Hoopla Digital Now Lets You Check Out Ebooks and Comics for Free

All you need is a library card.

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 7 words · Claudia Bowen

How to Avoid Being "Catfished" While Online Dating

It might seem a little creepy, but you have to take care of yourself first. A good offense will be your best defense. Check out their dating profile and check that it looks like someone spent time on it. Or, by contrast, they have more than one profile on each service. They have exceptionally low friend counts on their social media accounts. Their photos are only of them in modeling-bang out shots and not of activities....

May 19, 2015 · 2 min · 358 words · Vanessa Flores

Michael Caine's Peace of Mind Tip: Stop Obsessively Checking the Bill

No one likes getting ripped off. Its natural to want to double and triple check the paper work every time money changes hands. As Michael Caine suggests, sometimes its okay to just let the small things go. Most of the time, the bill at a restaurant will be correct. or They overcharged me for chips. Because those moments all add up to years. And how much money would you pay for another year?...

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Frank Hughes

Microsoft Office for Android Phones Is Now Available as a Preview

Want to edit Word, Excel, or PowerPoint docs from your Android phone? you’ve got the option to now test them out in the new Office Preview apps. Office for Android Phone Preview Now Available| Office 365

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Amanda Davis

Most Popular BitTorrent Client: µTorrent

Last week,we asked you for your favorites, then looked atthe five best BitTorrent clients. Now were back with the winner of our poll, and your community fave. Either way, theres no disputing it was contentiousand popular. Third place went toqBittorrent, the open-source, free software successor to the number one pick. It picked up just shy of 19% of the vote. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand its a bit of a popularity contest....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Gabriela Bailey

Rotate Your Rugs for More Even Wear

Extend the life of your rug by rotating it periodically. Rotate your rug every about six months so that it wears more evenly. you’re free to even rotate it on the same schedule that you rotate your tires. Home Maintenance: 4 Things to Rotate (That Arent Your Tires)| Apartment Therapy Image byWonderlane.

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Dr. Scott Miles

Stop Looking Around the Room to Engage in More Effective Conversation

Social events practically beg for a lack of focus. To which I say, stop. Stop looking around the room physically or looking around the room in your brain. This helps leave a lasting impression. If you find youre not really interested in the conversation, dont let it drone on. Do both of you the courtesy of ending it. If theres someone you genuinely want to connect with, though, be in the moment....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Gerald Cortez

Take an Occasional Break From the Gym to Keep Up Your Progress

No matter how lofty your fitness goals are or how little time you have, you still need rest. Constantly hammering yourself into the ground is (unsurprisingly) unsustainable, and can actually undo your progress. As with any bang out of work, exercising and losing weight are considered stressors to your body. To ensure this doesnt happen, here are three main ways to incorporate more rest into your workout routine. Take a rest day (or a few)Any workout plan should include at least one rest day....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 131 words · Anna Melton

The IT Manager's Daily Work and Play Bag

Heres what Lifehacker reader Chris Vega carries with him. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! IT Manager that prefers play over work|Lifehacker Go Bag Show and Tell Flickr Pool

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 41 words · John Meadows

These Are the Best Cities for Finding a Job

Here are the U.S. cities that offer the best chance for finding a job right now. They also included a job satisfaction rating based on reviews from thousands of local employees. Based on their scale, they came up with the top 25 cities for finding a job. It doesnt hurt that the area is affordable to buy a home and live in either. To see the rest of the 25 best cities for finding a job, check out the link below....

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 91 words · Sherry Blackwell

Wear Your Bike Helmet Right (Not Like This Kid)

If your helmet doesnt fit properly, you might end up with a preventable injury. There should only be about two fingers of space between your eyebrows and the helmet. So fix your helmets alreadyand if you have kids, check their helmets out too. Kids helmets are even more likely than adults to fit badly. Suck it up, kids, and youll live to squirm another day.

May 19, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Robert Rogers

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. Heres why I swear by them. Why Use Gaming Peripherals? Weve recommended a number of ways to automate tasks over the years. AutoHotkey is excellent for mapping your own hotkeys. With TextExpander, you canautomatically fill in blocks of text with just a few keys....

May 19, 2015 · 4 min · 766 words · Debra Andrade

Why Trying to Be "Authentic" at Work May Be Holding You Back

You were probably asked what do you want to be when you grow up? a thousand times as a kid. But that thought process can be a professional trap, limiting your possibilities. This post originally appeared onFast Company. Were oftentimes falling back on authenticity as a way to stay inside our comfort zone. This mindset eventually becomes a deterrent because you end up working in the same way years after years....

May 19, 2015 · 2 min · 242 words · Shane Christian