Most Viewed Posts This Week: March 6-13
This week we put together some general purpose computers , reprogrammed our brains , learned about new Apple hardware, and drank alcohol without losing weight . Here’s a look back.
The five best general purpose computers
If you’re looking for a compact, powerful PC and either don’t want to build or buy for someone else, the all-in-one PC is a decent choice. They have everything you need to work, they are easy to set up and can be as good as traditional desktop computers. This week we’ll be taking a look at the top 5 based on your nominations.
How to program your mind to stop buying unnecessary bullshit
We all buy things from time to time that we really don’t need. It’s okay to appeal to your desires from time to time, if everything is in your hands. If you’re struggling with clutter, impulsive shopping, and shoppers’ remorse, here’s how to get your mind in the right place before you even step into the store.
Everything Apple announced today that really matters
Apple held a big press conference today that revealed all sorts of new details about the Apple Watch, unveiled the new MacBook, announced HBO wireless, and talked about ResearchKit. If you didn’t feel like spending the morning watching their press conference, we did it for you. Here’s what they announced that really matters.
How to drink without spoiling your weight
Alcohol isn’t usually considered a “healthy” part of a weight loss program, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a few sips without ruining your progress.
Household chores that children can do, by age group
Even two-year-olds can help out around the house. If you are unsure what responsibilities to assign to your young (or older) children, this printed Responsibilities Chart offers age-appropriate guidance.
How to set prices for products when selling online
When you sell your wares on sites like eBay or Craigslist, setting a price can be a critical moment. If you’re not careful, you can cut yourself and lose money. Here’s how to determine how much your product is worth and get as much money back as possible.
10 most unpleasant situations and how to deal with them
Life is full of awkward and uncomfortable moments. We cannot completely avoid them, but we can handle them with grace. Here are ten situations we can all face and ways to ease the discomfort.
It was a fun ride, but I’m done with water cooling my PC.
For the past three years, I have been cooling my computer with water to keep it ultra-low and quiet. It was an interesting project, but it was also extremely stressful and costly. Time to move on.
This map shows where the happiest and most unhappy people live in the United States.
All other things being equal, a recent study found that the South, West and Upper Midwest are the happiest places in the United States.
Stop flushing with your foot: ineffective “tricks” to prevent fetuses
If you’re hovering over a seat, flushing the toilet with your foot, or using a paper towel to avoid touching the doorknob with freshly washed hands, germs are likely to follow you home anyway. However, this is normal: germs in the bathroom are unlikely to make you nauseous.
Visit the best cities or attractions in every US state with these maps
The perfect U.S. trip takes you to all the must-see attractions and historic sites and minimizes unnecessary driving, but finding the ideal path is tricky. Randal Olson, a graduate research student and data scientist, created an algorithm to solve this problem and came up with an epic journey.
The best free tools to create your own video games
With the recent release of the free version of Unreal Engine and the announcement of the free Source 2 Engine, you now have even more options to create your own games. But choosing the best engine for you and your skill set is a little tricky. Let’s take a look at some of the best free software for a wide variety of skills.
These cities will really pay you to live there
The idea of moving to a new town or city can fill you with the thrill of a new adventure or the fear of shoving all your shit into a truck. It turns out that there are real cities in this country that, in an attempt to revitalize the community, will actually pay you in cash to get a place to live.
How to maximize free storage space in each cloud service
There is no limit between Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and a half dozen other services on how much cloud storage you can get for free. Here are some of the best tricks on how to get this with each service.
Is the stock market going to crash soon?
Dear Lifehacker, I’ve read a lot about how the stock market is breaking new records. Economists, Nobel Prize winners, warn that the market is overvalued. Does this mean that the collapse is coming? What should I do?