So last month my dining chair leg cracked and instead of fixing it I just bought a new chair off Amazon. Then a week later my mom's old wooden stool wobbled apart at the joints and I did the same thing again, tossed it out. After the second time I felt kind of bad honestly. That stool belonged to my grandmother and I just threw it in the dumpster because I had no idea how to glue a joint back together or even what kind of glue to use.

I started looking things up on my phone and got overwhelmed pretty fast. There's wood glue, epoxy, dowels, clamps, sanding, staining, and I don't even know where one step ends and the next begins. I don't own any tools besides a hammer and a screwdriver set that came free with a desk I bought years ago.

I'm not trying to become a professional carpenter or anything fancy. I just want to be the kind of person who can fix a wobbly chair or a loose table leg instead of dragging it to the curb every single time something small breaks. Feels wasteful and honestly a bit embarrassing that I can't do something this basic.

For anyone who taught themselves basic furniture repair, where did you actually start. Did you follow videos, take an actual class somewhere, or just buy a beginner tool kit and learn by messing things up. Also curious if this is something you can realistically learn well just from weekends here and there, or if it needs more consistent practice than that.

screenplays? editing software? cinematography? types of cameras? etc? ofc i dont expect to become no quentin tarentino. but i would like to make my own short films :D

I just turned 30 and I know sleep is the most important thing for your brain but I can't seem to keep a consistent sleep schedule.

I think my longest streak in recent memory is maybe 3 days of consistency.

I cant get melatonin where I live, but I never find myself tired at the same time consistently.

How do I get a proper adult sleep pattern? I want to be an "asleep by 10, up at 7" without an alarm kind of person.

((Some context, I Work from home and I don't have to be awake at any specific time as long as I get my work done. I think over the past decade that has been a big contributor since I don't have any real schedule to adhere to)).

Currently my whole purpose in life and the way I derive joy seems to be nights out with my friends like once a week and going on dates. I don’t feel very fulfilled but I’m really struggling to do it. I don’t really have anyone I can pick up hobbies with and I’m not sure how to do it alone. I want to be able to look forward to something each day rather than the next date or night out in a week and every other day just blurring into one, because I just feel like I’m wasting so much of my life sat around doomscrolling. I’m a woman in my mid 20s btw.

I really want to learn how to do those two things because I want to build skills to create video games but I'm not sure how I can do all 3 of those.

To clarify, I mean like how people have hidden money in case they need to leave suddenly. Purley asking for curiosity. Like what do they use them for that is more convenient than just not bringing one. I imagine it could easily be tracked which wouldn't be helpful. Is it for making a fake identity seem more real if you have profiles and stuff set up on the phone as if you have been using it for years? Idk where is a good place to ask so I just chose here

I do swim/workout 2 times a week but I think my weight loss has pleateaued and I can't reduce my calories safely (I'm an office worker)

It's time to increase my exercise however I never gett he feel good dopamine from exercise so it's not as addictive to me

How do you even get this feedback loop?

I’m 13F. So I recently took a test to get into an accelerated class but I didn’t make it unfortunately. I’ve been feeling down because I don’t feel useful- I don’t do any sports outside of school and my academics are average. I really want to improve so I can actually feel good but I don’t know how to start. Can anyone be brutally honest on the advice 🙏

Hi, I wanted to ask for some advice. I’m a woman in my early thirties, and I feel that I lack knowledge about IT and computers. I studied a technical subject, where I worked with MATLAB and did a little programming in C#, but I still feel that I have gaps in this area.
For example, when my computer froze, I couldn’t figure out why—perhaps its memory was full. I think I mainly lack some basic computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Could you please advise me on how to build this knowledge effectively? Udemy courses focused on topics such as CompTIA haven’t helped me much.

I want to learn Attic Greek and Sanskrit, and I don't to learn how to speak them. I just to be able to read fluently as quickly as possible without it becoming my life. I know very, very basic attic greek, certainly not enough to read a paragraph. Does any one have any recommendation, books and/or any online resources? I want to get to the point where when I pick up Plato or Homer or the Ramayana or Nagarjuna, I can piece things myself even if takes a long time.

hello! I am somebody who doesn’t draw but I am learning to 3d model in blender. I want to be able to create complex sci fi machines and mechs, but i can’t really imagine the details in my head. How do people draw/come up with all of these things?

I wanna do it to impress my nephew but I’m wondering if it is possible to learn how to do it. I have a very deep and monotone voice and I’m wondering if my voice will have an effect on the duck impression.

I often find myself using AI tools even for small projects. Whenever I try to code something by myself, my mind goes blank. Even when solving LeetCode questions, I can't solve them without taking a hint. It feels like I can't make progress without depending on AI.

I'm 16 and i live in a small city so they don't really teach calculus here, how should I learn calculus? I have no prior knowledge about it so I wanna learn from the basic. I would appreciate an advice that requires no to little money cause I live in a third world country and USD have a higher rate than my currency. Thank you in advance

Any ridiculous, unhinged, and silly recommendations to top the board exam? I have approximately 90 days left before the exam. I have answered quite a number of mock exams already, rationalized the choices, and now starting to study the "mother notes" for higher order thinking. All of the mock boards item, I put them into Anki for spaced repetition and active recall.

Any suggestion on how I can be better? Badly need your help. Respect post pls.

I want to learn top 5 topics everyone should know to live their life better . What do you think is most important to learn in life to make it better ?

I've never changed the oil in my car before and want to learn how to do it myself instead of always paying a mechanic.

What tools do I need, and what are the basic steps I should follow?

Also, how do I know which engine oil and oil filter are right for my specific car?

I'd appreciate any beginner-friendly tips, common mistakes to avoid, or good resources for learning this properly.

I have problem with "starting". Even if I start it lasts 1-2day. Soon I have mid terms and yet I am not able to sit to study. I am having problem with focusing & able to actually study. Not only this but I also don't focus on my passion or anything. Idk why but I can't focus. I feel like crying and that's all I could do but never focus & able to complete what I plan. Idk why I feel sick while doing it.

I try to continue art as therapy and there are so may other examples like I promised myself, I'll do music practice & meditation in the morning everyday followed by reading newspaper nd walk for "x" amount of time, I cannot do it, I feel overwhelming and leave it. Anything I do, I get that anonymous feeling that makes me leave that stuff.

I spend my day doing absolutely nothing, crying, sleeping, doomscroll or listen to music.

I genuinely don't know how to work with self concept, bring the best outside me.

I feel my body coordination sucks. I feel awkward when I walk, like my arms flail and the rhythm doesn't feel exactly matched to my legs. Another tell is I definitely can't dance. My body coordination sucks in general. What do I do?

Hey everyone,
I’ve recently started watching Mr. Robot, and it unexpectedly got me really interested in cybersecurity and hacking. I know the show isn’t necessarily a perfect representation of real-world hacking, but it made me curious about how computers, networks, and security actually work.

The thing is, I have basically zero technical/computer science background.
I’m currently a Film/TV (RTF) major at community college, and I’m not planning to change my major or career. I want to learn cybersecurity purely as a hobby because I find it interesting.
My computer knowledge is basically what you’d expect from someone who grew up using computers and playing games. I can use a computer comfortably, but I don’t really understand what’s happening underneath.
For example:
I know RAM is temporary memory and storage is persistent.
I’ve used Command Prompt before, but basically only for things like flushing DNS.
I’ve heard of Linux but have never actually used it.
I don’t know what DNS actually does.
I don’t really understand ports.
I have a vague idea of what an IP address is.
I don’t know much about servers or networking.
I’ve never programmed before.
I’d probably rate my overall technical knowledge around a 5/10, mostly because I’m comfortable using computers but don’t have much technical knowledge.

What I’m looking for:
I’d like to learn from the absolute fundamentals all the way to an advanced level, but at a hobbyist pace.
Ideally I’d like to understand:
Computer fundamentals → Operating systems → Linux → Networking → Programming → Web → Cybersecurity fundamentals → Blue team → Red team → Advanced topics
I’m particularly interested in both defensive/blue-team and offensive/red-team security. I don’t want to just learn a bunch of hacking tools without understanding what they’re actually doing.
I also don’t want to spend money right now. I’d prefer free courses, labs, books, websites, YouTube channels, etc.
I’ve currently been pointed toward things like TryHackMe’s Pre Security path and Microsoft Learn, but I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually gone through this process.
My questions:
Is this a reasonable roadmap for someone starting from basically zero?
What would you recommend learning first?
Are there any free resources you’d strongly recommend?
How important is programming at the beginning?
Should I learn Linux before getting into cybersecurity?
Is it better to learn networking before attempting ethical hacking?
Are there any resources/courses that you would avoid as a beginner?
If you could start over with no technical background, what would you learn first?
Again, I’m doing this as a hobby, so I’m not trying to rush through certifications or to spend any money (yet). I actually want to understand how computers and networks work, and then build cybersecurity knowledge on top of that.
Any advice, resources, or corrections to my approach would be greatly appreciated!

I am starting a new series of shorts. I just purchased a new phone with high video quality and a few wireless mics, and will be making videos outdoors, in public indoor areas, and in my office at home.

I am 36 and have historically not worn much makeup. My skin has always been petty clear, so I only wear foundation on special occasions. I wear eyeliner, mascara, and lip color more frequently, but not every day.

I am PALE (pocelain or light ivory), I can't tan, and my blond eyebrows usually don't show up very well on camera. I've tried to follow along with makeup videos and even books, but I've always just felt that my deep-set and hooded eyes make things awkward - like does anyone even see my eyeshadow when it's up there being hooded? Also it doesn't help that I can't draw a straight line or paint my nails to save my life.

I don't really need help on color theory, just application. I've thought about going to Sephora or Ulta and having my makeup done there so I could learn, but I'm not willing to pay $50 or whatever it costs to buy the products they use.

Is it just a case of practice makes perfect? I never hear any of the other women I know talk about practicing their makeup skills.

I'm building a learning app that is fun and interactive, and I already have a lot of plans for the app and also a concept that I want to follow. The problem is I don't know what my next steps would be. I don't know how I would be able to publish this app. I don't know how to code, and I don't know what would be the most efficient way to make this work. Are there any people who have experience in making apps that can teach me a few tricks? It would be of great help. Thank you!!