Life Hacking Tech Brief By HackerNoon

Life Hacking Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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  • Setting Different Backgrounds for Each Desktop on Windows 11 and 10

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/setting-different-backgrounds-for-each-desktop-on-windows-11-and-10.


    Learn how to set a different background wallpaper for each desktop (or monitor) on Windows 11 and 10 by following a simple trick in this article.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #windows-hacks, #windows-11, #windows-10, #desktop-customization, #windows-customization, #desktop-backgrounds, #setting-different-backgrounds, #windows-desktop-customization, and more.


    This story was written by: @heythisisvivek. Learn more about this writer by checking @heythisisvivek's about page,
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    In Windows, there is no limit on the number of desktops you can create from Task View. You can create as many desktops as you want and set different wallpapers for each. To verify that each desktop has its own separate background wallpaper, you can take another peek into the Task View using Win+Tab shortcut.

    3 min
  • The Uncomfortable Truth About Comfort

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-uncomfortable-truth-about-comfort.


    Discover the science-backed benefits of discomfort and how it fuels your brain's potential.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #growth-mindset, #personal-development, #discomfort-dividend, #embracing-discomfort, #huberman's-framework, #amc-neuroscience, #self-improvement, #hackernoon-top-story, and more.


    This story was written by: @scottdclary. Learn more about this writer by checking @scottdclary's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    The article explores how embracing discomfort, as highlighted by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, stimulates the anterior midcingulate cortex (AMC), enhancing willpower and resilience. It discusses practical strategies for stepping outside your comfort zone to achieve personal and professional growth.

    17 min
  • Don't Waste Your Time Watching Sports

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/dont-waste-your-time-watching-sports.


    Watching sports and indulging in small talk can waste your life by distracting you from your own goals and personal growth.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #the-simulation-strategists, #watchin-sport-is-waste-of-time, #personal-growth-tips, #stopwatchingstartdoing, #breaking-free-from-tv, #disadvantage-of-watching-sport, #benoit-malige, #hackernoon-top-story, and more.


    This story was written by: @benoitmalige. Learn more about this writer by checking @benoitmalige's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Watching sports and indulging in small talk can waste your life by distracting you from your own goals and personal growth. Reclaim your time, avoid superficial entertainment, and focus on meaningful activities and conversations.

    7 min
  • 6 Strategies for App Developers Dealing With Anxiety During Layoffs

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/6-strategies-for-app-developers-dealing-with-anxiety-during-layoffs.


    App developers, manage anxiety amid layoffs with tips from Calmer app creator Daniel Leimanis: mindfulness, physical health, goals, support, and more.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #mental-health, #calmer, #tips, #software-development, #app-development, #career-advice, #stress-relief, #good-company, and more.


    This story was written by: @jonstojanmedia. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanmedia's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    The tech and government industries have likely experienced the most significant threat of downsizing. Veteran app developer and mind behind the anti-anxiety app __[Calmer](https://gocalmer.com/)__, Daniel Leimanis, understands the struggles. He offers his top six tips for app developers who might be contending with anxiety in 2024.

    5 min
  • Standing Out is Overrated: You Should Just Conform Instead

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/standing-out-is-overrated-you-should-just-conform-instead.


    Everyone's obsessed with being unique, and trying to stand out is ruining your life. The best way to fit in is to be yourself.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #the-simulation-strategists, #authenticity-vs.-conformity, #benefits-of-conformity, #embracing-authenticity, #importance-of-being-real, #social-media-and-mental-health, #benoit-malige, #hackernoon-top-story, and more.


    This story was written by: @benoitmalige. Learn more about this writer by checking @benoitmalige's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Everyone's obsessed with being unique, and trying to stand out is ruining your life. The best way to fit in is to be yourself. When you stop pretending and start being who you truly are, you find your place without even trying. Conformity is underrated. It’s the path of least resistance.

    9 min
  • Therapy is Broken—Here's How to Fix it

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/therapy-is-brokenheres-how-to-fix-it.


    Therapy is Broken. Here's How to Fix it.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #mental-health, #healthtech, #mental-health-software, #mental-health-tips, #mental-health-awareness, #patient-engagement, #patient-engagement-software, #ai-therapy-support, and more.


    This story was written by: @brianwallace. Learn more about this writer by checking @brianwallace's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    As many as 57% of adults drop out of therapy. Traditional methods involve printed worksheets and workbooks which can easily be ignored or forgotten. Reflective is a game-changer for clinicians, therapists, and healthcare providers. For therapists, it's a way to provide support to their clients when they're not in session.

    6 min
  • Dear Dad.

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/dear-dad.


    Life lessons from a father figure
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    You can also check exclusive content about #working-fathers, #life-lessons, #lifestyle, #work-life-balance, #life-hacking, #lessons-to-know, #dad-wisdom, #family-stories, and more.


    This story was written by: @blackheart. Learn more about this writer by checking @blackheart's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    This Father’s Day has come and gone, and this is the first Father's Day I have had without a father. There are a lot of people in the world who are missing out on the knowledge and wisdom passed down from father to son. I will share with you what I was taught as a child and how it helped shape me into the man I am.

    8 min
  • From Sex and the City to the Luxury Experience Market: Tony Abrams on Stellar Launch

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-sex-and-the-city-to-the-luxury-experience-market-tony-abrams-on-stellar-launch.


    Stellar is a secondhand resale platform for high-end, non-refundable experiences. The platform connects sellers and buyers.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #travel, #travel-technology, #resell, #luxury, #marketplace, and more.


    This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Stellar is a secondhand resale platform for high-end, non-refundable experiences. The platform connects sellers and buyers, curates the listings to attract interest. A portion of every transaction on Stellar supports initiatives focused on children's well-being, women's rights, racial equality, and environmental sustainability.

    5 min
  • Life Hack: Boosting Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/life-hack-boosting-productivity-with-the-pomodoro-technique.


    Discover how the Pomodoro Technique can boost productivity and focus in this personal account. Learn how 25-minute work intervals and regular breaks.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #personal-growth, #life-hack-interview, #pomodoro-technique, #what-is-the-pomodoro-technique, #how-to-increase-productivity, #productivity-hacks, #procrastination, #boosting-productivity, and more.


    This story was written by: @Avni Savaliya. Learn more about this writer by checking @Avni Savaliya's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    Avni is a freelance content writer and digital marketing enthusiast. The Pomodoro Technique has significantly improved his productivity and focus, he says. Avni recommends working in focused 25-minute blocks (referred to as Pomodoros) and taking a 5-minute break.

    4 min
  • Everything You've Been Told About Passion is a Lie

    This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/everything-youve-been-told-about-passion-is-a-lie.


    "Follow your passion" might be the worst career advice. Instead, focus on what you dislike.
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    You can also check exclusive content about #the-simulation-strategists, #personal-growth, #passion, #benoit-malige, #the-passion-fallacy, #society's-biggest-myth, #the-power-of-your-dislikes, #hackernoon-top-story, and more.


    This story was written by: @benoitmalige. Learn more about this writer by checking @benoitmalige's about page,
    and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.


    "Follow your passion" might be the worst career advice. Instead, focus on what you dislike. This approach can guide you toward more fulfilling work by avoiding unproductive tasks and aligning with your true self.

    10 min

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