LPT: put lotion on the backs of your hands first You know how putting lotion on your hands makes your fingertips greasy for a few minutes? You can avoid that. Put the lotion on the backs of your hands, they tend to be drier anyway, rub them together, let it sit for a bit, then rub it everywhere else. You won’t really have excess lotion on your fingertips, you get more lotion absorbed into your…

LPT: if you’re hungry, think about Applebee’s. You’re not hungry. Pro tip. submitted by /u/Sr-rookjesko

LPT: Your local library may offer services you never would have guessed. Libraries are reinventing themselves. For example, my local library has a room with sewing machines, a 3D printer, a laser cutter, something called a Cricut, and all kinds of craft supplies. Every bit of it is free. Another branch has little recording studios for people who want to create podcasts. The list goes on and on. So check out what’s av…

LPT: Pin “On screen keyboard” to your start menu in your computer My keyboard stopped working today due to some problem, and i couldn’t open on-screen keyboard because i couldnt type it in the searchbar. Took me a very long time to figure out where it is without the searchbar submitted by /u/Sleazy_Fox

LPT: You should cancel free trials immediately after subscribing It’s pretty obvious that companies are banking on people forgetting to cancel their free trials before getting charged. What you might not know is that in many cases you can cancel said free trial at any point while still having access through the remainder of the trial period. I usually just take care of it immediately because I’m already there…

LPT: If you’re in a rush to shower, just stick your head in. Simply putting your head in the shower stops the outside of the shower from feeling much colder than the inside, and keeps you mostly dry, allowing you to easily towel off and leave the bathroom after just a minute or two of hair and face washing. It leaves you feeling mostly clean as well. Of course, you shouldn’t do this regularly, but if you …

LPT Cheap prescriptions (US). Just went to CVS and a prescription wasn’t covered by insurance. It was going to be $200. Pharmacist said we either needed prior approval or an alternative from the doctor. Went back the next day (before an approval or alternative was given) after researching goodrx and took that in. I just mentioned the coupon and she asked how much it was for….

LPT: University Lectures are Free to Attend Most universities are public spaces, and unless locked, you can basically just walk into any university/college lecture hall and attend a lecture, even if you’re not a student. Tuition and enrolment are required if you want to be graded in those classes, but the lectures themselves are free to attend. submitted by /u/Mattrockj

LPT: Cooking half your meals from scratch and buying premade meals for the other half is time and cost effective. Cooking all your meals from scratch each week is pretty time consuming. It’s healthier for sure, but most people don’t have the time to cook everything from scratch. There’s also the higher likelihood of food rotting in the fridge if you leave it in too long, or just forgetting. Cooking for half the week, I tend to waste food less and save time….

LPT: Received an email that appears to be from (say) Amazon or Netflix or something, but it doesn’t specify an order you genuinely made? Go directly to the real website through your browser instead of clicking any links in the email. On a computer in particular (as opposed to a mobile phone) you can hover over the link without actually clicking on it. This of course isn’t foolproof, as a “fake” URL might use similar-looking characters, but it should catch some of the “weaker” attempts to scam people. submitted by /u/dickcheney600

LPT: Make reheated pizza taste fresh by microwaving it with a glass of water When microwaving leftover pizza, place a small glass of water in the microwave with it. This prevents the crust from becoming rubbery and keeps the texture closer to fresh. submitted by /u/EllaPeterson36

LPT: To edit a PDF just open it in Microsoft Word. submitted by /u/RealSlyGuy

LPT: There are at least three different species sold as canned tuna in the US, and they all taste very different. I learned this from a cooking YouTuber recently. I never really appreciated the difference between canned tuna varieties in the US, but have subsequently been trying them to confirm the differences. “Light tuna” comes from a species called skipjack tuna, and has a very strong fishy flavor. “White tuna,” also known as albacore, has an extremely …

LPT: Sleeping inclined while sick? Use a travel pillow to stay comfortable. Sleeping at an incline helps with breathing when you’re sick, but it can be super uncomfortable. I recently discovered that using a cheap neck-wrap travel pillow helps keep my head from flopping over and makes sleeping upright way easier. Give it a try next time you’re battling a cold! submitted by /u/HIIT-Genius

Potential LPT for Remote Start on Vehicle Not sure if I’m just lucky or if anyone else has gamed the system like this but I have a newer SUV that came with Onstar Capabilities included for free for like 6 months. Honestly the only feature I find convenient in the service is access to do remote start through your phone which is part of their Essentials Plan. (I live in a cold climate and…

LPT: If you get a particularly good haircut, you should take selfie for next time. Sometimes it’s hard to communicate clearly what you want, and this gets you better results most times. submitted by /u/ohgr88

LPT: When discarding an appliance, sell any working parts on eBay as used Replacement parts for appliances often have a high mark-up because the manufacturer wants you to buy a new one instead of repairing it. If for example you are disposing of a fridge, remove the control board, condenser fan, and ice maker, among other parts, and sell them assuming they are all working. You can sometimes make a couple hundred dolla…

LPT: Set Aside a Dedicated Fund for Impromptu Expenses When budgeting, it’s common to allocate a buffer amount for unexpected or emergency expenses. However, this approach might fall short if the buffer is too small or the expenses exceed expectations. To better manage such situations, consider setting aside a separate fund specifically for impromptu expenses, covering a period of six months to a ye…

LPT: If you’re having trouble falling asleep, try counting backward from 300 in increments of 3. It may sound strange, but it forces your brain to focus and distracts you from any racing thoughts, helping you fall asleep faster. If you have trouble falling asleep, try counting backward from 300 in increments of three. The mental task of focusing on the numbers can help distract your mind from overthinking and ease you into relaxation. It works better than just trying to “clear your mind” because it gives your brain something simple but engaging to do. Give it a shot nex…

LPT on how to get connections I don’t know if this post is relevant here am gonna do it anyway How do you make connections where I live ( algeri a ) it feels like it’s either impossible or I need to have some kind of super magic power. Here this country does organize conventions even when I was in uni nothing I tried to go to club but they are ghost towns ( I was the only on…