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How to Find Anything Online: Become an Internet Research Expert. Einstein once said, “The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.”

How to Find Anything Online: Become an Internet Research Expert

The same could be said of intelligence. What they don’t tell you is that the “smart” people of the world are, in most cases, just better at researching and learning things than everyone else. But researching is a learned skill, not something you’re born with. And while some people might be predisposed to learn things more easily than others, it’s generally not enough to make a measurable difference. By learning how to research, you can quickly and fairly easily become knowledgeable about just about anything. It’s all there, online, for free. Start with Wikipedia Whenever you try to learn something new on the Internet, start with Wikipedia. The main reason to start with Wikipedia is that it gives a good overview of most topics. Sure, any given page is bound to have some inaccuracies (as is the case on most user-generated websites), but most of the content is generally reliable. Move on to Google Go Multimedia. - StumbleUpon. Learn to Code with Harvard’s Intro to Computer Science Course And Other Free Tech Classes.

I’ll confess, when it comes to computers, I’m pretty much strictly a user.

Learn to Code with Harvard’s Intro to Computer Science Course And Other Free Tech Classes

And these days, with the potential freedom and creatively afforded by open access software, the endless hacks for virtually everything, and the availability of free online computer classes, that seems like kind of a lame admission. So I’m tempted to rectify my programming ignorance by pushing through what promises to be a rigorous intro to computer science, CS50, Harvard’s introductory course for both majors and non-majors alike. The course offers a broad knowledge base to build on, as you can see from the description below: The Lifehacker App Directory Curates the Best Apps for All Your Gear. Find. Compare. Decide. 101 Google tips, tricks and hacks. Looking for the ultimate tips for Google searching?

101 Google tips, tricks and hacks

You've just found the only guide to Google you need. Let's get started: 1. The best way to begin searching harder with Google is by clicking the Advanced Search link. 25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer. It’s easy to forget that we have access to a virtually limitless resource of information, i.e. the Internet.

25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer

For a lot of us, this is even true at our fingertips, thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and an ever-increasing push for online greatness by tech engineers all over the world. As a result, there are countless websites out there that are geared to make you smarter and more brilliant for either a low or no cost. Here are just 25 killer websites that may just make you more clever than ever before. 1. Duolingo This isn’t the first time I’ve recommended this language-teaching website (and app), and it certainly won’t be the last. 2. Have you ever wanted to pick up a subject you’re not well-versed in, but you didn’t have the money to invest in a college course? 3. Guitar is one of the few instruments out there that’s actually pretty easy to learn if you’re a little older, making it one of the most accessible instruments. Lifehack - Tips for Life.

You're Bored? Are You Kidding Me? 50 Things a Geek Should Know (Apparently) Not only is geek culture a lot more popular these days, in some circles it’s even a competition.

50 Things a Geek Should Know (Apparently)

We’ll entertain the notion, but I suggest we ignore the more elitist, aggressive tones. Let’s instead share and embrace the geekery! Here, we have 50 geeky things, how many of them do you know? How many did you know? I got 22, narrowly escaping the hipster dig there. 50 Things a Geek Should Know | Virtual Hosting. 25 Smart Life Hacking Tricks For 2013. Life Hacks. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Harvard Open Courses. At Harvard Extension School, free and open learning is hardly a new concept.

Harvard Open Courses

In fact, the Extension School was founded with this mission in mind: to create an affordable way for any motivated student to take courses at Harvard. We stay true to this mission today, offering several free courses and nearly 800 for-credit courses at reasonable tuition rates. Explore our series of free or low-cost courses below. In addition, you can also browse Harvard University's Digital Learning Portal, which features online learning content from across the University, both free and fee-based options.

Video accessibility. Abstract Algebra In these free videotaped lectures, Professor Gross presents an array of algebraic concepts. The Ancient Greek Hero American Poetry from the Mayflower through Emerson Discover how the United States developed its own national literature with Elisa New, Powell M. Watch a video, in which Elisa New discusses the design of the HarvardX course and the topics covered. Bits China.