This week we learned about self-defense and how to take a punch (hey, it happens), discussed how cosplay can help confidence in unexpected ways, did some houseplant triage to prevent our plants from dying, and more. Here’s a look back.
How to Get Your Ass Kicked Gracefully
Every fight has a winner and a loser, and unless you spend some serious time training, there’s a good chance you’ll be the loser at least once. Hopefully, it’ll never happen, but if it does, these techniques will help you roll with the punches and walk away with only a few scrapes and bruises.
What Cosplay Taught Me About Confidence
Top 10 PC and Workspace Upgrades You Can Do in an Afternoon
A substantial PC upgrade, or even a better workspace, doesn’t have to be a huge project that drains your time and energy. If you can order the parts, there are several worthwhile improvements you can make that’ll pay off big when it’s time to work (or play). Here are some of them.
These Apps Are the Perfect Money Saving Tools for Lazy People Like Me
I’m terrible at saving money, I hate studying personal finance, and I tend to have a “carpe diem” mentality when it comes to buying the things I want. Fortunately, a few automated savings apps gave me a stronger hold on my money by doing most of the hard stuff for me.
Why You Keep Killing Your Plants and What to Do About It
Did you know a cactus could droop? I didn’t until I killed one. Some plants are hardier than others, but if you’re anything like me, the only plant that survives under your thumb is an artificial one. Habitual plant killers, here’s where we go wrong.
My New Favorite Sports Bra Is a $40 Piece of Elastic
Stop Turning Off Your Lock Screen, Use Android Smart Lock Instead
Your Guide to Building a Better Bloody Mary Bar
There’s something about customizing a Bloody Mary to fit your special palate that is infinitely appealing, and nothing thrills a brunch guest more than a Bloody Mary bar. Here’s everything you need to ensure your Bloody Bar is a transcendentally tasty experience, even if it’s a bar for one.
Do These Three Exercises in Four Minutes to Improve Your Hunched Posture
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An iPhone User’s Guide to Falling In Love With Android Wear
Five Surprising First Date Deal Breakers
All kinds of things can go wrong on a first date, but not every pitfall is as obvious as you think. According to one survey of over 1,300 singles, you should try to avoid these lesser-known deal breakers as well.
Windows Encryption Showdown: VeraCrypt vs Bitlocker
When you really need to keep your files safe and secure, you need encryption. We’ve covered the basics before, and even rounded up your favorite encryption tools, but today we’re putting two of the most popular options for Windows head to head to see which one is the best at keeping your sensitive data safe.
Stop Working Out So Much On Your “Rest Days”
The Best Time to Book a Flight to Vegas, Depending on Where You Live
Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the States, and depending on when you travel, you can often score a great deal on flights. Vegas.com looked at flight data from the past two years to come up with the best time to book, depending on your region.
Source: LifeHacker
