn something and are having trouble reading an adult-focused reference book on the topic, consider opting for the children’s version instead. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XRo6iQ

‘Avengers Endgame’ opened this weekend, sending what looks to be a record number of people to their local theater to see what happens to their favorite superheroes. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2XWDRVP

Discounted Pioneer Woman Instant Pots , an Intex above-ground pool Gold Box , and a Levi’s flash sale lead off Sunday’s best deals. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2WdmfUX