Some user manuals are a frustration, some are a pleasure – and all reveal more about us than we might think. Maybe you diligently read an instruction manual from cover to cover before you even turn on ...

When you last bought a new electronic device did you look at the instruction manual? If your answer is a resounding “no”, then you are not alone. Studies show that many of us don’t bother to read the ...

A viral video decries that there is no iPhone user manual. So, it's a good thing there are some easily downloadable, straight from Apple. If you don't know — and that is the point, few do — then what ...

I’ve long been captivated by the idea of creating a leadership “user’s manual.” The basic idea is that managers should create a short guide to their personality, work style and, yes, even quirks, so ...

More and more workers are creating personal "user manuals" to help their coworkers better get to know them and how they work. They’re useful for conveying work preferences and styles as well as ...

Interested in more careers-related content? Check out our new weekly Work Life newsletter. Sent every Monday afternoon. When Michelle Bertholet hired a new employee last year, she gave careful thought ...

When you give an expensive toy to a child it is not unusual to find that they are more interested in the packaging than the gadget inside. This can be quite depressing, except if they are interested ...

Back in the day, even the most self-explanatory video games shipped with a manual. That time has passed and the most you'll get these days is an in-game menu with all of the commands. These Redditors ...