LPT – Wrap NEW earbud and headphones cord connection points with tape Duct tape or other stretch tape, at the earbud and other connection points. Basically every cord now is connected without adhesive, made to break. Wrapping them before use makes the last waaaaay longer. Counts for other high-use electronic cords too. submitted by /u/dizzymorningdragon

LPT – to avoid robocalls, get a number/area code in a state where you don’t know anyone and block the entire state I won’t suggest specific apps here, but you can easily search how to block ZIP codes. I have gone from 10 calls a day to zero and it doesn’t require annoying call screening or blocking unknown numbers. submitted by /u/LuckyGauss

LPT request: How to say no to a perpetually broke relative always asking to borrow money? I’m one of the few people in my family who never had kids. And I’ve been lucky with my investments (had some that paid off extremely handsomely), so everybody knows I have some disposable income. And I live well within my means. I have a close relative who’s very impulsive with her money. Nails done, tans, cigarettes, lotto tickets, etc. Has 2 k…

LPT – If you are on your holidays and there is a bar – tip your bartender at the beginning of the journey Really, last time we had a family trip I tipped “our” bartender/waiter who then served us the whole time, we kinda befriended him and he tried to make/bring us the best drinks fast. Loved that guy! at the last day we gave him a big tip and you could see he was moved, cause they don’t have a big salary. /Edit the amount of people “insulting” me …

LPT – Don’t throw away mail from Nielsen Ratings I’ve gotten these surveys in the past and they usually come with a few bucks enclosed. I just received one with a $10 bill. submitted by /u/soiled_tampon

LPT If you have low water pressure, buy a decent shower head. They can typically be installed in a few minutes and make a considerable difference! submitted by /u/HorocuxReal

LPT to get perfect hard-boiled eggs every time put them in an air fryer at 270 for 15 minutes. You will get perfect hard-boiled eggs every time without the hassle of boiling water and perfectly timing your eggs. submitted by /u/OinkMeUk

LPT You can use ctrl + right arrow to skip adverts on Youtube. This is a shortcut to skip through the “chapters” in a video. If there are no chapters, this just skips to the very end of the video, including adverts. submitted by /u/Infra_bread

LPT – If someone takes their time to listen to you when you are down, remember to share something good with them when you are feeling a little better Sometimes we might feel depressed, and it’s ok, we need people to talk to us and all. But if all we talk to other people are heavy and sad stuff, it also usually pushes people away. It’s cool to make an effort and balance it out here and then, so that you share some small victories and not only sad stories. It might be something simple, like a …

LPT – Lanolin Nipple Cream is the Ultimate Lip Hack Lips cracked, dry, flaking, or raw? Lanolin Nipple Cream will save your life, it’s the best possible thing for them. I’ve been using for quite a few years now and just wanna pass it along. Leave a coat on for a few hours and all your dead, dry skin will slough off of them. It’s the absolute best possible chapstick around, long lasting and full …

LPT – If you were affected by today’s flight cancelation and bought your ticket with a credit card you may be eligible to some compensation from your card’s travel insurance Check your policies. The insurance in most cards are automatic, but for some you need to issue the insurance ticket before the scheduled time for the trip. LPT pt. 2: Before start spending any money believing it will be reimbursed, call your bank to know if you’re covered and that the situation applies to you. LPT pt. 3: Record the call. sub…

LPT When typing a document on Microsoft Word, press “CTRL” and “Z” to reverse whatever you just did. That includes recovering any text you accidentally deleted. Ctrl and P = print Ctrl and Z = reverses whatever you did last. (If you accidentally erase your entire document, don’t do anything! Press Ctrl and Z to recover it) Ctrl and A = highlights your entire document all at once Ctrl and C = copy Ctrl and V = paste submitted by /u/smithy-

LPT Whenever you get a school or work email, have them forwarded to your regular email. If they “deactivate it”, they typically just remove access. I still use this today. I’ve retained very expensive full software suites because I get my emails from my .edu forwarded and categorized in my main Gmail even though I can’t access the email account anymore. submitted by /u/Insulated_

LPT There are a few things in my experience that are worth splurging on for “quality” Quality bed linens/blankets Kitchen knives Quality pots/pans Good candles Purchasing these products have a direct effect on your quality of life. Good linens can affect sleep quality. Good kitchen knives can stand the test of time if you take care of them and make life in the kitchen easier. Quality stainless steel pots/pans can last a lifetime….

LPT untangle wired headset. This works best with over-ear or gaming headsets. if the cord tangles or knots itself up, simply hold the headphones in the air by the end of the cord. the headset should then start spinning as the cord straightens itself. submitted by /u/pixelperfectionist00

LPT – Cancel Extended Auto Warranty if Stolen / Totaled If your car is totaled or stolen (or for any reason) you can call the dealer and cancel your extended auto warranty that you may have purchased when buying the car. They will send you a check back for the unused balance (example: pay 4k for 4 years, call to cancel after 1 year = 3k back to you). There might be some variance between states, but d…

LPT if you travel, bring some electrical tape to cover the LED lights that may make it hard for you to sleep. LPT if you travel, bring some electrical tape to cover the LED lights that may make it hard for you to sleep. Strange rooms often have lights that you may not be used to, if you can stand them at all. Electrical tape is opaque enough to block the light, but not sticky enough to damage what you’re taping it onto if you remove it after a few days….

LPT using the windows + V key after ctrl + C will bring up the last 20 things you have copied. Once you have copied something, hold the windows key and the “V” key. This will display a list of the last 20 things you have copied. Note, the first time you use this you will need to turn the function on and it only works on windows 10 and above. This is not only handy for re-using things you have previously copied, but also allows you to copy…

LPT When canceling insurance, provide the date you stopped needing it for a possible refund As an example: If you pay for car insurance every day on the 1st of the month, but sell your car on the 30th and forget to cancel until the 5th, ask for a backdated cancellation for the date you no longer needed the car. The insurance company will normally refund your payment. This applies to many different types of insurance. submitted by …

LPT you can recover and read deleted texts on an iPhone Open the text app. Click “Edit” on the top left hand corner. Click on “Show Recently Deleted” Props to the 11 yr old who showed me this trick today submitted by /u/nomanknowsme