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To all our American readers, I and the rest of the Lifehack team wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings today.I wanted to avoid the typical, clichéd, count-your-blessings-what-are-you-thankful-for posts. You all know that. Grade school kids know that. Heck, the unborn already know that....

Let’s get real: when you work on an hourly basis, there are two ways to increase income: raise your rates or increase the number of working hours. ...

Pastimes to Challenge and EntertainThinkers relish the challenge and stimulation of brilliant games. They enjoy games for the pure thrill of exercising their minds and judgments in pursuit of victory. You can take pleasure in any number of great games. Here is a selection of recommended pastimes...

This is not a post about teaching, but teaching is what I do and what I know best, and this post is about thinking about what we do.People often wonder if I find it frustrating to be a university instructor...

Next Thursday, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other charities across the US will be fully staffed with smiling-faced, happy volunteers eagerly doling out food and other assistance to those whose need is greatest...

Granted, the year’s not done yet, but publishers start to slow down new releases right about now, so it’s not likely we’ll see another contender for “best of 2009” until January. Plus, Ch...

Considering how useful – revolutionary, even – email is as a communication tool, it can also be an incredible drain on productivity. If...

Geeks tend to love pens, notebooks, and office gadgets. Some of the most popular posts here at Lifehack have been about pens and other stationery. Let us loose in a Staples or Office Max and we’re like kids in a candy shop. ...

In my coaching practice, I am increasingly looking for ways to work with my clients on shared documents and projects online. Pretty simple right? You’d think so. I went to the first two places that I knew offered some or all of these services: Google & Microsoft. Big disappointment.

Outlook is a well-established presence on the business desktop, providing millions with their email, calendar, contacts, and tasks...