LPT – create a PIN code for your phone SIM card to prevent someone hijacking your identity We used to use PIN codes often in the days before smartphones and lock passcodes. But it is arguably as important as ever before. Someone could steal your phone and take the SIM out, receiving all your calls and texts. They would have your identity in effect, including any 2 factor authentication that send texts to your number to verify yourself…

LPT -Wear your work clothes to the gym. When your work top (T-shirt, polo shirt) is dirty and ready for the laundry, take the opportunity to wear it to the gym one last time. This avoids soiling another tee-shirt and reduces mom’s laundry load. submitted by /u/LeRondelier

LPT – Always use gift cards for transactions that are above the value of the card This ensures that you will not be wasting any money by leaving a small balance on the card. submitted by /u/Former-Elephant-7781

LPT – If you work remote or use Zoom for meetings, strongly consider using a headset. Your teammates will appreciate not hearing their words echoed back at them throwing off the timing of their speaking. Also be considerate and stay on mute when possible. submitted by /u/KidKilobyte

LPT Buy giftcards in bulk! Especially in sales after events in the calendar; Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines, Christmas cards, anything! Never be caught short for an occasion. You’ll never have to worry about whether you had a card for the occasion or your love ones and you can pick up bargains once the events have passed. I have a pile of cards ready to go with some great designs, now I only need to remember the dates! submitted by /u/FlatlineConstruct

LPT If you can’t find your phone call out for Siri or your android Google assistant and you will hear a response if phone is nearby. Also if you hear phone respond but still can’t find phone then ask Siri or the assistant to find your phone and it’ll play a find my phone alert. submitted by /u/RippleVanWinkle

LPT most websites still have “legitimate interest” tracking even if you “reject all” – forcing you to click through disclaimer links to turn off individually I’ve seen this on far too many websites after realizing it – one time I had one that was “legally” being given access to the data for 3000 years! If you care about places having access to your data make sure you check the links on any disclaimers as there will almost always be a hidden set of items to turn off. Sometimes I’ve even found that the…

LPT – Fostering is a great way to get the pet experience (and see how pets could fit into your lifestyle) whilst doing a good thing animals in need It’s a great way to care for an animal for a short amount of time, and see how it works out for you. Especially for cat people who don’t have gardens and/or live in apartments, because you’re meant to keep them indoors until they find their forever home. There are always animals in need and charities are always looking for fosterers. submitt…

LPT : Always volunteer to go first in group presentations or seminars Whenever you’re in a class, seminar, or any situation where everyone gets a chance to present and the organizer asks who will start first, I highly recommend volunteering to go first. Here’s why: Set the Expectations: You get to set the tone and expectations for everyone who follows. Avoid Pressure: The longer you wait, the more nervous you mig…

LPT – If your phone charger isnt plugging in fully, clean your port with a toothpick Coworker just told me this and my phone that’s been struggling to charge is like new! submitted by /u/Fusionkid12

LPT Do not invest in the most expensive tools/equipment, when starting a hobby. submitted by /u/AdWorried5627

LPT – If you can smell it, you should probably check on it. I said this about my car the other day when I smelled some oil burning. Then I realized it fits with damned near everything in life. From cooking to your breath to the baby’s diaper to car issues, fireplaces, body odor, the inside of your fridge, your kitchen drains… All of it. If you catch a whiff of it, stop and have a look, you just might c…

LPT Save money on Disney souvenirs for your kids by buying them on Amazon before you visit the parks This LPT is inspired by my wife who pulled this off amazingly. We were headed to Disney with our 4 year old and we knew he was going to ask us for a stuffed animal and a bubble wand. For those not in the know, a bubble wand is probably $30 at Disney and stuffed animals are crazy overpriced inside the park. To combat this craziness she ordered …

LPT You don’t have a “connection” with that sex worker. That’s called sales/good customer service submitted by /u/AlarmedIncome7431

LPT take the time to learn piano or an instrument you love no matter your age–it can be done with daily practice. The world needs more music, beauty and artists. Stephen Ridley. I once surveyed thousands of people in London regarding piano–over 90 percent had desired to play the piano at one point. Human love for music is basic in all of us, across cultures, peoples, creeds, and ethnicities. Many feel that if they began and failed to fully learn an instrument as a child, its over. But the desire to learn an instrument …

LPT Never looks straight into a firework that you think is a “dud” Or point it to another person. Unless you want some serious injuries. submitted by /u/lemuever17

LPT for people who think they’re bad at cooking It’s not a magical talent that people either have or don’t. It’s a skill like any other that you develop by learning and practicing. If you tend to burn things, then make sure you adjust the temperature the next time you try. If your cooking is too salty, then use less salt next time. If it’s too sweet, then use less sugar. Or add acid, like vin…

LPT (USA) always have your insurance reevaluate your costs Insurance companies mess it up all the time. If it’s anything but the most basic expense, it’s worthwhile having them double check. Once or twice in the past I’ve had random checks come through because they made a mistake (and I’d already paid), but that’s really going to depend on your insurance. Especially if you’ve gone to your doctor or had …

LPT I just learned you can type the name of a product you are looking for in Google Maps and it will display all the stores in your area that carry it I was looking for a thermacell against mosquitoes but Amazon doesn’t deliver them to my state so I figured I would look locally but after going from store to store and leaving empty handed I realized this helpful feature submitted by /u/Abirdinthesky

LPT download the instruction manual This may be common knowledge to everyone but me, but instruction manuals for all your appliances and electronics are available online. I’m barely 30 but I still grew up in a world of paper manuals that you throw away as soon as you’re setting up the thing, or you put them “somewhere you’ll remember” and promptly forget about them. But I recently…