This week we learned how to thaw frozen food, streamed video overseas, got into luxury airport lounges, and found the best resources for PC games. Here's a look back.
The Best (and Quickest) Ways to Thaw Frozen Food
Freezing food is an incredibly convenient way to save it, but thawing it is such a hassle. Here are the best (and quickest) ways to thaw just about any food.
The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Streaming Blocked Content Overseas
Regardless of which end of whatever pond you're on, region blocked content is annoying. Whether you're an ex-pat looking to watch reruns ofThe Wonder Years, or you're hankering for a dose ofDr. Who, here's the best (and easiest) way to get that content.
How to Get Into Luxury Airport Lounges for Free
When you hear the word "layover," what do you picture? If you're like most people, you probably imagine expensive food and drinks, spotty Wi-Fi, and cramped quarters—with little or no chance to relax or be productive. But there are a few ways you can get into a luxury lounge to upgrade your layover into a mini-vacation.
Five Best Resources for PC Games
There are plenty of places to pick up great PC games, whether you're looking for something just-released or a classic treasure. Still, some are better than others, either thanks to their deals, selection, approach to DRM, or support for indie games. Here are five of the best, based on your nominations.
Download Free AAA Computer Games From EA Origin's "On The House"
Windows: Electronic Arts has launched a new initiative called "On The House" which lets you download full-version PC games for free.
How to Overcome a Job's "Years of Experience" Requirement
Skills: check. Education: check. Experience: not so much. What should you do when you know you're capable of a job, but the requirements says you're too inexperienced? The workplace experts at Stack Exchange offer some helpful advice.
Electronics Owners: Get $10 in a DRAM Class Action Settlement
If you owned any electronic device that had DRAM in it, a price fixing class action settlement could pay you at least $10. Here's how to find out if you qualify.
This Graphic Is a Rough Guide to Bad (Or Badly Reported) Science
Science is amazing, but science reporting can be confusing at times and misleading at worst. The folks at Compound Interest put together this reference graphic that will help you pick out good articles from bad ones, and help you qualify the impact of the study you're reading.
Microwave Butter Perfectly With a Toothpick Tripod
You need butter but you forgot to take it out of the fridge. Microwave? Not without a melted mess. But Josef Spalenka has cracked how to soften butter in the microwave without it melting. He calls it the "Toothpick Tripod Method."
Use Louis CK's 70% Rule to Avoid Decision Paralysis
We make a lot of decisions every day and, if we're honest, not all of them actually have clear cut, objective right and wrong answers. To get past this, comedian Louis CK suggests a simple rule: if you're 70% happy with a decision, just go for it.
All Code Is Bad, So Don't Stress If Yours Sucks
If you're learning programming, you might aspire to write beautiful, clean and concise code. The truth is, though, that's a lot harder than you might think. Programmer and author Peter Welch explains why all code is bad (and programming sucks), but we think you shouldn't let that discourage you.
TSA Pre Open to All: Breeze Through Airport Security for $17 a Year
The TSA Pre program lets you quickly go through security at participating airports—no need to take off your shoes and belt. Until recently, the program was only for select individuals, but as of December 2013, it's open to everyone—and seems like a pretty good deal.
How to Pull an Effective All-Nighter
Finals, due dates, exams, and deadlines all have one thing in common: they convince us that skipping sleep is a good idea. While that's certainly not true, sometimes pulling an all-nighter is your only option to get things done. If you have to go that route, you may as well do it right.
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