How to Choose the Right Kind of Deck for Your Backyard

Outdoor decks create the perfect space for summer grilling and addvisual appealto any yard. The material of your deck is almost more important than the design itself. Here are the most common deck materials to choose from. Wood Decks Wood is strong, natural, and feels the best to touch. But it requires the most maintenance over any other deck material. Annual cleanings are a must and wood decks must be treated andre-sealedevery two to three years....

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 165 words · John Brown

I'm Laszlo Bock, Head of Google's People Ops, and This Is How I Work

Google has around 50,000 employees. Tasked with recruiting, analyzing, and retaining that talent is Laszlo Bock. I basically keep a unit in each room and love that they are all synced, all the time. I never have to schlep anything around and can pick up wherever I leave off. What apps, software, or tools cant you live without? Google Translate is amazing and keeps getting better. Blue light suppresses melatonin production, which then degrades your sleep-wake cycle....

June 24, 2015 · 3 min · 487 words · Emily Cooke

Learn How to Bulk Up Your Chicken Legs with These Exercises

If you feel self-conscious about having really skinny legs, you need todo some training to bulk them up. This infographic features 19 exercises you might do to take your legs up a few sizes. Youll find exercises for your glutes, quadriceps, hamstring muscles, calves, and more. Check out the complete graphic below. Master Your Muscles: Best Leg Exercises| Decibel Nutrition

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Craig Juarez

Make a Tough Decision by Considering What You'd Tell a Friend

When youve got a weighty decision on your hands, it can be tough to know what to do. Your emotions and biases can get in the way, because youre too close to the situation. To help make your decision, think about how youd advise a friend. When youve got a friend considering a tough choice, its easy enough to give them advice. You dont have to do the work; youre not worried about the difficulty....

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 202 words · John Figueroa

Make Perfect Popcorn on the Stove in a Stainless Steel Bowl

Dont have this kind of bowl?

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Terri Weaver

Microsoft Office for Android Now Available to All

Back in May, Microsoft released a preview of Office for Android phones.

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 12 words · Jill Jordan

Most Popular 4K Computer Monitor: Dell 27-Inch Ultra HD 4K Monitor

Great 4K monitors used to be hard to find, and very expensive. Thats not the case anymore, with plenty of solid 60Hz panels at all prices and sizes. Earlier in the weekwe asked you for your favorites, then looked atthe five best 4K computer monitors. Now were back to highlight your top pick. Voting was pretty tight across all five displays, and there were definitely champions and detractors for each....

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 124 words · Dennis Harper

Move Multiple Tabs In Chrome by Selecting Them with the Shift Key

The process here works the same as when youre selecting files. If you want more precise control, youcan also Control+click(Command+tap on Mac) to select specific tabs. This handy trick moves multiple Chrome tabs at once| The Next Web

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Erin Brown

Revamp Your Approach to Your Finances with a Hunter Mentality

Hunters, on the other hand, are methodical. They plan their kills and one big hunt can often last them days at a time. * Of course, that only helps if you already have money, right? A hunter has to find prey to stalk and knows how to plan for the long run. Just be sure to drop the hunter allegory before its time for the job interview. Are You a Hunter or a Grazer?...

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 83 words · Patricia Deleon

Sell Your Skills Better by Tailoring Your Pitch to The Listener's Needs

Heres a secret: its just as uncomfortable for the listener. This is a terrible way to pitch.

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Joseph Barton

Slidebox Quickly Organizes iOS Photos Into Albums

Slidebox keeps things simple by allowing you to organize your photos with a few quick gestures. The iOS version is available now, with an Android version on the way soon. Slidebox(Free) | iTunes App Store

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Christine Marshall

Stay Motivated Throughout the Year by Keeping a Success Board

Acknowledging and celebrating your victories, however small, plays an important part inkeeping yourself motivated. As Andrew Griffiths at Inc. explains, the success board process is simple. Then, as you accomplish things throughout the year, you add them to the list. When you start a new year, you wipe it all clean, and do it again. Even though your board starts small, it is a constant reminder that you are doing things....

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 101 words · John Jimenez

Stop Working So Much Over Summer Break

Summertime means warm weather, enjoying the outdoors, and time with friends and family. Stop that: Its important to keep the break in summer break. Why Downtime Is So Important We allneed boredom and downtime in our lives. Maybe a few days off, or a long weekend. Thats great, but its also important to take longer breaks when you’re free to get them. They should also encourage you to take time out for yourself....

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 183 words · Matthew Garcia