Deal With Seemingly Incompetent Bosses by Sharing Your Knowledge
If you feel like your boss isn’t as capable as you think he should be. As frustrating as it may be, sharing your knowledge and […]
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Avoid Ruining the Relationship by Lending Only What You Never Need.
Lending money to help people you care about is noble, but it can get in trouble if not handled correctly. By setting a few clear […]
Continue reading »How to Add Speed Workout to Running to Get Stronger and Faster
Want to run faster? Great! Let’s run faster today. Then we will take a short break. Then we will run faster again a few more […]
Continue reading »Secure the Magnets With Heat Shrink Tubing
Magnets are a pretty convenient way to keep things organized and to the side, and we’ve talked about the different ways of attaching and using […]
Continue reading »Evernote for IOS Improves Camera Scanner to Enhance Digital Notes
Today should be the day for camera scan apps on iOS. Microsoft first released Microsoft Office Lens for iOS, and now Evernote has released an […]
Continue reading »Secure the Curling of the Vinyl Floor Tile With an Iron
Vinyl floor tiles curl at the corners as their glue begins to break down, but usually there is still enough adhesion to them that you […]
Continue reading »Buy a Tuxedo Instead of Renting If You Think You’ll Wear It Twice
Special occasions when a tuxedo is required may be rare and rare, but if you think you have a reason to wear a tuxedo at […]
Continue reading »What Should Never Be Said to Women in Technology or Science
As you know, women are underrepresented in STEM fields and many are leaving these professions en masse. Part of the problem: the alienating and ignorant […]
Continue reading »Microsoft Office Lens Scans Notes and Documents to Office Format
iOS / Android: Scanning documents and notes is nothing new . However, Microsoft chose to enter the game with an advantage that only it can […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are Caught in a Brick Wall of a Brainstorming Session
The moment a great idea or solution appears, you can feel like magic – as if it was delivered to you entirely from some divine […]
Continue reading »When You Pay Less Than the Full Price, Save the Difference
Everyone appreciates a great deal. It’s always nice to pay less for something. But to make the bargain really worthwhile, consider saving the money you […]
Continue reading »Replacing a Broken Sprinkler Head Without Calling a Plumber
Broken irrigation heads should be replaced quickly as they waste water and are ineffective in watering your lawn. However, you don’t need to call a […]
Continue reading »Do Not Forget! Lifehacker Los Angeles Meetup, 6:30 Pm Today
Several Lifehacker staff (Whitson, Thorin, and Christine) are in Los Angeles this week and we want to meet you guys and chat. If you’re in […]
Continue reading »Page Forwarder Redirects You to the Web Pages You Want to Read
Chrome: If you spend too much time on certain sites, there are many ways to block them . But why not take productivity a notch […]
Continue reading »TrueCrypt Security Audit Finally Completed With (Mostly) Good Results
TrueCrypt, one of our favorite encryption tools of the past few years , has finally completed a security audit. Here’s how it was and what […]
Continue reading »The Many Ways Retailers Use Coupons to Get You to Spend More
The thrill of making a murderous deal often prevents us from seeing the true mathematics of a situation. Here are some of the ways retailers […]
Continue reading »Christopher Nolan’s Secret to Success: Prepare Your Next Project
There is nothing better than feeling successful on a project. However, as acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan suggests, if you really want to be successful in […]
Continue reading »Shape Queries As Yes or No Questions to Get Answers From Busy People
Take control of your projects and empower others to quickly respond to your queries by phrasing them as a yes or no question. This method […]
Continue reading »Tip: Can You Substitute Strawberries for Tomatoes When Cooking?
The strawberries are the sweetest now, all summer long. And while everyone knows how delicious they are in desserts, we’ve heard that they can be […]
Continue reading »Organize a One Day Tour to Kickstart the Project
From the outset, it may seem impossible to get the group to move on with the project. Email, meetings and business work get in the […]
Continue reading »Which Drone Is the Best?
If you just want to have a little fun with radio control, perhaps mapping your area or just making awesome aerial videos, a good drone […]
Continue reading »This DIY Bottle Opener Grips Bottle Caps, Sticks to Fridge
Every kitchen needs a bottle opener from time to time. This wooden model uses multiple magnets to catch random bottle caps and easily attach it […]
Continue reading »How to Motivate Yourself to Actually Start This Passionate Project
You have a brilliant idea for a project. You talked about it, planned it to death, analyzed your options – but nothing came of it. […]
Continue reading »Serrated Work Table
Sharp dots and corners are Mahmoud’s desktop theme, and while it’s certainly dramatic, we also love the way he tweaked them to suit his style […]
Continue reading »“Where to Eat With Children” Will Show Where and When Children Eat for Free
Internet / iOS / Android: Out to Eat with Kids is a new mobile app that helps you find discounts on food for children in […]
Continue reading »Why Offset Lighting Increases Your TV’s Contrast and Preserves Your Eyes
Lighting bias can help reduce eye strain caused by long exposure on TVs and monitors in dark rooms, but it can also help to make […]
Continue reading »You Can Love Your Job Again by Climbing Out of the Bubble
Breaking the bubble and getting out of your comfort zone can help you find what you’re really passionate about in life, but it can also […]
Continue reading »Most Popular Attached Mic Headset: SteelSeries Siberia V2
If you’re looking for a headset that’s great for talking to colleagues on Skype or Hangouts, with teammates on Teamspeak or Ventrilo, or just listening […]
Continue reading »Spotlight: What I Do As a TV News Assignment Editor
Producing daily news is a challenge for any media outlet, and when you are dealing with live television the complexities are endless. How do news […]
Continue reading »Make Your Own Homemade Candles Cheaply From Leftover Milk Cartons
A really good candle can cost you almost $ 30 in some stores, but you can create your own pretty candles at home using leftover […]
Continue reading »How Your Mood Affects the Quality of Your Work
Common sense dictates that the best way to get a good job is to try to be in a good mood, but The Wall Street […]
Continue reading »Infinit Instantly Transfers Files Between All Your Devices
Windows / Mac / Android / iOS: On first launch, Infinit was a great way to share files between Macs . Now a suite of […]
Continue reading »What Probably Causing Cancer Really Means
One of the most commonly used pesticides in the world has recently been declared a probable cause of cancer, but that doesn’t mean what you […]
Continue reading »Feed a Large Family $ 10 a Day With a 14-Day Rotating Meal Plan
Food is one of our biggest expenses, but one mom who feeds a family of 7 on just $ 300 a month shows us that […]
Continue reading »Every Dave Ramsey Dollar Helps Shape Your Budget and Meet Your Financial Goals
Many people find that Dave Ramsey’s approach to personal finance “Total Money Makeover” helps them control their money. EveryDollar is Ramsey’s new free budgeting and […]
Continue reading »Facebook Adds Scrapbooks to Collect Your Kids’ Photos in One Place
Facebook has added a new feature called Scrapbooks, which takes photos you’ve tagged your kids in and combines them into one album for sharing. Many […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Opt Out of Verizon’s Supercookie Mobile Tracking Program
It was recently discovered that Verizon is implementing non-removable “super cookies” to track mobile subscribers’ surfing the web, and the only way to protect its […]
Continue reading »How to Choose Between a Gas, Induction or Electric Hob
Rebuilding a kitchen requires many decisions, but few are as important to your cooking as the type of hob (or stove) you want. Here’s a […]
Continue reading »If You Cannot Pay Taxes, You Can Claim a Lower Amount
We talked about what to do with our tax refunds , but many of us do owe the IRS money. For some, this amount may […]
Continue reading »How to Choose the Best Firmware to Charge Your Wi-Fi Router
Installing custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router is similar to God Mode for your home network. You can see everything that’s going on, strengthen your […]
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