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There’s no specific ...
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I have been getting a lot of emails lately. Most are about baking soda and ground beef, one was about Stuart Murdoch, and a fair number are about sweet potatoes, ...
Being pregnant does not disqualify you from getting the COVID vaccine, whether you’re looking at the CDC’s guidelines or newer ones from the World Health Organization. A few headlines have ...
I often lament the fact that no matter how many times I unload the dishwasher, it will inevitably need to be unloaded again—probably later today or tomorrow. Chores are a ...
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I never thought I’d hear the phrase “Windows 7" ever again, but a Lifehacker reader recently reminded me that, yes, some people are still using Microsoft’s end-of-life operating system. It’s ...
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Not all of us lose our virginity at age 16 in the back of an old Camry. If you’re still a virgin later in life, it can feel like you’re ...
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Whether you have a brand-new Windows laptop or you’re giving your PC a little TLC in the form of a ...
If you’ve taken up running recently, you probably find it exciting to learn what you’re capable of. But if the ...
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you made one late student loan payment? Not being late every month, ...
I love my protein shaker. (I’ve even been known to mix cocktails in it.) It’s a staple in my meathead ...
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My 10-year-old has many wonderful qualities. He’s funny, generous, and curious about the world. He does not, however, like to ...
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