Most Viewed Posts This Week: Nov 6-13
This week we learned how to turn Waze into the ultimate navigation app, built a cheap yet powerful Steam Machine, learned the basics of first aid, and more. Let’s take a look at the top posts of this week.
How to make Waze the best navigation app
Waze has long been one of our favorite navigation apps , and while Google acquired Waze back in 2013 , the two still exist side-by-side. Google Maps is great, but with the right settings, Waze can be amazing, especially in high-traffic cities.
10 most risky things you can do on your own
Some things in life – like fixing your own car or DIY home repairs – can seem dangerous or risky, especially if you’ve never done it before or tend to err on the side of caution. They may also turn out to be more doable than they seem. Here are ten tricky things you can probably handle on your own.
Windows 10 apps you really need to use
Microsoft has done a big job with its new Universal Apps for Windows 10. While some developers are in no rush to join the bandwagon, some have developed new versions of their apps just for Windows 10 and are worth taking a look at.
How to Build a Power Plant Steam Engine Hundreds of Dollars Less
It was a long time ago, but the first Steam Machines have finally arrived : compact computers that give you the quality of PC games with the convenience of living room consoles. Too bad most of them cost an arm and a leg. Here’s how you can build your own for less money.
All first aid measures that have changed since you first learned
When was the last time you took a first aid course? 80th? 90th? As with everything in the medical field, first aid is constantly evolving, and what you may have learned to do as a first rescuer 10 years ago may be completely wrong today. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest changes in the past few years.
What’s new in the big November Windows 10 update
Windows 10 is getting its first major update today with a number of features you requested, such as colored title bars, fixes to the Start menu, and (finally!) The best way to activate your Windows 10 license.
This interactive tool will show you how your income is measured in the US.
Occupy Wall Street has defended 99% of the people. But this is a large number. Where do you actually go on this spectrum based on your family’s income? An interactive tool from the New York Times will tell you about it.
Are energy drinks bad for you?
Red Bull can give you wings, but at what cost? For some, energy drinks are dangerous elixirs, while others consider them a magic potion of vitality? The truth about how they affect your body isn’t all black.
Nine Quiet Exercises You Can Do In Your Hotel Room Without Any Equipment
Traveling can take a toll on you mentally and physically, especially if you skip regular exercise . If your hotel doesn’t have a gym, these simple exercises don’t require equipment and are quiet enough to be performed in any hotel room.
Is “female Viagra” worth it?
Addyi is a new libido enhancer pill for women. According to the manufacturer’s research, it may restore healthy sex drive to some (but not all) women who take it daily. But the drug is expensive and has dire side effects. So is Addy worth it?
Five Essential Government and Industry Software Skills in Demand
Many employers find it difficult to find candidates with the software skills a company needs. MidAmerica Nazarene University analyzed resumes and job postings to find out where the skills are most lacking.
Gaming software confrontation: Logitech Gaming vs. Razer Synapse
Logitech and Razer have great gaming peripherals. Whether you are playing games or doing real work , they are both great options. The software they use has some minor but important differences. This is how they stack up against each other.
What to do if you feel discriminated against at work
Discrimination in the workplace, whether it be race, ethnicity, gender, disability, gender, age, or religion, is no joke and is not as easy to deal with as simply “calling a lawyer.” Here are a few things you need to know before taking the legal route.
Make an emergency spare key for simple food jar lid locks
If there is no locksmith or hardware store nearby, copying a simple key can be more of a hassle than it’s worth. For small padlocks and other very simple locks, you can copy some spare keys from the tin lid.