Lifehacker
Daily tips on doing ordinary things slightly better, running since 2005 and still occasionally genuinely surprising.
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How to get the most from it
Lifehacker sits in DIY & Life Hacks under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful.
About this category: Build guides, repair databases and instruction sites for physical tasks. The internet at its most straightforwardly useful.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Lifehacker: quick answers
Is Lifehacker free?
Yes. Lifehacker is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Lifehacker?
No. You can use Lifehacker without signing up for anything.
Does Lifehacker work on a phone?
Yes. Lifehacker works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Lifehacker safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Lifehacker take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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