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Acquiring said update is easy. I always mean to, but excitement gets the better of me. Windows Sandbox Finally, Microsoft has baked this awesome security feature right into Windows 10. (Nothing personal, Windows 10 Home users. Dont worry, though. For those stymied by Microsofts strategy, theres always the third-party appSandboxie. Its free, too! Otherwise,getting started with Windows Sandboxtakes a little legwork, but its well worth the time spent. Microsoft has packed a new light theme into the May update for Windows 10....

Filmmaker Max Joseph wants to read more than one book a yearhe wants to read one a week. So he asked a few voracious readers for advice, in a38-minute videothat includes lengthy tours of European bookstores. Heres some of the best advice for never-readers who want to start reading more books. Start tiny Dont set an audacious goal, not at first. Set one thats ridiculously easy to meet, as writerEric Barkertells Joseph....

What exactly does the Equality Act actuallydo? And why are critics and conservative so opposed to basic rights for the LGBTQ community? What is the Equality Act? Currently, there are no explicit federal laws protecting LGBTQ individuals from discrimination. There is alsono explicit federal lawbarring discrimination of women in public businesses. For the very first time,womenwillalsobe protected from discrimination in public accommodations under the Equality Act. What are critics saying? Some critics argue that an act protecting women will actuallyinfringeupon the rights of women....

You want to be fast. You want to be strong. (Did I say you? I also mean me.) In the meantime, you have to keep working, because you dont want just one small delivery. In that sense, results are more like a subscription service. That waiting period can be tough. If youre new to strength training, you might see strength gains in a matter of days. Its tempting to second-guess your whole plan....

This spring, I am all about freshening up the outside of my home. With each little improvement, I can feel my homes curb appealand really, its entire vibebrightening up. If youre feeling adventurous, have fun with a bold color. (If you have railings, those could probably benefit from a fresh coat, too.) Then chances are, theyre chipped, weathered, tarnished or otherwise less than pretty. A little paint might be all you need, but wouldnt a fresh set be nice?...

It was a popular model. In just over a decade, over 2.5 million KVNs were sold throughout the country. One striking feature of the television set is the large magnifying lens in front of the screen. The lens is made of plastic and is filled with a clear liquid such as distilled water or glycerol. The Soviets had a voraciousappetite for televisionbut not enough money to buy bigger sets. Broadcasting itself was heavily subsidized by the state....

The first time my daughter vomited, I yelled in terror and then she cried. She was two and had caught a stomach bug from her daycare. She threw up again. I was not winning this moment. Sometimes, in the worst possible luck, it happens in the middle of the night. As a parent, you cant stop it, but you might take a stab at limit the damage. I have put together a plan of action....

Cleveland-based newspaperThe Plain DealersaysJapanese people represent the largest percentage of visitors to Edisons childhood home in Milan, Ohio. Edison shares an unlikely connection with Japan. The bamboo grove near Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto. Bamboo from this area was used to make filaments for the first light bulbs. Photo credit:mTaira/Shutterstock.com Edison began experimenting with incandescent light bulbs in 1878. Many inventors had tried to perfect the incandescent lamp but the bulbs they built had extremely short lives....

If you want to earn more money as a freelancer, here are the steps I suggest you take. First, a little background: Ive been a full-time freelance writer since 2012. Then figure out how to get to the next one. If youre in a different freelance industry, there are probably similar pitch conventions out there. Get familiar with them, so your pitches are as professional as you are. Because at this stage of the game, people arent going to come to you with work....

This challenge is made even worse by the fact that most couples believe that great sex should just happen. When you finally come to the realization that sex doesnt work like that, it can feel crippling. Heres your plan of action. Imagine your partner being scared Its easy for fights about your sex life to feel acrimonious. It can feel like your partner doesnt value your sexual satisfaction. Sex can be an overwhelming topic for most people....

Ask not for whom the game thrones; it thrones for thee. This weekendGame of Thrones, the television show that invented death, finally ends. Now you might move on, at leastuntil the prequel starts. What should you watch next to scratch that itch? It depends on what youll miss aboutThrones. Breaking Bad,Mr. Heres what the Lifehacker staff recommends you watch next, and why. Well, thenDeadwoodis for you. Do you miss Rob Stark?...

The internet has given us unprecedented access to everyone. We can also slide right into their DMs. Even in the case of normal, not-famous crushes, sliding into the DMs can be a tricky thing. This does not mean it cannot or should not be done, but some restraint is in order. If this makes you deeply uncomfortable, dont send it. If they are interested in doing so,theywill keep it going....

A few weeks ago, I interrupted my regular routine of powerlifting workouts to run a half marathon. I raced it all-out, and woke up the next day with a killer case ofdelayed onset muscle soreness. And it felt nice and easy, thanks to RPE. RPE stands for rating of perceived exertion, and its used a few different ways in fitness. (You may be familiar with theBorg scalefor judging how hard youre working during cardio, for instance....