Credit cards can be an incredibly useful tool to build your credit and prove creditworthiness to potential lenders. They can also be dangerous when used irresponsibly.

They’re often advertised to young people and college students, which is sometimes seen as an attempt to trap them in a cycle of debt and interest. But there are also real and quantifiable benefits to credit cards, including massive sign up bonuses for qualified applicants.

Some people aren’t able to handle the "free money" feeling that credit cards give and end up overspending. When they aren’t able to pay back what they’ve spent, their credit can tank. It doesn’t take long for the thing that was supposed to help you to turn into a weapon used against you.

It really comes down to each individual figuring out what’s right for them. These Reddit users shared some of their personal stories and reasons they’ve decided to live a life without credit cards. Of course, INSIDER cannot independently authenticate these stories. 

I don’t like the idea of having to have one.

"I just prefer to live within my means. I know I could be responsible with a credit card, I just hate the idea that I have to have one for the sake of my credit score … Just because others can’t track every expense I have ever made doesn't necessarily mean I am bad with my money."— Redditor Mangertron

It’s not a big deal if you don’t mind jumping through some hoops.

"I am 28 and have never had a credit card. I have never had any trouble because of it, but I've also never tried to finance anything, except my home, since I paid off my student loans. Before I bought my home both me and my wife's credit scores were ‘indeterminable’ because we had no open credit accounts and no loans for a couple years … If you choose to not use a credit card and live without a credit score, you may have to jump through a few hoops here and there. Your insurance premiums might be slightly higher sometimes, for example. But I'm happy to live with that. So long as you don't plan on borrowing money or financing any of your purchases, it's not a big deal in my personal experience."— Redditor bjbarlowe

I can’t be trusted with it.

"I have learned that I can't be trusted with a credit card, so it's a debit card for me instead!"— Redditor tlork

San Francisco can be a tough place live for a lot of reasons. Sky-high housing prices can make it nearly impossible to find a place. In February, a 1,000-square-foot home with no working plumbing and a pile of rotting mattresses stacked in the kitchen sold for more than $520,000.

Even tech moguls and startup founders are having trouble finding homes in an area where nearly every spare piece of real estate is gobbled up by the highest bidder. One firm estimated that a home buyer needs to make about $300,000 a year just to afford a median-priced abode.

But San Francisco isn't just perilously overpriced: It's also perpetually teetering on the edge of disaster. On April 18, 1906, a violent ~7.7-7.9 magnitude earthquake leveled the city into ruins. The minute-long quake ruptured 296 miles of California coastline, sparked three days of fires, and killed 3,000 people, leaving the bulk of the city homeless.

That was just 112 years ago — the geologic equivalent of the blink of an eye. 

If earthquakes don't shake you, consider that the city is literally sinking into mud — and into trash in certain places.

Real-estate woes aside, here are the ways that scientists know living in the Bay Area is not for the faint of heart:

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The Bay Area is a veritable smorgasbord of complex fault lines. No less than seven different faults converge here.

The well-known San Andreas Fault is just one of the seven "significant fault zones" the US Geological Survey (USGS) cites in the Bay Area. The others are the Calaveras, Concord-Green Valley, Greenville, Hayward, Rodgers Creek, and San Gregorio Faults.

People who live in the area experience small earthquakes and shakes all the time. But those aren't the rumbles that scare seismologists. 

It's the bigger, disastrous quakes scientists are really worried about. And they say San Francisco is due for another soon.

In 2007, the USGS determined that there was about a "63% probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in the Bay Area" by 2037.

Estimates have only gotten worse since then. One recent report suggested that there is a 76% chance the Bay Area will experience a magnitude 7.0 earthquake within the next three decades.

Seismologists are most concerned about two fault lines in particular: the San Andreas and the Hayward.

Anything higher than a 7.9 on the San Andreas Fault line, which runs from Mendocino to Mexico, would put "approximately 100%" of the population of San Francisco at risk, while a 6.9 quake from the Hayward Fault could spell trouble for nearly everyone who lives and works there, according to the city.

Certain hairstyles stand out more than others, some so much that they are remembered throughout history. Think about Halle Berry’s epic pixie haircut before snipping off that much hair became trendy; Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel hairstyle on “Friends,” which became a cult favorite, Princess Leia's wild buns, and Veronica Lake’s retro finger waves that celebrities still copy on the red carpet.

Ponytails in particular always seem to stand out, which is kind of funny for such a seemingly simple hairstyle. While often thought of as casual and fast, when they’re done right, ponytails can be gorgeous and iconic - something worth talking about for years to come.

Below are some of the most iconic ponytails of all time. They’re often imitated, but we can probably all agree that no one can nail them quite like the original wearer did.

Barbara Eden made it a signature in "I Dream Of Jeannie."

Over 50 years ago, Barbara Eden made her mark playing Jeanne on the hit show "I Dream Of Jeannie," and her hair made a huge impact. As Jeannie, Eden wore her long blonde hair in a very high ponytail that sat on the middle of her head, usually wrapped in a pink headpiece. Every time she bobbed her head, the ponytail bounced. It has since been seen as the inspiration behind so many other high ponytails that have graced the red carpet.

Gabrielle Union rocked a powerhouse pony in "Bring it On."

Gabrielle Union's role as cheerleader Isis in "Bring It On" made her the envy of teens everywhere, and her iconic ponytail and cheerleading uniform likely spurred the purchase of many a metallic ponytail holder. 

Madonna was rarely without a ponytail in her "Blonde Ambition" days.

Back in the early ‘90s, Madonna took the stage during her epic Blonde Ambition tour with her hair in a very specific style: a high, voluminous ponytail, a thick blonde braid wrapped around the base. This clip-on ponytail became so popular that many fans tried to copy it when they went to see her perform. Warner Bros. Records publicity VP Liz Rosenberg once said, "Lots of women — and men — are showing up at her concerts with this hairdo. It’s really catching on."

In the last 100 years, there have only been eight different names at the top of the baby boys names chart. Of those, Michael held the top spot for 44 years. 

But Michael wasn't the only popular name of the last century. From 1918 until now, the leaderboard has shifted several times, and recent years have seen even quicker changes in power.

Just last year a new name hit the top of the charts: Liam. In 2017, it was the most popular boy's name. But 100 years ago, Liam wasn't even the 1000th most popular. In fact, it didn't even register on baby name lists until 1967.

It just shows how much can change in a century. Find out what the most popular name for boys was the year you were born. (All data comes from the Social Security Administration.)

1918 — 1923 was the tail end of John's reign.

John went out with a bang, with 1923 being the biggest year for this baby name. That year, five percent of all male babies born were named John.

From 1924 — 1939 Robert was on top of the charts.

Famous Roberts born during this 16-year era include Senator Robert F. Kennedy (1925), actor Robert Duvall (1931), and actor Robert Redford (1936).

1940 — 1952 was the era of James.

This is still a top baby name today, ranking 4th for boys in 2017.

Barack Obama, the nation's 44th president, turned 57 on August 4.

One of the staples of the Obama presidency was a penchant for candid photos holding babies and hanging out with children.

We've compiled 57 of the best.

Amelia Acosta, Amanda Macias, and Matthew Spieser contributed to previous versions of this post.

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The president is more amused than his young mohawked friend.

Obama greets one of his youngest fans in Prague in 2009.

Similarly sassy expressions.

• Indra Nooyi, who has been CEO of PepsiCo since 2006, announced August 6 that she is stepping down.
• In her 24 years at PepsiCo, she helped introduce more healthy products to the company's food and drink portfolio.
• Nooyi was born in Chennai, India, and moved to the US in 1978 when she entered the Yale School of Management. 

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, 62, announced August 6 that she is stepping down.

After 24 years at PepsiCo and 12 as CEO, Nooyi expanded the company's healthy food and drink portfolio, while finding new and occasionally controversial ways to market its offerings like Doritos, Cheetos, and Mountain Dew.

Nooyi, who earned $31 million last year, was born in the South Indian city of Chennai in 1955. Read below how she became the leader of one of the world's most famous food and beverage makers.

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Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi was born in 1955 in Chennai, India — a city of seven million in South India.

Source:Business Insider

Nooyi, who played in a rock band as a youth, said she was a rebellious child in a conservative family.

Source: Harvard Business Review

That rebellious streak stayed with her through adulthood. "I'm still a bit of a rebel, always saying that we cannot sit still," she told Harvard Business Review in 2015. "Every morning you've got to wake up with a healthy fear that the world is changing, and a conviction that, to win, you have to change faster and be more agile than anyone else."

Source: Harvard Business Review

It's not impossible to land your dream job at one of the nation's biggest tech companies — but be prepared for a long and rigorous process.

To gain insight into the interview experience at some of tech's most important companies, career data site Comparably surveyed 6,463 current employees at Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.

Comparably found that the process varies considerably from company to company. At Apple, candidates should "expect to be turned away a few times," and that it might take "a few years" to land a job. But at Facebook, engineers can show up for an interview in "whatever is most comfortable," including a t-shirt and jeans. 

Here's how current employees rated the interview process at five of the biggest tech companies in the world. 

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Employees rate Apple and Microsoft as having the best interview process overall.

Employees gave Apple and Microsoft the highest ratings when it comes to the overall interview process: 

Apple — 90 out of 100

Microsoft — 90 out of 100

Google — 88 out of 100

Amazon — 87 out of 100

Facebook — 83 out of 100

Google employees say their interview process was "difficult."

Most Google employees surveyed found the interview process to be difficult or very difficult. In contrast, 30% of Amazon employees rated the interview process "easy."

Amazon

Very difficult — 17%

Difficult — 24%

Average — 29%

Easy — 17%

Very easy — 13%

Apple

Very difficult — 12%

Difficult — 36%

Average — 32%

Easy — 12%

Very easy — 8%

Facebook

Very difficult — 16%

Difficult — 26%

Average — 37%

Easy — 5%

Very easy — 16%

Google

Very difficult — 19%

Difficult — 30%

Average — 25%

Easy — 18%

Very easy — 8%

Microsoft

Very difficult — 11%

Difficult — 36%

Average — 48%

Easy — 5%

Very easy — 0%

Most people end up working at all five companies by simply applying online.

Most current employees companies said they landed a job interview by applying online, with a few notable exceptions: a larger percentage of Facebook employees, for example, said they got an interview by networking. 

Amazon

Applied online — 39%

Referral — 14%

Recruiter — 32%

Other — 12%

Networking — 3%

Apple

Applied online — 34%

Referral — 29%

Recruiter — 10%

Other — 17%

Networking — 10%

Facebook

Applied online — 29%

Referral — 24%

Recruiter — 19%

Other — 9%

Networking — 19%

Google

Applied online — 23%

Referral — 18%

Recruiter — 39%

Other — 11%

Networking — 9%

Microsoft

Applied online — 17%

Referral — 26%

Recruiter — 30%

Other — 13%

Networking — 14%

Between milkshakes, chocolate chip cookies, and ice cream, you can definitely get your sweet fix at the fast food drive-thru window. But you might be overlooking one very delicious option: apple pie. Although they vary by restaurant, a lot of fast food places offer up apple-flavored desserts, so which one is the best?

We tried apple pies from McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, and Popeye’s, and just about the only thing they had in common was their apple flavor. We thought one was far tastier than the rest — read on to see the results.

Taco Bell’s Caramel Apple Empanada was only one dollar.

If you love apples and anything deep fried, you’d probably love Taco Bell’s twist on apple pies — their 280-calorie Caramel Apple Empanada. Priced at just $1.00 each, you get a pocket of apple filling, but how does it stack up?

While this dessert is served warm and has a nice crunch when you bite in, there aren’t many actual apples involved; in fact, this one is mostly just filling. It's also not the most attractive of all the fast food apple pies we tried, so if you’re looking for something Instagrammable, this isn’t it.

Popeye’s Cinnamon Apple Pie is covered in cinnamon.

At $1.29, Popeye’s Cinnamon Apple Pie has a higher price point than Taco Bell’s version, but it’s also closer to what you’d expect from a traditional pie.

The 236-calorie dessert comes covered in cinnamon, which is good if you love cinnamon … but if you don’t, you’re probably not going to like this, especially since, in my opinion, it does create a bit of an unpleasant aftertaste. 

The pie is buttery and crispy at the same time, though, and the filling is perfect.

Arby’s Apple Turnover was nice and flaky.

With a vanilla icing drizzle on the outside, this pie sure is pretty and if you love a flaky pastry, this is the one for you.

Arby’s turnover costs $1.39 and is the most expensive of the apple pies we tried, and it also has the highest calorie count at 430. Unfortunately, it also has less flavor than the others. But the icing is amazing, and so is the flaky outside. Instagrammable? For sure — and it feels more like a real dessert than the other pies, too.

California is getting walloped by out-of-control wildfires.

Over the weekend, one of the many ongoing fires — the Mendocino Complex Fire — almost doubled in size. Firefighters have 30% of the blaze contained, officials told The Los Angeles Times on Monday.

The fire increased as dry winds and triple-digit weather combined two smaller blazes, the Ranch Fire and the River Fire.

It's now on track to become the largest in the state's history, according to The LA Times. 

The Mendocino fire has spurred evacuations in Lake County, though no one has been injured in the blaze so far. 

That's on top of 17 other fires that firefighters are battling throughout California, including the Carr Fire, which hit the city of Redding and has claimed seven victims so far.

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in California to help assist with battling the fires.

"Battling these relentless fires requires a Herculean effort," California Governor Jerry Brown wrote in a letter to Trump.

See photos from the Mendocino Fire below:

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The Mendocino Fire grew to over 273,000 acres over the weekend after the Lake Fire and the Ranch Fire merged.

Source: The Los Angeles Times

It's already the second-largest fire in California's history, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.

Source: Business Insider

On Monday morning, there were 3,781 firefighters battling the blaze.

• With new parenting books being published all the time, finding the correct choice can seem overwhelming. 
• Due to the importance of a child's early developmental years, selecting an appropriate book can have an impact on your child's future. 
• The following is a selection of books written using a research-oriented approach. 

New parenting books seem to pop up all the time. How to do it the French way, the Tiger Mom way, the New Kid by Friday way, or how to just muddle through — the choice can be a little overwhelming. How can we know which guide will give us the answers to the questions that are most relevant to our needs, with an approach that we feel comfortable with?

I came across — and read — a vast selection while writing my own parenting book, Little kids, big dilemmas: Your parenting problems solved by science — and there really does seem to be a guide for everyone. For my own contribution, I used a science-led, evidence-based approach. And while the selection for genuinely research-oriented parenting books is not particularly large, there are a few I would highly recommend.

So here are my top five parenting books to have within reach for help in navigating what are often those bewildering early years. What to read when you don't really have time to read:

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1. Our favorite gift

"Your Baby Week by Week" by Simone Cave and Dr. Caroline Fertleman was the book I used for my own children. It was a gift to us and I have given it many times as a gift to others. The thing that's really great is that you can dip in and out as you like.

In those first few months when you're really exhausted and all you want is a response to the exact question you're looking for, this book provides specifics on questions such as how much milk, sleep and crying time your child needs.

The real essentials to caring for your baby.

2. Mom knows best

"The Science of Mom: A Research-Based Guide to Your Baby's First Year" by Alice Callahan takes a clear, nicely paced approach to talking the reader through the science on some of the most contentious parenting issues.

Particularly relevant to the author's American audience is the discussion on vaccination, which lays out the evidence in an accessible, no-nonsense fashion.

Callaghan also covers research on many of the areas parents care about most, such as feeding and sleeping.

3. Science for everyone

I really like "The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's First Four Years" by Tara Haelle and Emily Willingham. It's obvious the authors have plenty of experience communicating science to the lay reader. Not only do they present the up-to-date knowledge on controversial topics, they also discuss this in relation to the personal choices they made when raising their own children.

They give just the right amount of personal anecdote, making the review of the research evidence easy to digest and the book overall an easy read. I also like that they address in detail the thorny topic of sleep training and controlled crying.

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The Insider Pick:

• Tech rules every aspect of our lives now, so you're going to need a lot of gadgets to get you through college.

• Whether you need a laptop, a smartphone, a charger, a speaker, or some other gadget; we've put all our top picks together in one place to help you find the best tech for college.

When you head off to college, you need all the homey necessities to make your dorm room beautiful and comfortable, but in this day and age, you also need the best tech you can get. We've rounded up all the top picks from our many buying guides to give you the best pieces of tech for every college student.

At the very least, you'll need a laptop, printer, and chargers to make it through your first semester, but it's always nice to have fun tech like headphones, speakers, smart home gadgets, and more in your home away from home. Read on to see our top picks. You can also click on any link below to jump to the gadget you're looking for.

Also, check out our guide to the best dorm room essentials and more back to school content on Insider Picks.

Click on a link to jump to a section: 

• Laptops 
• Monitors  
• Portable Hard Drives
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Bluetooth Headphones
• Chargers
• Battery Packs
• Cheap Smartphones
• Wearables
• Smart Home
• Printers
• Our College Dorm Room Supplies Guide 

Updated on 08/06/2018 by Malarie Gokey: Added new phones and laptops. Updated prices.

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

SEE ALSO: The best college supplies and dorm room essentials

The best laptops

Picking the best laptop is impossible. Every student has different needs and priorities. We've rounded up our favorites in multiple categories to help you narrow it down a bit. 

1. Best overall: Huawei's MateBook X Pro ($1,199.98+)

Huawei's MateBook X Pro is an incredible machine, with a high-resolution touchscreen, powerful processor, ample memory and storage, and extras like a fingerprint scanner.

2. Best MacBooks: Apple MacBook Pro 13 and 15 ($1,299.99, $1,799, $2,399)

The 13-and-15-inch MacBook Pro models boast top-tier specs, a beautiful design, and Apple’s excellent macOS operating system.

3. Best Chromebook: Asus Chromebook Flip C302A ($445.00)

The Asus Chromebook Flip C302 is the most high-end Chromebook you can buy with a classy aluminum build, a powerful processor, and access to Android apps.

4. Best Chromebook with Stylus: Samsung Chromebook Pro ($547.99)

The Samsung Chromebook Pro is a gorgeous 2-in-1 that runs Android apps, comes with a stylus, and boasts respectable processing power.

5. Best 15-inch laptop: Samsung Notebook 9 Pro ($1,499.97)

If you want a computer with a slightly larger screen and killer specs, then the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro is for you.

6. Best 15-inch laptop for $500: ASUS VivoBook F510UA ($509.99)

The ASUS VivoBook F510UA is a thin and powerful machine with tons of ports that won't break the bank.

7. Best 2-in-1 laptop: Lenovo's Yoga 730 ($754.99)

Lenovo's Yoga 730 is a powerful laptop with a touchscreen that can flip all the way around to act like a tablet.

Read our guides to the best laptops, the best Chromebooks, and the best college laptops on Insider Picks.

The best monitors

Whether you need a computer monitor for your dorm room or home office, we've got a pick for you. We've included a great all-around monitor, a small one for tight spaces, a curved monitor for special use cases, a big-screen option, and a 4K monitor for those of you who need an incredibly high-resolution display.

1. Best overall: Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-inch LED Lit Monitor ($458.70)

For all around quality in a computer monitor that works for everyone, the Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch LED Lit Monitor is an outstanding choice.

2. Best small monitor: ASUS 18.5-inch WXGA Backlit LED Monitor ($70.99)

If you need to save money or you need a small screen to fit your limited desk space, the ASUS 18.5-inch WXGA Backlit LED Monitor is just right.

3. Best curved monitor: HP Pavilion 27c Curved Monitor ($315.54)

If you want a bit more of an immersive experience than a traditional flat monitor, the HP Pavilion 27c Curved Monitor is an affordable curved option.

4. Best big monitor: Dell 34-inch Screen LED Lit Monitor ($645.22)

If you have the room for an extra widescreen computer monitor, the Dell 34-inch Screen LED Lit Monitor is the best one you can get.

5. Best 4K monitor: LG 24-inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor ($243.89)

4K resolution hasn’t quite reached widespread use yet, but it’s coming, and the LG 24-inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor is a great option if you need 4K now.

Read our guide to the best computer monitors on Insider Picks.

The best external hard drives and flash drives

A portable hard drive can make it much easier to transfer your data from place to place. It's also good to have a back up of your most important files so you don't lose your senior thesis when your roommate spills orange juice on your laptop.

1. Best overall: Western Digital Elements 2TB Hard Drive ($79.99)

The Western Digital Elements 2TB Hard Drive offers a relatively high storage capacity and USB 3.0 connectivity, but it only costs $80.

2. Best high-capacity drive: Seagate Expansion 4TB Hard Drive ($99.22)

The Seagate Expansion 4TB hard drive is built by a well-known and generally reliable company, and it offers a massive 4TB of data.

3. Best fast drive: G-Technology 1TB G-Drive ($69.95)

The G-Technology G-Drive has 1TB of storage and a USB 3.0 connection, but its best feature is its fast 7,200RPM speed.

4. Best solid state drive: Samsung T5 Portable SSD ($99.99+)

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD transfers data at lightning-fast speeds, comes with tons of storage, and it can even work with your Android phone.

5. Best drive for Macs: Seagate Backup Plus Hard Drive ($59.97+)

The Seagate Backup Plus Hard Drive is pre-formatted to work well on macOS, Windows, and even the PlayStation 4.

 Read our guide to the best external hard drives on Insider Picks.

YouTube completely redesigned its app for the Apple TV earlier this year.

YouTube's Apple TV app was updated to be more in line with Google's design language — called "Material Design"—  which has been in place since 2014. Most Android apps, including all of Google's key apps like Docs, Drive, and Sheets, have Material Design applied, and in February of this year, it finally hit the YouTube app on Apple TV.

Unfortunately, the resulting experience is a muddled mess.

Here are my main gripes with the YouTube app on Apple TV:

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The YouTube app completely ignores the Apple TV's navigational tools.

For better or for worse, Apple's remote control for the Apple TV — the Siri remote — was designed with inertia in mind. It has a small touchpad that works like an iPhone touchscreen; the harder or faster your swipe it, the faster you'll navigate on on the screen.

Unfortunately, the YouTube app chooses to ignore this whole concept of inertia, instead treating the remote control's touchpad like a normal directional pad, like one you'd find on a video game controller. As a result, swiping feels inconsistent at best, and at worst unresponsive. You'll swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward, but all too often you'll skip over your intended target over and over and over again.

The YouTube app also doesn't support voice control, which is one of the Apple TV's most useful features, so you're forced to rely on the remote's touchpad.

Not everyone likes the touchpad on the Apple TV remote; I personally find it too slick and inconsistent. That's why I prefer to use the Siri button on the remote to control the Apple TV with my voice. I can say "fast forward five minutes" or "rewind 30 seconds," or even "what did (s)he just say?" The last one will rewind your content and activate closed captions for about 15 seconds. It all works like a charm.

Unfortunately, the YouTube app for Apple TV doesn't support voice control. That means you're forced to use the touchpad to do just about anything, including rewinding or fast-forwarding.

By ignoring Apple's video player API for the Apple TV, controlling the YouTube app is more painful and tedious than it needs to be.

Apple's video player API for the Apple TV, which Netflix uses for its own Apple TV app, is great for controlling playback.

Just tap the Apple TV remote's touchpad to see the video timeline, swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward — it has inertial scrolling, like an iPhone, so your movements are pretty precise — and click to play. Alternatively, you can also use your voice to control playback. Both options work well.

But the YouTube app ignores these functions, which means you have to rely on the remote control's touchpad to rewind and fast-forward — but since YouTube's app doesn't support inertial scrolling, you'll have to swipe repeatedly to move across the timeline. Here's the complete five-step process for the YouTube app:

1. Touch the remote to activate playback controls
2. Swipe up to access the timeline
3. Swipe left to rewind, or right to fast-forward (and skip over your content repeatedly)
4. Swipe back down to the play button once you've landed on the sweet spot
5. Press play

YouTube's UI might work fine on other devices like the PlayStation 4, where the DualShock 4's directional pad can better navigate the interface, but it's not a good system on the Apple TV, and inferior to Apple's built-in player, which only takes 1-3 steps to do just about anything.

Princess Beatrice— a "blood princess" who is eighth in line for the British throne — has been known to make a splash with her colorful headwear. 

From the unforgettable fascinator she wore to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011 to the floral and feathered hats she's chosen for holidays and royal ceremonies, Princess Beatrice's hat game is strong. 

Keep reading to see 25 photos of her wildest hats that prove she's the reigning queen of headwear.

Even from a young age, Princess Beatrice knew how to rock a stylish hat.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attend a Christmas Day service at  St. Mary's Church in Sandringham, England, in 2002 with their father, Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

As the fifth grandchild of Queen Elizabeth, she's always had a great hat role model.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie help their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, receive flowers after the Christmas Day service at St. Mary's Church in Sandringham, England, in 2005. 

The Royal Ascot is the perfect occasion for delightful headwear — like this classy black and white hat Princess Beatrice wore in 2008.

The Royal Ascot, a weeklong series of horse races, always attracts some wild hats.

If you were dying for a change in your email status-quo, Google recently rolled out some updates to the desktop version of its popular email client, Gmail. 

With the new Gmail design, you'll find some user interface upgrades, some visual changes, and a few other additions — those who used the old Gmail will still find the new version recognizable, and it's not a game-changing update where you'll have to relearn everything.

But there's some new features thanks to some additional integrations with other Google apps like Calendar, Keep, and Tasks, as well as third-party plugins. 

To switch to the new Gmail version, click on the gear in the upper right-hand corner of the Gmail page, and click 'Try the new Gmail.' You can use the same process to switch back to the old version of Gmail as well. 

Here's how the new and old versions of Gmail compare to each other: 

Here's what the old Gmail inbox looked like.

And here's what the new inbox looks like.

The new inbox has three 'views' — default, comfortable, and compact.

Upon first glance, the new inbox doesn't look much different from the old one. However, there are a few additions that are meant to improve your experience within the app. On the right side of the screen, there's now an area for plugins. By default, Google has included Calendar, Keep (a note-taking app), and Tasks. These have been included so you don't have to keep tabbing out of your email to check things like upcoming meetings on your calendar, or to look at any important information in your notes or tasks. 

Here's a preview of what the 'default' view would look like.

This view will show the names and file types of any attachments in the email below the subject line. 

For breastfeeding moms, pumping milk can suck in more ways than one. In addition to all the time spent strapped to a machine, there's the endless cleaning, measuring bags of milk, and — for those pumping in the workplace — carrying heavy equipment on the commute.

I've spent the past four months using the Spectra S1, a battery-operated pump that's considered by many moms to be the best available option. The rechargeable battery gives you a bit of freedom to move around (if you don't mind carrying a 3-pound kettlebell everywhere you go) and the hospital-grade suction is relatively efficient.

Even so, the pump is still pretty unwieldy and not exactly intuitive. Keep reading for some tips and tricks I've picked up along the way to make the pumping process a little easier, whether you use the Spectra S1 or not.

Go "hand-free" with a special pumping bra.

If you're going to be attached to a machine a few times a day, you might as well have use of your hands.

Invest in a hands-free pumping bra (or two, so you don't suffer while one's in the wash) to hold the pump in place while you get things done.

I like the Simple Wishes bra, which has an adjustable back and easy-access front zipper.

Even with the bra, you'll still need to carry the pump in one hand if you want to move around. But there's a hack for that too!

Go truly hands-free by wearing your pump like a messenger bag.

A special bra is convenient, but what if you want to unload the dishwasher or do other chores while pumping, and need more than one hand?

Instead of carrying your pump around the house, loop an old belt through the handle and toss the whole contraption behind your back. This allows you to be truly hands-free even while moving around.

Store your parts in the fridge instead of washing them after each use.

If you pump multiple times a day, you may be able to store your used pump parts in a gallon-sized plastic bag in the refrigerator and wash them once a day instead of after each use. This hack is based on the idea that freshly pumped breast milk can be safely refrigerated for up to 4 days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

That said, the CDC does suggest cleaning parts after each use to keep your baby safe from germs.

There's a personal quality to novels that makes them tricky to adapt properly, but that has not stopped film and television executives from trying. For every list of successful book adaptations (such as "Game of Thrones", "Big Little Lies", and "Friday Night Lights") there are television shows that missed the mark.

Here are seven of the worst book to TV adaptations that made it to air.

"Shadowhunters" didn't bring the book to life.

The wildly popular young-adult book series "The Mortal Instruments" by Cassandra Clare centers on Clary, a half-human half-angel who discovers a world of demons, werewolves, and vampires.

The series was first adapted into a film back in 2013 and was originally set to be a full series in the same vein of tentpole franchises like "Harry Potter" and "The Hunger Games." With a low box office return and a slew of negative reviews, the plan to film more "Mortal Instruments" movies were abandoned and Freeform saw an opportunity to develop it into a television show.

In the end, despite multiple attempts to bring the series to life, Clare's world of strong characters and high concept fantasy continues to be best represented on the page.

"Are you there, Chelsea?" only lasted one season.

Chelsea Handler is perhaps best known for hosting the"Chelsea Lately" talk show on the E! Network and running a self-titled interview series on Netflix. In 2008 she released a comedic memoir "Are you there, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" that went on to top multiple bestseller lists.

Due to the book"s success and her continued relevance as a TV personality, NBC attempted to adapt her memoir in 2011 into a multi-camera sitcom called "Are you there, Chelsea?" The show starred "That "70s Show" lead Laura Prepon as the fictionalized version of Handler. While Prepon was a capable comedic actress, she could only do so much. Low viewership and negative reviews led to the show"s cancellation after just one season.

Richard Lawson wrote for The Atlantic that the show was "a once-promising project that had somehow turned into a gnarled nightmare."

"Zoo" had a good lead but was otherwise disappointing.

James Patterson"s "Zoo" has an interesting premise: animals around the globe begin attacking humans without explanation. The survival mystery novel was a huge success and CBS sought to adapt it into a television show in 2015. The fascinating premise remained intact, but the story was often stretched too thin, which led to weak pacing and a lack of urgency.

Although James Wolk was a fantastic lead, he often struggled to carry the show and it never developed into a series worth recommending. While the book may have translated into a solid miniseries event, CBS managed to create a bloated arc of a series that ended two years after it began.

With great power comes great responsibility, and some celebrities of the world seem to get that. Not all celebrities drop their hefty paychecks on clothes, mansions, and other indulgent goodies — several use their platforms and net worth for good.

Here are 20 celebrities who pay it forward with their own foundations.

Miley Cyrus dedicates herself to helping homeless and LGBTQ+ youth.

Cyrus's Happy Hippie foundation works to support and provide resources to young people who are homeless and/or identify as LGBTQ+. 

According to the foundation's official website, program areas include "prevention, crisis response to meet basic immediate needs, support services to build long-term well-being, and public education to engage young people globally in systemic change through fundraising and awareness campaigns."

Kanye West created a foundation after the passing of his mother.

While ABC reported that the foundation has faced some rocky moments as of late, Kanye West originally founded Donda's House with friend and rapper Che "Rhymewest" Smith in Chicago in 2007 to support aspiring artists and entrepreneurs in the area. Entertainment Tonight reported that West and Smith had a very public falling out that caused Smith to go so far as to change the name of the foundation.

It's still up and running, however, under the name Art of Culture, Inc.

Women in Hollywood came together to establish Time’s Up.

Following the allegations of sexual abuse and harassment by Hollywood Executive Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo hashtag, a group of women in the industry, including Gloria Steinem, Mindy Kaling, Meryl Streep, and Oprah Winfrey created Time's Up and the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund to provide protection and support for women affected by harassment, abuse, and inequality in the workplace.

Since its inception, the organization has taken on over 200 lawyers who have volunteered to represent women who may not be able to afford legal defense themselves.

It has been 10 years since the teen vampire craze "Twilight" was released in theaters. Four films and a decade later, a lot has changed for many "Twilight" cast members. Read on to see where the stars are now.

1. Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) has returned to indie film.

Stewart was the centerpiece of the "Twilight" series as the withdrawn and awkward Bella Swan. When the franchise reached its end Stewart returned to the independent film scene, earning acclaim for her roles in dramas such as "Clouds of Sils Maria,""Camp X-Ray," and "Still Alice."Stewart is currently dating model Stella Maxwell and is set to star in "LIZZIE" with Chloe Sevigny, coming to theaters on September 14.

2. Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) is a prominent dramatic actor.

Pattinson drew attention with his role as Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," in 2005, but it was his role as the sparkling vampire Edward Cullen that made millions swoon. In between filming the "Twilight" movies he starred in several romantic dramas like "Water for Elephants" and "Remember Me."

Pattinson has continued working in dramas in the years since, with "Good Time" and "Damsel" marking Pattinson as an actor to watch in upcoming awards seasons.

3. Anna Kendrick (Jessica) is at the height of her career.

Kendrick only had a supporting role in the series as Bella’s classmate Jessica, but she would arguably go on to have the most impressive filmography of the entire cast.

In the same year "Twilight" was released, Kendrick filmed "Up In the Air" opposite George Clooney, propelling her into the spotlight. In addition to the "Pitch Perfect" films, her performance led to a variety of high-profile roles in everything from dramas ("End of Watch") to comedies ("Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates") and musicals ("Into the Woods.") Currently, Kendrick is set to star in "A Simple Favor" alongside Blake Lively, coming to theaters September 14.

• More than 50 teachers told Business Insider how the first day of school makes them feel.
• Most shared some variation of "excited," or "nervous," and some had mixed feelings.
• "It's sort of like Christmas," said one. "It's fun to start unwrapping each child's personality and figuring out how to help them learn and grow."

The start of a new school year is a big deal, no matter where you're from.

Whenever the first day of the school year is, it elicits a lot of feelings — and not just from parents and students.

To find out just how teachers feel at the start of a new school year, Business Insider asked them to weigh in, and more than 50 teachers responded. 

Most of the answers included some variation of "excited" or "nervous," and some expanded on their mixed feelings about the arrival of their new students.

We've anonymously included some of their answers here:

"At the start of a new school year, I feel ..."

SEE ALSO: 23 teachers share the weirdest thing they've ever experienced on the job

'Excited. I can't wait to figure out what classes I get to teach.'

'Anxious. I am always nervous to meet my new students and see the new class dynamics. I can't really prepare until I know my students and how they interact together.'

'Excited! It's sort of like Christmas — it's fun to start unwrapping each child's personality and figuring out how to help them learn and grow.'

Sacha Baron Cohen's new Showtime series, "Who Is America?," caused a stir before its premiere last month, as several Republican politicians felt the need to get ahead of the show in explaining how Cohen "duped" them to appear on it.

The former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, the former congressman Joe Walsh, and the former US Senate candidate Roy Moore were among those who preceded the show's premiere with statements explaining their appearances on the series and criticizing Cohen.

In the show's pilot episode, Cohen, disguised as an Israeli "anti-terror expert," roped several Republican congressmen and former elected officials into voicing their support for a program that would arm toddlers with guns to prevent school shootings.

On Sunday, in episode four, the disgraced Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, whom President Trump pardoned last year, told Cohen, who was in character as a Finnish YouTuber, that he would accept oral sex from Trump.

Before the show's premiere, Matt Drudge of The Drudge Report tweeted a list of political and media figures he said Cohen had "finked" for the series, including Palin, Howard Dean, and David Patreus, each of whom we can expect to see in the show's final three episodes.

Here are the notable people and politicians who have appeared on "Who Is America?" so far:

SEE ALSO: Watch Sacha Baron Cohen trick Roy Moore into participating in a 'pedophile detector' test

Sen. Bernie Sanders

The show's first episode began with Cohen interviewing Sanders, the Vermont senator who was a Democratic presidential candidate in 2016, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist character named Billy Wayne Ruddick Jr.

Sanders, with a perplexed expression, politely dodged and shut down various absurd questions on income inequality and other topics from Cohen's Ruddick.

Larry Pratt, executive director emeritus of Gun Owners of America

In the strongest segment on the pilot episode, Cohen's Israeli "anti-terror expert" character, Col. Erran Morad, introduced Pratt and several other conservative political figures to a fake program called "Kinderguardians" that would arm children as young as 3.

Pratt endorsed the program and, reading off a teleprompter, said: "Toddlers are pure, uncorrupted by fake news or homosexuality. They don't care if it's politically correct to shoot a mentally deranged gunman. They'll just do it."

Florida congressman Matt Gaetz

Cohen's Morad character interviewed Gaetz for the segment on arming toddlers, but Gaetz wisely sidestepped the topic, saying, "Typically members of Congress don't just hear a story about a program and then indicate whether they support it or not."