On February 1st, five journalists will lock themselves in a farmhouse in the south of France to determine whether or not Facebook and Twitter are actually worth something. Just kidding. With nearly 400 million combined users, Twitter and Facebook have proved their social power and established their longevity. However, whether or not they can also serve as a reputable source of news remains to be seen.

Gina Trapani knows how much time you waste. Not because she’s secretly watching you through your computer — though she probably could, she’s that smart — but because, as the founding editor of Lifehacker, she’s made a career out of finding ways to improve productivity and efficiency in your wired life. She’s probably saved thousands [...]