Learn Do’s and Don’ts on Your First Marathon
Marathons are already terrifying, so the more you know about training, preparation and what to do after the race, the better. If you’re looking to […]
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How You Can Motivate Yourself With an Imaginary Scapegoat
People thrive when they work against a force, even if that force is unreal. If you’re looking for a way to motivate yourself, try making […]
Continue reading »I’m Luis Von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, and This Is How I Work
Duolingo is a popular language learning platform that has helped thousands of people develop multilingual skills for free. Its playful lessons emphasize fast learning, so […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Eat Fresh Strawberries
Strawberries are delicious no matter how you eat them, but there is actually a way to make their sweetness even more flavorful. You probably ate […]
Continue reading »Make Your Own Cake Knife From Wood Scraps
The cake knife doesn’t have to be sharp, which means you can make one yourself out of anything. Case in point: YouTuber I Like To […]
Continue reading »Create a Cheap Smart Doorbell That Will Show You an Image When Someone Rings the Bell
Smart doorbells can take a picture of whoever rings the bell, allowing you to check on all the visitors you meet during the day. On […]
Continue reading »Reusable Swimming Diapers Are More Convenient Than Disposable Ones
When heading to the beach or the pool with your baby, your natural reaction is likely to be a pack of disposable swim diapers. But […]
Continue reading »Four Simple and Romantic Dishes That Will Impress Your Valentine
The ideal romantic meal should be easy to prepare, easy to clean, and not so filling that you are too burdened to enjoy other, mmm, […]
Continue reading »Dev-Books Is an Extensive List of the Most Recommended Coding and Programming Books
Stack Overflow is filled with thousands of questions and answers, many of which are book recommendations from programmers of varying skill levels. Dev-Books collects the […]
Continue reading »A Combination of Chocolate and Cheese for a Truly Decadent Valentine’s Day
Chocolate and cheese may seem like an odd pairing, but a good chunk of salty dairy can soften and balance the sweetness of the truffle. […]
Continue reading »Make a Small DIY Photo Studio With Household Items
If you want to take great photos of small items, be they toys, product shots, or things you want to sell online, it’s pretty easy […]
Continue reading »Best Google Assistant Skills to Use With Your Google Home
Google may be catching up with Amazon Echo, but Google Home already has a number of third-party services that can add features to your smart […]
Continue reading »For Less Boring Conversations, Use Your Vulnerabilities
If you’ve ever felt completely boring , take comfort in this idea the School of Life offers: you are not boring, you are probably just […]
Continue reading »Eightydays Helps You Plan Your Trip to Multiple Cities
Internet / iOS: Travel planning usually involves a lot of research. When you are planning a trip with stops in different cities, the research can […]
Continue reading »How to Make the Perfect Rolled up Front for a Long Shirt
Tucking a long shirt in the front helps define the waistline and lengthens the leg line without the wrinkles that can occur when the shirt […]
Continue reading »Make Your Morning Even More Delicious With Apple Pie Toast
Butter and jam are great and all, but if you want to start your morning really tasty, I suggest trying a little thing known as […]
Continue reading »Clean up Your Trash by Selling Anything You Wouldn’t Buy Again Today
If you are having a hard time deciding which things in the basement you should get rid of, ask yourself, “Will I buy this again […]
Continue reading »Steam Cleaner Removes Duplicate and Leftover Files From Steam, Uplay and GoG Galaxy
Windows: Whether all your games are Steam games, Ubisoft’s Uplay titles, or GoG purchases downloaded to the Galaxy, after installation or uninstallation, you probably have […]
Continue reading »How to Get the Benefits of a Subscription for Free or Cheap
Some of the subscription services are worth it (you can snatch Netflix out of my cold, dead hands), but this month we’ve challenged you to […]
Continue reading »Dual PC Studio Workspace
Reader Jason has uploaded this desktop to our Show and Tell pool for select jobs on Flickr , and this dual desktop , triple display […]
Continue reading »Turn up the Flavor of Homemade Steak for Dinner by Preheating the Plate
Restaurants use a clever trick to make their steaks appear better than the ones you cook at home, and it’s all about the plate. You […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Twitter Takes More Steps to End Harassment
Twitter has been criticized for years for its lax response to the abusive behavior that has plagued the site. Gradually, they added new features to […]
Continue reading »This Imogen Heap Song Is Scientifically Created to Make Your Child Smile
There is a lot of fun and cheerful music in the world for children, but this melody was written using the power of science. According […]
Continue reading »What to Drink With a Steak If You Don’t Like Red Wine
Red wine and steak are a classic combination for good reason – together they taste great – but not everyone can handle all of these […]
Continue reading »How to Find Love on the Internet
This week at The Upgrade, we’re looking for love on the internet and learning about the world of online dating. From creating the perfect dating […]
Continue reading »Boost Your Confidence in Social Situations With the 60 Seconds Game
Sometimes, gaining self-confidence is as easy as breaking the ice. The next time you’re at a conference, party, or other social event, try this game […]
Continue reading »Milanote Is a Card Organization System Built for Visual Notes
Internet: Not all notes are text, and while most major note-taking apps like Evernote or OneNote can handle images, they weren’t really designed for them. […]
Continue reading »Do You Still Want to Jailbreak Your IPhone?
In the past, jailbreak was fairly common among iPhone users, but it looks like the interest has faded lately. So we want to hear this, […]
Continue reading »If You Purchased a DVD Drive Computer Between 2003 and 2008, You May Be Eligible for $ 10.
If you purchased a computer with a DVD drive between April 1, 2003 and December 31, 2008, you may be eligible to claim $ 10 […]
Continue reading »Make Delicious Sour Smoothies Every Time With This Simple Formula
Given the current craft cocktail vibe, one could easily think of shaking or stirring the libation. Fortunately, these are not all spoons and droppers; there […]
Continue reading »How to Call a Member of Congress With Broken Phones
Now it is difficult to get through to your representatives. Their offices are slammed shut, their telephones are broken. As a concerned citizen, how can […]
Continue reading »Learn to “drop Books” and Other Tips to Finally Leave a Dent on Your Reading List
I often envision the leaning tower of Pisa as the physical embodiment of my line of e-books. I want to finish more books but can’t […]
Continue reading »How the New FCC Plans to End the Consumer Protection System
With the new president comes the new FCC. The agency has a new chairman who has already started making big changes over the past few […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Distressed Prints With Polaroid Photos
If you have old camera snapshots, here’s a fun way to change their purpose. In the video above, photographer Matt Day shows you how to […]
Continue reading »Ask What Was Different About Previous Employees to Better Understand What the Role Entails
An interview is a time to introduce yourself as a great candidate and learn more about the company, team, and role so you can make […]
Continue reading »Keep the Peeled Apple Cake Moist
Cake is the happiest of foods, which is why dry crumbly cake is so sad. This problem can be solved in one of two ways: […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Paralets for Challenging Upper Body and Abs at Home
Paralet bars, sometimes also called push-up bars, are compact versions of the bars that you can use for more challenging upper body exercises , similar […]
Continue reading »Focus on One or Two Social Issues to Stay Involved Without Losing Your Mind
After the elections, many people turned to activism as a productive expression of their outrage. However, the outrage can be overwhelming: you often feel like […]
Continue reading »More Reasons Why You Should File Your Tax Return As Early As Possible
We mentioned earlier that you should file your tax return as early as possible to prevent identity theft and give yourself time to make payments […]
Continue reading »Double-Tap the Sides of the Screen to Go Forward or Backward to YouTube
Android: Instead of the old-fashioned rewind button, video players have opted for skip buttons that allow you to go back or forward a bit. YouTube […]
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