Smartphones Aren't Ruining Your Eyes
Blue light from smartphones might be interfering with your sleep, but there’s no evidence that it’s blinding you, despite ad claims and, occasionally, headlines implying it is.
Blue light from smartphones might be interfering with your sleep, but there’s no evidence that it’s blinding you, despite ad claims and, occasionally, headlines implying it is.
It’s not a stretch to assume you probably use Gmail—it seems like most of the world does, these days. That reality has created consternation over some of the recent privacy and security-related changes to Gmail and Google Chrome.
A few years ago, the “Mississippi roast” became popular. Being both from Mississippi and a big fan of pot roast, I was intrigued, because I wasn’t aware that we—as a state—had an official roast. I asked my mother, my father, my roast-making grandmother, and a couple of aunts if they had heard of the recipe. They had…
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I used to hate unsolicited email, until I got unsolicited texts, calls, Twitter DMs, Facebook messages, and LinkedIn invitations. Now I think email is the most polite way to reach a stranger directly. In that vein, I recommend this thorough guide to finding anyone’s email address.
When I was pregnant with my daughter, my husband went through the childproofing checklists, making sure our home wouldn’t be a danger zone for a tot who believes the entire world is just waiting to be touched, climbed and licked. We crawled on the floor in a quest for potential hazards. We bid farewell to our…
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Before Brett Kavanaugh can accept a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the nation, he must publicly face one of the three women who have recently accused him of sexual assault. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning, and if you plan to watch the…
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Microsoft plans to release Windows 10 version 1809 at the beginning of October, but thanks to a little trick, you can grab the update now and take it out for an early test drive.
The best part about being an Android user is that if you don’t like what you see, you can always download an app to change the way your device looks and feels. Perhaps you’re not too keen on the way Samsung skins its feature-packed Galaxy smartphones, or you can’t stand Android Pie’s new gestures on your Pixel phone.…
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Netflix is going all-in on Halloween this month, with a new set of original horror and horror-ish films and shows every Friday. There’s also new non-scary stuff, like Samin Nosrat’s cooking show Salt Fat Acid Heat. Here’s everything coming and going on Netflix in October.
Savory cocktails are having a moment, but the fancy concoctions you see in magazines always seem to involve three custom infusions and a hand-crafted garnish. If that’s not quite your style, check your fridge—you might already have what you need for complex, savory adult beverages.
The harsh truth: A goal will start to dissipate when stuck inside a brain for too long. To move from that comfortable space of “I wish I could do it” to the thrilling realm of “Holy heck, I’m actually doing it,” it needs to be put out there. Spoken aloud. Shared with trusted friends. Given legs.
Mozilla has been on a tear for data security and privacy lately, and we applaud that. Keeping your information safe from the prying eyes (and hacks) of others should be at the top of your mind every time you sign up for a new service or mess around on the web. And it’s refreshing to see good news about browsers and…
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There are two main upsides to running: It’s a great and efficient form of exercise, and it’s also a way to get lost in nature and thought for 45 minutes to an hour (or however long your run is) with few to no distractions.
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Well, hello! Do you happen do be a human on this earth? An American citizen, perhaps? If you are any or all of these things, odds are that you know a person, probably many a person, who clams up and can’t decide what to do when they see one of those scary circular “intersection” thingies on public streets.
In her 13 years at Intel, Sandra Lopez has overseen the company’s brand repositioning, built new organizations in the company, and applied her background in fashion—inside Intel’s sports group. She’s been named one of the 50 most powerful women in tech by the National Diversity Council and one of Latina Style’s top…
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For most iPhone users, updating to iOS 12 should be smooth sailing: faster speeds and fun new features for all. And while we have yet to experience any issues with iOS 12 on our devices here at Lifehacker, we have seen a number of reports from others—especially those with older devices—who feel like they’re having…
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