The Five Best Apps for Scanning Mobile Documents
Scanning receipts, whiteboard notes, or envelope sketches while traveling can be a breeze. The best apps for the job take pictures, can recognize text, save […]
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Chrome’s Visual History Reveals Your Surfing Habits
Chrome: Time tracking helps you be productive and identifies time wasters . If you spend most of your time on Chrome, Chrome Visual History will […]
Continue reading »Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week. The best […]
Continue reading »Xtra-PC Helps Non-Technical People Install Linux on an Old PC
If you still have an old computer, you’re in luck. The new Lubuntu-based Linux distro will give new life to any old PC, designed for […]
Continue reading »Remove Negative “Authorized User” Ratings From Your Credit Report
If you share your credit card with someone, they will need to add you as an authorized user . However, if the primary cardholder fails […]
Continue reading »Get to Customer Service of an Airline With a Foreign Number
Trying to contact the airline’s customer service department in bad weather or after a flight is canceled is a pain. You will be waiting on […]
Continue reading »Downdetector Tells You If a Web Service or ISP Is Having Problems
iOS / Internet: When you can’t go to a website, you can check if everyone is down . If it’s a web service like Facebook […]
Continue reading »Make Cakes in a Muffin Pan and Get a Spicy Bite Every Time
Many people prefer the crunchy edges of the cakes. They will struggle for both the edges and the size of the cut cake. Bake cakes […]
Continue reading »Set Your Mac’s Sleep Time Using Terminal Command
Terminal commands are great for controlling a remote computer, scripting, or automating your computer . Here is a handy terminal command that allows you to […]
Continue reading »Use a Special Calendar Color for Deadlines (As Opposed to Events)
Most of us hate deadlines , but they are part of life. If your deadlines are falling apart, adding a unique color tells you that […]
Continue reading »How to Be the Perfect Guest in the 21st Century
Message from your mother “Be polite!” might be enough to help you get along as a passable guest. But if you really want to shine […]
Continue reading »Drinking a Couple of Drinks Can Make You Look More Attractive to Those Around You.
Everyone knows about the beer glasses effect of making other people appear more attractive to the drinker. However, recent research suggests that the drinker can […]
Continue reading »Build a Homemade Electric Arc Furnace With Lantern Batteries
If you’re looking for a new project that lets you melt just about any metal you can think of, this homemade electric arc furnace is […]
Continue reading »Transform Your Microwave Into a Homemade Bread Dough Prover
When baking dough in a warm and humid environment, your bread can rise perfectly without the bread getting too dry. You can easily do this […]
Continue reading »How to Get Your Dream Apartment in a Competitive City
When you live in a competitive rental market like San Francisco or New York, finding a great (or even decent) home can seem impossible. Preparation […]
Continue reading »15 New Shortcuts You Can Use With Apple’s New Trackpad
Apple’s new MacBook and MacBook Pro feature a new Force Touch trackpad that increases pressure sensitivity. Along with this, all sorts of new gestures and […]
Continue reading »Overcome Phone Shyness by Scripting
Are you intimidated by the prospect of calling someone? Are you putting off phone calls for as long as you can? Whether you’re feeling nervous […]
Continue reading »Protect Yourself From Lost Gift Cards With a Little Preparation
There is nothing worse than losing free money, and gift cards are hard to get back when they are gone. Here are some ways to […]
Continue reading »Restaurants That Do Their Best With Food Calculators
All major restaurants are required to provide nutritional information for their menus, which you can find on their websites. But some go above and beyond […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: March 6-13
This week we put together some general purpose computers , reprogrammed our brains , learned about new Apple hardware, and drank alcohol without losing weight […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Credit Card Sized USB Multitool
If you have a lot of devices, you will always need different USB cables. Repairman Chris Robinson solves this problem by inserting four different USB […]
Continue reading »Get Out of Bed and Keep Your Hands Busy If You Wake up at Night
Waking up at night is a common problem and a form of insomnia . If you’re light asleep or you’ve been awakened by a nightmare, […]
Continue reading »Fluency in Excel and Word Is the Key to Getting a High-Paying Job
Finding a well-paying job with multiple college courses (or less) can be tricky. Even so, you might be surprised to learn that employers still prefer […]
Continue reading »Cook the Perfect Grilled Chicken in Less Time in Two Cast Iron Pans
Cast iron pans are great . With this tip in mind, you might want to have two in your kitchen for a perfectly fried chicken […]
Continue reading »How to Properly Prepare for Cleaning With Technology
From time to time, it is helpful to pause and assess how you are using technology in your daily life. One way to do this […]
Continue reading »If You Are Thrifty and Your Friends Are Not, Make an Invitation
We don’t always have the same money habits as our friends. If you’re thrifty, it can be frustrating to always turn down a friend who […]
Continue reading »Build a Farm Dining Table That’s Hard to Ruin
There is nothing better than enjoying a family meal at a dining table that you have built yourself. These plans for a farmhouse table date […]
Continue reading »Avoid Over-Matching Clothes With the Connect Two Rule
Creating a simple, minimalist wardrobe is a great way to get rid of decision fatigue. But if you’re not quite fashion-savvy, it’s easy to overdo […]
Continue reading »How to Get Pricing on Amazon.com Without Shopping on Amazon
Even the most loyal Amazon shopper has moments when it’s unrealistic to wait two days for Prime. Perhaps your Wi-Fi router is dead and you […]
Continue reading »To Make Scrambled Eggs Tastier, Use Sour Cream Instead of Milk.
The hearty scrambled eggs that melt in your mouth are a decadent treat. The next time you feel like eating creamy eggs, just replace the […]
Continue reading »Save Money on Clothing by Finding Creative Ways to Use What You Have
Updating your wardrobe with the latest styles and trends puts pressure on your wallet. Instead of replenishing your wardrobe , try these tips to reinvent […]
Continue reading »Use Fried Chicken for a Quicker Brown Chicken Broth
Traditionally, brown chicken broth is made from chicken bones that are roasted until dark brown, but cooking instructor (and Skillet member) Helen Rennie offers a […]
Continue reading »Four Things Nobody Tells You About Successful Weight Loss
Anyone who loses weight successfully overcomes many of these problems. But let’s be honest: Successful weight loss is relatively rare, so many of these problems […]
Continue reading »Treat Your Attention As a Resource to Plan It More Efficiently
In the information age, attention is the currency you spend on content. Most of us are willing to give our attention freely because it’s that […]
Continue reading »Get Rid of Clients Who Refuse Your Best Work
When you’re a freelancer, bad clients can ruin your life. While it can be tempting to retain a client simply because you have one, if […]
Continue reading »Learn to Adapt Your App to Any Android Device With This Reference App
If you’re a developer, it can be difficult to keep up with all the different Android form factors these days. Watches, cars, Google Cast, phones […]
Continue reading »Four Ways to Make Difficult, Serious Conversations More Productive
Difficult conversations – whether with friends, family, or spouses – are difficult enough if one wrong step doesn’t turn them into a full blown altercation. […]
Continue reading »Tilted Home Screen
Designed for Themer today, it’s a one-page home screen that puts the most important information on one beautiful page. To install this design on your […]
Continue reading »How to Know When You Are Ready to Negotiate With Someone
Relationships are great, but there are many different things to consider when it comes to a long-term settlement. This video covers some of the most […]
Continue reading »Aluminum Foil for the Most Bang for Your Buck
There are many wonderful things you can do with aluminum foil. You can seal plastic bags , refit batteries , iron your clothes faster, and […]
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