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How I Cut My Spending in Half to Take a Job I Loved
In 2009, I was a very senior executive celebrating my fourth anniversary at a brokerage firm. I was working about 70 hours a week, managing 80 people, and traveling to the company’s other offices (two of which were cross-country) 3-4 days a week, twice a month. Show More Summary
Ditch Your Plans to Find Out How You Work
No matter how much you plan, you can still end up getting very little done. Computer scientist Cal Newport is trying something new: ditching the plan altogether to see what he spends his time on. Read more...
Ask an Expert: All About Your Summer Fitness Goals
Hey everyone, I'm Dick Talens. I'm the co-founder of Fitocracy and a nutritional/fitness coach who specializes in helping people with very little time find their six-pack. Summer is just around the corner, and everyone is looking to get in shape. Show More Summary
Translate Numbers Into Human Terms
The Dictionary of Numbers provides meaning to the numbers we see every day. The post Translate Numbers Into Human Terms appeared first on Lifehack.
Cloud Storage Speed Compared, Dropbox Comes Out On Top
The cloud storage wars are heating up and there are a lot of reasons to look at the alternatives. However, the big question is, "Which one is the fastest at syncing files?" Unsurprisingly, that title goes to reigning incumbent, Dropbox. Read more...
6 Ways to Improve Relationships by Tackling Self-Consciousness
When I was growing up, I was a great soccer star, a swimming champion, and a well-read student.Deep down, though, I was struggling to make more than a few good relationships with other people.One of the biggest hindrances in my lifeShow More Summary
How Often Do You Update Your Resume?
Whether you're actively looking for a job or not, keeping an up-to-date resume not only saves you the stress and hassle of updating it when you really need it, but also serves as a good tool for keeping an eye on your career progress. How often do you update yours? Read more...
How Can You Actually Earn Money from Amazon Mechanical Turk
If you've always wanted to make money online, there's a new sheriff in town: Amazon Mechanical Turk. Mechanical Turk is a great place to begin your search for online income for several reasons. The post How Can You Actually Earn Money from Amazon Mechanical Turk appeared first on Lifehack.
Use Windows 8 Picture Passwords to Learn Information
Windows: In the newest version of Windows, you can create a picture password that you unlock with a series of taps or drags. Try using this to drill yourself on information you want to learn. Read more...
How Do I Know If My VPN Is Trustworthy?
Dear Lifehacker,
I've read about why I really should use a VPN and I've been looking into different providers, but there's one thing I'm worried about. Can't a VPN provider just look at my traffic all they want and see what I'm doing?...Show More Summary
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How To Heat Your House Efficiently
Winter is coming, and all across the southern states eyes turn to energy bills and minds towards how to make them smaller. What is the most efficient way to heat your house? As with anything to do with thermodynamics the answer is complicated, but there are some solid rules to help shape your thinking. More »
Five Things Men Need to Know About Pregnancy
While most men don’t want to admit it, they are all pretty clueless when it comes to women. Here are a few simple "need to know" details about pregnancy. The post Five Things Men Need to Know About Pregnancy appeared first on Lifeha...
Loader Droid Gives You Full Control Over Your Android Downloads
Android: Mobile devices aren't the best for downloading files without getting interrupted. Loader Droid aims to change that with an impressive download manager. Read more...
Google+ for Android has been updated to bring a host of photo-enhancing features, selective location
Google+ for Android has been updated to bring a host of photo-enhancing features, selective location sharing, and those fancy smart tags that are now showing up on feeds everywhere. Read more about it and grab the download here. Read more...
Set Google Now Reminders from Google Search Results
Google Now's new Reminders feature is pretty darn awesome, but reader Gmapper14 found a great, lesser-known feature: you can add reminders right from Google search results. Read more...
Download High Quality Vintage Posters For Free
FreeVintagePosters.com offers free high-res downloads of copyright-free vintage posters. The post Download High Quality Vintage Posters For Free appeared first on Lifehack.
How to Supercharge Your Router with DD-WRT
Few routers utilize their full potential out of the box because their firmware limits their functionality. Thanks to an open-source project called DD-WRT, you can unlock your router’s potential to broadcast a stronger signal, manage network traffic, remotely access all your home computers, and a whole lot more. Show More Summary
Gmail users can now try the new Hangouts right from Gmail, though it removes the ability to call pho
Gmail users can now try the new Hangouts right from Gmail, though it removes the ability to call phones with Google Voice. Luckily, you can revert back to the old chat if you want. Read more at The Verge. Read more...
A Short Note on Bridge Jumping
When you were a kid and wanted to do something your parents or teachers didn’t like, you may have heard
