Keep Strawberries Fresher for Longer by Following These Three Simple Rules
Strawberries are a very soft fruit, and they can also go bad quickly if you’re not careful. To get the longest possible shelf life from […]
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Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2015 That Really Matters
Apple announced all sorts of things today, including its new streaming music service, iOS 9, OS X El Capitan, and watchOS 2. The conference has […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Linux-Based TV Dongle for $ 40
There are tons of ways to install Linux on your TV, but in Node they demonstrate how to create your own little dongle that you […]
Continue reading »Get Some of the Benefits of Trail Running Without Leaving Town
Trail running trains your feet and leg muscles as opposed to road running, but you can mimic some of the benefits of the trail without […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: Everything About Investing and Expanding Your Portfolio
Whether you are starting to invest or looking to expand your portfolio, there are many online tools available to aspiring investors that make the process […]
Continue reading »Treat Your Saved Music Streaming Library Like a CD to Limit Your Choices
When you have almost every recorded album at your fingertips, what do you listen to? Streaming services like Spotify and Rdio are sometimes almost impossible […]
Continue reading »Bring Some Baby Powder to the Beach to Remove Sand Easily
It’s hard to complain about a day at the beach, but the sand can be a big pain. It sticks to your body and makes […]
Continue reading »Airbnb’s New Pricing Tool Makes It Easier for Owners to Set Prices
Airbnb is a great way to find cheap accommodations if you’re traveling, or make some money if you’re a property owner. If you fall into […]
Continue reading »Watch Apple’s WWDC Keynote Here
Apple is launching WWDC today with its live conference. You can watch the stream right here . More…
Continue reading »Five Common Scams Aimed at Seniors (and How to Avoid Them)
Fraudsters and identity thieves prey on all types, but some of the most vulnerable – and often targeted by these criminals – are the elderly. […]
Continue reading »Measure the Ratio of Rice to Water With Your Finger
Rice needs the right water-to-grain ratio to be perfectly fluffy and delicious. To make things easier, you can use your finger as a measuring tool. […]
Continue reading »Store Small Rolls of Duct Tape Anywhere With a Pencil
Duct tape is a DIYer’s best friend , but large rolls can be heavy and awkward to pack in tight spaces. This simple tip makes […]
Continue reading »Make Sure Your Supplementary Student Loan Repayment Is Correct
Paying off your student loan early is usually a smart idea. But be careful when paying more than your minimum monthly payment. Many banks will […]
Continue reading »How Often Do You Have Family Meals?
Eating together has many benefits , whether with family, friends, or your partner. Do you usually eat in company or alone? If you live alone, […]
Continue reading »Fry Vegetables Until Tender, Without Overcooking Them
We can vouch for the velvety, rich quality of deliberately overcooked vegetables , but in early summer there is something truly delicious about eating spring […]
Continue reading »Overcome Your Fears by Spending Time With Them.
Fear can overwhelm any rational response you normally get. In the end, he should. Fear is designed to keep us safe from threats. The problem […]
Continue reading »Turning Off Lights Is Not the Best Way to Save Energy in Your Home
If you wanted to reduce energy consumption in your home, what would you do first? If you are like most people, you would start by […]
Continue reading »Learn How to Make Small Talk in This Video.
Small talk is disgusting for most people. However, chances are, most of the non-family relationships you’ve built began with small talk. This is a key […]
Continue reading »This Graphic Sandwich Guide Gives You Tons of Lunch Options
There’s nothing better than a good sandwich, but if you’re in the mood for cake, Philadelphia cheese steak, pork katsu, bacon, or good old PB&J, […]
Continue reading »The Best Email Client for IPhone
You have insane choices for iPhone email clients, and each one does things a little differently than the rest. Amazingly, we chose the best of […]
Continue reading »This Picture Shows How a Lack of Sleep Can Negatively Affect Your Brain.
You know it’s bad not getting enough sleep, but you know how bad it is? This infographic explains all of the terrible side effects like […]
Continue reading »Create a Wireless Alarm Clock With Arduino
Alarm clocks are cheap and plentiful, but rather boring. If you want to create your own, Instructables user Paranoid Legend will show you how to […]
Continue reading »DIY Pet Bed With Pool Noodles and Sweatshirt
Nice to keep our pets comfortable, but sun loungers can be expensive. Make it yourself using your old sweatshirt and pool noodles. This tip is […]
Continue reading »Stream Local Media to Chromecast Without Internet Connection
With Chromecast, streaming media to your TV has never been easier. The only downside is that it usually requires an internet connection to stream anything, […]
Continue reading »This Video Covers Everything You Need to Know About DDoS Attacks.
Distributed denial of service or DDoS attacks can cause problems for many people , whether they are the intended victim or not. This video explains […]
Continue reading »The Five Best Cookbooks for Beginners
Whether you’re an old master in the kitchen or trying to cook from home more often, a good cookbook that teaches you the basics – […]
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. How the […]
Continue reading »“Don’t Trust Anyone Under 500”
Advice will come to you from all directions as you progress through life. When in doubt about whose advice you should trust, take a look […]
Continue reading »Craft a Tiny Training Booster in a Hacking Box
Stuck in a dorm room or tiny apartment but still want to play guitar? Make will show you how to assemble a tiny training booster […]
Continue reading »Take Short Breaks to Relieve Focus.
If you watch the screen all day, you may fall into a trance that makes it difficult for you to concentrate. If you find yourself […]
Continue reading »Charlie for IPhone Introduces You to Who You Meet Before Meeting
iOS / Internet: Charlie, a web service that prepares you for appointments by keeping you informed of who you will meet , now has an […]
Continue reading »Make Your Own Cordless Phone Charging Stand From Just About Anything
Wireless charging is no longer a new technology, but it can still be quite expensive. This build is cheap, can work with just about any […]
Continue reading »Build a Portable Outdoor Kitchen
This DIY portable summer kitchen makes outdoor cooking even more fun. While it isn’t cheap to make, it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars like other […]
Continue reading »How to Work on Vacation (Don’t Go Crazy)
A recent survey found that 60% of U.S. employees work while on vacation. While we generally recommend going completely offline, here’s how to stay productive […]
Continue reading »The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Fish: Mayonnaise
Grilled fish is a great dish at any time, but some effort must be made to keep it from overcooking or burning. Coating the fish […]
Continue reading »Boost Your Productivity by Taking Short Breaks to Get a Glimpse of Nature
You probably know that it is important to take regular breaks from work , but what you do during them is equally important. Recent research […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own MIDI Sampler With Raspberry Pi
Samplers are a great way to have millions of different sounds at your fingertips. If you want to build your own, SamplerBox is a project […]
Continue reading »Don’t Imitate Your Heroes. Adaptation and Expansion
As we strive to improve our lives and advance our careers by learning from those wiser and more experienced than ourselves, it is important to […]
Continue reading »Uncheck This Box to Prevent Photos From Opening When the IPhone Is Connected.
The photos are actually good , but not for everyone. If you don’t want it to launch automatically every time you connect your iOS device […]
Continue reading »Build a Quality Backyard Lounge Chair for $ 40
Outdoor wooden furniture can be very expensive. If you’re looking to save some money, you can build your own contemporary style lounge chair for around […]
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