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I accidentally wiped my phone and didn’t have a backup — don’t make the same mistakes I did
I have rallied against phones with 128GB of base storage in the past, talking at length about how it just isn’t enough storage for a modern smartphone. And that’s even if you offload most of your media to the cloud. Unfortunately, as someone who reviews phones for a living, I don’t always get a choice in which phones I have,…
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New to Multi-Monitors? Don’t Make These Mistakes
Summary Proper monitor placement is crucial for comfort and productivity. Adjust display configurations for a cohesive experience with different monitor models in the setup. Cable management is essential to avoid tripping hazards and maintain a tidy workspace. Multi-monitor setups boost your productivity and deliver a more immersive experience. However, it’s easy for a novice to stumble while assembling the setup…
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Five Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Growing Seeds (and How to Fix Them)
Growing seeds is a relatively simple process: Bury seeds in dirt, add water, heat, and light from the sun, and in most cases, something is going to sprout. The problem is, most of us conduct this process inside, because we’re trying to get a jump on the growing season. Inside, where there’s no sun, heat is hard to control, and…
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14 Worst Cleaning Mistakes You’re Making
You’re probably using too much cleaning product (and other missteps) If you’re neglecting to clean your cleaning tools, spraying cleaner directly on surfaces, or making any of these 14 cleaning mistakes, you’re not alone—and they’re easy to correct. By Lisa Fogarty I was 10 the first time my mother handed me paper towels and Windex and said, “Okay, get to…
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The Seven Biggest Mistakes You Can Make Spring Cleaning
It’s spring again: The time of renewal, rebirth, and cleaning your damn house. I mean really cleaning—not just picking up a little, but moving the couch, wiping the blades of the ceiling fan, and getting behind the fridge. Spring cleaning. If you’re putting effort into it, you can make both the returning Messiah and the Easter Bunny proud, but you’ll…
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8 Common PC Cleaning Mistakes You Must Avoid
While cleaning your computer is necessary to keep it running well and help it last longer, doing it incorrectly can cause more harm than good. If you’re new to cleaning your PC or doing it for the first time, here are some common PC cleaning mistakes to avoid that could end up straining your wallet. 1 Failing to Turn Off…
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These Mistakes Can Let Other People Cancel Your Travel Booking
Booking travel isn’t usually done in a state of calm. You’re trying to match the cheapest flights and hotel dates, juggle transport connections, and in the worst-case scenario, coordinate with a number of travel companions with different opinions. Amongst all of this, it’s easy to make mistakes. One Typo Could End Your Vacation Early We all know to carefully check…
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5 Home Organizing Mistakes and What to Do Instead
Parting with items is never easy, but the reality is, not everything you own deserves to remain in your home. “The biggest organizational mistake I see is when people have more stuff than space to house it,” says Elese Denis, founder of Denis Organization. The fix here is to reduce the amount of clutter and be more methodical about how…
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Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow — the 3 biggest sleep mistakes to avoid once the clocks fall back
The clocks are falling back tomorrow. At 2am, the time will shift back one hour, giving us an extra hour of sleep. When we wake, the mornings will be lighter, but the evenings will draw in, meaning it’ll get dark a lot earlier. However, this isn’t a bad thing. In fact, lighter mornings help regulate our circadian rhythm, boost our…
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Nine of the Biggest Race Day Mistakes You Should Avoid
This is the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 24. I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks, treadmill tips, wardrobe malfunctions, long run logic, and just generally reflect on what…
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