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Privacy
Why Websites Show the Wrong Server Location When You Use a VPN
Ritoban Mukherjee
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Hackers Now Want Your Browser Sessions More Than Your Passwords, but You Can Stop Them
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# Mobile Apps
10 Hacks Every Waze User Should Know
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

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How to Make Sure an 'Onion' Site on the Dark Web Is Legitimate
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These Are the Best Early Black Friday Deals on Samsung Devices
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10 Hacks Every Hulu User Should Know
November 11, 2026
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# Mobile Apps
10 Hacks Every Reddit User Should Know
November 11, 2026
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Apple
The Apple Watch's New 'Siri Recap' Feature Is Even Creepier Than I Expected
November 11, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
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How to Browse the Dark Web
David Nield
David Nield Freelance Writer
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David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years.

He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham University, where he also spent a term as editor of the award-winning student newspaper Palatinate. His journalism career started in print media, where he contributed to and edited several technology magazines and bookazines sold in the U.K. and internationally.

More recently, he has worked as a freelancer for some of the biggest technology publications on the web, covering everything from on-the-ground reporting about product launches, to detailed explainers and how-to guides on apps, gadgets, and platforms. His expertise covers broad areas of consumer tech, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, and AI.

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'GTA 6' Runs Best on This Console
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
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AI Android Apple Privacy
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This Actively Exploited Chrome Vulnerability Is Putting Your Browser at Risk
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
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# Mobile Apps
Nine Free Apps That Will Change Your Life, According to Reddit
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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10 Movies Like ‘Interstellar’ You Should Watch Next
Jeff Somers
Jeff Somers Freelance Writer
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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012.

Jeff has published nine novels and more than 70 short stories; his story Ringing the Changes was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2006. In 2018, Jeff published the book Writing Without Rules: How to Write & Sell a Novel Without Guidelines, Experts, or (Occasionally) Pants. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and previously worked in medical publishing as a production editor.

When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a wide range of DIY projects, including remodeling a bathroom entirely on his own in two weeks, and building a roof deck that hasn't fallen down yet. You can find him on Bluesky.

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The Out of Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Does 'Code Rot' Mean?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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November 3, 2026  
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The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Ballhog'?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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October 26, 2026  
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Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Loser Core'?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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October 19, 2026  
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The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Why Are Kids Throwing Fruit in Toilets?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Entertainment Tech Hardware
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October 12, 2026  
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The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is Viking Rap?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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September 29, 2026  
Our Mission

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Lifehacker has been the world’s leading guide to tech and life tips, tricks and hacks since 2005. Our job is to figure out how tech, gadgets, software and other things work, so you don’t have to. Our team of experts spend over 5,000 hours per month researching and hands-on testing into the very best answers to your biggest questions and problems.
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Lifehacker’s team of expert researchers and writers live to figure out how things work and how they can work better. Our team methodically and tirelessly researches and hands-on tests tech, gadgets, software and other things to give you every tip, trick and hack that help your do everything better.

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What to Expect From Best Buy's 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Best Buy has sales going all the way to Christmas.
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor
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Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
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Tech
Here's What We Know About Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 Sales
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor
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Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
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November 11, 2026
Early Black Friday Apple Deals
Apple
MacBooks, AirPods, iPads (and More) Are up to $250 Off in This Early Black Friday Sale
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
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Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

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November 11, 2026
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These Hisense Mini-LED TVs Are up to $1,200 Ahead of Black Friday
Pradershika Sharma
Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer
Experience

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker.

She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.

An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India.

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Entertainment Tech
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November 11, 2026
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Tech
Everything You Should Know About Black Friday 2026 Sales: Early Deals, Dates, and Retailers
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor
Experience
Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
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Tech Android Tvs
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November 10, 2026

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Lifehacker's Pick for the Best TV to Gift in 2026 Isn't Actually a TV
Put these shades on and cue up your favorite show.
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Tech
Aura's Second E-Ink Picture Frame Is Much Improved, and Much Cheaper
Joel Cunningham
Joel Cunningham Deputy Editor
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Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.
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Entertainment Podcasts Hardware
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November 11, 2026
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Fitness
There’s a Good Reason the NYC Marathon Winners Wore These Watches
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Health Fitness Training Diaries
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November 10, 2026
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Streaming
10 Shows Like 'Minimum Wage' You Should Watch Next
Ross Johnson
Ross Johnson Freelance Writer
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Ross Johnson writes about television, film, and literature for Lifehacker. He has a degree in political science from the University of Rochester and has previously been a legal writer and editor for Thomson Reuters, for which he later traveled around India and the Middle East as an educator specializing in American English style and grammar for adults.

Ross has been an actor on stage, in commercials, and in independent films since childhood, and has written hundreds of articles and essays on genre literature and cinema for Barnes & Noble, Gizmodo, Kotaku, and Yahoo! Entertainment.

Ross produces the Swan Songs film podcast and hosts The Sound of Tomorrow, a pop culture and current affairs radio show based in Rochester, New York, where he lives with his husband and dogs and supports the local arts and cinema scene. You can find him on Bluesky.

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Entertainment Tech
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November 10, 2026
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Tech
Ring's New $250 Indoor Camera Drone Sounds Terrifying
Joel Cunningham
Joel Cunningham Deputy Editor
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Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.
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Entertainment Podcasts Hardware
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November 10, 2026

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Privacy
10 Google Privacy Hacks Everyone Should Know
These hacks help reduce tracking and protect your Google account's data.
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
Areas of Expertise
Entertainment Tech
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Fitness
Five Smartwatch Heart Rate Zone Hacks Every Runner Should Know
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Health Fitness Training Diaries
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November 6, 2026
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Fitness
Five Race-Day Smartwatch Hacks Every Marathon Runner Should Know
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
Areas of Expertise
Health Fitness Training Diaries
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November 5, 2026
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Fitness
Five Hacks Every Una Watch User Should Know
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
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Fitness Hardware
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November 4, 2026
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Apple
10 Hacks for the Contacts App Every Apple User Should Know
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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Entertainment Tech
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October 30, 2026

How-To's


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Three Ways to Avoid CAPTCHA Prompts When Using a VPN
Tired of clicking on tires and traffic lights? Here are three practical ways to make those CAPTCHA prompts go away.
Ritoban Mukherjee
Ritoban Mukherjee Freelance Writer
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Tech
How to Export Your Arc Data to a New Browser
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

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Entertainment Tech
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October 27, 2026
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Privacy
How to Lock Your Phone Number Against eSIM Hijacking on Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T
Ritoban Mukherjee
Ritoban Mukherjee Freelance Writer
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October 20, 2026
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Privacy
How to Enable Global Privacy Control in Every Browser (and Why You Should)
Ritoban Mukherjee
Ritoban Mukherjee Freelance Writer
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October 15, 2026
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Fitness
There's Now a Better Way to Turn Off AI 'Insights' in the Google Health App
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
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Fitness Hardware
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October 9, 2026
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