Welcome to the open thread for Hackerspace, brought to you by our friends (we really don’t have friends, but we pretend) at Lifehacker and Supreme Chancellor Andy O. In this thread, we talk about all those things we do. Or things we don’t do. Or things we kinda do, but really not that well. Or we just talk. Something like that.

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Mice may look cute and fuzzy, but in reality, their presence means stress, chewed furniture, and a fire hazard because they can gnaw on electrical wiring in your walls. And the worst part? They shit and pee all over your stuff. Yeah, it’s gross. Not to mention that rodents in general are harbingers of many diseases. They’re also very clever, resourceful, and difficult to get rid of.

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Nothing epitomizes the warm, fuzzy feeling of fall quite like the leaves changing color. This interactive map tells you when you can expect to see fall foliage in different parts of the U.S.

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Slogging through an overflowing inbox is one of the hardest parts about returning from vacation, or any time out of the office. Get through your email faster by reading it in “last in, first out” order. Often the issues cluttering your inbox are figured out by the time you return, so reading the most recent emails first helps you see which items still need your immediate attention.

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Inflatable loungers, 30% off baby gear, and the original Apple Watch lead off Friday’s best deals.

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