Most Viewed Posts This Week: March 11-18
If you are like me, there was a sudden case of March Madness this week! But we can ease our heartache by watching some basketball and getting the perfect brace. We’ve also revisited a few photography tips, got our college credit without taking classes, and more. Here’s a look back.
Create the perfect brace for March Madness with Math
The NCAA just released the official March Madness standings , and the only thing that separates you from the ideal group is a little math logic. It’s time to win this office pool.
Photography tips that I finally liked and made me a better photographer
I have tried several times in my life, but I have not been able to take up photography. I like to take beautiful photos, but all the rules, settings and tricks seemed incomprehensible. Over the past year, some of these fundamentals have finally clicked in my head and I “figured” it out. Here’s what did it for me, so you don’t have to search for them yourself.
How to stream every March Madness game to any device
The NCAA March Madness Tournament kicks off tonight. You’ve got the perfect grid , your snacks, and you’re ready to root for your favorite team. Here’s how to see each of this year’s 67 games at home or on the road, on the big or small screen.
This extensive VPN comparison table will help you choose the best one for you.
Choosing a trustworthy , reliable VPN provider is tricky, but on Reddit, That One Privacy Guy has put together pretty much everything there is to know about most large (and many small) VPNs and put them in a single color-coded Google spreadsheet that’s easy to read and understand.
The Budget Software Opposition: Mint vs You Need a Budget
With services such as Mint and You Need a Budget, it is so easy to manage your finances that it makes you wonder how anyone managed to cope with simple spreadsheets. Today we are comparing the two to find out who can benefit the most from each.
The Power of Mental Models: How Flight 32 Escaped Disaster
On a sunny morning in 2010, Qantas Airways Flight 32 taxied onto a runway in Singapore, asked for permission to start an eight-hour flight to Sydney, and took off into the bright sky.
All the standard Mac apps that Apple has gradually made useful
Apple has always packaged a lot of decent software in OS X, but for a long time, users might remember when the built-in options were so poor that you had to install basic alternatives like a PDF reader or image viewer just to get that. something that works well. … Times have changed, and if you haven’t been looking lately, it’s time to try a few of these built-in productivity tools again.
Are Meal Replacement Cocktails Really Good?
Dear Lifehacker, I have a coworker who swears that Shakeology is replacing food with cocktails. I was shocked to see that a thirty-serving container cost $ 130! Is there any reason to believe that these shakes are really helping her? Better yet, are there any other options I could convince her to use instead? I’m afraid she drinks Kool-Aid from a very expensive fad.
A stranger stole my identity and filed my tax return
A few weeks ago, I received a letter from the IRS saying that my tax returns were filed twice, which was surprising since I don’t even like to file them once. My identity was stolen and I found the most unpleasant way possible. This is how it happened and how I recovered.
Add flavor to your coffee by grinding these spices into grains
Sugar and syrups are a fairly standard way to add flavor to your coffee, but if you want to add flavor and complexity without increasing sweetness, take a look at the spice rack.
What’s the fastest way to peel kiwi?
We’re always on the lookout for shortcuts in the kitchen to save some time when preparing food, and today we have a friendly competition to try out a few time-saving kitchen tricks.
How to stop being a complete fake tone
Many years ago, a friend told me about a self-help book she had read. It sounded like complete nonsense, but I didn’t have the heart to say it. Instead, I showed interest and told her it was great. So she kept talking about it and urged me to read it until I admitted that it just wasn’t mine. “Although you seem to be so interested,” she said. Yeah, it was just that I was a complete deceiver.
How to get college credit without taking college classes
Skip time-consuming lectures and expensive tuition: you can earn college credit or even a full accredited degree using the experience and knowledge you already have. Compared to the conventional path , Competence-Based Education (CBE) is often the faster and cheaper path to graduation developed by colleges and universities for employed working adults.
I’m Adam Stelzner, an engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and this is how I work.
Adam Stelzner is hunting for the truth. The engineer oversaw the entry, descent and landing team on the Mars Curiosity Rover and, tasked with safely delivering the rover the size of a small car to the surface of Mars, decided that a flying rocket crane was the best solution for the final descent. It sounds crazy, but it was just right.
How to navigate the confusing and expensive world of medical billing
Shortly after visiting the emergency room or any major medical procedure, bills start popping up in the mail. Some look like duplicates, many are difficult to decipher, and some are not bills at all. Here’s how to decipher and identify all these confusing pieces of paper before someone comes looking for money you didn’t know about.