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About Joel Lee

Joel Lee was formerly the Editor in Chief of MakeUseOf from 2018 to 2021. He has a B.S. in Computer Science and over nine years of professional writing and editing experience.

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This Site Predicts How You'll Die Using Data and Statistics

How likely are you to survive up to age 100? Do you know what's most likely going to kill you? This site will tell you, and it's all based on research and data from the CDC.

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The 12 Best Netflix Documentaries of 2016

Hundreds of documentaries are added to Netflix every year. So, to save you the trouble of sorting the wheat from the chaff, here are the best Netflix documentaries of 2016.

How to Reset All Folders to Default Viewing and Sorting Options on Mac

This quirk in the Mac operating system may frustrate you: even if you change the default view options, some folders won't revert! Here's why that happens and how to fix it.

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4 Smart Reasons to Avoid the Smart Home Trend

A lot of smart home products seem cool at first glance, but there are issues and downsides that you should be aware of -- problems that might turn you off from the whole concept altogether.

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Should You Buy an HDR 4K TV for Gaming?

With console compatibility with 4K & HDR becoming more common, should you buy an HDR 4K television for gaming yet? Here's an overview of how HDR 4K TVs currently work with gaming.

What to Do When the Print Queue Gets Stuck in Windows 10

It's bad enough when printers get physically jammed up, but it's equally frustrating when the printing queue gets stuck for no apparent reason. When that happens, here's what you do.

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How to Hide the Second Monitor Taskbar on Windows 10

If you have two or more monitors in your workstation setup, the fact that the Taskbar shows up on each screen may be a nuisance. Here's how to turn that off.

A Free Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Visio

Need to create diagrams, flowcharts, circuits, or other kinds of entity-relationship models? Microsoft Visio is the best software for that, but it's expensive. We will show you two free open source alternatives.

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How to Restore "Clean Up" Options in Finder

If your Clean Up options in the View menu of Finder are suddenly grayed out and you aren't sure why, here's how to bring them back.

3 Easy Ways to Adjust Brightness in Windows 10

If your screen is too bright or too dark, it could cause eye fatigue and eye strain. Here's how you can change the brightness in Windows to avoid this problem.

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How to Disable Snap Assist in Windows 10

Window snapping is useful for a lot of people, but it can be a nuisance at times. If you want full control of your window organization, here's how to turn it off.

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How to View Bluetooth Battery Levels on Mac

Want to know how much battery life is remaining on your Mac-connected Bluetooth keyboards, mice, headsets, etc? This easy trick is the answer for you.

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How to Find Your Passions Using 4 Simple Exercises

Are you unhappy at work? Need help finding your own passions to explore? Take these tips and exercises to find your passion.

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15 Ways You're Wasting Money and Not Realizing It

You're wasting a lot of money, and you might not even realize it. Plug these 15 leaks and save hundreds every year!

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5 Accepted Pieces of Personal Finance Advice to Ignore

There's a lot of good personal finance out there, but there are some pieces of financial advice that you should definitely ignore. Here are five of the most common.

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Check Now If Your Internet Devices Are Open to Hackers

Every internet-connected device is vulnerable to being hacked. This free tool will scan your device or network and let you know if there are any vulnerabilities to worry about.

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Become a Better Coder by Keeping a Programming Journal

Keep a programming journal and tap into some obvious benefits. Writing a journal can help you work through your thoughts and keep track of your programming goals.

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Google Search Has a Nifty New Trick for Artists

Google's search engine is full of wacky and useful tricks that can come in handy -- and this new one is particularly nifty for artists of all kinds.

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How to Move Page and Navigation Tabs in OneNote

You may not like the interface setup of OneNote's desktop version. Here are three settings you can tweak that may make the app more appealing to you.

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How to Use Your Credit Cards to Save More Money

Credit cards are usually seen as dangerous and a potential waste of money, but they can also help you save a lot of money if you use them correctly. Here's how.

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