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This week we visualized our work with a new productivity method, rejoiced at the ability to download Windows ISOs, found the best home improvements, and learned some basic design. Here's a look back.
Productivity 101: How to Use Personal Kanban to Visualize Your Work
The best productivity methods keep your to-dos in front of you and prioritized so you never wonder what to work on next. Some are complicated, but others make it easy to see everything, organized by priority—so easy you could use Post-It notes if you wanted. Let's talk about one of those systems: Personal Kanban.
Microsoft Now Lets You Download Windows 7 ISOs with a Valid License
If you don't have your Windows 7 disc handy—but want to create a custom installation, run Windows from a USB drive, or just do a fresh install—you'll need an ISO file of the disc. You used to be able to download them from Digital River's servers, but those links no longer work. Now, Microsoft has a Software Recovery Center where you can download those ISOs for free.
The 10 Home Improvement Projects with the Highest Return on Investment
Some home improvements cost more than they're worth, while others can increase your home's value. This list showcases the ten renovation projects with the best return on investment (ROI), based on 14 years' worth of data.
How to Use Basic Design Principles to Decorate Your Home
Some people are born with a great eye for decorating or design. Others learn the skill and are able to apply it successfully. And then there are the rest of us. If you don't have much of a knack for design, a few basic techniques can go a long way.
How to Build an Easy, Beginner "Set and Forget" Investment Portfolio
Many people don't invest because it seems overly complicated. But if you want to build wealth, investing now is the easiest way to do so—and anyone can do it. Here are some basic steps to set up a simple, beginner investment portfolio that will make you money while you sleep.
Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Saving for Retirement
If we ever hope to stop working and enjoy our golden years, we have to save and invest for our retirement. Here are ten things to know so we can grow our retirement funds (and not run out of money before we die).
Access the Secret Diagnostic Page Built Into Your Cable Modem
When you're trying to troubleshoot your cable modem, your cable company will probably blame your computer. Many modems have a built into diagnostic page that lets you view what's wrong with it.
The Power User's Guide to Steam's Most Useful Extra Features
Steam is a gaming juggernaut on the PC. While everyone knows it's great for managing your game library and getting sweet deals, there are a ton of powerful tools hidden beneath the surface. Here are some of the best.
Dropbox Users Can Grab 100 GB of OneDrive Storage for Free
In a clear play to get Dropbox users over into their own cloud storage camp, Microsoft is offering an extra 100 GB of OneDrive storage for free for a year.
The Importance of Good "Emotional Hygiene" for Your Mental Health
We spend a lot of time worrying about our physical health, but we sometimes neglect our mind in the process. To maintain good mental health, you can practice "emotional hygiene" in the same way you practice good bodily hygiene to help maintain physical health.
Avoid Over-Committing Your Time with This Simple Formula
Time management can be tough, but it often comes down to not being truly aware of how you spend your time. This formula forces you to examine your time usage while making it plain and clear what you can and cannot do in the time you have.
The Other Superfish-Like Malware You Should Check Your PC For
Last week, the internet erupted in anger after discovering Lenovo has been bundling Superfish, a horribly insecure piece of adware, on new machines. Superfish isn't the only program of its type out there, though. Here are a few others you should check your PC for.
How to Stop Hating Yourself and Start Down the Path to Self-Respect
We're all prone to a little self-loathing now and again, and sometimes that's a dark road that can only get worse. Thankfully, it's not too difficult to fight back if you can get yourself in the right mindset.
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