I'm Stephen Dubner, Co-Author of Freakonomics, and This Is How I Work

My kids have much newer ones than me.Current computer:MacBook Pro. What apps/software/tools can’t you live without? Uniball micro pens (black). Good night’s sleep. What’s your workspace setup like? I work in a one-bedroom apartment across the street from where we live, in Manhattan. It’s important to have a place to go every day. I really like walking in the city also. Image: A little audio setup in my office for recording Freakonomics Radio....

September 3, 2014 · 2 min · 356 words · Bryan Ruiz

iCloud's Two-Factor Authentication Doesn't Secure Your Photos, Backups

iCloud hasn’t exactly had the best week. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use two-factor authentication, of course. It still protects you to a certain degree. Apple’s Two Factor Authentication Doesn’t Protect iCloud Backups or Photo Streams| TechCrunch

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 37 words · John Stein

Month is a Feature-Packed and Well-Designed Calendar Widget

Android: Widgets can make your Android phone or tabletmuch more productive. Download and set up the widget, which automatically takes information from your Google Calendar. Tap the month to bring up an annual calendar. Month: The Calendar Widget(Free) | Google Play Store viaAddictiveTips

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Morgan Perkins

Most Popular Investment Firm: Vanguard

Last weekwe asked you for the best, then looked atthe five best investment firms. Now we’re back to crown the community favorite. 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]!

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 52 words · Connor Roberts

Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Fall Semester 2014

Your education doesn’t have to stop once you leave school. Let’s get started. Orientation: What Is Lifehacker U? Grab your pen and paper and see to it your battery is chargedclass is in session! If you shell out for it, you’ll get expert help and code reviews. Best of all, all you’ll need for the class is a web surfing app. You’ll learn how to make 3D scenes and images and render them in real time....

September 3, 2014 · 2 min · 324 words · Frederick Tucker

Privately Recommend Movies and Shows with Netflix’s New Social Features

When they receive the message they can watch it or add it to their queue for viewing later. For more information on Netflix’s new social features, check out the link below. Got Any Good Recommendations?| Netflix Blog

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 37 words · Karen Thompson

Put Your Best Line First for a Good Extemporaneous Speech

Even people whoare unafraid of public speakingget uncomfortable when asked to talk off-the-cuff. Extemporaneous remarks often have a speaker rambling on and the audience losing track and interest. 5 Tips for Off-The-Cuff Speaking| Harvard Business Review Photo byQuinn Dombrowski.

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Alexa Ware

ReadyForZero Tracks Your Debt and Helps Manage Your Credit Score

The service ranges between free and $15/mo. ReadyForZero| Google Play Store ReadyForZero| iTunes App Store

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 15 words · Kimberly Gentry

Save on iTunes Credit, Audio Technicas, a Smarter Home [Deals]

With few exceptions, 20% is about as good as iTunes gift card deals get. Base Game Expansion 1 Expansion 2 Expansion 3 Expansion 4 The peripheral deals continue. [G510s] $26 is a great price for any external charger this big. The fact that it’s an Anker seals the deal. All of these represent solid discounts on what, in my experience, have been very good products. Weird, but good! I’d stick to theBelkinstuff....

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 102 words · Jon Casey

The Apps You Need to Deauthenticate Before Selling Your Devices

Of course, this isn’t only applicable to selling your unit. Even if you’re just reinstalling the OS, you’ll want to deactivate this software before you do. You’llneed to email their tech support to get a new authorization number. In iTunes, just click Store > Deauthorize Computer and select “Deauthorize Audible.” Elsewhere, you’ll have tofollow the directions here. Corona:Just head into File > Preferences and tap the deauthorize button. Dashlane:Being a password manager, Dashlane is pretty particular about which devices get access to your account....

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 169 words · Carrie Hansen

The Best Tips for Hosting a Successful Party

That being the case, there are plenty of ways to keep a shindig running smoothly. Here are just a few. Photos byrockandbacon,JD Hancock, andJessica Merz.

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 25 words · Melissa Smith

Use a Business Card to Apply Mascara Without Smudges

you’re free to use any old business card for this. Also draw the general curve of your eye from one end to the other. Grab a pair of scissors and cut this part. That’s all you should probably do. Put this new business card shield to your eye and lift up. Phan notes that it also makes it easy to grab every single eyelash. Mascara Business Card Trick| Michelle Phan viaWonderHowTo

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 71 words · Darryl Hardin

Wyliodrin Programs the Raspberry Pi with a Drag-and-Drop Interface

You drag-and-drop blocks to form your code. The free account connects to one board (one Raspberry Pi) and allows for 3 projects. Developer and other pro accounts are available with more options starting at $3.90 a month. Give it a go and let us know what you think.

September 3, 2014 · 1 min · 48 words · Jaime Mora