How Sore Is Too Sore After a Workout?

It’s normal to feel sore after your first day of a new workout, but maybe you’ve heard horror stories of people who ended up in the hospital after they destroyed themselves with a super intense workout. Chances are, your soreness is normal, but here’s how to know.

It's Not Just You: YouTube's Picture-in-Picture Isn't Working

Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson

Senior Technology Editor

Experience

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

These Gboard Alternatives Are Open-Source and Privacy-First

Khamosh Pathak

Khamosh Pathak

Freelance Writer

Experience

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online.

An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a specialization in user experience design from ISDI Parsons in Mumbai, where he sought to deepen his understanding of UX, consumer devices, and interplay between software and technology.

Five Workout Headphone Hacks Everyone Should Know

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You can do all the right research and pick out the highest-reviewed, best-sounding, most durable headphones for exercise—the thing is, once you’re working up a sweat, you’ll inevitably find something about your headphones that just isn’t perfect.

How to Install the New macOS 27 Beta

Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson

Senior Technology Editor

Experience

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

This Quick Fix Takes Care of Your iPhone Screen's Brightness Bug

Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson

Senior Technology Editor

Experience

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

The Premium Sonos Ace Headphones Are $120 Off Right Now

Daniel Oropeza

Daniel Oropeza

Shopping Editor

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Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta.

Why Your Hands Swell When You Run or Walk, and What to Do About It

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I wear at least three rings every day—wedding and engagement bands, and an Oura ring as a fitness/recovery tracker. But in the summer, I often find myself taking them off before I go for a run. If I don’t, sometimes they’ll be stuck. This is a common problem, especially in hot weather. Here's what's going on, and what you can do about it.

Now That Sony Is Ending Physical Media, Is It Possible to Make Your Own PlayStation Discs?

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Earlier this month, Sony announced it would be ending production of physical discs by 2028. This is a devastating blow to anyone who can't download every video game they ever play, especially since Sony is shutting down some of its older digital storefronts. But it's also a blow to game archiving, which raises one very crucial question: can you rip and backup your own PlayStation discs?

Which Is the Better Watch Display: MIP vs. AMOLED

Beth Skwarecki

Beth Skwarecki

Senior Health Editor

Experience

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.