Why Investing in Real Estate Notes Might Make the Most Sense Right Now
This article is presented by Connect Invest. Missed the last housing cycle? You’re not alone. Pending home sales fell by 0.4% in July, continuing a three-year trend of slugging along. […]
This Ring Spotlight Camera With Solar Panel Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Battery-powered cameras are convenient until you […]
This Amazon Fire Bundle Is Nearly 40% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As far as tablets go, the Amazon Fire Max 11 is a well-designed crowd-pleaser with a large, vibrant display. Right now, you can get it for 38% off as part of the Amazon Fire […]
The Best Smart Home Gear to Level Up Your Entertainment System
We may earn a commission from links on this page. While tech companies might increasingly seem to think I want media created by AI for no specific purpose other than to fill time, all I really need is tech that automates the tedious parts of entertainment. Collecting and organizing the movies I actually want to […]
How to Build the Right Smart Home Security System From Scratch
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m a shut-in, which makes me the perfect candidate for a smart security system. I want to know exactly what’s going on outside at all times of day, even while I’m still tucked tightly in bed. You don’t have to be a serial introvert to […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 30, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…
The Best Smart Gear to Cool and Heat Your Home
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart security system, turn a “dumb” device smart, or simply control your lights […]
You Can Make Your Home Smarter Without Buying All New Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart security system, turn a “dumb” device smart, or simply control your lights […]
Your Most Important Smart Home Decision Is the Ecosystem You Choose
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart security system, turn a “dumb” device smart, or simply control your lights […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Upgrading Your Home With Smart Lights
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home with autonomous technology, room by room. Whether you want to build a smart security system, turn a “dumb” device smart, or simply control your lights […]
All the Smart Gadgets You Need for a Self-Cleaning Home
Cleaning is one of those necessary chores that most of us don’t have much enthusiasm for. It’s often demanding and tedious work, and while you’re taking care of it, you do so with the knowledge that you’re going to have to do it all again next week. There’s some good news, though, for the cleaning-averse: […]
Your Smart Home Might Not Be As Secure As You Think
Smart home devices can streamline a lot of your day-to-day tasks: With an internet connection and some simple automations, you may never have to carry house keys, turn off the lights, or touch your thermostat. But all of this convenience comes at a potential cost, as smart tech is vulnerable to attack by cyber actors, […]
New Google AdSense Traffic Source Breakdown Report
Google added a new report to the Google AdSense reporting named traffic source breakdown. This report helps you understand the origins of your page traffic. It also categorizes traffic based on whether it arrived directly to your page, or from popular and classified platforms.
Google Tests Progress Bar For Shopping Ads Carousel
Google is testing a blue progress bar under the Shopping Ads carousel in the search results. As you scroll the carousel to see more products, the blue progress bar will indicate how much of the carousel is remaining to be seen.
Google Tests Dropping Underline From Search Result Snippets On Hover
Google is testing not underlining the search result snippets when you hover your mouse cursor over the snippet. Generally, Google will add an underline to the title of the link (sometimes the whole snippet) when you hover over it. But here, Google is testing not doing that.
