Lead a Better Life by Obsessively Tracking Every Aspect of It

Lead a Better Life by Obsessively Tracking Every Aspect of It

Blame the RPG’s. After a generation of character building and class development in video games, quantifying our own personal stats has become as second nature as Second Life. And with these handy apps and gadgets at your disposal, you’ll be power leveling through your days in no time.

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Four Ways to Winterize Your Bike Before Next Week’s Commute

Four Ways to Winterize Your Bike Before Next Week's Commute

So what if the East River is iced over and the mercury refuses to climb into the double digits? Commuting on your bike through snow can still be faster and more enjoyable than waiting on an overcrowded subway car. Here’s how make sure your two-wheeler is ready to face Old Man Winter.

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How to Install Parental Controls on All of Your Gadgets

How to Install Parental Controls on All of Your Gadgets

Let’s face it, the internet is a wicked cesspool of filth and debauchery filled with weirdos, pervs, and foul-mouthed trolls. You can ensure that your kids remain untainted by these corrupting influences while they surf the web simply by activating the integrated Parental Controls of every major OS and gaming system. Here’s how.

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6 Tips to Make Yourself a Chromebook Master

6 Tips to Make Yourself a Chromebook Master

Chromebooks may be budget-priced, but that doesn’t mean you should have to endure cut-rate performance. Here are five simple ways to boost your Chromebook’s capabilities without breaking the bank.

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How to Trade Bitcoin (And If You Should)

How to Trade Bitcoin (And If You Should)

There’s a digital gold rush sweeping the globe as investors try to cash in on Bitcoin, the notoriously volatile cryptocurrency. Getting involved yourself is easier—and riskier—than you think.

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How To Install SteamOS

How To Install SteamOS

Valve recently released its Beta version of SteamOS, based on the Debian distro of Linux. Naturally, we were intrigued by its release and wanted to take the new OS for a test run. We’ve put together a guide on how to install the operating system.

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How To Take Care of Your Smartphone Battery the Right Way

How To Take Care of Your Smartphone Battery the Right Way

Your smartphone is a minor miracle, a pocket-sized computer that can fulfill almost every whim. But none of its superpowers matter a bit if it runs out of juice. With removable batteries becoming more and more rare, you’ve got to take good care of the one you got. Fortunately, it’s not to hard keep the lithium-ion powering your everything machine happy if you follow a few simple rules.

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How to Set Up Your New iPhone the Right Way

How to Set Up Your New iPhone the Right Way

You got a new iPhone! Maybe it’s a thumbprint-reading 5S or a pastel rainbow 5C. Either way, what now? Here’s what you need to get started with your new iPhone, whether you’re a first-timer or an iOS pro.

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How to Use Your Fancy New Camera Like a Pro

How to Use Your Fancy New Camera Like a Pro

Congratulations, you just scored an awesome new camera. Welcome to our annual guide to getting started with your new tool.

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How to Make the Switch from iOS to Android

How to Make the Switch from iOS to Android

You’ve been hanging back, waffling back and forth. Android or iPhone? But it’s decision time, and you’ve made the call: it’s time to trade in the Cupertino Kool-Aid for some Kit Kats. Here’s how to do it right.

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