Category Archives: Interesting

Things I find Interesting or peak my interest

Microsoft advises nuking Windows Gadgets after security hole discovery, we mourn our stock widgets — Engadget

Whether you see Windows Vista and Windows 7 Gadgets as handy tools or a blight upon a pristine desktop, you might want to shut them off for safety’s sake. Mickey Shkatov and Toby Kohlenberg have found that the desktop widgets’ web-based code have flaws that … Continue reading

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Scientists Now Know Why You Toss and Turn at Night—And It Could Save Lives

Ever kicked your partner as you sleep? By studying rats, University of Toronto scientists have discovered what exactly it is that makes our eyes move and our bodies paralyzed while we slumber, and why some people can’t stay still. And it could … Continue reading

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New York starts turning payphones into free Wi-fi hotspots — Tech News and Analysis

Payphones, those relics of the pre-cellphone era, may just get a new lease on life in New York. The city is testing a pilot program in which it installs free Wi-Fi on select payphone kiosks. The hotspots are initially coming … Continue reading

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Layout for iPad review | iMore.com – The #1 Site for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV owners

Layout is an iPad photography app that lets you create custom collages of your photos. I know what youre thinking — “another collage-making app? The App Store is flooded with them!” I thought the same thing when I saw that … Continue reading

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The Three Questions Rule Keeps Negative Opinions in Check

It’s easy to go with your gut reaction and quickly form a negative opinion about something. Sometimes that can even lead to a healthy argument. However, if you’re looking to think more critically about those opinions, blogger Dustin Curtis shares … Continue reading

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How to Nail Your Follow Up Interview

You nailed your first job interview and they’ve asked you to come for another. It’s a great feeling, but at the same time, it also means you have to go through that whole process again. Here’s how to nail that … Continue reading

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Lifehacker Pack for iPhone: Our List of the Best iPhone Apps

The iPhone’s app selection is unparalleled, but it can be frustrating to sift through the thousands of options to find the best. For our third annual Lifehacker Pack for iPhone, we’re highlighting the apps that help you stay productive, connected, … Continue reading

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What to Never Eat at Fast Food Places, According to Fast Food Workers

The oversimplified answer is to never eat fast food (even though it can be healthier than restaurant food sometimes), but if you ever do find yourself looking at a fast food menu, Reddit members have got your back. Fast food workers share … Continue reading

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Hidden Government Scanners Will Instantly Know Everything About You From 164 Feet Away

Within the next year or two, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will instantly know everything about your body, clothes, and luggage with a new laser-based molecular scanner fired from 164 feet 50 meters away. From traces of drugs or … Continue reading

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Being Obese Is Better Than Being Underweight

Modern society is obsessed with weight: everyone longs to be skinny, and obesity is demonized. But while being overweight does carry with it health risks, a new study suggests that being underweight is far more dangerous than being obese.In fact, … Continue reading

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