This week we learned why Chrome is such a RAM hog, where the “dadbod” really comes from, the beauty of gaming mice for productivity, and how to properly lock your bike. Here’s a look back.
Why Chrome Uses So Much Freaking RAM
Chrome may be the best browser around, but it eats up your PC’s RAM like turkey on Thanksgiving. If you’ve ever looked at your task manager, you’ve probably flipped out at the sheer number of Chrome processes and the memory they hog. Here’s why Chrome uses so much RAM, and how to curb its gluttony.
What Causes the “Dadbod” (and How to Reverse It)
Ah, the “dadbod.” A recently coined term, it describes the body of a man whose belly suggests that he’s had a few thousand beers during NFL Sunday. Now, he’s not “fat” by any means. In fact, his broad shoulders suggests that he balances his pizza intake with bench presses and curls. So how does this body occur and how do you undo a “dadbod?”
Why I Started Using a Gaming Mouse and Keyboard to Get Real Work Done
Everyone knows gaming mice and keyboards can make you barrel through fast-paced games with peak efficiency. But with all those buttons and macros, they can actually help you work smarter, too. Here’s why I swear by them.
The Best Bike Lock (and How to Use It), According to Bike Thieves
A decent bike lock can be the difference between cruising home and hoofing it. Not to mention the blow it can deal to your wallet. This bike lock will give you the most bang for your buck, and it’s what seasoned bike thieves would use on their own rides.
Find Out If Short Hair Will Look Good on You with This Simple Test
If you’ve never had short hair, you might wonder whether short hair would look good on you. Here’s an easy way to figure it out: the 2.25 inch rule.
Tie Shoes Smarter with the Ukrainian Lacing Technique
Tying your shoes isn’t particularly difficult, and there are a lot of ways to do it faster. But this Ukrainian lacing technique makes it even simpler, and helps prevent common problems like knots and trailing laces.
See What Companies Are Really Behind Your Favorite Organic Food Brands
You might think you’re buying from small food producers at the store, but you’d be surprised at what companies are really pulling the strings. This chart reveals the big time food processors that own 92 of the most popular organic food brands.
This Graphic Shows the Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA
Houseplants are awesome indoor air cleaners, but some of them are more effective than others at filtering out pollutants and toxic chemicals in the air. This infographic highlights the best air-filtering plants, according to a NASA study.
Four Ways My Life Is Better at 40 Than It Was at 20
Yesterday I turned 40. If birthday greeting cards are to be believed, I’m now officially old, at the top of a hill with nowhere to look but down. But I think each decade just gets better. There are things I can do now that my younger self never could or would do.
Crapware Is a Horrible Problem and It’s Our Fault
I love free apps. Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing? There’s just one problem: on the other side of that download link, every developer has to choose whether to charge money for their app, or offer it for free and find some other way to make money. And when we refuse to pay, we make that decision for them. We’ve created a demand for bundled crapware.
How to Calm Your Nerves with “Mental Rehearsal” and Get Through Anything
They say worrying does you no good, but worrying productively can actually get you through anything—whether it’s asking for a raise or running a big race. “Mental rehearsal” is a technique that athletes, musicians, doctors, soldiers, and even astronauts use to prepare for the worst—and perform at their best. Here’s how to use it.
This Tipping Chart Covers Lesser-Known Gratuity Guidelines
Tipping is nice to do, but it’s hard to know how much is good for lesser-known services. This chart covers everything from movers to gift wrappers, and even dog groomers and tattoo artists.