Microsoft's Office Plans Are a Confusing Mess

Last week, I tried to get a subscription to Microsoft Office. I expected to simply find an Office license that included what I needed for a simple price. I wanted to try it out. So, what Microsoft Office plan did I need to get it? This includes Office 365 Enterprise E1E5, Business Essentials, Premium and Education subscription plans. Right off the bat, were confronted with several confusing plan names. Is Premium a plan for home users or business ones?...

June 15, 2016 · 3 min · 429 words · Amy Palmer

America’s Oldest Mall Converted Into Micro-Apartments

Behind this striking granite front are open vestibule areas in three levels that were once occupied by numerous shops. The ground floor continues to function as a mall. As a result the third floor had crammed spaces and was somewhat crowded. And for some reason, shoppers were reluctant to trudge up the stairs to the upper floors. Even when the shopping center was operating under full capacity, it was not making money....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 140 words · Heather Pierce

Artist Installs Floating Piers on Italian Lake

The experience will be like, as the artist describes, walking on the back of a whale. Monte Isola, on the lakes middle, is Europes largest inhabited lake island. The entire project cost 15 million and was financed entirely by the artist. There will be no entrance fee for visitors. Later, they proposed similar plans for Tokyo Bay but was denied permit. Jeanne-Claude passed away in 2009, but Christo continued to pursue their dream....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 80 words · Nichole White

Running Isn’t Cheap

Running is simple: just lace up some shoes and go, right? Weve even told you thatyou dont need to buy expensive shoes. Heres why, and what you’re free to do. Cheap, in running shoe terms, means around $60. you might easily pay over $100 for a basic pair. One problem is that you dont choose shoes with your brain; you choose with your feet. The one thats right for you might end up being a $120 pair....

June 14, 2016 · 3 min · 473 words · David Bridges

Should I Wait to Buy the Newest 4K Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Consoles?

Microsofts 4K-capable Xbox One S even hasa release date in August. Dont worry, though. You dont need to ditch your old Xbox One or PS4 just yet. The new Xbox Project Scorpio and the mysterious Sony console will fully support 4K. The Xbox One lacks any kind of 4K support at all. This will all change with the upgraded consoles in the future. 4K content has been gaining traction, but it comes with drawbacks....

June 14, 2016 · 2 min · 378 words · Alicia Morse

What a Hiring Manager Is Actually Thinking During Your Interview

Making the right choice can be difficultespecially when shes choosing from a group of well-qualified applicants. So how can you tip the scales in your favor? Can I Manage This Person? Others like to receive daily updates, religiously review timecards, and schedule regular check-in meetings with their staff. At some point during the meeting, you should also get an opportunity to pose a few questions. Try asking your potential supervisor how she would describe her management style....

June 14, 2016 · 3 min · 452 words · Martha Graham

A Blind Astronomer, What to Do With Your Life, and Ridiculous Exercise Trends

Among the books on the shelf include authors like Charles Bukowski, Haruki Murakami, and even Jack Kerouac. Weve also discussedsome important things to look forwhen you shop for one, as well. Not to mention more than a few strange exercise gadgets that you dont need in your life either. Ill let the video speak for itself. Just dont get him started on pilotless planes or whether the autopilot is actually doing the flying....

June 13, 2016 · 2 min · 308 words · Cheryl Camacho

Everything Apple Announced at WWDC That Actually Matters

Widgets in Notification Center are now available with a swipe on the lock screen as well. Apple Music Gets a Complete Redesign, and a Massive Overhaul Apple Music is completely redesigned. The map view is much simpler now, and integrates gas stations. you’ve got the option to also (finally) pan and zoom along your route. Like many of Apples other apps, developers can also plug in and integrate with Maps now, too....

June 13, 2016 · 2 min · 366 words · Joseph Johnson

How to Flirt With Finesse

Whether youre across the room or already talking, eye contact has been shown to boost feelings of attraction. Marin says the trick to flirtatious eye contact is to maintain your gaze longer than usual. Repeat this a couple times and, if they arent giving you weird looks,thenmake your approach. Be cautious, though. While akindgaze does wonders, an unbroken, wide-eyed stare is creepy. If youre worried youll go overboard, usethe triangle techniqueand smile....

June 13, 2016 · 3 min · 471 words · Joel Ryan

Mount Conner: The Rock That Fools You

An excitement surges through the travellers who believe they have spotted the famous Uluru. Locals sometimes call it Fooluru (or Fuluru) because it is known to fool tourists. The rock was named in 1873 after the South Australian politician M. L. Conner. While Uluru has a rounded top, Mount Conner is flat-topped, and is shaped like a horseshoe. Uluru or Ayers Rock. Most of the land around Uluru is either national park or run by the Central Lands Council....

June 13, 2016 · 1 min · 160 words · Diane Vega

The Island Town of Sviyazhsk

The Khanates and the Muscovites had been at conflict for the last hundred years. The promontory provided Ivan the perfect place for his base. Ivan ordered the construction of a massive fortress, but not at the chosen site. Building a fortress on the promontory under the nose of the enemy would have been foolhardy. In return, the locals swore their allegiance to the Tsar. The dark days of Sviyazhsks history started in the first half of the 20th century after the October Revolution....

June 13, 2016 · 1 min · 191 words · Susan Drake

Android Automation Showdown: IFTTT vs. Tasker

IFTTT and Tasker can automate countless tasks like these to turn your phone into an attentive personal assistant. Today, were putting them both in the ring to see which ones better at simplifying your life. That doesnt just mean you’ve got the option to change your font oruse a different app launcher. That stuff is childs play. Each service hasits own channelof triggers and actions. For example, you might tell IFTTT to automaticallyupdate your wallpaper with NASAs newest image of the day....

June 12, 2016 · 3 min · 507 words · Lisa Morgan

Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Summer Semester 2016

Your education doesnt have to stop once you leave school. Orientation: What Is Lifehacker U? Grab your pen and paper and confirm your battery is chargedclass is in session! You wont need previous computer engineering or science knowledge to get the most out of this, either. All of the tools and the hardware simulator you need will be supplied with the course. Of course, no programming knowledge is required in advance....

June 10, 2016 · 2 min · 334 words · Aaron Fox