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Cartoon style illustration of a runner on a track circling the sun. Three Ways to Get Used to Exercising in the Heat
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
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Khamosh Pathak
Khamosh Pathak Freelance Writer
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Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Khamosh has written thousands of how-tos and guides on every major platform (iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows). He got started writing how-tos and guides for Guiding Tech, where he also published several e-books. His work has also been seen at MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and PCMag. He is truly passionate about brewing good coffee.

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An Amazon search results page This Browser Extension Hides 'Shady' Items on Amazon
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

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Man with his spine visible being sold like a product. Here's How to Actually 'Regulate' Your Nervous System
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Ritoban Mukherjee
Ritoban Mukherjee Freelance Writer
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macbook and iphone with preview logo 10 'Preview' Hacks Every Apple User Should Know
Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab Freelance Writer
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Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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Driver holding a license out of the window This Massive Data Breach Compromised Nearly 7 Million Driver's Licenses
Emily Long
Emily Long Freelance Writer
Experience

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.

After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.

In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.

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Siri AI Search or Ask box on iPhone. I Compared Siri AI to Gemini on iPhone and There's a Clear Winner
Khamosh Pathak
Khamosh Pathak Freelance Writer
Experience

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Khamosh has written thousands of how-tos and guides on every major platform (iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows). He got started writing how-tos and guides for Guiding Tech, where he also published several e-books. His work has also been seen at MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and PCMag. He is truly passionate about brewing good coffee.

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Featured: The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture


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Top 5 Horror Movies, TLPUR, Tanmaxxing The Out of Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Does 'TLPUR' Mean?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Dah Bih Gah The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Does 'Dah Bih Gah' Mean?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Lucky Scoops, Reckless Ben, Tweaking The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Are 'Lucky Scoops'?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Cheesin, Cat Video, Mixtape The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Cheesin'?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Omoggle screenshot The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Omoggle'?
Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer
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Stephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.”
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Lifehacker has been the world’s leading guide to tech and life tips, tricks and hacks since 2005. Our job is to figure out how tech, gadgets, software and other things work, so you don’t have to. Our team of experts spend over 5,000 hours per month researching and hands-on testing into the very best answers to your biggest questions and problems.
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Lifehacker’s team of expert researchers and writers live to figure out how things work and how they can work better. Our team methodically and tirelessly researches and hands-on tests tech, gadgets, software and other things to give you every tip, trick and hack that help your do everything better.
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Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place
Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
Daniel Oropeza
Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor
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Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.
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Sony's Pricey 1000X 'Collexion' Headphones Just Got Their First Discount
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The GoPro Max2 Is $200 Off Right Now
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Chrome for Android users now have a dedicated back button.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
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Meta Just Patched a Major Privacy Flaw With Its Smart Glasses
Suunto watch with runner 5 Hacks Every Suunto Run User Should Know
Useful tips for this straightforward fitness watch—including a fix for U.S. users' biggest pet peeve.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
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Five Hacks Every Garmin Forerunner 970 User Should Know
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Person using an iPhone This Quick Fix Takes Care of Your iPhone Screen's Brightness Bug
If your iPhone's brightness lowers too slowly, there's an unconventional fix.
Jake Peterson
Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor
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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.
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