LPT: Always carry a small can of pepper spray It’s a crazy world out there. You never know when someone might try to round you up. Spray it in the eyeballs and up the nose, they will not see that coming. submitted by /u/sotu1944

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LPT: Run errands on your lunch break at work Have an annoying errand you don’t want to do? Do it on your lunch break at work. Fill up your car with gas, get groceries at the store, drop of a package at the post office. Getting away from work feels nice and you are being productive at the same time! I don’t know if anyone else does this, but I tried it recently and have been enjoying it. …

LPT — Candles light quicker by snuggling the flame to the edge of the wick as opposed to putting the flame on the wick. submitted by /u/751assets

LPT: If your Edge Extensions are missing or corrupted, you can turn them back on in the store. If you have an extension in Edge and it stops working and possibly removed from your toolbar it has most likely been “corrupted.” In the Manage Extensions page (puzzle icon), Edge will tell you some message that the extension has been disabled because it got corrupted. You can try the repair button, which may or may not work. If the extension is…

LPT: When tossing salad place the dressing at the bottom of the bowl to prevent lumps of dressing When you toss salad and the dressing is at the bottom of the bowl it makes for an homogeneous mixture of salad and dressing without any big lumps of dressing. submitted by /u/amit19595

LPT : Try a Simple Daily Shutdown Routine to End Your Workday Ever feel like work just won’t end, and you can’t relax? I used to be the same way until I created a simple shutdown routine. At the end of my day, I close all work apps, put my work devices away, and set an auto-reply on my email so people know I’m offline until the next day. I then spend a few minutes thinking about what went well and jotting …

LPT: use @@ to quickly enter emails etc. on iOS @@ – your personal email @@@ – your business email @@$ – your work email @@lin – the link to your LinkedIn @@gh – the link to your GitHub @@ds – expand your initials to your full name — u/_driveslow These are just some examples to get the juices flowing to help you quickly enter whatever you frequently type out when filling out forms, logins, …

LPT: If you have an old, slow laptop, you can revitalize it with a couple cheap, easy hardware upgrades Do you have a shitty laptop that runs real slow and you hate using? One that tempts you every time you open it to buy another wildly expensive MacBook or 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrid or (God forbid) a Chromebook? Before you pull that trigger, might I suggest that with a wee bit of tinkering, and maybe like $100-$200 (less if you can find an e-was…

LPT: If you want to treat yourself with a gift for your bday, but still wish to keep it a surprise, buy a 1-month Mystery Box. Type “Mystery box ” or ” crate” and you will find several websites with the so called Mystery Box Subscription. Basically you subscribe to this service and you will receive a surprise box full of items on a monthly basis. Just purchase a 1-month subscription the month of your birthday and then cancel it to avoid…

LPT: set your phone go to grayscale at sunset… watch as it becomes too boring to use Simple, but a game changer… cut my phone usage down by 2 hours a day… Use the Shortcuts app (on iOS at least) Tap Automation and then + Select Time of Day → Sunset, tap Next. Tap Add Action (or “New Automation”) Search for Set Color Filters → Select it Confirm Color Filters On, then tap Next Toggle off Ask Before Running → Confirm Don…

LPT: Reduce how often you make plans with flaky people People are more tired, anxious, or unwell since the pandemic, making them less reliable. If you’re getting stood up often, temporarily cut back on plans with new people. Focus on interactions that feel mutual and positive—protect your energy and see how things shift. submitted by /u/IslaReynolds27

LPT: Pay attention to the smell of your home when you come back from a trip When you return home from a trip, take a moment to notice the smell of your space. That scent is what guests experience when they visit, and you might have gotten used to it. If it’s less than pleasant, consider airing out the place, adding a fresh scent, or doing a deep clean to ensure your home always feels inviting. submitted by /u/Zoe…

LPT: Ask your upset friend what they need before offering help When your friend is upset, ask them this simple question: “Do you want to talk about it, or do you want to be distracted from it?” This shows empathy and allows them to choose what they need at that moment—whether it’s a venting session or a break from the stress. It’s a small gesture that can make a huge difference in supporting them. submi…