Most Popular Windows Downloads and Posts of 2015

Here are our best Windows posts from one the platforms biggest years in history. But that view is a little overblown. The Best New Features of Windows 10 Todays the day that Windows 10 finally arrives! While the rolloutwill come in waves, weve been running the Insider Preview for months. Heres how to tweak a few of the OSs new features and fix its little quirks. But with all those buttons and macros, they can actually help you work smarter, too....

December 15, 2015 · 2 min · 389 words · April Cohen

NASA's Abandoned Launch Sites

Indeed, Miller estimates that about half of the locales he shot have already disappeared since he started shooting. One of the earliest launch complexes built. Used to test launch captured German V2 rockets. Miller has been obsessed with space for as long as he could remember. His own dreams of becoming an astronaut were dashed to the ground by his but poor eyesight. Seeing the deteriorating buildings, Miller resolved photograph them while there was still time....

December 15, 2015 · 3 min · 524 words · Christopher Rodriguez

The Booming Ice Chasm of The Canadian Rockies

Booming Ice Chasm is a stunning ice cave in the Crowsnest Pass area of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. The cave is so called for it’s incredible acoustics. The cold dense air is never able to escape keeping the cave frozen all year round.

December 15, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Jose Ellis

How to Keep Your Head Up in the Constant Stream of Bad News

With information coming at you in every direction, its easy to get burned out. The world isnt falling apart, it just feels like it is sometimes. News outlets are very aware of this. They want to draw in readers and viewers, so reporting on a tragedy helps them cultivate an audience. Why resist the urge to look? Negative thinking, after all,isnt inherently bad, right? In particular… negative news can affect your own personal worries....

December 14, 2015 · 2 min · 295 words · Dean Nolan

The Mysterious Stone Columns Along Crowley Lake

After Californias Crowley Lake reservoir on the upper Owens River in southern Mono County was completed in 1941, strange column-like formations were spotted along the reservoir’s eastern shore. These stone columns rose up to 20 feet tall, were ringed at intervals of one feet and were connected by high arches like an ancient Moorish temple. For millions of years these pillars were completely covered by soft rock and hidden from view, and would have remained so, if not for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power....

December 14, 2015 · 2 min · 329 words · Kathryn Baker

What Happens When The Grid Meets The Curvature of The Earth?

The grid design is two-dimensional and flat, while the earth is three-dimensional and spherical. This resulted in roads that make doglegs and abrupt zigzags in the middle of nowhere. Image from “Grid Corrections” by Gerco de Ruijter. These pictures form de Ruijters newest project called Grid Corrections.

December 14, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Jermaine Vega

Flagship Battle: The Google Nexus 6P vs. The OnePlus 2

Specs aside, which should you buy? Well, heres how they compare, after long-term use. Plus, they dont want to compromise on features in the process. It also has a built-in fingerprint-sensor on the rear-center of the phone. Oh, its also powered by USB-C, which means it charges that 3450 mAh battery super fast. TheOnePlus 2: The successor to the OnePlus One, one Gizmodo haspraised for being powerful and affordable. Each model is available in black, aluminum, and frost (white....

December 13, 2015 · 2 min · 395 words · Julie Padilla

Circle Is the Parental Control for the Internet I've Always Wanted

Parenting often means managing a small internet. It helps you effortless manage content and screen time for every family member. Circle is a 3-inch white cube that connects to your Wi-Fi web link. Its like God Mode for your households Wi-Fi devices. Other age group filters include pre-K and teen. it’s possible for you to toggle any of the options on or off and add custom filters. Circle Gives You Truly Universal Parental Controls Parental controls are nothing new....

December 11, 2015 · 2 min · 392 words · Jacqueline Andrade

How I Went From Weight Lifting to Bodyweight Exercises and Still Gained Strength

I made it work, and you might too. At first, I was skeptical about making progress. Still, I forged forward. For science (and my own convenience). The Case for Bodyweight Workouts Ive always known about theadvantages of bodyweight workouts, of course. Theyre beginner-friendly, and perfect for changing things up from a gym routine. But more than anything, theyre great if you dont have access to equipment. The best way to get strong on a certain lift is to simply do that lift....

December 11, 2015 · 2 min · 358 words · Charles Fitzpatrick

Most Popular Personal Finance Posts of 2015

Here are some of our best money guides, explainers, and tips from 2015. But the Pew Charitable Trust defines it ashouseholds that earn between 67 and 200 percentof a states median income. Being Poor Is Too Expensive Some think that being poor is simple. You dont have enough money to buy a lot of stuff, so youre forced to buy less stuff. But thats not really how it works. It actually costsmoreto be poor....

December 11, 2015 · 3 min · 472 words · Miguel Gaines

Prime Your Appetite and Settle Your Stomach With Pre- and Post-Meal Drinks

Think of the aperitif as a stage setter. According to Vinepair,there are two major factorsto keep in mind: sweetness and strength. A too-sweet drink can feel like youre having dessert first, and alcohols sense-dulling abilities can dampen your tastebuds. This doesnt mean that martinis are off the menu, just limit it to one. Though not a vermouth,Lillet Blancis another fortified option that can be enjoyed without much fussing. Amontillado-style Sherryis another tasty fortified wine you may want to get to know....

December 11, 2015 · 2 min · 299 words · Kristen Griffin

The Smoked Corpses of Aseki, Papua New Guinea

We tend to associate mummies with ancient Egypt, but a lot of culture around the world practiced mummification. The Anga tribe of the Aseki region of Papua New Guinea is one of them. Angas mummies, however, aren’t wrapped in bandages and placed in tombs. The Anga tribe employed a more direct approach they heated the dead bodies over a fire. Mummification came to an end in 1949 when missionaries took firm root in Aseki....

December 11, 2015 · 1 min · 161 words · Adam Sullivan

Wuzhen: The Ancient Chinese Water Town

Most of these riverside houses were built during the 14th century Ming dynasties. Over more than 1,000 years, Wuzhen has never changed its name, water system or lifestyle. Tourists prefer to visit Dongzha and Xizha because they are relatively developed. Xizha has few local residents and has instead given over to accommodation for tourists. Wuzhen came recently in the limelight when it was chosen to host the World Internet Conference....

December 11, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Miguel Johnson