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The holiday season is coming to a close and certain editors are departing, but the hacks must go on in the final weeks of 2015. We learned about lock-picking and security theater, tried to read an entire book in a day, compared the best mid-level Android phones, and more. Here are the past two week’s top posts.
Learning to Pick Locks Taught Me How Crappy Door Locks Really Are
About a month ago, I picked up a training lockpick set. I’ve always been curious about how lock picking works and how difficult it really is. In the process of learning, I discovered not only how easy it was, but how to look beyond the lock when it comes to protecting my home.
How to Read an Entire Book in a Single Day
You’ve been putting off reading that book for weeks, and you’re supposed to have read it all by tomorrow. Whether you’re cramming for school, or trying to avoid looking like a lazy bum in your book club, don’t lose hope. You can power through that tome without forgetting everything and coming away with nothing.
Top 10 Tricks to Boost Your Memory and Remember Anything
Remembering things, like names, dates, and other fine details is a skill—one that you can sharpen and hone. Here are ten memory boosting techniques everyone can learn.
Avoid the “Shot From Above” for Better Selfies
A popular selfie tip is to raise your camera above your head and look up at it, so it hides your chin and makes you look slimmer. It doesn’t look natural though. Model Tess Holliday shows how to achieve the same effect while looking natural.
How Outlet Stores Trick You Into Thinking You’re Getting a Great Deal
Outlet stores are supposed to be places where you can get great deals on brand name clothing, but they aren’t always what they seem. This video explains how some outlet stores are ripping you off, and some red flags to watch out for.
Four Outdated Ideas Advertisers Are Still Pushing About Smartphones
Sometimes, advertisers are misleading. It’s sort of their job. What starts as a little misdirection to get you to buy something can eventually snowball into a myth so pervasive we all just assume it’s true. Here are some things you believe about smartphones for no other reason than because a marketing exec thought it was a good idea.
Slim Pocket Showdown: The Google Nexus 5X vs the OnePlus X
Not everyone wants a phone so big it’s tough to slide into a pants pocket or use with one hand. Luckily, more manufacturers are hearing our cries, and two big contenders have stepped to the fore: Google’s Nexus 5X, and the OnePlus X. Both are slim, thin, and powerful—but not pricey. Here’s how they compare.
The Ultimate To-Do List App Comparison Chart Compares the Most Popular Productivity Apps
To-do list apps are the cornerstone of a productivity system meant for the digital worker. But which app you should use is subjective. The crowd-sourced to-do list app comparison chart can steer you to the right app for you.
The 12 Most Common Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs don’t usually know what things make them sick, so their curious nature occasionally gets the best of them. To keep your pets safe, avoid having any of these common plants around your home.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Mind-Hacking Advice for Living Clutter Free
Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo set off a decluttering craze across the world with her pocket-sized book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. After reading the book, it’s easy to see why. This book can transform the way you see your possessions.
How to Be a Five-Star Uber or Lyft Passenger
You probably check your Uber and Lyft drivers’ ratings before you hop in their car, but those drivers pay attention to your rating as well. And a bad rating can make grabbing a ride a lot harder in the future. To keep your passenger rating as high as possible, you need to know what drivers look for in passengers, too.
How to Install Unapproved Apps on an iPhone Without Jailbreaking
Apple’s notoriously picky about what apps are allowed in their store, which means a lot of great apps get locked out. Jailbreaking has always been the go-to method for getting unapproved apps, but jailbreaking can be a hassle. If you’re just looking to get one or two non-Apple-approved apps—like Kodi, video game emulators, or even the f.lux-like Gamma Thingy, side loading is the way to do it. The process is free, it’s easy, and it only take a couple minutes.
The Airlines With the Worst In-Flight Service
Unless you’re flying first class, you can’t expect much from most airlines. The majority of them leave much to be desired, but some are worse than others. Travel + Leisure has named the world’s worst airlines for in-flight service.
Top 10 Cleaning Products You Should Totally DIY
When you make your own detergents and other cleaning solutions, you not only get to control the ingredients you’re using, you could also save a pretty penny. Often the ingredients are lying around your home already anyway. Here are 10 cleaning products and tools you could totally make yourself.
Turn a Raspberry Pi Zero Into Just About Any USB Device You Can Imagine
The Raspberry Pi Zero is a pretty low key little device, but the folks over at Adafruit figured out that it’s possible to turn the Zero into a USB device, which means it can be used to make a number of electronics, ranging from an ethernet device to a camera.
How to Level Up Your Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Not only are tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and FATE a blast to play, they can actually improve your life. Whether you’re new to tabletop RPGs, or you’re a goblin-slaying veteran, there are plenty of tricks to make your games even more immersive and fun.
How to Shop, Cook, and Eat Healthy When Eating for One
Solo folks face unique challenges for eating healthy, beyond a lack of cooking skills. It’s less fun to cook and eat alone, and very little food comes in packs of one. The trick is to muster up the will to cook once a week so you can enjoy healthy meals for the next few days.
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