Every weekend we round up our best guides and posts on a specific subject, from working better to upgrading your computer. Here’s a look back at this year’s best. You could say they’re our top 10 top 10s of the year.
Top 10 TED Talks That Could Change Your Life
There’s no time like the present to grow or refine ourselves a little bit more, and few resources are as helpful as TED talks. In that vein, here are the top 10 TED talks we’ve featured on Lifehacker or that have been popular on TED.
Top 10 Tech Security Basics Every Person Should Follow
We talk a lot about computer security and data security here at Lifehacker, but you can never have too many reminders of the basics. Here, in a nutshell, are the security tips and habits every computer user should know. Consider it a quick way to audit your own security or help others you care about get the essentials down.
Top 10 Places to Download or Stream Movies For Free, Legally
It’s easy to find movies to download or stream, but if you’re flying straight and narrow or want to support and watch films that are free, public domain or whose creators want them free and openly shared, here are some great sites to bookmark — and visit when you want something new to watch.
Top 10 Cheat Sheets to Help You Master Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is still the most popular office suite used by companies and individuals across the world. These Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote cheat sheets will help boost your productivity and save time when you’re working in these programs.
Top 10 DIY Projects That Will Teach You A Ton About Tech
DIY isn’t always the easiest way to do something, but it’s usually the most informative and educational one. This week, let’s check out some great DIY tech projects that will teach you a ton about the tools you probably use every day — and protect your privacy and give you control over your own data in the process.
Top 10 Ways to Breathe New Life Into an Old Gaming Console
If you’ve been playing video games for any amount of time, odds are pretty high you have at least one console in your entertainment centre doing nothing, and that sucks. Don’t let your old friend sit there and collect a gross film of dust and grime, give it a new life — or find someone who will. Here’s how.
Top 10 Ways to Fix Your Terrible Posture
Good posture isn’t just about looks. How we sit, stand and walk affect both our health and our moods. So stop slouching and get centred with these top 10 posture tips.
Top 10 Gmail Tips for Power Users
Everyone has a Gmail account. We’re all used to archiving, labelling and marking bad senders as spam, but you probably still spend a lot of time in your inbox, especially if your work uses Gmail. Here are 10 tips that will save you time and make getting to Inbox Zero a little easier.
Top 10 Kitchen Tools That Are Worth Their Investment
We’ve discussed kitchen tools everyone should have, and tools everyone on a budget should have, but if you’re willing to put a little money into your home cooking, here are some solid kitchen tools that may cost a little more than usual, but will pay you back in flavour, time saved or just plain quality of life.
Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
Whether you just don’t have air conditioning, don’t want to fire it up just yet, or want to save money on energy, there are lots of ways to keep cool as the mercury rises. Here are some good ones.
Thanks for a great 2016! If you had a favourite, feel free to tells us which one you like the most. Or check out the most popular top 10s from 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
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