Most Viewed Posts This Week: October 7-14
This week we learned about some not-so-nefarious uses for recording phones, built our very own Amazon Echo with a Raspberry Pi, fixed the most common deadlift bugs, found a way to run Google Assistant on any Android Nougat phone, and more. Here’s a look back.
Five useful things you can do with a recorder phone number
When you think of burner phone numbers, spies and spies probably come to mind. But there are many reasons why ordinary people will want a recorder number, and a few apps will let you create as many as you need. Here are some professional ways to use burner numbers professionally to protect your privacy and even get rid of text message spam.
How to deal with a manipulative colleague
In one of my first “real” jobs, I worked on a project with a group of workers who were known to be manipulative. However, I was friends with someone who seemed agreeable. During the meeting, our boss asked her why one of her tasks had not been completed. My good-natured friend completely blamed me for this. This was my first experience with a manipulative colleague, and it wasn’t fun.
The most common deadlift mistakes and how to fix them
You may wonder how difficult it is to bend over and lift something heavy, but do it wrong and your back will emphatically tell you that it is very difficult. The deadlift is an incredible and practical full-body exercise , but so many things, from how you hold the weight to how you “stand,” can go wrong.
How to Build Your Own Amazon Echo Using Raspberry Pi
Amazon Echo is useful to have at home. It can play podcasts, take reminders and notes, tell you the length of your commute, and even control other appliances in your home. But at $ 50 to $ 150, it’s an expensive proposition if you’re not sure you’ll use it. Good news: you can make it fully functional using the Raspberry Pi.
How to get Google Assistant on any Android Nougat phone
Google Assistant, the new smart interactive virtual assistant , is unfortunately only officially available for their new Pixel phones . With a little tweaking, however, you can get it – and all of the Assistant’s powerful search and chat features – on any phone running Android Nougat. Here’s how.
Ask this question to end your interview on a good note.
No matter how well your interview is going, there is still an awkward moment at the end where you really don’t know if you should continue the conversation or start goodbye. But if you ask a positive question, you can end the interview on a high note.
10 Best Browser Extensions to Eliminate Internet Irritation
The internet is rife with trouble. Pop-up ads when you visit a page to be closed, sites that automatically play sound even on background tabs, pages that reload and accept all the text you enter – they all suck. Here are some browser add-ons that make the Internet a better place for everyone.
DIY Retro Gaming System Disassembly: RetroPie vs Recalbox
The Raspberry Pi is the cheapest and most compact way to emulate the old video games you still love to play. You have several different ways to create your own retro video game console, but RetroPie and Recalbox are two of the easiest to use. Let’s take a look at their differences and choose the best one for you.
Everything you need to know to start running
Whether you are joining our Turkey Trot Throwdown program or simply wanting the benefits of running, you are likely to have some questions about exactly how you “become” a runner besides putting on your shoes and going outside. Fortunately, we have the answers and now is the best time to start .
How to check if you are registered to vote
This week marks the voter registration deadline in a number of states, so now is the time to double-check if you are registered if you are unsure. Verification will take only a few seconds.
Get a free seat next to you on your flight with this airline app trick
If you have to work on your next flight or hate crowding with other passengers, a seat next to you is great. Here’s how to get your perfect spot right at the gate.
How to choose the best sparkling water
Huge selection of sparkling water – from club soda to La Croix. It’s tempting to brush it off by calling it “just water,” but these fizzy mixes vary greatly in taste and mouthfeel. Soda is the only thing keeping me from embalming with Diet Coke, and I have my own opinion on that.
The best productivity skills of famous writers
Contrary to our romanticized notions, writers don’t just sit all day drinking coffee and scotch and waiting for inspiration to come. As with any job, they need to be disciplined and productive. While it takes a lot of coffee, it also takes hard work. This is how some famous authors held on to the whetstone.
What sleep tracking apps may and may not tell you
Activity trackers and sleep tracking apps will happily provide you with statistics on your sleep: how many hours you were in the bag, for example, and whether the sleep was good “quality”. But you cannot take these numbers at face value, and some of them are completely wrong.