This week we debunked a fistful of body myths, cracked (and secured) our Wi-Fi networks, learned a little about how to get the longest lifespan from our gadgets' batteries, and more. Here's a look back.
10 Stubborn Body Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science
Hair grows back thicker when you shave it! Reading in dim light turns you blind! Peeing on a jellyfish sting will soothe the pain! The way our bodies work is a bit of a mystery, and our desire to unlock its secrets has led to a vast amount of misinformation. More ?
How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WPA Password with Reaver
Your Wi-Fi network is your conveniently wireless gateway to the internet, and since you're not keen on sharing your connection with any old hooligan who happens to be walking past your home, you secure your network with a password, right? More ?
Top 10 Ways to Break Into and Out of Almost Anything
Whether you're stuck inside and need to break out or you've found locked outside and need to get in, having the key or password is rarely your only option. More ?
How Often Should I Charge My Gadget's Battery to Prolong Its Lifespan?
Dear Lifehacker, What is the deal with lithium-ion batteries (the kind found in smartphones and laptops)? I've heard lots of different things about how to take care of them, like that they need to be kept charged between 40% and 80%, or that they should be drained completely and charged to 100%. More ?
Convert an Orange Into a Candle with a Little Kitchen Oil
Power outages are never any fun, but they're even worse if you get hit with one when you don't have any candles around. Thankfully, Instructables user DualPhase shares a way to convert an orange into a candle in a pinch.
Using an orange, grapefruit, or lemon, and any type of oil, you can hollow out... More ?
Make Apartment Living More Bearable This Weekend
Apartments aren't the most ideal living situations, what with the small spaces, paper-thin walls, high rent costs, and crazy landlords, but there are a few things you can do to make it better. More ?
How to Find Out if Someone's Secretly Been Using Your Computer
If you have a snoopy roommate or a curious sibling, this trick will help you find out if they've been using your computer when you're not around.
While you could always set a password or install something like Prey ahead of time, you might be in a position where you suspect someone's already used... More ?
Pot Holders, Excess Gift Cards, and Dry Erase Markers
Readers offer their best tips for handling hot food without a pot holder, organizing all your gift cards from the holidays, and easily erasable writing utensils. More ?
Build a Computer Into Your Desk for Easy Upgrades, Hidden Cables
If you're tired of wrestling with cables and having to take everything apart just for a simple hard drive upgrade, this DIY "PC in a desk" could solve many of your woes. More ?
Send a Message Through Your Desktop with These Signage Wallpapers
Although it may seem like a weird focus for wallpaper, signs are made up of simple and communicative imagery and that works well on your desktop. Here are some of our favorite wallpapers that make use of signs that send a message. More ?
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