At the end of every year, we take a look back at our most popular posts to reminisce (and to help you catch any stuff you might have missed). Here’s one last look at our best posts in 2016.
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Push-ups, like vanilla flavors, are reliable, but when you want something different but just as good dips are your answer. Dips also work out your chest, shoulders, and triceps, but focus on slightly different parts of those muscles. Combine that with push-ups and you will build awesome chest and “pushing” strength.
New Year’s Eve might be the best party night of the year, but it can also be the most stressful, from losing your phone to the far more perilous drive home. Here are a few things you can do now to stay safe and sane this New Year’s.
Polarizing filters can be an essential part of a photography tool set, as they suppress glare, make blue skies pop, and offer an additional way to control the light in your scene. And if you have some old electronics that you can mine for spare parts, you might already have a filter.
Every weekend we round up our best guides and posts on a specific subject, from working better to upgrading your computer. Here’s a look back at this year’s best. You could say they’re our top 10 top 10s of the year.
If you have kids that like to play with LEGO toys, here’s an easy way for them to bring their favorite toys on the road. All you need is an empty DVD case.
Chandeliers are by no means cheap, but if you’re a fan of a more rustic aesthetic, YouTuber Darbin Orvar put together one using a set of string lights and some wood.
The last week of the year is like one long Sunday afternoon, and we’ve put this quiet time to use by looking at where to watch the best movies of 2016, heralding the end of CyanogenMod, assessing the threat of car hacking, and more. Here’s a look back.
A drizzle of honey in a cup of tea can sweeten up your favorite soothing beverage, but a drizzle of weed-infused honey can really enhance the relaxing nature of the drink.
You don’t want your fragrance to overwhelm anyone around you, but it can be hard to tell the right amount that’s actually pleasant when you’re the one putting it on. Here’s how to always apply the perfect amount.
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For a few years now, Netflix has been providing kid-friendly fake New Year’s Eve countdowns so you can put them to bed early and enjoy your adults-only party. They’re back again this year with a bunch of new videos.
Hello, friendly friends, and welcome this year’s last installment of Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator.
We do a lot of how-tos and explainers around here, but sometimes we just need to get a rant off our chest or explain some things from hard-earned personal experience. These are our best essays, rants, and features from 2016.
Feeling so cold you shiver is an awful, horrible experience, but there’s a hidden perk. Shivering can actually burn some calories through the magic of biochemistry.
When applying for a new credit card, most people will pay close attention to several different things. It could be the signup bonus or the rewards they can earn. But the one thing that should always be on your radar is the effective annual percentage rate, or APR, on the card.
Hello, all you electric blue sex-angels of the Twitternet. Welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the dating column that promises to introduce 2017 to the Chair Leg of Truth if it acts at all like its older brother.
Making soup without a pot may seem like an impossible task, but Helen Rennie has devised a way to make rich, roasted vegetable soups using only a sheet pan and a blender.
If you’re stocking a home bar for the first time, or you’re wondering why you never seem to have just the right ingredients to mix good, staple drinks at home, this video will help you out. In it, bartenders from around the globe explain exactly what your home bar needs, from base spirits to mixers.
Pullover hoodies are fine, but sometimes what you really want is one that zips up—especially if you’re going to layer with it on chilly winter days. Enter this simple sewing project: just two seams and one cut. Best of all, the picture or writing on the front stays totally visible.
One month after moving into a two-bedroom above our budget, my New York City roommate and I explored ways to make some extra money. We had used Airbnb as travelers and wondered about becoming hosts.
Part of making real, meaningful connections with others is making them feel welcome, which includes being polite. But, the real key is being warm, which goes beyond just giving people what they need, or treating them with basic respect. Here’s what we mean.
4K TVs are becoming cheap and ubiquitous enough for everyone to buy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to start watching 4K Blu-rays. This video shows the benefit you really get from those.
Android: If you’re one of the millions of people who pick up their phone every few minutes, SaveMyTime wants to hijack that habit. It replaces your lock screen to ask how you’ve spent your time since the last time you used your phone.
Let’s say your Uncle Joe had no idea what you wanted for Christmas, so he got you some random gift cards. You’re grateful for the thought, but you’ve never shopped at Bass Pro Shops in your life and Subway is your least favorite food chain. You might as well see what else you can do with all those unwanted gift cards.
To add some perspective to our usual offerings we often work with writers and publishing partners to feature voices outside our own staff. Here are some of the most popular articles by guest writers, covering everything from personal finance to psychology and more.
Buying a new car is always exciting at first, but it can take a little while before you realize your ride is more lemon than luxury. Consumer Reports surveyed owners of recently-purchased cars to see which models caused the most buyer’s remorse.
Basecamp is a web-based project management tool, and like so many other software tools and startups before it, the creators of Basecamp made it for themselves. They just needed a decent way to manage projects and collaborations. It just happens that other people want to use it to.
If you haven’t watered your Christmas tree since you forgot about it on the 26th, now is the time to get it out of your house. Unwatered Christmas trees are a huge fire hazard, as this video from the National Fire Protection Association clearly shows.
Different types of food require different types of storage. Some vegetables just want to breath and be free, while others will only stay crisp in that special refrigerator door. Here’s a look at various types of foods and where you should store them in your kitchen.
CyanogenMod was the biggest, most widely used custom Android ROM. Now, it has been discontinued, due in part to internal conflicts within Cyanogen Inc. Don’t worry, though: A new fork of CyanogenMod called Lineage OS is taking up the mantle, and it will keep most of what you loved about CyanogenMod.
Cooking and eating at home is one of the best ways to save money and eat nutritiously, but you need a clean and organized kitchen to do it effectively. Having a neat and tidy fridge and pantry makes it easier to see exactly what you have, meaning you’re able to craft better meals, and waste less food and money. Here are our best tips for getting your kitchen in fighting shape for the new year.
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The five-second rule—the idea that you can safely eat fallen food if you pick it up within five seconds—is as controversial as it is popular. While technically it’s not really true, it works because your kitchen floor is pretty clean.
You’ve heard it a zillion times: “Remember, you’re interviewing them just as much as they’re interviewing you. Ask your own (good) questions to get a feel for if you truly want to work there.”
2016 brought us a new iPhone and a new operating system with iOS 10, but the clear winner of the year was Pokémon Go. There was really something for every iOS user this year. Here are our biggest posts and downloads for iOS.
Oysters make for a delectable treat no matter how you prepare them, but only if you get a good batch. Here’s what you need to know to pick out the best ones.
Nachos are one of the world’s most perfect foods, but some attention must be paid to format. To ensure every single bite is just as cheesy and delicious as the first, you have to know how to stack them.
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I have a little note that I continuously update and save (using Evernote) that’s full of little tips and strategies that I learn about or think about and want to include in a post at some point. Eventually, I wind up with a big collection of them. Here are eight of those ideas, little strategies for shopping so that you’ll spend less money and wind up with fewer things that you don’t really need.
If you take birth control pills and are sick of visiting your doctor just to get prescription refills approved, or you’d like to start but can’t find a doctor you trust, there is a better way. These apps and websites have your back.
One of the many perils of winter is that, inevitably, your car tires have trouble getting any traction on the slick ice and end up stuck. We’ve shared a few ways to get you unstuck, but there’s yet another method: kitty litter.
“Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if you modeled and 3D printed your apartment to figure out where all the furniture will go?”A tongue-in-cheek question from a coworker turned out to be one of the greatest nerd snipes I have ever fallen victim to.
Frames can be expensive, especially for large posters or art, but some DIY options either take a long time and lots of materials or don’t look great. Make this magnet frame for a simple, good-looking frame that lets your posters shine, and is easy to swap art in and out of.
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You can read something and hope that it’ll all be beamed into your brain for future application. Or you can read it and write down what you just learned, as if you were teaching someone else, and actually retain it. This is called the Feynman Technique.
Web/iOS/Android: Amazon recently changed its price drop policy, making those awesome automatic price drop apps a little less useful. One such app, Earny, found a way around this, though. They’ve launched a feature that will automate price drop refunds through credit card issuers instead.
It’s been a tough year for some of us, but its been a fantastic year for film. These incredible dramas, musicals, documentaries, and sci-fi thrillers will help you forget this year’s struggles so you can look ahead. These are the best movies of 2016.
2016 was an exciting year for Android fans. Google released Android Nougat which finally added split-screen mode,a pair of brand new Pixel phones hit the streets, and did we mention Pokémon Go came out? Here are our biggest posts and downloads for Android this year.
Ramen is one of the best meals for warming up in cold weather, but it can be an intimidating dish if you’ve who’ve only tried the dried stuff in a packet. These tips will get you slurping up noodles like a pro.
If you really want to spice up a New Year’s Eve party, you don’t want to rely on some boring old TV announcer or phone to tell you the time. Over on Soldering Station, they show you how to build your own countdown clock.
As adults, we’ve had a lifetime to learn how to manage our money and spend smart—but are we teaching our kids how to do the same? Finance may seem like a grown-up concept, but it’s never too early to start teaching your children about managing money.