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What That Hook by Your Airplane Tray Table Is For

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 13:00

Sometimes the best things in life are right in front of you but go unnoticed. Take, as today’s example, the little hook on airplane seats. During a recent flight, my seat neighbor took off her cardigan and hung it on a hook. My mind was blown and I felt silly for not realizing this hook existed.

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Figure Out When to Plant Your Garden With This Calculator 

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 11:30

How do you know when to plant your tomatoes and other warm-weather crops?For those of us in temperate climates, we do our planting in and around Mother’s Day. But depending on where you are, you could have actually started a few weeks ago—or you might still need to wait a bit. Here’s how to tell.

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How to Deal with Weird Job Interview Questions

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 11:00

Job interviews are nerve-wracking enough—and then you get hit with an odd question like “If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?”

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The More Outdoor Motion Lights You Buy, the More You Save

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:04

Without any wiring to futz with, Mpow’s solar-powered, motion-sensing spotlights are the easiest way to illuminate your front porch or lawn, and a bunch of different configurations are on sale today, including two different sizes of lights. All of the promo codes are below, just note that the more lights you buy, the…

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New Google Maps Update Makes It Even Harder To Get Lost

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 08:00

When you’re traveling through unfamiliar territory, sometimes turn-by-turn navigation just isn’t enough. A new design update on Google Maps is here to help you out.

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The Myth of Flyer’s Rights

LifeHacker.com - Tue, 05/16/2017 - 07:00

Flyer beware.

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How to Be a Tech Podcast God with Leo Laporte 

LifeHacker.com - Mon, 05/15/2017 - 19:00

This week on The Upgrade we talk with Leo Laporte: author, entrepreneur, speaker, and yes—tech podcast god.

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What Everybody, Including Donald Trump, Needs to Know About How Your Body Gets Its “Energy”

LifeHacker.com - Mon, 05/15/2017 - 17:00

Food contains energy. Exercise takes energy. We feel great when we’re full of energy. But, uh, are we talking about the same thing in all three sentences? We aren’t, and our president is one of the many people who can’t keep the different meanings straight. Let’s clear up the confusion.

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How To Trash Talk

LifeHacker.com - Mon, 05/15/2017 - 16:00

Trash talking is divisive among gamers. If you go too far, you run the risk of sending your friend home crying and never again playing another round of Mario Party against them. Or, if you’re conflict-averse, a few unsavory words over Madden could make you think worse of your good buddy. Some stand by trash talk as a…

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