Here are our best from the past year.

Are they actually horrible, or are these people just snobby audiophiles who like to hate on popular headphones?

Will I notice a difference?

Why Is My Internet Suddenly So Slow?

Dear Lifehacker,I have a fast internet connection, but it doesn’t always earn the title.

Sometimes I get half the speed I pay for during certain times of the day.

Other times my upstream connection barely works.

I’ve done all the usual modem resetting tech support always requires but I still have the problem.

What Does the Shape and Color of My Poop Mean?

Dear Lifehacker,Like most people, I’ve pooped a lot in my lifetime.

Usually things follow a fairly predictable pattern, but now and then I’ve seen unusual colors and shapes.

I don’t feel bad or have any discomfort, but I’m concerned these changes might mean something.

How can I figure out when I should be concerned about the shape and color of my poop?

It’s also likely to cause even the most rational, level-headed people to make really dumb decisions.

Don’t worry, though.

Your brain is supposed to do that.

Here’s what that means for you, the average user.

However, we’ve studied an awful lot about what successful couples do.

So why are we so confused when experts agree?

Let’s dump the air.

Are Glass Screen Protectors Better Than Plastic Ones?

Are they better than plastic?

Is It Bad If I Crack My Knuckles or Other Joints?

I’m not even that old, really!

Should I be concerned?

Are my noisy joints bad?

But not everyone instinctively knows that orange and blue is a perfect combination.

What’s the Difference Between All These Types of Massages?

How do I know which one to pick?

What Is 4K and Should I Buy a 4K Display Right Now?

Sometimes those stories are personal, sometimes they’re informative, other times they’re just stupid.

Let’s take a look at why we feel compelled to do it.

But how hot is too hot?

Even so, they’re not perfect, and sometimes turn uphilarious results.

Lots of Health Apps Are Selling Your Data.

Let’s take a look at what’s going on.

What Is “Big Data,” and Who’s Collecting It?

Dear Lifehacker,I’ve been hearing more and more about “big data.”

What is it, and is it something I should be worried about?

Is this another way companies harvest my data and sell it?

Are Bugs Like Shellshock and Heartbleed Really Serious, or Just Hype?

Dear Lifehacker,So Shellshock is the newest vulnerability thatmay “break the internet.

“The last time they said that,it was about Heartbleed.

Can someone actually use these against me?

There you have it.