This week we paid for our Costco membership, downloaded some useful Windows programs, learned all about Apple's new releases, and learned why we should make our beds. Here's a look back.
The Items That Will Single-Handedly Pay for Your Costco Fee
Costco is an awesome source for saving money on groceries, depending on what you buy. Maybe you have reservations about whether or not Costco's annual membership fee is worth it. Frugal Living site Save Outside The Box compiled a list of Costco items whose savings will single-handedly pay for your membership fee.
Top 10 Incredibly Useful Windows Programs to Have On Hand
Some apps are essential, and you use them every day. Everyone knows their names: Firefox, VLC, 7-Zip, and so on. However, there's another class of app that gets less attention: the apps that are insanely useful to have in your back pocket on the rare occasions you need them. Here are 10 of our favorites.
All the New Stuff in iOS 8
Today, Apple announced iOS 8 with a ton of new features. It's not as visually different as iOS 7, but it's still packed with all kinds of new stuff. Here's a list of everything new.
Why Making Your Bed Every Morning Matters, According to a Navy SEAL
Making your bed each morning seems like the least of our worries to start the day. However, according to Naval Adm. William McRaven, it may be the best way to start off your day.
The Most Common Words You're Probably Mispronouncing
Unless you've looked up or heard the pronunciation for every word you've ever read, chances are there are at least some words you're mispronouncing. Let's take a look at and share the most dreadful ones.
The Best Military Tricks to Make Your Daily Life Easier
Soldiers often come up with shortcuts to lead the disciplined life required in the military. The good news is that a lot of these tricks can be applied to make civilian life easier, too.
The Most Important Money Milestones You Should Reach by 30
If you're interested in getting on track with your finances, it might help to know exactly what your situation should look like. Financial site Money After Graduation put together a long list of financial milestones you should hit before age 30.
Uncover Every Friend on Someone's Private Facebook Friends List
Some people on Facebook may opt to hide their friends list from you. WonderHowTo shares some tricks on revealing those "private" lists.
10 Lessons I Learned from a Year of Productivity Experiments
Over the last 12 months I have conducted countless productivity experiments on myself,interviewed some of the most productive people in the world, and read a ton of books and academic literature on productivity, all to explore how I could become as productive as possible. This is what I've learned.
Use the Triangle Technique to Make Engaging Eye Contact
Eye contact is crucial to appear engaging, but too much eye contact is creepy. The Daily Muse recommends using the triangle technique to lock your target without being awkward, especially in job interviews.
All the New Stuff in OS X 10.10 "Yosemite"
Apple took the wraps off of OS X at the Worldwide Developer's Conference today, dubbed "Yosemite." It'll feature a new interface with elements of iOS 7's "flat" design and color scheme, new interface, updates to iCloud and Mail, features to sync iOS and OS X devices, and more.
Five Best Home Printers
The best home printers come in different shapes and sizes. Some are fast printers, others are multifunction and can scan or copy, too. Still others are Wi-Fi enabled. All of them are a good bang for your buck. Here are five of the best home printers, according to the Lifehacker community.
How to Build Your Own Do-Anything 4K-Capable Desktop
While it's a bit early to say that 4K has officially "landed," it's not far off. The benefits are tangible, especially if you have 4K-capable gear. That's right: There's more to a 4K PC than a display packed with pixels. Here's what you need—and need to know—to build a 4K desktop that handles anything you throw at it.
How to Get (Some of) the Best Features of iOS 8 Right Now
iOS 8 was announced today with a ton of cool new features, but it won't be available until the fall. If you're itching to get some of those features now, here's how to do it.
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