If You Have These Skills, No Robot Will Ever Take Your Job
Losing your job to robots is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. Some estimates say, robots may take over more than five million jobs across 15 developed countries. Machines could account for more than half the workforce in places like Cambodia and Indonesia, particularly in the garment industry. While such information has led many people to seek out higher-tech skills, others have said we need a stronger
11 Quick Fixes for the Bad Habits That Kill Your Mental Energy
Like it or not, you have a limited amount of mental energy you can use to accomplish all your tasks in a given day. If you run out -- or don't start with much -- it's going to be a challenge to stay productive. You're already doing things to manage your time, but are you doing anything to manage your mental energy? If not, you're not performing at your best. The bad habits below will surely sap yo
3 Photography Basics for Better Pictures With No Filters
Photography is a challenging hobby, which is one of the things that makes it so rewarding. But there are a lot of crutches you can rely on that will make it harder to improve your skills. Using automated filters, like those provided by Instagram, is one of those crutches (as is using the "Auto Enhance" feature in your preferred photo editor). Instead of applying your favorite filter next time, why
PCIe vs. SATA SSDs: Which Storage Drive Is Best?
PCIe SSDs may be technologically superior, but that doesn't mean you should always buy them over SATA drives. In this article, we'll look at the differences between SATA and PCIe SSDs and what you need to know to make an informed decision when buying an SSD. What Is a PCIe SSD? What is it about PCIe SSDs that make them more desirable and expensive than SATA SSDs? Does it come down to performance?
The Microsoft Surface Isn't Such a Joke After All
When Microsoft first unveiled the Surface, people laughed at this iPad-wannabe. And yet four years on, business is booming. The Surface still isn't selling as well as the iPad, but it's well on its way to becoming an integral part of Microsoft's business. According to Microsoft's latest financial results (via TechCrunch), the Surface brought in revenues of $926 million in the last quarter. This is
10 Pokemon Go Tips and Tricks Everyone Should Know
Pokemon Go still entices players years after its launch. But even if you're familiar with the hit game, there's always more to learn. With that in mind, here are the biggest and best Pokemon Go tips and tricks to help you get more out of the game. 1. Don't Power Up Pokemon Right Away It's tempting to immediately try to make your Pokemon as powerful as possible, but this Pokemon Go tip is essential
12 Mistakes That Are Draining Your DSLR Camera's Battery Life
If you're like most photographers, you probably purchased a DSLR for your first camera. You likely learned a lot about your device and how it works during your first few months. And one thing you may have discovered is that your battery drains quicker than you'd like it to. You can often prolong your camera's battery life with a few minor tweaks. Here, we'll discuss why your DSLR battery might dra
Why Is Google Chrome Using So Much RAM? Here's How to Fix It
Chrome's reputation for using a lot of RAM is not entirely accurate; other browsers can sometimes use more RAM. However, Chrome still requires a significant amount of RAM due to its speed and the way it manages processes. Browsing habits play a role in the amount of RAM Chrome uses. Keeping multiple tabs open will increase RAM usage. Google is aware of Chrome's RAM usage and has made efforts to re
6 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your DSLR & How to Avoid Them
There are several common mistakes that you'll want to avoid if you want to maximize the lifespan of your DSLR and protect it from damage. A little bit of caution can go a long way. Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. So you want to get into photography, do you? You've gone ahead and bought your first e
4 Common Shutter Speed Mistakes That'll Ruin Your Photos
Is there any slice of humble pie quite as potent as coming home, dumping your SD card after a rousing day of shooting, and finding nothing but failure and sadness? Never let yourself be disappointed again. Your DSLR's shutter speed offers you valuable flexibility in exposure and clarity out in the field. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription, however. What happens if your shutter speed is too
10 Simple Tricks to Boost Your Smartphone Photography
The skills to take a great photo remain the same regardless if you’re using a DSLR, point-and-shoot, or your smartphone. Knowing how to compose a scene, work with lighting, and understanding photographic depth are three important skills. But sometimes, you’ll need specific tips for smartphones to make your smartphone photography fantastic. 1. Take Your Time Cell phone cameras are almost on par wit
Fed Up With Flat Photos? Add a Sense of Depth with These 6 Tips
When many beginner and intermediate photographers are critiquing their photos, they find that the images lack a sense of depth, and instead feel a bit "flat." This can be a difficult problem to overcome, but with these six tips and some practice, you'll be taking photos that feel more alive and communicate a stronger sense of depth in no time. Add Foreground Objects When you have an object in the
7 Skill-Building Photography Exercises That Really Work
Despite how easy it looks, photography is hard, with three learning curves to conquer: the technical aspects of the camera, the theory of light and shadows, and the actual composition of a photo (sometimes called "seeing the shot"). That last part is the hardest thing for beginners to grasp. Composition has an artsy component that can't be easily taught. It must be discovered by the photographer t
7 Tips to Better Manage Your To Do List
Does your to-do list cause you nightmares? Maybe you're trying to get done too much at once. It takes a sensibly compiled task list for an efficient workflow. We can help. It would be fantastic if keeping a to-do list was the secret to getting all your work done on time. However, that's not the case — it takes a well-maintained, sensibly compiled to-do list to have the desired effect on your workf
The 10,000 Hour Rule Is Wrong: How to Really Master a Skill
How many hours does it take to master a skill? Well, if you read Malcolm Gladwell's bestselling book Outliers, you'll remember that "10,000 hours is the magic number of greatness." This 10-000 Hour Rule is a heavily cited pedagogy in the world of lifelong learning. But I have some good news! It turns out that this is not what the research shows. The 10,000 hour rule is wrong. Put differently: For
One Easy Way to Make the Pomodoro Technique More Engaging
If you need a productivity boost, there are many tricks and tips out there that can help you, but one of the most effective has to be the Pomodoro Technique. Long story short for those who aren't familiar, the Pomodoro Technique calls for alternating cycles of "work" and "rest" -- such as 20 minutes of work followed by 10 minutes of rest, repeated indefinitely. It works by forcing you to focus on
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying a New Tablet
It used to be that if you wanted a tablet, you'd go out and buy the latest iPad—but nowadays, there are a myriad of different tablets from several manufacturers. More manufacturers are making tablets, more models are available, and the buying process has just gotten more complicated. To simplify it, ask yourself these questions before you buy. 1. Do I Want an iPad? This might seem like a silly que
4 Tips for Doing Real Research on Android
Laptops and desktops are ideal when you have to do serious research, but when you're on the go and don't have the time or space for either of those, there's no reason why you can't turn to that mobile device you're always carrying around. As long as you view it for what it is -- a backup method rather than a primary method -- you'll be surprised at how much productivity you can wring out of those
Li-Fi Is 100x Faster Than Wi-Fi, But What's the Catch?
You've heard of Wi-Fi, now you need to hear about Li-Fi. Still in the nascent stage, this new technology could change how you use the Internet. It's much faster than existing Wi-Fi tech, it's more energy-efficient, and potentially more secure as well. But of course, there are just as many downsides. Li-Fi, or Light Fidelity, is suddenly in the news these days because an Estonian company called Vel
Sitting Up Straight Is Bad: The Right Way to Sit at a Desk
Growing up, we were told to "sit up straight" -- not because it's better for our health, but because it looks more productive. As it turns out, sitting up straight (i.e. 90-degree angle at the pelvis) is actually harmful in the long run. We've known this for a while -- since 2006, actually -- but people keep perpetuating bad facts. Isn't it time to put these myths to an end? Stop sitting up straig
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