LPT: If you’re having trouble with your communication service provider (internet, cable, etc.) and can’t get anywhere with customer service, file a complaint with the FCC. While it’s always best to first try to work things out with the provider, sometimes frustration sets in when you’re not getting the help you need. In those cases, submitting a complaint to the FCC can really speed up the process. The FCC monitors communication practices and enforces regulations that can encourage providers to take your issue ser…

LPT: Check if your remote control is working by using your camera phone. Most remote controls use an infrared LED to transmit information from the handset to the device they control. Although invisible to the naked eye it’s just at the cusp of what your phone camera can detect and process. If you point your phone camera at the LED and press any button on the device you will see a faint flickering blue-violet light as…

LPT If someone has just bought something big, don’t tell them the downsides unless they are serious. They won’t appreciate it, and even if you’re trying to be helpful you’ll just seem like a downer. submitted by /u/AtreidesOne

LPT: Use the Leidenfrost Effect to Make Your Stainless Steel Pan Non-Stick TL;DR: Stainless steel pans can be tricky to use because food tends to stick if the pan isn’t properly preheated. By heating the pan before adding oil or food and ensuring ingredients are at room temperature, you can create a smooth cooking surface and prevent sticking while achieving great results. Source: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/u…

LPT: Ever need a temporary email but don’t want to create a whole new account? Replace “gmail.com” with “googlemail.com” in your address & create an auto deletion filter. This way, all mail sent to addresses ending in “googlemail.com” goes to trash & you’ll have a clutter free inbox. Use this filter:to:(*@googlemail.com) submitted by /u/Premiumiser

LPT: You can extend your printer’s cartridge life before purchasing new ones printer ink cartridges often get retired early due to an internal counter reaching its limit, even when there’s still plenty of ink left.most printers have a counter that can be reset, letting you keep printing even after that warning. you can get more out of your cartridges. many printer manufacturers offer free maintenance or servicing for the…

LPT: use the same razor for a long time I have a coarse beard. In the days before I figured this LPT out, I used a new disposable blade every week. Now I use a new blade every 6 months, if not longer. The trick is to ‘sharpen’ your blades by running them against your towel like the old-timey barbers did with the strap. So before you shave and then every few strokes or so, run the razo…

LPT: When invited to a meal with someone “their treat”, and you are told to pick the place, give them a few restaurant suggestions with at least one low price included. This is especially important if you aren’t sure of their budget. Giving multiple price points of restaurant choices allows them to feel the joy of treating, but puts it back in their hands to select something more affordable. Givers often do more than they should at their own detriment and this is a way to show you appreciate them. submitted by /u/1underc0v3r

LPT Don’t go to bed angry. No matter what it was that made you mad or angry, think of something good in your life and think of that while falling asleep. You’ll wake up feeling better. submitted by /u/ShitballsNPantyhairs

LPT: Charge your phone outside of your room to sleep better If you’re like me and someone who can stay on their phone for hours, which in turn prevents sleep, try charging it outside of your room. That way you won’t be tempted to check your phone and will just be focused on sleeping submitted by /u/Andgelyo

LPT: Check the who is leaving reviews on ethnic restaurants Even if an ethnic restaurant has high reviews, scroll through and see if people from that ethnicity are leaving good reviews. It can generally hint to its authenticity/quality and you can be more informed before eating. I recently didn’t do this and ended up eating some super mid Indian food submitted by /u/WarmFormal9881

LPT: Collision insurance does NOT coverage animal collisions Opt in for comprehensive coverage if you live in a location with deer. Do not find out the hard way like I just did! submitted by /u/chazzz27

LPT: Send Your Holiday Packages to Your Office With porch pirates on the rise and return to office mandates, have your holiday packages sent to your office instead of home to ensure safe delivery. Only works if you have a dedicated mailroom and/or trusted coworkers submitted by /u/DabofRanch711

LPT: How I Finally Learned How To Build Healthy Habits After 5 Years Lost And how you can do it until the end of the year After dealing with procrastination and dealing with bad habits for years, I came across a framework that helped me eliminate bad habits and build good ones. In my previous posts, I wrote about the Why, What, How Method, where: 1- Why? You ask yourself why you need to switch the bad habit or in what…

LPT: Putting your contact lenses case or packaging in your pocket for a few minutes, prior to insertion, warms them slightly and makes them far less irritating. I discovered this accidentally when my morning routine was interrupted. The difference is substantial, especially now that winter is upon us. I use disposables, but this also works for extended wear (make sure your caps are tight). submitted by /u/i-sleep-well

LPT: If you want walking directions on Google Maps that actually avoid un-walkable highways, press “Cycling” instead of “Walking” for direction type. For me, whenever I tried finding walking directions to a given place, Google Maps kept sending me to walk along a highway that I knew wasn’t safe to walk by. However, when I selected “Cycling” instead of “Walking” for direction type, it magically found routes that didn’t utilize a highway at all. I’m sure it isn’t 100% perfect at avoiding un-wal…

LPT: Rate your delivery drivers 5 stars unless they did something wrong Just in case those of you who use any delivery service regularly (DoorDash, Shipt, Postmates, etc.) make sure to rate your driver 5 stars UNLESS they did something wrong. Most of these services will “soft fire” employees for having a rating at 4 stars. Even though most normal people would think 3-4 stars being the average for good service and 5 …

LPT: Olive oil will get tree sap off your hands and leave them feeling silky smooth. It’s that time of year. Soap does absolutely nothing to remove sap from your hands. Additionally, olive oil will get most sticky things off your body like bandage adhesive residue, tar, glue and and marker ink. submitted by /u/FunctionBuilt

LPT: Use the current gift card sales to get future discounts for yourself With the holidays here, a lot of places are doing promotions such as 20% off gift cards this month only. This would work in a way where you pay $80, and get a $100 gift card for that specific business. If you have money to spare, it’s a great way to secure some cheaper purchases down the road for yourself. This morning my haircut place was doing…

LPT: When you’re feeling low, do something productive you don’t like I have realised i don’t like to clean utenils or mop the floor but I know these things are great and need to be done but they are miserable, so just do the more miserable things when you’re low, it will make being miserable less hurtful. And also you got some work done. Same principle is the reason why people workout or go for a run. Other activ…