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Want stronger legs without running? I tried rucking for a week, and it’s a game-changer
I’ve been writing about fitness for the past decade and have seen countless workout trends come and go. Right now, everyone is talking about the benefits of walking, and more specifically, walking with a weighted backpack — also known as rucking. Rucking has roots in military training, and is a full-body workout that’ll strengthen your muscles and send your heart…
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I tried 5 new AI tools this week — these are the ones I’ve started using daily
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of AI tools out there. Despite this, I end up using the same small collection each day. This isn’t necessarily a surprise. Those few tools are made by those with massive training sets (and massively deep pockets). But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any value in trying something new. I spent the past week…
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How to Schedule Your Windows 11 PC to Auto-Restart Once a Week
Restarting your PC at least once a week allows Windows 11 to install and apply available updates. If you don’t normally reboot your PC, you can automate the process using a couple of methods. Use Task Scheduler to Automate PC Restart One way to schedule a restart of your Windows 11 PC is to use Task Scheduler. This built-in utility…
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Apple could show off revamped Phone, Safari, and Camera apps next week
Apple is planning some significant design changes across its core apps, including Phone, Camera, and Safari, that it will announce at WWDC next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. For its Phone app, Apple will reportedly add a new view that puts favorite contacts, recent calls, and voicemails into a “single, scrollable window.” Bloomberg notes that this new view…
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My Cookbook of the Week: ‘Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook’ Is a Pleasant Throwback to a Simpler Age
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My cookbook of…
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The 10 Best Tech Deals This Week
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. You’ve been hard at work all week, as have I—as Lifehacker’s tech deals writer, I’ve been hunting down the best deals on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech all week. Now sit back,…
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It’s been a bad week for ransomware operators
Hundreds of servers have been taken down as part of an international law enforcement operation against ransomware groups. Coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, the action saw key infrastructure dismantled over the last week, with 300 servers taken down, 650 domains neutralized, and nearly two dozen international arrest warrants issued. In a statement confirming the campaign, Europol revealed more than €3.5…
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Hackers give Abilene, TX one week to pay ransom after cyber attack
Ransomware gang Qilin over the weekend claimed responsibility for last month’s cyber attack on the city of Abilene, Texas. The city is still investigating an April 18, 2025 cyber incident that disrupted various city department networks and payment processing, according to an alert on Abilene’s official website. Qilin says it stole 477 GB of data from the city and demanded…
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Will Britain have a four-day week in five years?
Will a four-day workweek be the norm in Britain by the end of the decade? A majority of UK workers surveyed predict that could indeed be the case. Research by hybrid meeting company Owl Labs showed that 83% of those polled believe a four-day week will be more popular by 203, with nine out of ten younger workers agreeing –…
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My Cookbook of the Week: ‘Justice of the Pies’
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My sweet tooth…
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