HACKS

5 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last

Bananas are a great food to have around, but unfortunately they can go bad quite quickly. These simple hacks will keep them fresh for longer.

13 Non-Salad Uses for Your Salad Spinner

Salad spinners are definitely the unsung heroes of the kitchen. From removing excess water on pasta to getting water out of swimsuits, here are some alternative salad spinner uses.

Protect your precious keyboard from whatever food residue is on your fingers.

Use This Mac Shortcut to Let Your Keyboard Do the Typing

Give your hardworking fingers a much-deserved break—or free them up for chopping vegetables while you answer emails.

This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

Keep that crispy, crunchy freshness inside the bag—no tools needed.

This Nifty Potato Chip Bag Hack Is Amazing the Internet

Clothespins, binder clips, and rubber bands all work in a pinch, but all you really need is the bag itself.

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Can't Find a Medical Thermometer? Use a Digital Meat Thermometer to Take Your Temperature

You can take your own temperature with a meat thermometer, just as long as you sanitize it properly.

Slice Cherry Tomatoes In Seconds With This Brilliantly Simple Kitchen Hack

Sick of recipes that ask you to cut cherry tomatoes in half individually? If you have two storage container lids, you can slice a bunch of them at once in seconds.

This man is probably using the 'Netflix Party' extension to watch a comedy with his buddies.

Host a Remote Movie Night With This Handy Netflix Browser Extension

Thanks to ‘Netflix Party,’ social distancing and self-quarantining don’t need to ruin your movie nights.

This woman is skeptical about misspellings in her emails, and you should be, too.

5 Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus-Related Phishing Emails

Some phishing emails look like they’re being sent from the WHO, the CDC, or even your own HR department.

Filing taxes doesn't have to be confusing—or expensive.

Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File

More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.

Spending a Lot On Books? This Browser Extension Tells You if They’re Available at Your Local Library

Library catalogs can be confusing, and Amazon’s one-click purchasing is hard to resist. This browser extension can help.

A Simple Trick for Breaking Your Child's Pacifier Habit

Soothing a teething baby with a pacifier works wonders. Here’s a way to keep that peace once it’s time to break the habit.

Break In New Shoes With This Ingenious Hack

You won’t need any fancy equipment for this easy way to stretch new shoes and keep your feet blister-free.

Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack

Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.

Not Enough Wrapping Paper to Cover Your Gift? Try This Super-Simple Hack

There's no need to throw away a square of wrapping paper that's too small to fit your present. With some simple geometry, you can save yourself time and sanity when wrapping gifts.

5 Easier Ways to Water Your Christmas Tree

Avoid the sap-covered clothing and use these easy methods for watering a Christmas tree without crouching down on the floor.

25 Gift Cards That Give You—and Your Recipient—the Best Bang for Your Buck

From highest ratings to highest discounts, these gift cards are your best bet for hard-to-please recipients.

An Ingenious Way to Wrap Holiday Presents in Seconds

Use a technique embraced by department store workers in Japan to make gift wrapping a seamless event.

The Reason You Should Never Wear Orange to a Job Interview

According to hiring managers, job interview outfits matter. Here are tips on what to wear, what not to wear, and why.

A Simple—and Delicious—Trick for Making the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

The best mashed potatoes recipe is one you can make the day before without sacrificing that rich, buttery texture.

The Best Place to Park at the Mall, According to Science

Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.

Ingenious Moving Tips, According to Twitter

Here are Twitter’s best packing tips and tricks to help you save space, money, time, and your sanity on moving day.

A Simple Trick for Remembering People’s Names

This life hack will save you from forgetting a person’s name immediately after they introduce themselves.

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We've All Been Riding Escalators Wrong, According to the Manufacturers

Want to avoid an escalator accident? Forget everything you know about proper escalator rules of the road (and try to ignore the withering stares of your fellow commuters).

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