99u has 12 questions worth asking. Figuring out if a company is a good fit for you is tougher than it seems. How does this job currently get done? What could I do immediately to make your job easier? What’s your morning schedule, and what time do you wake up in the morning? What else are you learning right now? What would your last five hires say about the company?...

ChefSteps offers a simple visual tool to help answer that question. Decoding Tough & Tender Cuts| ChefSteps Photo byChefSteps.

Are bodyweight exercises effective? As the calf grew more each day, Milo grew stronger and stronger. By the time Milo was an adult, he was one of the strongest in the land. While there are some problems with this myth, it’s actually not too far off. This concept is known as “progressive overload.” The result is an increase in muscle sizea process known asmuscular hypertrophy. But can you progressively overload using bodyweight exercises, thereby gaining muscle?...

Aviation snips, also known as compound snips, are ideal for cutting aluminum and sheet metal. Their handles are color coded and it’s not just for decoration. Here’s how to choose the right snips for the job using the correct color designation. Cutting curves in sheet metal is difficult. The material is awkward and unforgiving, as well as extremely sharp. There are three types of aviation snips that are designed to make three different cuts much easier....

Mac: Sometimes, you just don’t want to touch a keyboard or mouse. ControlAir works with iTunes, Spotify, Rdio, Netflix, Quicktime, VLC, and Vox. When you’re on the one you want, “air click” to select. It’s a little silly, but still fun to check out and use for a little while. At least it works surprisingly well, as long as you’re within about five feet of your camera. ControlAir(Free) | Mac App Store viaMacRumors

Your kid has the sniffles. You figure you’ll stop at the drugstore to pick up something to make him feel better. That’s if you’re lucky, though. Sometimes the quality control is so bad that children are exposed to dangerous levels of the starting ingredients. Not 4 Kids: Homeopathic cold and cough “medicines” for children don’t work. So don’t buy them.|Slate Photo from theBoston Public Library.

Just pop into the command line and enter these commands: That’s it. Updating Raspbian on your Micro SD for the Raspberry Pi 2| The Pi Hut

Unfortunately, the more you say them, the more power they have over you. Here are four phrases you should keep an eye on. “I’m too lazy.” It might seem like a humorous, self-deprecating way of brushing off an idea. Unfortunately, if you keep telling yourself this, you’re going to start believing it. Constantly admonishing yourself for being too lazy won’t encourage you to make positive changes. Laziness has its own benefits....

Google Maps has always been an invaluable resource for reviews and information about an area. Now Maps includes “Local Guides” which are featured reviewers that can show you the ropes. The criteria to become a Local Guide requires at least 50+ reviews. Google| Google Plus viaAndroid Police

Holidays and vacations with family can be stressful. Get Involved in the Planning Process Dive into the planning of the vacation. The more input you have into the trip, the more ownership you’ll feel. you might also apply this to others and attempt to get them involved in the planning process. Remember,everyone doesn’t need to do everything together. If you need a break from the group, take itthere’s no shame in that....

As productivity writer and Lifehacker alum Adam Dachis points out, every goal comes with obstacles. Otherwise, they’d just be easy tasks. Identifying obstacles can also give you a sense of whether or not a goal is feasible. Always Anticipate Obstacles When Making Goals| Awkward Human Photo byJohn Haslam.

That’s where “bargaining theory” comes in. Of course, divorce is obviously the most extreme outcome, but that’s the gist. Marriage, Divorce, and Asymmetric Information| The JournalInternational Economic ReviewviaFuturity Photo byKate Ter Haar.

The perfect french fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. If you don’t want to mess with deep-frying, this technique of steaming-then-roasting may be your best alternative. Patricia Wells' Fake Frites| Food52