If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.

After the government officially shut down Oct. 1, some federal employees are still going to work — but they'll have to wait for their next paychecks. The partial shutdown began at midnight after ...

Let me tell you something that you may not want to hear: Most rich people aren't smarter than you. They're not more educated. And no, they don't work harder than you. If hard work created wealth, the ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. For this package, we’ve been asking authors and illustrators to discuss the decisions influencing a single page or ...

You’re out to dinner with friends. Everyone else ordered steak, but you only ordered an appetizer to save money. At the end of the meal, someone suggests splitting the check evenly. You’re filled with ...

I wrote more than my share of group papers in my university courses because many of my teammates never showed up to meetings, and when they did, their work was usually poor. I didn’t want to take over ...

“Bring your whole self to work” may sound empowering, but in senior leadership, it can do more harm than good. Transparency is valuable—but only when it’s strategic. As a leader, your job isn’t to ...

Good Charlotte stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase their song “I Don’t Work Here Anymore.” The pop punk number comes off their new album, Motel Du Cap, which is out today. The band offered a ...

1. How much should I expect to spend if I want to look stylish? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American man spends $553 total on apparel and footwear each year. More ...

Learn how to build an easy and efficient iron farm in Minecraft 1.21+ (Java Edition). This design is survival-friendly, compact, and uses the latest villager and golem mechanics to produce steady iron ...

Research tells us that high performers thrive on challenges. Stretch projects help ambitious teammates grow their skills, and cross-team initiatives offer greater visibility. Yet, managers are ...

As people continue to push the boundaries of traditional office wear, shorts can still feel like a risky choice. Our critic explains why that is, and offers a few styling tips. By Vanessa Friedman Now ...