Is Internet Addiction a Real Thing?

Dear Lifehacker,Is it possible for someone to actually be addicted to the Internet? I’ve heard of people beingso addicted to video gamesthat they forgot to eat orfeed their kid. How much of it is real psychology and how much is technophobic hype? Even so, is it possible to be actually addicted to the Internet? Luckily, there is a very specific definition. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations....

March 25, 2015 · 2 min · 327 words · Robert Taylor

Make Sure You Clean Your Window Air Conditioner Before Warm Weather Hits

YouTube userMrJustDIYshows us how to pop the cover off and clean the filter, coils, and fins. Sure, it’s a little bit of work. How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner| MrJustDIY

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Jason Mcclure

Most Popular Price Tracking Tool: CamelCamelCamel

It brought in 36% of the votes cast, and the number one place. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand it’s a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at[email protected]!

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 43 words · Dawn Roberts

Protect Your Valuables with an Easy-to-Install Wall Safe

Stuffing valuables under your mattress doesn’t qualify as a secure location. Install a wall safe in a discreet location to keep your cash and jewelry locked away. Thiselectronic wall safecan be opened by code or key and is easy to install. Choose a location in a closet, that isn’t too difficult for you to access. Look for a wall safe less than 16" wide (most are). This ensures that it fits between two wall studs....

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Andrew Contreras

Strengthen Your Professional Network by Doing One Favor Every Week

Your professional web link can be your most powerful tool when it comes to most careers. It’s difficultand pretty uncoolto ask for help when it seems like you never return the favor. They’ll see you being helpful and hopefully return the favor someday. Even if you’re extremely busy, you probably have time to reach out to one person per week. What goes around, comes around. Too Busy to web connection?...

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Tami Wong

The Most Challenging States to Retire In

The state you work in may not be the state you want to retire in. New York:Extremely high tax rates and cost of living got the Empire State on the list. Alaska:The low tax rate couldn’t outweigh the high cost of living and high crime rate. Check out the article below to see if your state made the top 10. 10 Worst States For Retirement| Bankrate Photo byWonderlane.

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Eric Wilson

The Startup Manager's Quadruple Display Workspace

This workstation is packed with the gear to run a ton of apps and tasks at the same time. This workspace is definitely an investment. check that any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace. Mac Setup: A Quadruple Display Mac Pro Workstation| OS X Daily

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Jennifer Curry

This Map Shows How Taxes Differ By State

Overall, just more to consider if you’re thinking about where to live. State-by-State Guide to Taxes| Kiplinger

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Lisa Melton

What Do You Think Are The Most Overrated Sex Acts?

Inour last post, many of you told us that you think shower sex is overrated. You shared stories about sore muscles, sprained ankles, and soap inallthe wrong places. Today, we want to know more! Tell us which other sexual acts you think are horribly overrated. I’ve added a few ideas to get the ball rolling. Photo byIvonne Wierink(Shutterstock).

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 58 words · Anthony David

What's Your Go-To Date Recipe?

We want to know about your go-to recipe or menu when cooking for a date. What do they like? What do they hate? Should I make something light or just go for it? Many of us have a tried-and-true recipe for occasions like this and we want to know yours. Drop us a comment below!

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Justin Miller

Why Wine Can Trigger Your Food Allergies (and How to Avoid Them)

Certain wines are more likely to have this effect on you depending on your food sensitivities. This is a case of how some winesand beerare produced. There’s nothing vegan about that. Beers also may use unusual fining agents. you’re able to check the label for wines that are unfined or unfiltered. Not All Wine Is Vegan, And Here’s Why| The Huffington Post Photo byquacktaculous.

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Mr. Sean Myers

You May Actually Fall Asleep Faster If You Try to Stay Awake

When you are exhausted, nothing is worse than lying in bed desperately trying and failing to fall asleep. You might have better luck drifting off into dreamland if you take a stab at stay awake instead. That group managed to fall asleep faster every night. How to fall asleep| YouTube

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Steven Henderson

Career Spotlight: What I Do as an Archaeologist

The truth, unsurprisingly, is less about treasure hunting and more about the methodic analysis of historical sites. Tell us a little about yourself and your experience. My name is Mason Miller. I am a Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator and Project Manager atAmaTerra Environmental, Inc.in Austin, Texas. Pictured: A large-scale excavation project in northeast Texas. What drove you to choose your career path? I’ve always had an interest in history. It didn’t really click, though, until I got to college....

March 24, 2015 · 6 min · 1086 words · Shawna Wilson