February 28, 2020
You Should Probably Never Eat Sprouts
Alfalfa sprouts, clover sprouts and bean sprouts are delicious, in my (and possibly only my) humble opinion. But, like lettuce, they are prone to contamination and served raw. Right now, we’re in the middle of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to clover sprouts served at Jimmy John’s.
coronavirus
What to Do If You Think You Have COVID-19
With the news that the coronavirus is spreading, it’s only a matter of time before people start to think—wait, do I have the coronavirus? At this point it’s still extremely rare, and your cough is far more likely to be a cold or flu. Still, here’s what you should do.
Explainer
What Parents Need to Know About the Coronavirus
A regular cold and flu season is bad enough when you’ve got kids bringing home germs left and right all winter. But this year, we get to throw an ominous-sounding coronavirus disease into the mix, too. This coronavirus, called COVID-19, has been all over the news for the past month;...
Apple
If You're Over 65 You May be Able to Get an Apple Watch Series 5 for $49
Apple is teaming up with Johnson & Johnson on a “Heartline”study, which will test the Apple Watch’s ability for detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib)—an early warning sign for strokes. Anyone 65 years of age of older may be able to get an Apple Watch Series 5 for just $49, which is...
Tech 911
Should I Share Internet Service With My Neighbor?
Great broadband internet costs a small fortune unless you’re blessed to live in a location that has a decent Fiber service for sub-$100 prices. (If so, do you need a roommate?)
Tiny Hacks
Before Buying Something on Sale, Imagine If You Saved 100%
I was walking home from an appointment when the sign in the window grabbed me: 40% off all wine. The gourmet grocery store was having a going-out-of-business sale, which meant all the items I usually deemed were too expensive for my everyday existence suddenly seemed within reach. Including the wine.
Banks
This App Will Loan You $75 Interest Free to Avoid Overdraft Fees
There’s never a good time for an overdraft fee. And of course, when you get slapped with one, it’s usually because you didn’t have the money you needed to pay for something you actually need in the first place, without having to worry about forking over the extra cash.
Lifehacker Fitness Challenge
How to Get Better Grip Strength for Rope Climbs
This month we’ve learned that every type of grip is a bit different. We’ve worked on crush grip, support grip, pinch grip and open hand grip. Now let’s look at something that’s a bit of an oddball: the grip you need to hold onto something vertical, like a rope.
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