HACKS

After 150 Years, Heinz Finally Told Us the Best Way to Pour Ketchup

With a simple tilt of the wrist and a cursory understanding of geometry, you, too, could be a pouring pro.

Want to Reduce Your Screen Time? Try This Simple Trick

You don’t have to swear off your favorite social media apps completely in order to cut down on brainless scrolling.

15 Easy Ways You Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

With some simple switches—whether it's picking up your bike or closing the curtains—you can start practicing carbon footprint-reducing habits today.

Why You Should Be Using Your Phone's Contacts to Save Recipes

If you want to access a recipe hands-free, save it under a new contact and ask Siri to pull it up when you're in the middle of cooking dinner.

A MoviePass Security Gaffe Leaves Tens of Thousands of Accounts Exposed

The movie subscription service has endured bad press, and it's now got more coming. Tens of thousands of accounts were left unsecured on a server for anyone to see.

The Easiest Way to Plug a Dripping Ice Cream Cone

Instead of letting your ice cream cone drip all over you through the hole in the bottom, plug it up with something sweet.

This Amazingly Simple Google Docs Hack Is a Game-Changer

Instead of going to Google Drive to open a new Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, all you have to do is a type a few letters into your browser.

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.

Upgrade Your Boxed Mac and Cheese With a Simple Ingredient Swap

A simple ingredient swap produces tangy, complex mac and cheese—without adding any time to the recipe on the box.

A Simple Trick to Prevent Your Guacamole from Browning

Don't let those delicious avocado leftovers go bad. Cooking experts have tried out different methods of preserving guacamole, and there's one that actually works.

Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea

You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.

This Macaroni and Cheese Meatball Recipe Is Easy Enough to Make in a Dorm Room

As long as you have a coffee maker and a toaster oven, you can whip up these easy macaroni and cheese meatballs for dinner tonight.

15 Brilliant Spring Cleaning Hacks

To help you with your spring cleaning, we’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to streamline the process and leave you with more time to enjoy your fresh and tidy home.

You've Been Eating Your Pineapple All Wrong

This hack shows the correct way to eat a pineapple, and it doesn't involve spending five minutes cutting it with a knife.

Beat the heat with these tips for staying cool without AC.

No Air Conditioner Needed! 11 Life Hacks for Staying Cool This Summer

We can help you chill out a little this summer—literally. These 11 tips will help you keep things as cool as possible, even when temperatures soar.

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27 Tips and Tricks for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for many people. But if you approach it armed with these helpful tricks, and a little yuletide cheer, the holidays can be an anxiety-free affair.