Most Viewed Posts This Week: April 8-15
This week was dedicated to improving the three basic necessities of life: mind, body and taxes. We learned how to build an effective bodyweight workout, talked about tax deductions not to be overlooked, explained why taking care of yourself when you’re stressed is important, and more. Here’s a look back.
Everything you need to build your bodyweight workout
An effective bodyweight training program can get you in shape and even build muscle, but “effective” is not the same for everyone. Some people can do 10 push-ups, others need 20, and some need more sets than others. Even how often you exercise is important. Let’s speed up and design the perfect workout for you.
File sync opposition: Google Drive vs. Dropbox vs. OneDrive
Access to decent cloud storage is almost essential these days, whether for work or play, but everyone seems to have an opinion on which is the best. Let’s break down the three most popular file sync services and see which one dominates.
Eight tax deductions to watch out for when filing this year
Take advantage of every tax deduction to which you are entitled, because taxes are the biggest expense for most people . Requiring no deductions is just leaving money on the table. Before you apply, make sure you don’t overlook these loans and deductions, which can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
Five tips that can save your life from a knife attack
No one wants to face an attacker with a knife, especially if you’re unarmed, but these five tips can help you defend yourself long enough to escape.
Board games that are a lot of fun to play alone
There’s something about the sound of the dice rolling, the feel of the pieces moving across the board and the feel of the cards in your hand that makes board games so magical. If you lack this experience or can’t get a group to play , these games can be played on their own whenever you want.
Top 10 Easy DIY Bathroom Renovation Projects
Bathroom: This may not be your favorite room in your home, but it is definitely important. Use your DIY skills to improve the organization and functionality of your bathroom by upgrading it at a fraction of the cost. Here are 10 suggested projects that almost everyone can do.
Circuit Simulator lets you experiment with electronic components in your browser
Part of the fun of DIY electronics projects is tinkering with things to find out how they work, but that doesn’t mean planning ahead isn’t a good idea. If you want to play around with exactly how schemas will work, Lushprojects has a little web application for that.
Why is it important to take care of yourself
You are overwhelmed with work. You have a bunch of projects at home, and your calendar is full of overdue tasks. To make room for all of this, you skip lunch, stop going to the gym, and completely forget about your social life. When we’re stressed, taking care of ourselves is usually the first thing to leave. And this only aggravates the situation.
The amazing science behind blue balls (and blue vulvas)
Blue balls are slang for an uncomfortable and often painful feeling for the guys downstairs, and it happens to some, not all, guys. But did you know that women can get it too? Blue balls and blue vulvas are very real and we could all learn a thing or two about them from this video.
Eight tax deductions to watch out for when filing this year
Take advantage of every tax deduction to which you are entitled, because taxes are the biggest expense for most people . Requiring no deductions is just leaving money on the table. Before you apply, make sure you don’t overlook these loans and deductions, which can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
An overview of screenshots of Vivaldi, the new web browser for power users
Tired of Chrome? Tired of not being able to customize Safari? Wish Firefox was a little better? Vivaldi , the new web browser built on Chromium, wants to dispel your aversion to boring, modern, regular browsers with a highly customizable browser. Let’s see how it stacks up.
How to Choose the Perfect Backpack for Convenience, Organization, and Style
I’m an avid backpack and trust me: the wrong backpack means you’re stuck with an uncomfortable and uncomfortable bag all day. A few simple options will help you choose the best for comfort, style and convenience. I’ve found common ground in my many backpacks to help you choose yours.
What You Should Know About the Latest Congress Effort to Make Encryption a Crime
A new bill in Congress will force tech companies to undermine or disrupt their own security and encryption features anytime law enforcement requests them to do so. Sounds awful? This. Here’s what the invoice says and what you can do about it.
All about calluses, your skin’s natural (and sometimes painful) armor
Calluses, those areas of hard, thickened skin on the arms and legs, are part armor and part harm. Gymnasts are fixated on shaving them off; runners worry about keeping fit. If managed wisely, you can have happy, tough skin that doesn’t give you problems.
What’s the fastest way to chill a can of beer?
There’s nothing better than drinking a cold beer on a hot summer day, but what if your six-bottle pack is hot? You must find a way to make this beer frosty so as not to face the horror of a warm drink. That’s why we’re trying several ways to chill your beer quickly.