Elizabeth Yuko
If you are a podcaster, musician, or actor working during the pandemic, having an in-home recording studio of some kind could be essential to your business. This year, the majority of recording work has moved into our homes, but often still demands professional-grade sound. Unfortunately, creating a home studio is…
Whether you believe in fate, or destiny, or that some other higher power exists that influences who we meet or what we do, we’ve all experienced coincidences that seem too wild to be true. I came across this coincidence in my Twitter feed yesterday, and it might as well be…
Opera recently purchased YoYo Games, creators of the game development engine Game Maker Studio, to build up its new “Opera Gaming” division. Opera hasn’t announced what it plans to do with Game Maker Studio just yet, but the acquisition offers great opportunity to check in on Opera’s other gaming-focused product:…
If you’re looking to secure your personal data, here are some tips from Apple to help you get the most out of your iPhone’s privacy settings.
The topic of baby names is a super-contentious one. Steer away from old faithfuls like I dunno, Chloe, and you will (unfortunately) hear some strong opinions on your choice. So when it comes to celebrity announcements, you’d better believe there are some loud comments made. I mean, just look at…
I…have…a confession…to make: I think that when you wedge ellipses into texts, you unintentionally rob your message of any linear train of thought.
Need an impressive dish to bust out when you’ve got people coming over for a meal? Check out this dumpling recipe by Khanh Ong.
Over the course of my career — from my newspaper reporting days to my freelance writing days — I have pitched a lot of stories. In my role as writer and editor of Lifehacker’s Offspring vertical, I still pitch ideas to my own bosses basically every day. But I also…
The early days of the pandemic saw us rummaging through our homes in search of long-forgotten colouring books, dusty board games, and half-finished craft projects — something, anything, to keep little kids busy on what felt like the world’s longest rainy day. It wasn’t long before I was suggesting all…
I wear fuzzy slippers around the house, not because I think myself fancy, or even because prefer the feeling of soft, fuzzy fur to bare feet. I do this because my feet are always — and I mean always — freezing. In the winter, I stuff toe warmers into my…
Want to overhaul your eating habits in 2021? Here, health experts explain the four things you need to do to ensure your diet is on track.
Domino’s has announced that it has a new flavour on the way: The Sausage Sizzle Pizza. There’s a hack that’ll help you get to it early, too.
A new day, a new president. This morning, the keys to the presidency were officially handed over from Donald Trump to Joe Biden. The occasion was a momentous one, signalling a new administration in the time of COVID and also the first female Vice President in history. It was an…
If the world of podcasting is one you’re keen to dabble in, but the idea of spending a shit-tonne of money on all that podcasting equipment is deterring you… I’m here to tell you that you can create a pretty sweet podcast set up without burning a gigantic hole in…
All those ‘90s babies grew up with the best childhood cartoons — shows so beloved they continue to remake them to this day. Recently we’ve seen reboots of Duck Tales, Animaniacs, and Ren and Stimpy, not to mention the many iterations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But nothing really beats…
Gone are the days of seeing a movie just to feel the leather seats, smell the popcorn, and be with others in the movie theatre. Indoor movie theatres are high-risk locations during the ongoing pandemic, so while we wait for vaccinations, making your own home theatre can be a clever…
I am, unfortunately, one of those perverts who drinks whole milk. I love it, especially when consumed alongside a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, banana, or any kind of chocolate-based dessert. But I’ve also been known to drink a cold glass of milk all by itself as a midnight snack…
You can’t plan out every last line of dialogue in a job interview — nor should you — but you can plan a few things you want to get across. One good way to do that is to create a list of “sound bites” — that is, a few memorized…
Today in strange things we hadn’t thought about before (i.e. Ask Lifehacker) we take a look at cats and whether or not they can catch colds.
Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration is happening in a number of days. Here’s how Aussies can watch from home.
HBO’s teen drama Euphoria is releasing two special episodes before its next season. Here’s when and how to watch them in Australia.
Living legend Dolly Parton turned 75 this month. Today, we look back at one of her most powerful statements around her personal life.
Soup can be a meal, provided it has enough stuff in it, but sometimes the reality inside the can does not match what’s advertised on the outside. This is more easily prevented with homemade soups, but sometimes you don’t add enough stuff initially, or someone eats all the good stuff,…
Most job interviews come with a set of stock questions, with a few additional that are specific to the job and company culture. And while many of the stock questions seem easy to answer, it’s always best to know and rehearse your answers before you head into an interview. Preparation…
While you might still be a terrible World of Warcraft player who can’t get good parses to save their life, don’t let your gear hold you back. I can’t help you become a better player if you’re just button-mashing you way through the game, but there are plenty of tech…
It’s said that we laugh less as we get older. Sometimes it’s our changing values that alter how much we find funny, or a disconnect with the current generation as we age. Psychology Today suggests our changes in humour can even point back to conservatism — that we become more…
From Delonghi to Sunbeam, we’ve rounded up the best coffee machines to help you get your daily caffeine fix.
If you’re looking for a new go-to drunk snack, Ben & Jerry’s has announced it has two new cookie dough chunk flavours that perfectly fit the bill.
Whether you’ve recently moved into a new house or apartment, or are taking advantage of another winter cooped up at home to make some improvements to your place, there are plenty of things to consider when coming up with a decorating plan. Along with factors like your budget and how…
Last week Samsung unveiled the latest iteration of its Galaxy S series, the S21. Available in three different flavours – the standard S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra – it’s currently up for pre-order, with a release date of January 29. Amazon are currently running a Samsung Galaxy S21 deal where…
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Want a new take on the classic omelette? Throw some pancake batter in the mix to get yourself a sweeter, unique take on the dish.
By now, we’ve been keeping 1.5 metres apart from other people (or at least been instructed to do so) for almost a year. Some people, like myself, aren’t great at estimating distances or other spatial relationships. My solution to that has been to stay far enough away from other people…
