telecommuting
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How To Convince Your Boss To Let You Work From Home
2Telecommuting is pretty easy now. Skype, Slack and good ol’ Gchat — excuse me, Google Hangouts — make communicating with your colleagues down the hall or around the world a breeze whether you’re in the office or not. But if you’re concerned about starting a telecommute program, or want to start a trial run with…
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Microsoft Has Made An App That Applies Virtual Make-Up On Your Face During Skype Calls
Microsoft in Japan has teamed up with high-end cosmetics brand Shiseido to develop an app that will add a filter that overlays virtual makeup on people’s faces when they’re on Skype calls, according to reports. The app is targeted at women who are self-conscious about their appearance when they’re on video conferences. Here’s what we…
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Ask LH: Can I Lift Weights With An Umbilical Hernia?
Dear Lifehacker, A few weeks ago I noticed a lump just above my belly button area which was about the size of a large marble. I got an ultrasound and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Eight months before this, I joined a gym and have noticed great results. Every single person tells me NOT…
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How To Keep The World From Distracting You When You Work From Home
A few months ago, I was interviewing someone for a story when I heard a knock at my door. It was my apartment’s maintenance crew, a day late to install something. Before I could pause the interview, the knocking turned into loud banging, and it didn’t take long before my interview subject asked “are you…