‘Don’t Break the Chain’ to Build a New Habit
Years ago, Lifehacker shared a productivity method called “Don’t Break the Chain,” attributed to comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who allegedly shared the secret during a surprise interview at an open mic…
How to Send Disappearing Voice Messages in WhatsApp
First, there were phone calls. Then we switched to texting, and stopped talking to each other for a while. Still, there was something missing: Phone calls take too long, while…
How to Use Vanish Mode on Instagram
Image: Facebook If you’re worried about someone opening your Instagram app and perusing your private DMs, there’s an easy way to make sure they’ll only find a blank screen: vanish…
The Easiest Way to Increase Your Snapchat Score
For an app that regularly pushes new options on its users, Snapchat doesn’t explain a lot of its features. One of these is the Snapchat score, mostly referred to as…
Delete Your Snapchat to Escape Its Rogue AI
Earlier this wee, Snapchat’s AI chatbot, My AI, seems to have gone rogue. With no explanation, it posted a story to all Snapchat users consisting of a 1-second video of…
Some Apps Are Hiding Your Sharing Options
Even if you never think much about it, you’re likely keenly familiar with your iPhone or Android’s built-in share sheet. This is the menu that appears when you want to…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Online Safety
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. It is one of…
How to Get Rid of Snapchat’s Annoying, Lying AI Bot
I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. I thought My AI was pretty great, actually. Snapchat offered it to all users for free, creating possibly the most easily accessible version…
Snapchat’s AI Bot Might Be the Easiest Way to Access ChatGPT
There’s no doubt AI, specifically ChatGPT, is all the rage right now. It’s never been easier to try out AI technology without paying a dime. However, there’s still a barrier…
Your Twitter Circle Isn’t Actually Private Right Now
Your Twitter Circle is your inner sanctum: While your average tweets might be suitable for public consumption, your private thoughts are only for your confidants. So, if your Twitter Circle…