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Friday, April 25, 2014

This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th

This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


This week we improved our resumes, killed our standing desks, made the most of our TVs, and looked at the best text editors. Here's a look back.


Improve Your Resume with This Simple Formula Recommended by Google


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Recruiters don't look at your resume for more than a few precious seconds, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still carefully craft your resume to make sure you've got the best chances of landing a job. Here's a simple formula from Google's HR chief that'll help you put the best information on your resume.


Why I Killed My Standing Desk, and What I Do Instead


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Standing desks may be all the rage, but they certainly have their downsides—and they aren't for everyone. Writer Mikael Cho explains why he ditched his standing desk, and how he combats the unhealthy side effects of sitting all day.


Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your HDTV


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


You spend a lot of time in front of your TV, but chances are you may not be using it to its full potential. It's not just about better picture, either—a good TV setup requires the right cables, a good remote, and a lot more. Here are 10 tweaks for creating the ultimate TV setup.


Five Best Text Editors


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Whether you're a developer or a writer, a good text editor is a must-have on any computer, in any operating system. The humble text editor is great for managing code, writing down quick notes, or just as a distraction-free writing tool. This week, we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.


10 Tasks You Should Never Put on the Back Burner


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


When things get busy, we all have tasks we put off. Sometimes items end up delayed out of necessity. If you are putting off the right things, it can be a good move to reduce your workload. But if you procrastinate on the wrong tasks, you might be setting yourself up for trouble later. So, what tasks should you avoid putting on your back burner?


Make Your Own Delicious Ramen That's Even Cheaper Than Instant


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Instant ramen is a poor shadow of the noodles you get at a ramen shop. Now you can make better-than-instant ramen at home for even less than those cheap packets you find at the grocery store.


10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was Planning My Wedding


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Between the life-changing proposal and the tear-jerking "I do's," there's the unique stress known as wedding planning. Even if your big day is a year or more out, many things might will trip you up. As someone who's been there and lived to tell the tale, these are the things I wish I had known in advance before my wedding day.


This Graphic Walks You Through the Four-Minute Workout


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


We've mentioned how for people who are already active, a four-minute workout can go a long way towards keeping you active and in good condition. If you can't remember what that workout entails, this graphic walks you through the exercises and how long to do each one.


The Best Extensions to Make Google Maps Even More Awesome


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Google Maps is easily one of the most popular and powerful mapping tools on the internet. It doesn't have to do all the legwork alone, though. Here are some of the best extensions you can add to your browser to make Google Maps that much more awesome.


Everything You Need to Know About Optimizing Your Wi-Fi in One Video



Getting crappy Wi-Fi reception on one side of your house? This video details a number of ways to boost your reception, both simple and complex—in only 5 minutes.


How to Run a Portable Version of Windows from a USB Drive


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


Ever wanted a copy of Windows you can take with you wherever you go, to use on any computer you want? It's possible: here's how to install a portable version of Windows 8 on a USB hard drive that you can take anywhere.


The Biggest Myths About Cutting the Cable Cord


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


If the headlines are to be believed, consumers are abandoning traditional TV subscriptions in droves, embracing ever-easier-to-use streaming gadgets and apps, and watching their favorite shows mere minutes after they hit the usual airwaves. But the truth is actually a lot more complicated.


Reinforce Charging Cable Joints with Paracord


This Week's Most Popular Posts: April 18th to 25th


The end of your laptop or phone charging cable can take a lot of stress when you bend it to plug it in to give your gear some juice. We've shown you how to reinforce it with Sugru, but if you want something more durable, attractive, and multipurpose, try some paracord instead.


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