The All-White Vertical Workspace

We’ve seen awesome single-color workspaces, but if that’s just too much trouble, you can still appreciate the simplicity in a space like this one. Reader pljohns built this cubby workspace that reaches up, not out, and still manages to keep everything well lit and organized. Check out some more photos below.

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How Much Should You Spend On Rent?

The first of the month is always a hit on your bank account. You know it’s coming, but that never makes it hurt any less. For most renters, that monthly check to the landlord is the largest expenditure you’ll make each month. But exactly how much of your hard-earned cash should you spend on rent?

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Open a Bottle of Wine With a Key

Opening a wine bottle without a corkscrew is not ideal , but you’re bound to forget or lose it one of these days. Fortunately, this key trick works great, and there’s very little risk of ruining the key in the process.

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Remains of the Day: Google I/O 2016 Now Open for Registration

Google I/O, the tech giant’s annual development conference, is now open for registration, third-party Snapchat apps are leaking user data, and more in today’s news.

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Block Out Distractions and Regain Focus With Mental Narration

If you’re having trouble focusing on your tasks, narrating a short script in your head about what you need to do might help you zero in.

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How to Fix Buzzing Headphones on the Xbox One (Like Apple’s Earbuds) 

If you’ve ever tried headphones or Apple EarPods with your Xbox One only to be rewarded with an odd buzzing, don’t worry—neither your controller or your headphones are broken. The issue here is how normal headphone jacks are built, and how Apple (and some others) build their plugs. It’s easy to fix.

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Get to the Root of Work Stress by Evaluating Your Ideals

There isn’t a working person among us who doesn’t deal with stress—whether you’re an entrepreneur, a freelancer, working for a struggling startup, or clocking in working for a company, work stress is inevitable. But where does this stress originate, and how do we deal with it?

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