Sorry I’m late. Life is pure chaos right now, no thanks to the global pandemic impacting every workplace right now. That’s right, I’m talking about juice deprivation.
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Author: Gabe Carey on Co-op, shared by Gabe Carey to Lifehacker
Don’t Use Tor Right Now If You’re Working From Home
With more people staying at home and working remotely to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak, online security has become an even higher priority. Using a web browser that respects user privacy and keeps your data safe is a telecommuting necessity, but you should probably avoid using the Tor web browser for now, even though…
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Author: Brendan Hesse
How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Different Surfaces?
Will I get sick from opening a package? What about handling a library book? Is it safe to drink from a water fountain? What about lifting weights at the gym? Do I need to worry about my toddler’s habit of putting everything in his mouth? We know that the coronavirus can survive for a little while on surfaces, which…
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Author: Rachel Fairbank on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker
Bleach Kills the Coronavirus, Too
If you’ve braved the crowds at your local store only to find the disinfectant aisle picked clean, you might be absolutely freaking out right about now. Don’t lose all hope just yet: Coronavirus panic may have wiped out the national supply of hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes, but I bet your store still has plenty of…
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Author: A.A. Newton on Vitals, shared by A.A. Newton to Lifehacker
Work From Home Sufficiently Caffeinated With This $69 Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
Motif Elements Pour-Over Style Coffee Brewer | $69 | MorningSave
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Author: Gabe Carey on Kinja Deals, shared by Gabe Carey to Lifehacker
Make a ‘Dirty Quarantini’ With Whatever Brine You Have in Your Fridge
It seems that a lot of us are going to be spending more time at home, which could lead to boredom, ennui, and a good bit of alcohol consumption. Twitter—which is a very fun place—seems to be excited about these potential “quarantinis,” which have two forms: “a regular martini you drink alone in your house,” and this…
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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker
What to Do if You Have Tickets to a Canceled Event
Remember when you decided 2020 would be the Best Year Ever and bought tickets for festivals, concerts and sporting events? Yeah, you were going to have a blast. Until the coronavirus showed up and canceled almost every social gathering of more than 100 people.
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Author: Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to Lifehacker
People With Disabilities Are Entitled to a Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks
If you or your child has a permanent disability you may be entitled to a free lifetime pass to visit the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.
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Author: Emily Price
College Students Who Need to Move Out Now Can Get 30 Days of U-Haul Storage For Free
U-Haul is offering 30-days of free storage to any college students who have been forced to suddenly leave their dorms due to the pandemic.
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Author: Emily Price
Samsung Is Offering Free In-Store Device Disinfection for Its Customers
Ultraviolet (UV) light might be known for its skin-damaging intensity, but it can also be used to disinfect your electronic devices and keep you safe from the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses or bacteria. UV disinfection—which uses UV-C light, specifically—is a common practice at many electronics repair shops…
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Author: Brendan Hesse