Most Viewed Posts This Week: June 17-24
As much as we care about our health, many of us actually play sports just because we want to look more attractive. And that’s okay, so this week we’re focusing on exercises that are purely aesthetic in nature. As the saying goes: “Strong in body, strong in life hacks.” Right? This and more in this week’s main messages.
The best exercises to look great naked
It is good and important to be strong and healthy, but many of us exercise in order to look good. These aesthetically oriented exercises won’t warm you up overnight, but when paired with a healthy diet, they will give you the most out of your workout to keep you looking good dressed or undressed.
Free document scanning apps are dirty and ugly, don’t download them
Mobile document scanners are arguably the most boring apps imaginable, so it’s bewildering that they are also some of the ugliest, grubby, and confusing apps you can download. It should be simple: scan receipts, digitize notes, sync to the cloud, that’s all. Helpful but not fun. But there are dozens of them, all almost the same. Some of them are free. The rest is a couple of bucks. Most have in-app purchases. They are all fucking confusing.
How to get around the hidden fees of most airlines
It’s cheaper to fly than it used to be. Adjusted for inflation, a Los Angeles to Kansas City ticket was worth $ 575 in 1955 , compared to a couple hundred dollars today. Airfare has become more affordable these days, but almost everything costs extra . Here’s how to get around these fees, especially the hidden ones.
How to register and vote early before the presidential election
On November 8, it will be time to decide on the new President of the United States. If you are not registered to vote, now is the time to make sure you are ready when the time comes to visit the polling stations. Here’s all the information you need to know.
Top 10 Places to Get Awesome Desktop Wallpapers
Whether you love swapping out beautiful desktop wallpapers, or just want something minimal that you’re going to open windows over anyway, there is no shortage of great places to find something to decorate your desktop with. Let’s take a look at some of the best.
Download dozens of free Coursera courses before they disappear forever
Coursera , one of the best sources for massive open online courses, is shutting down its old platform on June 30 and removing dozens of courses. Here are two ways to save all course materials until they are gone.
All the best films that appeared on and left Netflix in July 2016
Summer is here, which means you can watch Netflix all day while the air conditioner keeps you sweaty. Netflix is cutting classic films like 2001 and seven, yes, seven Star Trek films this month.
Android apps for Chrome OS are here, and they are the future of both platforms
Google has just made the entire Android app library available to Chromebook owners, but only the Chromebook Flip so far. After trying a few, my Flip has become one of the most useful devices for me. There are still some rough edges, but you will have a lot more reasons to buy a Chromebook in the near future.
These practical ways to use a whipping siphon are not limited to whipped cream
Siphon whipping tools that seem best for trendy restaurant chefs. I appreciate whatever you can do with them, but I will not complement my everyday dinner with smoked salmon espuma . I am wondering how this might help me speed up the process , especially infusion. Here are some clever ways you can use it at home.
A beginner’s guide to choosing the perfect bike
Until recently, I rode the same bike I rode on my 10th birthday. I’ve moved from A to B, but it’s definitely time to upgrade. As a complete beginner, I have found that choosing the right bike is not as easy as I thought. Here’s how to find the perfect ride – from frame size to optional features.
No, urine is not sterile
Urine is composed of urea , water, sodium, potassium, and other chemical compounds. For a long time, people who watched too many survival shows and even doctors believed that urine was germ-free. As it turns out, urine is not sterile when it leaves your body.
Nine Simple Tips for Improving Dining Manners in Trendy Restaurants
Whether you’re dining at a fine restaurant, enjoying a wedding reception, or trying to look good at a work event, etiquette is essential. These tips are easy to remember and will help you look stylish.
Showdown with a budget fountain pen: Lamy Safari vs Pilot Metropolitan
There is nothing better than writing with a fountain pen, and while they can be expensive, you don’t need to spend a ton of money to own one. For less than $ 25, you can have a reusable pen perfect for drawing, journaling, or classy notes. Let’s take a look at two of the best and most affordable budget options you can buy.
Can You Eat Too Much Protein?
Depending on who you ask, we are either eating “too much” protein, or we need a protein shake after the protein shake to build some muscle or lose weight. In fact, neither one nor the other. Some of us may need more, while others get more than enough, but more is not necessarily harmful. Here’s how to figure it all out.