Upgrade Your Bathroom Fan to Reduce Mold and Sound
A properly functioning bathroom exhaust fan will draw out moisture, odors and other pollutants, thereby improving indoor air quality. Upgrade your fan to keep your […]
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Privacy Isn’t Just Digital: What I’ve Learned From Private Investigations
When you think about protecting your privacy, you are probably thinking about your Facebook data or text messages. However, as I learned while working for […]
Continue reading »When You Have a Surplus of Mint, Make Peppermint Sugar
Mint grows rapidly. Sometimes it grows faster than you can use it. If you have a surplus of peppermint on hand, make a small treat […]
Continue reading »Todoist for Android Gets a Clean New Interface and Easier Task Editing
Android: Todoist is one of our favorite business apps , but its design has always been a little spartan. That changed with today’s Android overhaul, […]
Continue reading »Microsoft Still Does Not Give License for the Windows 10 Beta Users
At the weekend we reported that Microsoft was planning to hand out free licenses for Windows 10 to those who tried to pre-release version. As […]
Continue reading »Make Garlic Last Longer and Tastier With Garlic Confit
If you are growing your own garlic, you are now sure of two things: it is in season and it is a lot. You may […]
Continue reading »Take Advantage of the Discount on Student Loan “Direct Debit”
We’re big fans of automatic bill payment. It’s fast and effortless. But there is an added bonus to automatically paying your student loan bill: you […]
Continue reading »Do Not Be Afraid to Interrupt, If You Know What You Are Talking
Interrupt others – rude, impolite and may cause irritation. It is also an absolute must if you are in an aggressive professional environment. It was […]
Continue reading »Google Notification System Is No Longer Just for Google+
Google+ notification system, which appears almost everywhere where you are logged into Google, is undergoing major changes. Now you can get notifications for Google Photos […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are Involved in a Car Accident
After a car accident, things can get so hectic that you probably have a hard time thinking right. These are what you need to do […]
Continue reading »Pocket Bag for Everyday Wear
We don’t all need to carry a full-sized bag with us every single day. Everyday Carry reader (and ICU nurse) Eileen Siriaco shares her pocket-sized […]
Continue reading »Grill Outdoors, Even If the Recipe Calls for an Oven
Warmer weather is the perfect time to spread out your grill and start cooking outdoors. However, your grill is more versatile than you think. With […]
Continue reading »Earn the Trust of Others, Showing Them Trust
When you show someone that you trust, there is a funny thing: he begins to lose vigilance. If you want someone to trust you more, […]
Continue reading »Discreetly Organize Your Home Networking Equipment in a Dedicated Art Frame
If you’re tired of the clutter your modems, routers, and cables create on your desk, this simple frame design offers a beautiful alternative for better […]
Continue reading »How to Use a Simple Pocket Notebook to Improve Your Life
It’s really hard to believe, but I have to say that one of the most – and perhaps the most profound changes I have made […]
Continue reading »Overcome Your Fear of Speaking by Focusing on Risks You Won’t Take
Conflict is usually best avoided, but sometimes important issues arise that can only be resolved through difficult conversation. Instead of worrying about all the bad […]
Continue reading »Suggest New Ideas With a ‘pilot Program’ for Risk Reduction
It is always a little nerve-racking to promote a new idea, but in Harvard Business Review they suggest suggesting a “pilot program” to minimize the […]
Continue reading »Water Aerobics Is Harder Than It Looks (and Feels)
Don’t let the dumbbells fool you; water aerobics can kick your ass. Because its low impact load is popular with injured athletes and seniors, training […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: Everything About Apartment Hunting
Whether you are looking for the perfect apartment in a big city or looking for a quiet place in the suburbs, finding an apartment is […]
Continue reading »Add a Secret Swipe Gesture to Open a Windows App on Mac
There are all sorts of great MacBook gestures, Magic Trackpads and Magic Mouse. On iMore, they demonstrate how to add another one that shows which […]
Continue reading »Least Unhealthy Foods at Seven Popular Fast Food Places
Fast food is hardly healthy food, but sometimes it’s the only way out when you’re on the road or late at night. These are the […]
Continue reading »When Decorating With Color, Use the “rule of Three”
A little color can work wonders to liven up a room. If you want to decorate a room with bright colors, use the “rule of […]
Continue reading »Calculate the Opportunity Cost of Your Spending Habit Over Time
We all know that small spending habits add up, but they can add up to more than you think. It’s easy enough to calculate a […]
Continue reading »Buy a One Get One Movie Ticket This Summer for Visa Holders
Going to the movies can be expensive, even without snacks and drinks. There is usually little you can do to get around ticket prices, but […]
Continue reading »Make Dado Joints With a Circular Saw Instead of a Table Saw
Dado Joints are an easy way to join wood together, but requires a precise cut to be effective. If you don’t have a dado blade […]
Continue reading »This Video Shows You How to Finally Get Rid of Bad Breath
Cooking peppermint for breath only masks bad breath – it doesn’t really solve the problem. If you stink around every time you open your mouth, […]
Continue reading »How Did You Manage to Negotiate a Salary?
Negotiating is more difficult for some of us than for others, and salary negotiations can be especially intimidating. If you’ve done it successfully, please tell […]
Continue reading »Simplify Confrontation With the Phrase “My Understanding …”
It can be difficult to tell other people about their mistakes . The next time you need to talk to someone about an unpleasant situation, […]
Continue reading »These Cheese Chips Are the Most Delicious One-Ingredient Holiday Snack Ever
Cocktails may be the best part of a cocktail party, but snacks come second. But no one wants to spend hours preparing holiday snacks by […]
Continue reading »Switch Hitter Helps Diagnose Keyboard Problems
Windows: The keyboard works as expected in most cases. The rest of the time, you want to throw it out the window. Instead of disabling […]
Continue reading »Avoid “hedonic Adaptations” by Disrupting Your Daily Routine to Stay Happy
It doesn’t matter what makes you happy, after a while it can get bored. This is due to a concept known as “hedonic adaptation”. Simply […]
Continue reading »Close Your Credit Cards Based on Fees, Not Just Interest Rates
As you pay off credit cards, you may want to close some unused, high interest accounts. While we know that closing your old cards can […]
Continue reading »Enhance Your Homemade Salsa by Marinating It for an Hour Before Serving
Salsa is one of the simpler appetizers, but for the best flavor, let the freshly made salsa marinate a little before serving. If you’re planning […]
Continue reading »Best Alarm Clock App for IPhone
There are almost as many alarms in the iTunes Store as there are to-do apps, so it’s hard to pick the right one. In our […]
Continue reading »Create a Secret Stash in the Doorway to Hide Your Valuables
You’ve probably never thought about hiding something at the top of a door, but that is what makes it a great hideout for small valuables […]
Continue reading »Unfavinator Massively Removes Tweets From Favorites
If you use Twitter’s favorites feature to save your best tweets, you may have found yourself overdone to the point where it’s useless. It takes […]
Continue reading »For a More Persuasive Apology, Use the Person’s “apology Language”
We all make mistakes from time to time, and when it comes to someone else, it’s good to apologize. But people have different ways to […]
Continue reading »Blow Into a Straw to Exercise (and Not Lose) Your Voice
The next time someone tells you to stop blowing bubbles in your drink, tell them that you are working on your singing career. It turns […]
Continue reading »What It Really Means When a Program “leaks Out of Memory”
People often scream about “memory leaks” when a program uses a lot of RAM, but this is a little more complicated. Techquickie’s Linus reveals the […]
Continue reading »The Five Best 4K Computer Monitors
Whether you’re building a high-end gaming PC or just enjoying the extra screen real estate that a 4K display offers, you have a variety of […]
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