Most Viewed Posts This Week: January 16-23
This week we gave some advice to aspiring developers , debunked some myths about muscle soreness , talked about tough life decisions, and got a glimpse of the upcoming Windows 10 . Here’s a look back.
What I would like to know when I started my career as a software developer
When you start your career in any field, you probably have high expectations, but don’t really know what to expect. Should you lower your head and do what you are told, or should you only strive for ambitious projects? Here’s what I’ve learned from my experience in software development.
Why muscles hurt (and what to do about it)
When you struggle to climb stairs the day after a hard workout, should you view your soreness as proof that you’ve worked hard , or as a sign that you’ve overdone it? The truth is somewhere in between. Let’s find out where soreness comes from and how to get rid of it.
10 hardest decisions you’ll make in life (and how to make them)
Life is full of important moments and important decisions. But don’t worry, from deciding where to live to finding your true calling, here are some tips to help you along the way.
Microsoft today announced the best updates for Windows 10 and Xbox
Microsoft hosted another event today to showcase even more of the power of Windows 10 and other consumer products coming this year. Here are the best things the company has announced.
Worst merchandise to buy at Walmart
Walmart is generally considered to have the lowest prices. But this is not always the case. Kiplinger has compiled a list of things that can be found cheaper elsewhere.
Stop answering the question “what is your biggest weakness” with poorly promoted positive reviews
The idea that in an interview you have to answer the question “what is your greatest weakness” is really just a positive trait (“I’m a workaholic!” Or “I’m a perfectionist!”) You often hear. from professional trainers. In truth, just stop. Every interviewer everywhere has heard this before and would like you to be honest.
This map shows how much snow it takes to cancel a school.
Snowy days can be a nightmare for working parents. Some areas generally require very little snow to close a school, while other areas do not flash if two feet of snow falls.
How to make a new coworker feel welcome
Remember your first week at work? It was probably not easy, but you did it. When new people join your company, you can use this experience to make it easier for them to adapt. Here’s how you can make your new colleagues feel welcome.
The Five Best Websites for Image Hosting
Taking photos and uploading them to the Internet has never been easier. The best sites for storing these photos back them up, make them easy to share, showcase them in beautiful galleries, and offer tons of space and editing tools. This week we take a look at the top five image hosting sites based on your nominations.
What people reading your resume want you to know
Resumes are highly personal documents and you probably feel like you want to convey a sense of who you really are. But if you focus on unnecessary frills or make your experience ambiguous, the person reading your resume will instantly throw it aside. Focus on clarity first!
My endless search for comfortable in-ear headphones
I’m a fan of headphones. I have headphones of all shapes and sizes, but there is one small problem: I don’t like things that cut deep into my ears, unlike most traditional in-ear headphones. So, I started looking for more convenient options … and it turned out to be more difficult than I expected.
Why You Should Buy 4TB Hard Drives and Avoid 3TB Hard Drives
After further researching detailed reports of the most trusted brands of hard drives and consumer hard drives versus corporate hard drives, Backblaze found some interesting data that could help you choose your next drive. One tip: stay away from 3TB drives.
Three Common Fitness Pitfalls To Avoid (And What To Do Instead)
Benjamin Franklin once said that there are three inevitability in life: death, taxes, and too much fitness information. Okay, he didn’t say that last one, but it’s still true. Fitness is amazing. We compensate for this by making thoughtless decisions that actually make us vulnerable. Let’s look at three ways we can avoid falling prey to our own psychology and the psychology of marketers.
What to say instead of “I’m busy”
We live in a cult of the busy . Being busy has turned into humble bragging instead of a stress indicator. When people ask you how you are doing, you should aim to say this, not “I was busy.”
How to safely test software without messing up your system
The internet is full of nice apps, but it’s also packed with shady software. Before installing something terrible, educate yourself in information security. Here are the best tools to protect yourself when you experiment with new programs.