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The Industries Where the Gender Pay Gap Is Widest
The gender pay gap may be narrowing, but women still earn 79 cents for every dollar a man earns for the same job, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (PDF). Those numbers vary depending on the industry, though, and research from career site Glassdoor breaks it down.
Google Photos Gets Non-Destructive Editing, No Longer Duplicates Photos
Google Photos has a ton of awesome ways to edit your pictures . However, when you make a change, the app makes you save a copy to preserve the original. Now, Photos can make changes and preserve the original without clogging up your albums.
Transmission BitTorrent Client Finally Arrives On Windows
Transmission is one of your favorite BitTorrent clients that has unfortunately been a Mac-exclusive for a long time. Now, it’s finally available for Windows.
Creative and Delicious Ways to Repurpose “Extra” Easter Candy
Easter has passed and the bunny has come and gone, but the candy remains. You may have some leftovers, or you may—in your infinite wisdom—have hit up the clearance aisle to stock up on peanut butter eggs and hollow chocolate rabbits. Either way, here are some of the most delicious things you can do with your sweet haul besides just eating it.
The Ready to Write Bag
If you really want to be prepared to write anywhere, you need all kinds of electronics, writing utensils, and notebooks. Case in point, Lifehacker reader Ezra Hilyer’s bag is set up for just that.
Wash Dark Clothes on a Short Cycle to Keep Colors from Fading
Dark clothing can fade quickly, but you can keep it at bay by washing them on a short cycle, always washing them inside out, and hanging them to dry—among some other tips in this video from Consumer Reports.
Remains of the Day: Apple Fixes iOS 9.3 Activation Bug on Older Devices
People are in a tizzy over Instagram’s timeline change that hasn’t even happened yet, but I, for one, welcome the algorithmic overlords to feed me relevant content. Like this news today: Apple issued yet another build of iOS 9.3 for older devices but still bugs remain.
See Past the Annoying Flaws of Others With a Shift In Perspective
We all have friends or family with flaws that annoy us. Maybe they’re constantly late, or they talk too much , or they handle bad news poorly. Here’s a different way to look at the shortcomings of your friends and family when you’re frustrated.
Save a Little Money by Sticking With Water at Lunchtime
Having a soda, tea, or other beverage with your lunch can be a nice way to treat yourself in the middle of your workday. That drink, however, can also cost you some serious money in the long run, especially if you eat out a lot.