10 'Homebrew' Hacks Every Mac Power User Should Know
Lifehackerby Pranay Parab20d ago
Homebrew is the package manager you wish your Mac shipped with. Once you set it up, Homebrew lets you install and update apps quickly and securely.
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top 31%Apple Is Bringing Back an Apple Watch Feature It Took Away With watchOS 27
Lifehackerby Jake Peterson20d ago
Typically, software updates introduce new features rather than taking them away. So, when you install watchOS 27 on your compatible Apple Watch, you probably aren't surprised to see updates like...
This Tapo Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Is $100 Off Right Now
Lifehackerby Pradershika Sharma20d ago
Amazon has the Tapo RV50 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499.99, down from its list price of $599.99 (and price-trackers show this is the lowest price it has reached) At this price...
This Fitbit Smartwatch for Kids Is $65 Off Right Now
Lifehackerby Pradershika Sharma20d ago
Woot has the Fitbit Google Ace LTE down to $113.47, a substantial drop from its $179.95 list price and, according to price trackers, the lowest price the watch has reached so far.
Peloton Just Launched Its First Foldable and Most Affordable Treadmill to Date
Lifehackerby Meredith Dietz20d ago
Peloton just launched three new treadmills: the Tread Flex, its first folding treadmill, plus the Tread Vision and Tread+ Vision.
Even a VPN Can't Protect You From This Browser Security Flaw
Lifehackerby Ritoban Mukherjee20d ago
A VPN conceals your IP address by routing your internet traffic through a remote server, preventing anyone surveilling the network from tracking your online activity.
Meta May Try to Repair Its Poor Privacy Reputation at 'Connect 2026'
Lifehackerby Jake Peterson20d ago
Meta Connect 2026 is right around the corner. Like other annual tech events, such as Made by Google or Apple's fall event, Connect is Meta's chance to showcase the hardware and AI tools it plans to...
Five Hacks Every Garmin Fenix 9 Pro User Should Know
Lifehackerby Meredith Dietz20d ago
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 Pro is a damn good watch. Mapping is fast and clear, the titanium case feels durable yet lightweight, and the built-in flashlight is a must-have—although this all comes at a...
Why Your 'HIIT' Workouts Are Full of Empty Promises
Lifehackerby Beth Skwarecki20d ago
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, made headlines in the 2010s with one specific claim: that short bursts of hard work can give the same aerobic benefits as longer sessions of jogging or...
Do This If You Want Another Year of Windows 10 Security Updates
Lifehackerby Emily Long20d ago
If you are still holding on to Windows 10, there's good news: Microsoft is offering another year of security updates, pushing the Windows 11 upgrade deadline back to Oct. 12, 2027.
This 2020 MacBook Air Is on Sale for Just $280 Right Now
Lifehackerby Pradershika Sharma21d ago
Buying a six-year-old refurbished MacBook in 2026 obviously isn't the right choice for some, but for this sale price of $279.99 at StackSocial, it can make sense for a student, casual home user, or...
The Best Gift Subscriptions for Every Type of Person
Lifehackerby Stephen Johnson21d ago
The right subscription service for the right person is the ultimate "I see you" present, the kind of gift they'll appreciate every time they log into the news service you gave them, or every time...
How to Claim Your Piece of Apple's $250 Million Siri Settlement
Lifehackerby Jake Peterson21d ago
Last week, Apple released Siri AI, the company's biggest overhaul to its smart assistant ever. If you have a compatible device running the latest updates, including iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate...
How I Installed DIY Solar Power and Started Running My House on Batteries
Lifehackerby Nick Indge21d ago
For years, I'd debated whether residential solar would make sense for my home. The math never quite clicked, and I refused to go into debt by signing a $30,000 contract or leasing agreement with a...
You Can Get Rosetta Stone Sapphire on Sale for Just $127 Right Now
Lifehackerby Pradershika Sharma21d ago
Rosetta Stone Sapphire is on sale for $127.20 at StackSocial right now, giving new users a structured way to stick with language learning for a year.
This Hisense 75-Inch Mini-LED TV Is 43% Off Right Now
Lifehackerby Pradershika Sharma21d ago
Amazon currently has the 75-inch Hisense U6SF Pro on sale for $797.99, down from its $1,399.99 list price, and price trackers confirm that this is the lowest it has ever sold for.
These Are the Best Smartwatches to Gift in 2026
Lifehackerby Jake Peterson23d ago
If someone on your list needs a new smartwatch, it can be challenging to figure out which model to buy—there are more than a few on the market, all claiming to be the best at what they do.
These Samsung Mini-LED TVs Are Up to 33% Off Right Now
Lifehackerby Naima Karp23d ago
This 65-inch Samsung M80H TV is currently $647.99 (originally $797.99). For anyone who wants to level up from a smaller TV without having a screen take over the entire room, 65 inches is the sweet...
The Best Gifts to Give an E-Book Reader
Lifehackerby Joel Cunningham23d ago
Unless you're shopping from a wishlist, buying a book for a big reader is always a fraught prospect. Have they read it? Will they like it?
Do the Apple Watch Series 12's New Health Features Live Up to the Hype?
Lifehackerby Beth Skwarecki23d ago
I now have the Apple Watch Series 12 in my hands—or, rather, on my wrist—and have spent the past 24 hours putting it through as many tests as I can manage.