When you’re looking for someone to go out with, you probably want to find someone who shares your interests. While that’s okay, you may want to focus on a more important, less-known factor: meta-emotions.
Some of us just sweat more than others, and while it can be the source of much embarrassment and shame (trust me, I’m a sweaty person), it helps to understand the reason behind it. This piece from The Science of Us explains the biology behind why, and what you can do about it if it bothers you.
A blind astronomer, how to figure out what to do with your life post-college, the most stolen books, and much more to start off your week in our Lifehacker Brain Buffet!
The chain on your bicycle can get gunked up with dirt and grime over time, so it’s a good idea to clean it every once in awhile. This illustrated guide will show you how.
You have all sorts of options to make little DIY game systems, but Mithotronic has a fun guide that shows you how to build a system that can play its own set of LED games.
Finally, some good news about TSA lines: you can likely expect them to be shorter soon, thanks to a new bill.
Early this morning in Orlando, 50 people were shot dead and 53 more wounded
at a nightclub in Orlando. Whether you’re local or not, here’s how you can help, or at least find a vigil to attend, like-minded people to be with, or seek a little peace.
When a disaster occurs, you may want to donate blood to help out. While it may be more helpful to wait rather than donate immediately, you’ll need to know where your local blood bank is either way. This tool can help.
There’s no shortage of system rescue and repair discs
you can download and keep handy for when your PC gives you problems, but this one, from reader Paul, is streamlined, simple, and has only a few effective tools on it (and no bloat!)
Wouldn’t it be cool if your phone knew to enter airplane mode when you go to the theater, or text your spouse when you leave work? IFTTT and Tasker can automate countless tasks like these to turn your phone into an attentive personal assistant. Today, we’re putting them both in the ring to see which one’s better at simplifying your life.
Sig Nordal 