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This week we learned some basic photography skills, saved some time at the gym, did some spring cleaning, and saved money in the kitchen. Here’s a look back.
This Chart Shows How Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Affect Your Photos
Learning even just the basics of photography takes a bit of work and one of the more complex ideas is the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. German photography blog Photoblog Hamburg has a graphic explaining how it works.
You Don’t Need to Spend Hours in the Gym to Lose Weight
When it comes to weight loss, people often think that you need to spend countless hours in the gym, pounding away at the treadmill while you watch reruns of How I Met Your Mother. Not only do you not need much time in the gym, it might be optimal to spend it elsewhere. Here’s why.
Top 10 Lazy Yet Smart Ways to Spring Clean Your Home
It’s spring cleaning time. Even if you have the urge to clean your home from top to bottom, perhaps your natural laziness is keeping you from getting started. No worries, here are ten MacGyver-ish ways to freshen your home with minimal effort.
Don’t Buy Expensive Knife Sets: These Four Knives Are All You Need
It can be tempting to buy a knife block, or buy a set for a friend who’s into cooking as a housewarming gift. Don’t do it. The money you spend on a knife set packed with subpar knives could be used to buy fewer excellent knives that will last a lifetime. Here’s why you should steer clear, and what you—or your aspiring chef friend—should own instead.
How to Combine Multiple Internet Connections Into One Super Fast Pipe
You may not realize it, but you probably use multiple internet connections every day: your home network, your phone, and even hotspots and other devices. The downside: you can usually only use one at a time. Imagine if you could combine them all into one huge pipe that delivers faster downloads, smooth streaming, and crisp video calls. Here’s how to do it, with a tool called Speedify.
Simplify Your Diet with Alton Brown’s Four Lists Method
The key to a successful diet is finding something you’ll actually stick to. If you haven’t found that yet, Alton Brown’s four list approach may help.
Should I Buy a Home or Just Keep Renting?
Dear Two Cents,
I’m out of debt, and I’m now saving for a down payment on a home. It’s always been my dream to be a homeowner. But lately, I read a lot of arguments against it in favor of renting. How do I know if it’s a good idea for me? Should I buy or keep renting?
How I Got Over My Fear of Confrontation and Learned to Speak Up
Years ago, I started a brand new job, and I was contracted on terrible project. There was no real work to do, so instead of technical writing—my actual job—I spent my time getting coffee for people and making copies. Rather than ask my boss about this, I kept it to myself. Weeks later, she confronted me, puzzled: “Why didn’t you speak up?”
Google Settings Is a Super Useful Android App You’ve Probably Ignored
Way back in 2013, Google quietly added the “Google Settings” app to Android (not to be confused with Android’s normal “Settings” app). At first it didn’t have much, but over the years, it’s added a ton of useful features, especially for the privacy-conscious. If you haven’t checked it in awhile, it’s worth a second look.
Why Passive Income Is Worth More than Active Income
When we talk about financial independence, we often emphasize how important passive income is. Passive income makes money for you without effort. However, it can actually be worth more, dollar for dollar.
Stop Searching for the Barcode to Get Through Self-Checkout Faster
The self checkout at the grocery store is amazing, and if you want to speed up your self-scanning game, here’s a tip: Stop looking for the barcode, just swipe it. If you get good at it, you can walk out with a cart of groceries in less time than it would take a checker to scan and bag them for you.
Calculate How Long It Will Take to Become Financially Independent
For most of us, financial independence won’t come easy. It takes years of spending less than you earn. If you’re curious just how long it’ll take for you to reach this stage, give this calculator a try.
How to Make the Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg
Hard-boiled eggs may not get nearly the love that scrambled, fried, or poached eggs do, but they’re a versatile workhorse that can add a heavy dose of protein to everything from salads to sandwiches—as long as you do it right.
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