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Friday, May 23, 2014

This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd

This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


This week we defeated our bad breath, translated words for free, discovered everything Google Now can do, and learned how far our money goes in different cities. Here's a look back.


How to Defeat Bad Breath Once and For All


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


It's embarrassing when someone points out that you have bad breath or politely offers a mint with a knowing smile. There is very little you can do but apologize and swallow that mint with your pride. But if you are a little better prepared, you can avoid such awkward situations in the future.


Word Lens, The Real-Time Translation App, Is Now Free



Android/iOS: Word Lens, the app that can translate the words and language it sees in real time, is free to download today.


Top 10 Awesome Features of Google Now


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Google Now, the mind-reading personal assistant for iOS and Android, has gotten a ton of updates lately, making it the perfect smartphone companion for...well, anything. Here's a list of the coolest stuff it can do.


eBay Hacked, Change Your Passwords Now


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


If you have an eBay account, it's time to change your password. The company released a statement today saying their internal and customer databases were compromised earlier this year, and starting today they'll prompt everyone to change their passwords.


How Far Your Paycheck Actually Goes, Based on Where You Live


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


We all know that cities across the country differ in cost of living as well as median income. Want to know what income really feels like in different parts of the country? This interactive graph showcases "real personal income" for major cities.


How to Spot a Counterfeit Apple Charger


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


You might think it doesn't matter what kind of charger you use with your phone, but a counterfeit charger can be much lower quality—not to mention unsafe. Here's how to tell the difference.


How to Show the "Most Recent" News Feed in the New Facebook App


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Can't find your Most Recent news feed after Facebook's latest update on your iOS or Android device? Don't worry, it's still there. It's just hidden away in a new location.


The Science of Learning a New Language (and How to Use It)


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Learning new languages is a natural instinct for children, and yet it becomes more difficult as we age. We might be at a disadvantage as adults, but with a few learning methods, you can still give yourself the best chance for learning a new language.


Identify Your Voice's "Mask" to Optimize Your Natural Pitch and Tone



You'd think talking would be one of those things we've mastered by the time we're adults. Yet we haven't even gotbreathing properly down. If you're trying to make your voice sound better and project more, start by finding your voice's "mask."


Five Best Book Recommendation Services


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


If you're on the hunt for something new and interesting to read, you have plenty of places to turn. This week, we're looking at five of the best book recommendation sites, services, or groups, based on your nominations.


How Spammers Spoof Your Email Address (and How to Protect Yourself)


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Most of us know spam when we see it, but seeing a strange email from a friend—or worse, from ourselves—in our inbox is pretty disconcerting. If you've seen an email that looks like it's from a friend, it doesn't mean they've been hacked. Spammers spoof those addresses all the time, and it's not hard to do. Here's how they do it, and how you can protect yourself.


The Best Self-Hosted Alternatives to Popular Services


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Most of us use services like Gmail, Feedly, and Instapaper to get through the day—but that means giving up privacy and locking into a service you don't control. Hosting your own services at home used to be reserved for nerds, but it's easier than ever. Here are the best services that you can host yourself for all your daily needs.


How to Fix the Most Common iMessage Problems


This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 16th to 23rd


Apple's iMessage is a great way to get around text messaging fees and send messages to other Apple users for free, but it's not without its problems. Unfortunately, unlike traditional SMS, the problems don't seem to magically work themselves out on their own, so here's how to fix some of the more common issues you might come across.


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