life hack

noun

informal

: a usually simple and clever tip or technique for accomplishing some familiar task more easily and efficiently

"Life hacks," as they are known, are all about eliminating life's manifold frustrations in simple and deliciously clever ways. The best involve tricks that are free, efficient and stunningly obvious in retrospect, deploying household items (like the humble toilet roll) for purposes beyond their wildest aspirations.—

Michael Koziol

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Advertisement Lifestyle How to park for free at LAX and other life hacks from L.A. locals Oct. 2, 2024 The Qantas lounge has shower suites, along with suit steaming, shirt pressing and shoe-shining services. —

Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott Shopping online has grown to be one of the life hacks of the modern era, especially for busy families (and especially during the holidays). —

Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024 The same might be said of writing about life hacks. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Come to IndieWire for the film-festival coverage, stay for the life hacks. —

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