Most Viewed Posts This Week: April 17-24
This week we learned basic photography , saved time at the gym , did some spring cleaning and saved money in the kitchen . Here’s a look back.
This table shows how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO affect your photos.
Learning even the basics of photography takes some work, and one of the more difficult ideas is the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. The German photography blog Photoblog Hamburg has a graphic explaining how it works.
You don’t need to spend hours at the gym to lose weight
When it comes to losing weight, people often think that you have to spend countless hours in the gym working out on the treadmill while you watch reruns of How I Met Your Mother. Not only do you not need a lot of time in the gym, it may be better to spend it elsewhere. That’s why.
Top 10 Lazy But Smart Ways to Clean Your Home in Spring
It’s time for a general cleaning. Even if you have the urge to clean your home from top to bottom, your natural laziness may be keeping you from getting started. Don’t worry, here are ten ways to freshen up your home with minimal fuss.
Don’t Buy Expensive Knife Sets: These Four Knives Are All You Need
It might be tempting to buy a knife block or set for a friend who loves to cook as a housewarming gift. Do not do this. The money you spend on a set of knives stuffed with substandard knives could be spent on fewer great knives that will last you a lifetime. This is why you should stay away and what you or your budding chef friend should own.
How to Combine Multiple Internet Connections into One Super Fast Pipe
You may not realize it, but you probably use multiple internet connections every day: your home network, your phone, and even hotspots and other devices. Downside: You can usually only use one at a time. Imagine if you could combine them all into one huge channel that enables faster downloads, smoother streaming, and clear video calls. Here’s how to do it with the Speedify tool.
Simplify Your Diet With Alton Brown’s Four Lists Method
The key to a successful diet is finding something that you actually stick with. If you haven’t found it yet, Alton Brown’s four-list approach might help.
Should you buy a house or just keep renting?
Dear two cents, I have no debt and now I am saving money for a down payment on a house. I have always dreamed of becoming a homeowner. But lately I’ve read a lot of arguments against renting. How do I know if this is right for me? Should you buy or keep shooting?
How I Overcame Fear of Confrontation and Learned to Speak
Several years ago I took a new job and got a contract for a terrible project. There was no real job, so instead of technical writing – my real job – I wasted time making coffee for people and making copies. Instead of asking my boss about it, I kept it to myself. A few weeks later, she confronted me, puzzled, “Why didn’t you speak up?”
Google Settings is a very useful Android app that you probably ignored
Back in 2013, Google quietly added the Google Settings app to Android (not to be confused with the regular Android Settings app). It didn’t have a lot at first, but over the years it has added a ton of useful features, especially for those who care about privacy. If you haven’t checked it in a while, it’s worth taking another look.
Why passive income is more expensive than active income
When we talk about financial independence, we often emphasize the importance of passive income . Passive income makes you money effortlessly. However, in reality, it may be worth more, dollar for dollar.
Stop searching for a barcode for faster self-service
Self-checking at the grocery store is awesome and if you want to speed up your self-scan game, here’s a tip: Stop looking for a barcode, just swipe it. If you can do that, you can walk out with a cart of groceries in less time than it would take for a checker to scan and package them for you.
Calculate how long it will take to become financially independent
For most of us, financial independence is not easy. It takes years when you spend less than you earn. If you are wondering how long it will take for you to reach this stage, try this calculator.
How to make the perfect hard-boiled egg
Hard-boiled eggs may not get as much love as scrambled eggs , fried eggs, or poached eggs, but they are a versatile workhorse that can add a large dose of protein to everything from salads to sandwiches if you do it right.