Most Viewed Posts This Week: November 18-25

Posted on November 25, 2016 by resourcefulman

Thank goodness we’ve crossed the Turkey Rubicon as the year draws to a close and decorations grow. This week, we not only prepared for the holidays, but also learned about neural networks and artificial intelligence, discussed the unflattering habit of meeting ghosts, and much more. Here’s a look back.

Why I stopped working with ghosts

In the dating world, there is an impending presence that haunts us all: ghosts. I watched friends become ghosts, they are looked at, and I have even been a ghost many times. But I decided to stop. Not only because I realized how impolite I was, but also because I saw that disappearing on the air was a disservice to me.

10 best DIY projects that teach you a lot about technology

Do it yourself is not always the easiest way to do something, but it is usually the most informative and educational. This week, let’s take a look at some great tech projects that will help you learn the tools you are likely to use every day, as well as protect your privacy and give you control over your own data in the process.

All the best movies to hit and leave Netflix in December 2016

Winter is in full swing, which means it’s time to avoid the world, grab the blanket and stay on the couch for days on end. Netflix makes it easy for you this month with new additions like Captain America: Civil War and The Rock .

Free up storage space on your iPhone instantly by downloading (and then uninstalling) a huge app

Earlier this year, a small trick was discovered on iOS: if you try to download a large movie, iOS will clear the junk storage to make room for it. This doesn’t work anymore in iOS 10, but last night I noticed this happens when you download a large app.

What Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Really Do

When an app claims to be powered by “artificial intelligence”, it feels like you are in the future. But what does this actually mean? We’re exploring what buzzwords like AI, machine learning, and neural networks really mean, and if they help improve your apps.

Difference between streets, boulevards, avenues and other roads

As you travel through the city, you will see streets, avenues, alleys, courtyards, boulevards, and more road types than you can count. It turns out these naming conventions aren’t just for fun. They actually mean something.

Suitcase parsing: smart luggage and standard carry-on luggage

This is holiday travel season, which means we pull out our suitcases and pack up for flight, train, or road trips. Of course, regular luggage gets the job done, but smart luggage can be weighed, skip TSA checkpoints and alert you if it gets lost. I decided to give it a try.

Can compression socks, sleeves, and capes help you train better?

Basketball players, runners, weightlifters and general gym goers are always looking for added benefits, and they think compression equipment is the way to go. By squeezing into these stretchy clothes, you supposedly increase blood flow, which in theory means more oxygen for working muscles and a better workout.

Will it be sous vide? Whole Thanksgiving Turkey

Hello my friendly friends and welcome to the specialWill It Sous Vide? , a weekly column where I do whatever you want with my immersion circulator.

I’m Arden Hoffman, Head of Human Resources at Dropbox, and this is how I work.

Technology may come first in Silicon Valley, but creating the infrastructure in which people can work best is not an easy task. Arden Hoffman set up this structure at Dropbox, where she leads Human Resources, leading the company’s internal operations and recruiting new talent.

How to make screen time rules that work for your family

Not so long ago, pediatricians recommended limiting the time that children spend on phones and tablets to one or two hours a day, and babies are not given it at all. That has changed and parents now need to make sure their kids have a healthy relationship with their devices . Where to begin? Here are several ways to approach the problem.

What to do with loose chocolate

If you’ve ever left a chocolate bar idle, you may have noticed a white film on the surface. This film is called “bloom” and is caused by improper storage of the chocolate.

Common Gala Dinner Crashes and How to Fix Them

Despite my limited kitchen experience and a history of spoiled very basic dishes, I was named host for Thanksgiving this year. Most likely I’ll screw something up. If you are in the same boat, we must be ready. Here’s how to prevent and fix a few common Thanksgiving mistakes.