This week we learned why there's so much confusion over health and nutrition, the best hidden Google Docs features, the best time of day to do anything, and how to get a free computer science education. Here's a look back.
The Best Google Docs Features You're Probably Not Using
Many of us already know and love Google Docs for being free, available on the web, and relatively robust. What you may not know is that there are a ton of features hiding in Google Docs that either don't exist in other suites, or are just too awesome to not use all the time.
Why There's So Much Confusion Over Nutrition and Health
If you believed the internet, you'd think there's huge debate over whether eggs, coffee, or salt are good or bad for you. In reality, there's significant agreement on diet and health issues among experts, but the general public is conflicted. So why are we so confused when experts agree? Let's clear the air.
The Best Time of Day to Do Just About Anything
From avoiding crowds to taking advantage of your body's natural rhythms, there's a best time of day to do just about anything. Here's a list of some of the best.
Get a College-Level Computer Science Education with These Free Courses
We're lucky to have access to so many excellent free online courses for just about anything you want to study, including computer science. Here's a curriculum list that strings various free computing courses into the equivalent of a college bachelor's degree.
The Best Sounds for Getting Work Done
The right kind of sound can relax your mind, hone your focus, drown out distractions, or get you pumped to kill your to-do list. We've assembled some research and free resources to help you create your own best workspace soundtrack.
Stop Trying to Be Happy and Start Working Towards Your Ideal Self
If you have to try to be cool, you will never be cool. If you have to try to be happy, then you will never be happy. Happiness, like other emotions, is not something you obtain, but rather something you inhabit. It's the long-term pursuit of your goals and your ideal self that gives you fulfillment.
How to Read Body Language More Effectively
Body language is a huge part of how we communicate with other people. However, most of us only have an intuitive knowledge of non-verbal communication at best. Fortunately, if reading body language doesn't come naturally to you, or if you'd simply like to get better at it, there's a huge body of work that details what the body is really saying.
How Often Should I Charge My Gadget's Battery to Prolong Its Lifespan?
Dear Lifehacker,
What is the deal with lithium-ion batteries (the kind found in smartphones and laptops)? I've heard lots of different things about how to take care of them, like that they need to be kept charged between 40% and 80%, or that they should be drained completely and charged to 100%. What is the ideal approach to maintaining a good battery-life-to-battery-health ratio?
Background Burner Does Quick Background Removal on Your Photos
When you need the object of a picture, but not the background, it can be a pain to separate them, particularly if you don't have Photoshop. As long as you don't need pixel-perfect control, Background Burner can do the grunt work for you in a jiffy.
Surprising Ways You Can Wreck Your Credit Score
You probably already know that you can damage your credit by not paying bills on time, or letting your accounts go to collections. But there are quite a few unexpected ways to wreck your score, too. Check out these surprising ways to damage your credit—and avoid them if you can.
How Do I Know When to Upgrade My PC or Just Build a New One?
Dear Lifehacker,
My computer is getting a little old. I built it myself, but I'm not sure whether it's worthwhile to upgrade individual things like my processor or video card or whether I should just start from scratch and build a new rig. How can I tell when it's time to upgrade and when I should start over?
Don't Bother Thawing Fish, Cook It from Frozen Instead
It's good to know the proper way to thaw foods, but when it comes to fish, save yourself the time and effort and just cook it straight from the freezer.
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