Content focused on how technology affects daily life, habits, work, health, creativity, and personal productivity.
![4 Zombie-Like Businesses That Came Back To Life [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/zombie-businesses-steve-jobs-infographic-optimized.jpg "4 Zombie-Like Businesses That Came Back To Life [Infographic]")
4 Zombie-Like Businesses That Came Back To Life [Infographic]
When Hostess announced they would have to go out of business after the events of the past week, it hit people in a different way than the usual company closing their doors. The Hostess ordeal made us all realize that no matter how popular a company is, and no matter how much the products may be part ...
The Man Who Ate At Least One Twinkie Every Day For 64 Years
Richard and I both wrote articles about Twinkies today. His just published an hour ago, but I still couldn't resist writing my own little Twinkie tribute. When was the last time you ate a Twinkie? The last one I had was about two or three months ago when I splurged and bought a box. I had no idea th ...
![How To Make Your Own Delicious Twinkies [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/how-to-make-twinkies-1-optimized.jpg "How To Make Your Own Delicious Twinkies [Video]")
How To Make Your Own Delicious Twinkies [Video]
There is an everlasting sadness in the world today since a couple of days ago Hostess Brand Inc. announced that they are going to close down after the Bakers Union strike crippled operations. What does this mean? It means there will be no more Twinkies in our stores. The horror, I know! It's one of ...
![Then And Now Life: Offices In I970 vs. Offices In 2012 [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1970-vs-2012-business-infographic-optimized.jpg "Then And Now Life: Offices In I970 vs. Offices In 2012 [Infographic]")
Then And Now Life: Offices In I970 vs. Offices In 2012 [Infographic]
In the 1970s, the three most popular careers that women chose were either a nurse, a secretary or a teacher. They weren't the only career choices women had back then of course, but they were the most popular. I stumbled across an article today on AOL Jobs that said the most popular careers that wome ...
The Science Behind Procrastination & How To Manage It
Procrastinating is such an annoying habit, even to the people who are doing it. I read an article a while back (I wish I could remember where) that said creative people are typically procrastinators. This happens for two reasons. First, because creative individuals need to feel inspired in order to ...
![2012: How The Economy Affected Entrepreneur Attitudes [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/economy-affected-entrepreneurs-2012-infographic-optimized.jpg "2012: How The Economy Affected Entrepreneur Attitudes [Infographic]")
2012: How The Economy Affected Entrepreneur Attitudes [Infographic]
Here in the United States, 2012 will probably always be perceived as a year that was rough financially. Many families are still struggling to get their finances back on track after the events in the economy in the past few years, and company lay-offs and strikes are still rampant. The news of Hostes ...
![How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/the-oatmeal-photos-comic-1-optimized.jpg "How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]")
How To Master The Art Of Taking Photos Of Your Friends [Humor]
If you are a regular reader of The Oatmeal, you know that website is always good for a laugh. Whenever I need something to make me smile, I head over to that website because there is always a comic there that will brighten my day. I saw this one there today, and it was such a good one, I had to shar ...
![2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/holiday-online-mobile-shopping-infographic-optimized.jpg "2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]")
2012 Holiday Online & Mobile Shopping Trends [Infographic]
It's that time of year again, and if you haven't officially started your holiday shopping, you've probably at least started thinking about it. 2012 has definitely been a huge year when it comes to the explosion of mobile shopping, but there is something else connected to that which is also impacting ...
6 Ways To Open A Beer Bottle Without A Bottle Opener
I remember a couple years ago when that video about how to open a beer bottle or a bottle of wine on a tree went viral. If you look on YouTube now, you'll see there are tutorials for how to open a beer bottle with a piece of paper, a spoon, your teeth and even your belly button (I wouldn't recommend ...
![4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/productivity-at-work-amex-infographic-optimized.jpg "4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]")
4 Ways Your Work Area Could Be Destroying Productivity [Infographic]
Look around your work area right now. Is it an inspiring place to sit and be productive? When it comes to productivity at work, there are all kinds of tips and tricks we can use to increase our inspiration and creativity. However, what's not as easy to determine is what exactly sabotages our product ...
![Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wasting-wimt-at-work-infographic-optimized.jpg "Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]")
Wasting Time At Work: Are You Guilty? [Infographic]
Do you know how much time you waste at work? The thing is, almost everyone wastes valuable work time on gossip, browsing the Internet and online interaction without even noticing how much time has gone by. When people think of wasting time, they usually think it means time spent doing pretty much no ...
![Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/movember-moustache-gentlemans-guide-infographic-optimized.jpg "Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]")
Movember: A Gentleman’s Guide To The Perfect Stache [Infographic]
Happy Movember! We couldn't let this month go by without publishing at least one article to celebrate the month when thousands of men around the world grow facial hair in the name of charity. These men, commonly known as Mo Bros, generously offer their faces in honor of raising awareness about prost ...
![Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/upcoming-popular-careers-2020-infographic-optimized.jpg "Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]")
Career Choices: What Will You Be When You Grow Up? [Infographic]
When we are little kids, it seems like we are asked over and over by adults, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" As kids, it's a question that doesn't require much thought, and we usually blurt out whatever we think would be the perfect job (like being a superhero). Unfortunately, as we get o ...
Hand-Crank Phone Charger (For When You’re Without Electricity)
Living without electricity is a big deal, and if you are blessed enough not to know what that feels like, try doing it for one day. It will be torture. Electricity is one of those things that we completely take for granted. If you think it's hard to live when your Internet goes out, try going withou ...
How Drug Abuse Affects The Body: Before & After Photography
I've written about this topic before, but it's been a while, so I thought today would be a good day to touch on it again. I'm talking about drug abuse and how drug abuse affects our lives and the lives of everyone around us. For those of us who have never taken drugs, I think it can be hard to empat ...