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This week we discovered the secret powers of Chrome's address bar, learned to spot a hidden handgun, made use of some life hacks from prison, and bought more selectively from Costco. Here's a look back.
The Secret Powers of Chrome's Address Bar
Chrome's address bar doesn't do much at a glance. Type in a URL and you're taken to a web site. But it can do a lot more if you know how to use it.
Five Worst Airlines
In honor of Evil Week, we're switching up the Hive a little bit. Normally we look for the five best, but this week we're looking for the five worst—specifically the worst airlines in the skies. The ones that should be grounded, or have fees so high, customer service so terrible, planes so uncomfortable, or routes so horrible you'll spend more to avoid them entirely—based on your nominations of course.
Know How to Spot the Signs of a Hidden Handgun
Regardless of your opinion on handguns, you probably want to know how to spot someone carrying one. This graphic illustrates some tips from the New York City Police Department.
7+ MacGyver Tricks People Have Learned in Prison
When you're sent to prison, you're stripped of basic comforts the rest of us take for granted—things like having many food options or a way to light contraband cigarettes. Necessity is the mother of invention, so those who have been in prison have had to come up with some creative life hacks for when resources are limited. Here are a few of them.
Four More Things You Shouldn't Buy at Costco
Costco warehouses pack some serious deals, but some things just aren't the most bang for your buck. We've covered some of the things you should and shouldn't buy at the bulk buying super store, but here's four more items you can cross off your list.
Create a USB Password Stealer to See How Secure Your Info Really Is
Slacking on password security can have horrific consequences. Even so, it's easy to lose track of how many are vulnerable. With just a couple of files, you can steal passwords from nearly everywhere they're stored on a victim's Windows PC, including your own, just to see how secure they really are.
The Age Kids Have to Be Before You Can Legally Leave Them Home Alone
When is a child old enough to stay at home alone? While a kid's maturity level should definitely come into play, some states have age restrictions—or at least guidelines—for how old is old enough to be unsupervised.
The Difference in Monthly Housing Costs Between Renters and Homeowners
It's not easy to decide if buying a home is worth it or if renting makes more financial sense. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers some food for thought.
Get Access to Inbox by Gmail with a Friend's Help, No Invite Required
Gmail's new Inbox app is pretty awesome, but it's still invite-only. If you have a friend that's using inbox, you can get access on your own device with their help—even if they don't have any invites to give out.
This Calculator Shows How Long It Will Take to Save a Million Dollars
With consistent savings and (hopefully) a decent interest rate on those savings, you might be able to become a millionaire. When and what will it take? This interactive calculator will show you.
How Inbox by Gmail Works, and How to Use It for More Productive Email
Last week, Google released a brand new email service called Inbox. If you're new to Inbox or just confused about what it does and how it works, here's what we've found after a week of using it as a daily driver.
What to Do When You Have Nowhere to Sleep While Traveling
Sometimes your travel plans just don't work out and you're stuck in a city with no place to stay. Maybe the hotel was overbooked or your friends are unexpectedly out of town, and you need to find a last minute place to sleep. Here are a few options you can try when you need to take a rest.
This Diagram Shows How Restaurant Menus Play Tricks on Your Mind
You may be pledging to eat healthier, but chances are that restaurant down the street has different plans. Restaurants know exactly how to trick your mind into eating the items that make them the most money, rather than the item you may actually want.
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