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Apple AirPower Never Showed Up, But This Charging Mat Is a Solid Substitute

Once upon a time, legend told of a magical charging pad that could power up a smartphone, watch, and wireless earbuds all at the same time. Reports from locals who claimed to have seen it even mentioned that it bore a mark that looked like half-eaten fruit. However, despite all the prophecies and rumors, no one has… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2GJQgIR

The Lifehacker Guide to Celebrating New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is on the horizon and you’re probably not sure what you’re going to do yet. Go out? Stay home? Alone? With friends? Don’t fret! Let the Lifehacker staff convince you that their way of celebrating this (often dreaded) holiday is the very best way. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2AlTzjP

The Best Way to Keep Track of Your Glass at a Party

Parties are for drinking out of cups, and keeping track of your cup is an important part of that. I have, in my time as a hostess, encountered a few guests who just “aren’t into labels” but, seeing as organization and order are the cornerstones of a good party, labeled drinking vessels are very important to me.… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2Ve2XyX

How to Help Survivors of the Tsunami in Indonesia

Last Saturday, the eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano triggered a tsunami that killed over 400 of people and displaced 20,000 more. According to The Guardian , authorities have rerouted airplanes around the volcano, which is threatening another eruption. Here’s what you can do to aid victims of this natural… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2LAVoxO

Keep This $12 Power Inverter In Your Glove Box, Just In Case

You might not need to use it often, but a car inverter is one of those “just in case” things that you should always keep in your trunk or glove box. And at $12 with code SVSG5UQU, why wouldn’t you? This model can output 150W, which should be more than enough for most laptops, and it also has a couple of USB ports for… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2ERjljP

How to Teach Your New Smart Speaker to Understand Your Voice

Not all smart speakers are created equal. In fact, some barely meet the qualifications to be called “smart” in the first place—but they’re getting better at answering your questions, assuming they can understand what you’re saying. Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2QU4BqT

Your Leftover Ham Bone Is Destined for Red Beans and Rice

The time between Christmas and New Year’s is a strange one. Things feel oddly festive and slightly depressing at the same time, I never know what day it is, and I am so, so tired of food. Not only am I tired of the holiday leftovers in my fridge, I’m tired of thinking about food in general. Obviously, the solution to… Read more... from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2BIbMbm