Most Viewed Posts This Week: Feb 26 – Mar 4
This week, we compared Google Maps and Waze to see which turn-by-turn navigation app can mislead us, explained the struggle between Apple and the FBI and its implications for smartphone security in the future, tested the new Raspberry Pi 3 and more. Here’s a look back.
Turn-by-turn navigation: Google Maps vs Waze
You really don’t think there can be that much difference between turn-by-turn navigation apps, but even a simple glance at Google Maps and Waze shows how different they are. They may belong to the same company, but they work in completely different ways.
How the FBI’s fight with Apple could change the future of smartphone security
Congress heard testimony yesterday in an important security case. The FBI demands help in jailbreaking the iPhone. Apple, with support from other tech companies, is refusing. It looks like iPhone users will worry about an isolated issue, but the ramifications of this struggle will affect all of us.
How to choose and use the best cleanser for healthy and beautiful skin
I used to think that my mom’s 20 minute skincare regimen was overkill, but maybe she knew something. Her face looks amazing and her skin is healthy in her older years. And now that I’ve gotten older and studied this topic, I understand that the way you clean your face affects the health and appearance of your skin even years later.
Improve sleep and start your morning soundly with the “10-3-2-1-0” formula
A productive day starts with a great morning, and you can’t have a great morning if you haven’t gotten some rest the night before. This simple five-part formula can help you stay up earlier, sleep better, and wake up refreshed.
How the Raspberry Pi 3 compares to older models
The Raspberry Pi 3 was released this week, and while the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are a big topic of conversation, it still gets a small jump in speed. So let’s see how much faster it is by comparing it to the Pi 2 and Model B +.
Windows 10 updates remove some apps without notifying users
If you’ve recently applied a major Windows 10 update, you may notice that a couple of your apps are missing. It’s not a mistake. Windows 10 removes apps it considers incompatible or obsolete.
Unexpected reasons why you pay more for car insurance
In high school, car insurance is cheaper if you get good grades. When you turn 25, the award will change again. Car insurance companies set rates based on how responsible they think you are and how likely you are to have an accident. Fair enough, but some of the criteria they use are a little unexpected.
Eight Polite Refusal Strategies
Sometimes you just need to say no to people . Maybe it’s a friend asking for a favor and you can’t. Maybe your boss is asking if you have time for another project and you don’t. Whatever the scenario, here are some polite ways to say no to someone.
PSA: there is a secret button for raising the armrest at the aisle of the plane
The aisle seat armrest may not appear to rise, but the appearance can be deceiving. Many aisle seats have a hidden button or lever to raise the armrest.
You don’t have a procrastination problem, you have an impulsivity problem.
Procrastination is like bad signal or bad Wi-Fi. Everyone is faced with this, but most of us do not understand how it works. Here’s the key: It’s not that you’re having trouble saying yes to what you should be doing right now. The problem is that everything else cannot be denied.
Best IFTTT Recipes for Savings and Money Management
If This Then That ( IFTTT ) is a useful tool for automating actions between your web applications, but it can also be useful for saving and managing your money. You can use it to find great deals or even help you split up your total costs. In this post, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways to use IFTTT with your finances and show you how to make them work.
How to get your friends and family interested in board games
To the uninitiated, the world of board games may seem overwhelming, boring, or just for kids. You might know better, but if you’re having a hard time getting the regulars to come to the game night, all you need are some clever ways to get your friends and family involved and show them it’s not true.
Best Cheap or Free Places for a Great Workout
If paying for a standard gym membership just doesn’t fit your budget, there are many inexpensive or even free options that offer effective ways to workout. From public or non-profit fitness centers to bodyweight exercise on the playground, you can train great without a membership fee.
Can you make your shoes waterproof with a candle?
Whether we like it or not, we all have to endure the cold and damp winter weather as we continue to live and work. But neither snow nor rain keeps these life hackers from quickly ending their assigned blogs! That’s why we’re checking out a few tips for cold weather.