It’s About to Get Harder for AI Chatbots to Pretend to Be Human
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. This week, California governor Gavin Newsom signed a handful of new laws that regulate artificial intelligence and social media. Among them is SB 243, which requires that […]
Use ‘Elaborative Interrogation’ to Challenge Yourself While Studying
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. When you’re studying, you can try to simply memorize phrases and facts long enough to pass a test, but you should really be trying to retain concepts for the long […]
Use ‘Dual Coding’ to Study Twice As Effectively
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. When you learn and use a studying method, you’re making it easier for your brain to synthesize new information. Great. Now think of how much more you could learn and […]
This GoPro Alternative Is 21% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. As far as action cameras go, GoPro might be […]
Microsoft’s October ‘Patch Tuesday’ Update Fixes Over 170 Flaws
Dd you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. On the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft issues a major security update for Windows users, known as “Patch Tuesday.” Some patches are larger than others; it […]
The ‘Pixnapping’ Attack Can Steal Your 2FA Codes
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Researchers have demonstrated a new type of malware attack that can steal sensitive information from Android devices—including Google and Samsung phones—without the knowledge or action of the […]
Spotify Premium Subscribers Can Finally Save Their Algorithm From Their Kids
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. If you have a Premium Family plan through Spotify, there’s good news: You can now set up managed accounts for your kids. Not only can you control what […]
A Four Pack of These TSA-Approved Luggage SmartLocks Is on Sale $80 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A four-pack of these TSA-approved travel locks is currently on sale for $79.99 on StackSocial, the same price as a three-pack on Amazon. It’s designed for Apple users, integrating directly with the Find My […]
How to Fix Randomly Crashing Apps on Your Pixel 10
If you’ve been experiencing random crashes on your Pixel 10 smartphone, you’re not alone. Over the weekend, multiple Reddit users complained that their Pixel 10 phones, which only just hit the market in August, were already facing severe slowdowns and frequent crashes while trying to load apps. Worse yet, the problem seemed to persist across […]
What to Do Now That Microsoft No Longer Supports Windows 10
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. It’s official: As of Tuesday, Oct. 14, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10. That said, if you powered on your Windows 10 PC this morning, only to […]
These Beats Fit Pro Earbuds Are Less Than Half Their Original Price Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s no shortage of wireless earbuds out there, but if you want noise cancellation, full iOS compatibility, and a fit that won’t budge during a workout, you should consider the Beats Fit Pro. Right […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The Short Video to Conspiracy Theory Pipeline
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. While sometimes there’s a big piece of misinformation that a lot of people latch onto—like The Rapture or the existence of “MedBeds“—the fractured nature of the information […]