February 20, 2020
Always Buy Lemons
I do a lot of grocery shopping. At least four times a week, I’ll drop a “going to the store bbiab” into Slack (because I don’t want my coworkers to panic if they can’t get ahold of me, the obvious linchpin of Lifehacker). I know what I’m talking about when it comes to buying groceries is what I’m saying, and you should listen to me.
Security
Everything You Need to Know About the New Firefox VPN
Mozilla launched the beta for its long-planned VPN, Firefox Private Network, adding yet another VPN service for both mobile and desktop users. There’s currently a waitlist for beta access, so we haven’t had the chance to test the new service, but there are some notable features that help Firefox...
Tech Essentials
How to Enable Dark Mode in iOS and Android
We talk a lot about dark mode at Lifehacker—and based on the responses we get whenever a new app or service introduces a new way to view it with a black background, it’s clear that many Lifehacker readers prefer a dim device over a bright one.
Streaming
What to Watch on Netflix in March 2020
As winter catches its last few breaths and spring starts to roll in, Netflix is updating its schedule with a ton of new content to help you escape the weather, whatever it might be.
Email
How to View or Delete Your Huge List of 'Other' Google Contacts
Here’s a helpful trick if you’ve ever struggled to find an old Gmail contact or unsaved number on Android: it turns out that Google keeps a list of every Gmail account you’ve ever sent or received an email from, including those you don’t save to your contacts, as “Other Contacts.”
Hack or Wack
Is This Viral TikTok Actually the Best Fast Food Hack?
Have you ever ordered a 10-piece Chicken McNugget and a large drink, and found yourself with too few hands to adequately carry, sip, and dip? Well, TikTok’er @MakeupByPablo recently posted a genius McDonald’s hack that we decided to test out.
Investing
What Happens to Your 401(k) Loan if You Get Fired?
Taking a loan from your 401(k) is one of those financial life rafts we at Lifehacker only recommend if you’re desperate. But if you’re already thinking of taking out one of these loans, you probably think you’re already in the worst-case financial scenario. You might not be considering how it...
health
Why You Shouldn’t Work Out on an Empty Stomach
If you’ve ever tried to hit the gym after a heavy meal, you probably know that it doesn’t feel great and you probably wish you’d just skipped the pre-workout snack. But that doesn’t mean you should workout on a totally empty stomach. Here’s why you’re probably better off fueling up...
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Pokémon
Anime Accused Of Whitewashing
Gym Leader Bea from Pokémon Sword and Shield appears in the most recent episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings anime. Notice anything different about the character’s animated version?
Gizmodo
Hasbro's Baby Yoda Animatronic Is Too Cute and Somehow Only $60
Baby Yoda was definitely the break out star of The Mandalorian, but it also looks like he’s the breakout star of this year’s Toy Fair too. A slew of Baby Yoda toys just dropped at a Disney event today, but of all of them, this animatronic plush by Hasbro is...
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Flywheel Bikes No Longer Work, So You Get a Free Peloton Instead
Peloton accused rival stationary bike company Flywheel of stealing its ideas back in 2018, and now the two companies have settled. Flywheel is ending its at-home classes—both live-streamed and on-demand—in March, The Verge reported, which means Flywheel bike owners won’t have anything to watch on their giant screens. But don’t...
Kotaku
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Today’s Nintendo Direct delivered a wealth of new information about Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway Package. Here’s what we’ve learned about island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Jalopnik
Two Days Into F1 And Mercedes Has A New Part That Definitely Looks Illegal
Formula One preseason testing is well underway, and so are all the rumors. This time around, those rumors center around Mercedes, which appears to have developed a neat little steering trick to create more toe by pushing or pulling on the steering wheel.
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