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This week we took at look at Microsoft’s new browser, dealt with some computer disasters, caught liars red-handed, and debunked some myths about GMO foods. Here’s a look back.

Five Best Small Form Factor PCs

If you’re looking for a computer that can fit anywhere and do almost anything, a small form-factor PC is your best bet. The best ones offer power and portability, make the right compromises, and still come in at a good price. This week we’re looking at five of the best, based on your nominations and suggestions.

Is Microsoft Edge Any Good?

Dear Lifehacker,
I heard that Microsoft is releasing a new browser with Windows 10. What’s new? Should I bother using it instead of Chrome or Firefox? Or is it just Internet Explorer with a new paint job?

Top 10 Computer Disasters (and How to Deal with Them)

Using a computer means occasionally dealing with annoying, possibly disastrous problems like losing all your data if your hard drive crashes. Here are ten of the most common computer problems and how to deal with them.

Ask Unexpected Questions to Catch Someone in a Lie

Whether you’re trying to finagle the truth from a teenager or you suspect a friend is fabricating a story, catching someone in a lie takes a bit of effort. Scientific American took a look at military interrogation tactics to see what works in everyday life and found asking left-field questions is a good way to trip up a liar.

The Biggest Concerns About GMO Food Aren’t Really About GMOs

Everyone from Chipotle to the Food Babe rails against genetically modified ingredients, and laws to label GMO foods are making progress in some states. But the laser focus on GMOs is misguided, because most of the concerns people raise about them aren’t really about GMOs.

No, Your Beard Is Not Full of Poop

You may have seen it in the news: Beards are filthy. So filthy, in fact, that they have more poop bacteria than toilet seats. Put down the razor! That doesn’t mean what you think it does.

The Items That are Cheaper at Grocery Stores than Warehouse Stores

Places like Costco and Sam’s Club are great places to save money. However, some items don’t always turn out to be a bargain. Watch out for things that are perishable or are “loss-leaders” at grocery stores.

Keep Wires Locked Together with the Lineman Splice

Wire splicing and soldering is a basic skill that any DIYer can master—but it all starts with a solid connection between the two wires. That’s where the Lineman splice comes in.

The Joy of Less: A Systematic Approach to Minimalist Living

The world is full of material things, but real living happens in the space between all of our stuff. Francine Jay’s The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide will help you declutter your home, spend less money on material stuff you don’t need, and focus on the important things in your life.

How to Keep Your Dignity When You Get Shot Down for a Date

When you finally muster the courage to ask a friend out on a date and they say no, it can hurt in more ways than one. Here is how you can not only deal with the pain of being rejected, but also keep your cool so you don’t damage your relationship for the future.

How to Free Yourself from Food Cravings with Intermittent Fasting

Fasting for weight loss might sound as silly as drinking water for thirst, but it’s not exactly the same thing. Let’s look at a special kind of fasting, called intermittent fasting (or IF), that can be a powerful tool on your fitness journey.

This Chart Can Find Student Loan Forgiveness Programs In Your State

Student loan debt is a crushing burden, but there are programs that will forgive part or all of your debt, depending on where you work. If you’re not sure if you qualify, this chart can help pair you together with programs in your state.

Job Interviews Are Two-Way Streets: How to Ask Your Questions, Too

Job interviews are your best opportunity to make sure you’re not walking into a minefield if you get an offer. Unfortunately, most of us spend the entire thing just answering questions. It should be a two-way street. Here’s how to take control and make sure your side of the street actually gets some traffic.