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![Bread chunks with butter slathered on top.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J3DQT0HBY1MSCQH94B9S24DT/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721669321.jpg)
How to Make Salt-Flaked French Butter the Lazy American Way
You don't need to churn your own from scratch to have an excellent French-ish butter.
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![Zucchini blossoms on a wood background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J3DDEWZBCA1NQ92Z555M8RR2/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721658471.jpg)
The Easiest Way to Stuff a Stubborn Squash Blossom
Squash blossoms can tear easily, so use this trick to open them up for cheesy stuffing.
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This Device Turns Your Apple Watch Into an Old-School iPod
What's old is new again.
![Close-up of a blueberry grunt.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33SAWMDXFKB9FPGEKQDFZC8/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721335378.jpg)
![Close-up of a blueberry grunt.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33SAWMDXFKB9FPGEKQDFZC8/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721335378.jpg)
Use up All Your Summer Berries in a Single ‘Grunt’
This recipe uses as much or as little fruit as you got.
![PopTart s'more on a table.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33E8TCSFSDSR4G33CHFKNG0/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721323775.jpg)
![PopTart s'more on a table.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33E8TCSFSDSR4G33CHFKNG0/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721323775.jpg)
Seven Foods You Should Use for S'mores Instead of Graham Crackers
Shelve the grahams this summer and smash some chocolate and marshmallows with a new carb.
![Two versions of a cluttered Mac menu bar—one with the default spacing, one with the tighter spacing this applications allows. The application window is below this—it's just a slider.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J31DQTMWK00E69A0NDBRY83J/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721256110.png)
![Two versions of a cluttered Mac menu bar—one with the default spacing, one with the tighter spacing this applications allows. The application window is below this—it's just a slider.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J31DQTMWK00E69A0NDBRY83J/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721256110.png)
This App Lets You Change the Spacing in Your Menu Bar
You don't necessarily need to hide menu bar icons. You can just cram more in there by reducing the spacing.
![Illustration of a person taking notes in front of a large grid of screens showing events from his life.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2M76QPEEBR7N0338N18J549/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720813792.jpg)
![Illustration of a person taking notes in front of a large grid of screens showing events from his life.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2M76QPEEBR7N0338N18J549/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720813792.jpg)
How to Break Your 'Loops' and Form Better Habits
You can disrupt routines you don't like—if you spot them.
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![A Firefox screenshot of a Lifehacker article opened in the Omnivore reader.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2V0DG0RB87JQSAX6ZYHGBTE/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721041495.jpg)
Omnivore Is the Best Read-Later App for People Who Read Newsletters
Omnivore is a great way to read newsletters and other emailed content in a more relaxed interface.
![Overhead view of a latte with a heart in the foam.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2ERXRF5ZZQ3DZ5YJ0JBS29X/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720630304.jpg)
![Overhead view of a latte with a heart in the foam.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2ERXRF5ZZQ3DZ5YJ0JBS29X/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720630304.jpg)
This Peanut Butter Latte Isn’t As Weird As It Sounds
This suspicious sounding latte is actually delicious and easy to make.
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![Hands separating egg whites and yolks into two bowls.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2BW6GX2ND2N41X3Z2CC2QJT/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720533074.jpg)
What to Do If You Get Yolk in Your Egg Whites
Getting blobs of yolk out of your egg whites is no longer a lost cause.
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I Got My Car's AC to Work By Hitting It a Lot
Technology is supposed to be smart, but sometimes dumb solutions still work great.
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![A set of nesting metal mixing bowls on a metal counter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J29E6TECC9SK39WE0GZ5S60R/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720451295.jpg)
You Can Use a Mixing Bowl As a Frying Pan Lid
Even a well-equipped kitchen requires some improvisation at times.
![Three iPhone screenshots of the app Strolly. The left one shows a loop over a map; the loop is red with arrows indicating where to go. The second shows the settings, which allow you to decide how long of walks you're interested in. The third shows you the ability to request new walks.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2240V2PEMNQSNP4HE76V04Z/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720205732.png)
![Three iPhone screenshots of the app Strolly. The left one shows a loop over a map; the loop is red with arrows indicating where to go. The second shows the settings, which allow you to decide how long of walks you're interested in. The third shows you the ability to request new walks.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2240V2PEMNQSNP4HE76V04Z/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720205732.png)
This App Will Create Unique Daily Walking Loops for You
Strolly can make the experience of walking the dog (or just getting outside for a bit) a little less monotonous.
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![Close up of pickles on a sandwich on a cutting board.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J21REVAQ2EEP6XKDN1MYGCWZ/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720193608.jpg)
The Best Way to Keep Pickles From Sliding Off Your Sandwiches
Whether you're a die hard pickle fan or only a dabbler in dill, shaving gives you more options.
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You Can Right-Click With Your Keyboard in macOS Sequoia
Open context menus without clicking anything.
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How to Use Two-Factor Authentication in the New macOS Passwords App
Manage all your two-factor codes easily in the new Passwords app in macOS Sequoia.
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![A screenshot of the right side of a Mac menu bar. The Online Check icon is clicked, showing that the device is online.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1TDYR9WPTJ1P69RCXR8K5QG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719947714.png)
This App Alerts You As Soon As Your Mac Loses Internet
Troubleshooting shoddy Wi-Fi is frustrating; Online Check can help.
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Use 'Flowtime' As a Flexible Alternative to the Pomodoro Technique
Work for as long as you can, then enjoy a well-earned break.
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![A screenshot of the Denim app for iPhone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1FJ302M9H9AYHCFRJJTWWHB/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719583147.png)
This App Lets You Make Custom Apple Music Playlist Covers
Denim works with all the custom playlists you create on the app.
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![A closeup of a woman wearing a short necklace with a single pearl in the middle](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1AP8YEMK6HRPZK85TN2TBWT/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719421431.jpg)
Three Quick Ways to Shorten a Necklace
If your jewelry is hanging all wrong, you can fix it pretty easily.