Over at Hacker Noon, designer and iOS 11 beta tester Ryan Lau has detailed the myriad design errors he’s noticed in Apple’s latest mobile operating system.

If you’re one of the 143 million people affected by the Equifax breach, you’ve likely been considering putting a freeze on your credit report. A credit (or “security”) freeze restricts access to your credit file so thieves can’t open a new line of credit in your name. For those who have never tangled with the…

Last week, credit reporting agency Equifax was subject to one of the most serious data breaches the world has seen since Harriet the Spy’s composition notebook was stolen by her classmates. In the infernal aftermath, as consumers have reckoned with the news that their personal info may have been stolen, the company’s…

Another day, another attempt by Equifax to stem the tide of consumer rage in the wake of the gigantic breach that left vulnerable the personal data of up to 143 million people. Now the company has said they will waive the fees they charge to freeze your credit for 30 days*.

My tuna salad preferences are very straightforward: Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in water (no “Chunk Light,” no oil, no Star-Kist), a tablespoon of mayo (Hellmann’s) per can, and that is it. I will occasionally go crazy and add capers, or a bit of anchovy paste for umami flavor, but definitely no onion or celery. I…

Where will you be when the moon totally blocks out the sun this Monday, August 21? Whether you’re within the path of totality or watching it from your desk at work, whether there’s light in your life or only love in the dark, we’ve got you covered.

This week on The Upgrade, we’re talking about personal hygiene with professional clean person Jolie Kerr. Jolie’s been a cleaning expert for Esquire, Deadspin and The Hairpin, and she’s the author of the New York Times bestselling book, My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag . . . and Other Things You Can’t Ask Martha.…

In the New York Times Magazine, Taffy Brodesser-Akner attends the annual Obesity Society conference:

“Scientists for the first time have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, producing apparently healthy embryos, according to a study published on Wednesday.”

“If someone comes along and shoots an arrow into your heart, it’s fruitless to stand there and yell at the person. It would be much better to turn your attention to the fact that there’s an arrow in your heart.”—Pema Chodron

Former Design Ethicist at Google and founder of the non-profit Time Well Spent Tristan Harris has been making the rounds lately, talking about how technology is engineered to be addictive and hijack our attention. He’s pretty persuasive, comparing the lure of your phone to the that of a slot machine.

Welcome to Offspring: the site for parents, would-be parents, friends of parents, or childlike souls who just enjoy reading about baby-food blending techniques or times table hacks (no judgment here). Offspring is Lifehacker’s repository of wisdom, time-savers, good ideas and genius tricks that will make the caring…