February 15th, 2013Top StoryThis Week's Most Popular Posts: February 8th to 15thThis week we automated lives, talked browser tabs, and learned how to persuade anyone. Here's a look back. Top 10 Hacks for Automating Your LifeWhat if you were a wizard that could bend the entire world to your will? Chores would do themselves, bills would pay on time, and your appliances would obey your every thought. More » Why You Should Never Have More Than Nine Browser Tabs OpenI often hear people complain that their browser is slow and unstable. It's easy to blame browser developers for using sloppy coding practices and not managing memory correctly, but in my experience there's a more common element: More » Use the "But You Are Free" Technique to Persuade AnyoneThere are lots of techniques for becoming more persuasive, but perhaps the simplest, most practical technique is the "But You Are Free" method. A review of 42 psychology studies (on 22,000 people) suggests this technique could double the chances someone would say "yes" to you. More » The IRS Just Sent Me $160,000. Can I Keep It?We've probably all had the experience where a store cashier accidentally hands over too much in change, and we kindly point out the error and decline the windfall. More » Five Best DSLRsIf you're ready to move up from a point-and-shoot to a more advanced camera, and you're ready for the challenges that come with a deeper dive into photography, you'll need a decent DSLR. More » How Buying Pizza For a Stranger Changed My LifeWhen you hear, "It's all who you know," it sounds so intimidating-like you need to be a former roommate of Mark Zuckerburg, cousins with Richard Branson, and dating Taylor Swift. More » Grab 50GB of Box Online Storage Free for LifeNeed more cloud storage space? Box (formerly Box.net) is back with a new 50GB promotion, so you can store and share your files online-and now easily sync them across your devices. More » How Can I Find a Coffee Shop That'll Actually Let Me Sit and Work for Awhile?Dear Lifehacker, How the Heck Do I Use GitHub?Dear Lifehacker, How to Actually Act Like a Local When TravelingWe hear it all the time in travel advice: do what the locals do. It's fantastic advice, but if you're in an unfamiliar city it's a lot easier said than done. More » How to Do a Clean Install of Windows Without Losing Your Files, Settings, and TweaksThere's nothing like a fresh install of Windows to clear your mind, but it comes at a cost: you have to set everything up again, just the way you like it. More » How to Use Introversion for Career and Personal SuccessIntroversion isn't a flaw. In fact, introverts are powerful players in work and home life. Here, psychologist Alice Boyes shares how to use your natural personality traits towards success. Why Stretching Is Just as Important as ExerciseDid you know that regular stretching is just as important as regular exercise? If you're like me, you probably neglect this aspect of your fitness regime, even though stretching has major benefits. More » |
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