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To most of us, guarding our computers against these attacks is a matter of anti-virus software which we load up and then forget about, but that is just one of the few ways to safeguard your machines and your precious data from those who wish you harm. As with any piece of technology, the biggest flaw isn’t based in software but in human error. Making your machine better is about making yourself smarter about how to use it....

With all this time spent toiling away, we owe it to ourselves and to our knotted backs to get one of the best office chairs possible; if only to prevent the third of our life used on labors from making the other two thirds a living hell. To that end, we present the 17 finest office chairs for aligning your spine as you grind away the endless hours. Office Factor Executive For Simple Stability: Able to take almost 300lbs without wincing, the Executive is a nice budget buy for those with a full and sexy frame who’re tired of delicate seats that can’t take a real human body....

The key to conquering fear is not to hide it away in a dark corner, where it’s just going to grow stronger. Instead, we must learn that fear is a part of life, a great motivator, and a facet of existence we’re never going to escape. That’s why we should jump right into fear, scare the hell out of ourselves, and get it over with. When you’re ready to do that, we’ve found the 16 most terrifying roller coasters to work out all your panic....

The sad truth is that there is no quick and easy solution for insomnia. Sleeping pills like Ambien might help, but they might also lead to eating, talking, or even driving without being conscious of it, leading to even more problems than they solve. Holistic cures can help, but no one has an exact solution, despite the condition being as old as sleep itself. Usually what is needed is a combination of tactics, and a few lifestyle tweaks that will aid you in finding that sweet slumber you need to keep from going utterly mad....

The new Aston Martin Vanquish is powered by the next generation AM29 V12 engine. This produces 568 horsepower, enough power to break 60 mph from a standing start in just 3.6 seconds. It isn’t the take-off that makes this Aston Martin special, it’s the rare territory it crosses into at 200 mph. The territory is shared by Bugattis, Lamborghinis, Porsches and other performance vehicles with long standards for speed. That isn’t to say that Aston Martin doesn’t have a standard of their own, and this is far from the first of its vehicles to break 200mph....

Even more than cooling off the summer heat with an ice cold beer, fall is the time to get serious about your budding alcohol problem and really try to force that Thanksgiving intervention. Cutting the nip in the air by the nip from your flask is ideal, and tailgating without something to take the edge off is against god and nature. That’s why we put our nose to the grindstone and our keys in the hands of our one responsible friend....

As you travel along the strenuous expedition you’ll come across the Appalachian Trail Shelters. You’ll want to be ready for whatever your travels throw at you. So, we sorted through over 250 trail shelters to find you two shelters from each state. That’s 28 shelters to choose from. View in gallery“Appalachian-Trail-271” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by John Hayes Read below our state by state guide for navigating the Appalachian Trail Shelters....

Couple this picturesque environment with stunning beaches and rare flora and fauna, and you have the most magical place on earth. Hawaii has a lot to offer the traveler in terms of panoramic beauty, outdoor activities, and beach life. To start your Aloha State tour, visit these spots that are some of the most beautiful places in Hawaii. What Are the Most Beautiful Places in Hawaii? Almost every single destination in Hawaii is magical and stunning, so selecting the most beautiful will be quite a task....

Nineteen-year-old Russian model Anna Selezneva is truly a fresh face on the scene. Already this year, she’s graced four Vogue magazine covers, evidence alone that this fresh face isn’t going anywhere but up. Famed fashion photographer Hedi Slimane worked with Miss Selezneva in this tomboy-ish editorial, showcasing this young model’s versatility. After looking at this set, one thing is clear– if Axl Rose and Kate Moss had a love child, Anna Selezneva would be it....

James Dean’s “Little Bastard” Porsche 550 Spyder James Dean will forever be one of Hollywood’s most iconic bad boys, a fast-driving, cigarette-smoking greaser who lived hard and died young. Dean’s cultural trademark may just be the thing that did him in, the Porsche 550 Spyder he named “Little Bastard”. This one-of-a-kind Porsche was modified to his spec on the racecar offshoot of the Porsche 356. It was deadly cool, deadly fast… and ultimately deadly to Dean....

The Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept owes its progressive, athletic shape to inspiration from aircraft design. It is expressive, aerodynamic and precise, a wide-and-low body that is angled slightly toward the road ahead. For an exterior so luxurious, it shows confident restraint instead of flash and circumstance. The interior of the Bentley EXP 10 is a world unto itself. It is one of the most elegant interior concepts we’ve seen, a careful blend of next-gen technology and old-world materials....

With fall comes beautiful leaf backdrops that make for the best insta-stories and just the perfect temperatures for hikes, long walks, and endless adventures. On the flip side, the season also brings unpredictable weather. Often, it’s never warm enough not to wear a jacket. It is also not cool enough to wear your heavy winter jackets. This is where the mens lightweight jacket comes in. If you are short on your light jacket inventory, worry not!...

Photographer Christian Derfusi captures stunning images of acrobatic skateboarders performing aerial tricks against a pitch black background. This artistic pursuit provides a minimal perspective on the extreme action sport in which the body of the athlete and skateboard itself are torqued and maneuvered in seemingly impossible and gravity defying ways. The primarily black ensemble of the skateboarder leaves the focus of the images on the silhouette and composition between the athlete and the board, making for interesting and even elegant photographs....

Schmitz and company designed this nine pound carbon fiber tricycle to compete in an event created for screwdriver-based electric cycling. Yes, it’s apparently a thing. See this wild tricycle in action below, and stay tuned for updates on its performance in the Hildesheim, Germany screwdriver race coming soon. Carbon Fiber Electric Tricycle | Gallery

Some things are just better in chrome. So believes designer Rirkrit Tiravanija, anyway, as he created this shined-out ping pong table that’s easily the second coolest we’ve ever seen (here’s the first). This reflective game table can double as a ping pong table and a traditional table for meeting, dining, work or coffee. As shown above, you can rock this table outside as well. We love the inspiration, Mr. Tiravanija, and wouldn’t mind sporting a game to 15 with you....

Among the white noise about your waistline, there’s some nuggets of truth to be found. Many diets begin from a place of sound science before they start to take strange turns that warps them until you’re somehow deep frying fat and throwing away egg whites. These are empty idols. The best diets are often those that aren’t geared specifically for weight loss, since losing weight is a byproduct of healthy eating....

Supermodel Erin Wasson graces the June cover of S Moda Magazine in a photo shoot by photographer Eric Guillemain. She wears names like Balmain, Zadig & Voltaire, Dior and Stella McCartney in a feature showing her relaxed style. Most of the feature takes place inside a typical chic style home. Her devastatingly beautiful androgynous nature shows through while she sports a leather jacket, studded boots, then delicate floral dresses and a high-waist skirt....

Since they are little more than a memory card, with no moving parts to easily break, finding a good flash drive is usually as easy as locating one that is built with a tough exterior, for protection from the wetness, dust, and shocks of the world. Add in a little quality encryption with security features that make it harder to hack or crack, should it fall into the wrong hands, fast transfer rates, and you’ve got the mix for a really good flash drive that is worthy of holding onto your NOC list, your bank data, or The Colonel’s Secret Recipe....

The urban subversives at Telstar Logistics have worked their way to the peak of the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge to capture some breathtaking photos. Telstar Logistics, founded by Todd Lapin, is a fictional company whose name and mark is used to gain access to places most of us couldn’t reach. This time, Telstar infiltrated San Francisco’s most recognizable landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. The resulting photographs are wondrous, an amazing view of San Francisco to the South and the hills of Mt....

The Labyrinth House comprises a twisted topography of angular living spaces. It is almost bereft of parallel surfaces indoors, as the lines created by walls are not defined by hard, right angles. This leads to the visual variance of the space, creating a home that is full of character that avoids predictability. To put it simply, every room in this home by Estudio Entresitio has its own unique shape and appeal....