Google Can’t Name Things
Google announced YouTube Red yesterday. Google, blissfully unaware of what’s going on in incognito mode, apparently thought it was a good name for the service. […]
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How Much Money Will You Save by Having a Roommate in 50 Major US Cities
Lodging can be very expensive. One way to significantly cut costs is to split the rent with your roommate. Of course, your savings will vary […]
Continue reading »The Cheapest Low Cost Airlines in Europe
Finding cheap flights is the fastest way to cut your travel costs, especially in more expensive regions like Europe. The next time you are planning […]
Continue reading »Cook Almost Any Crunchy Crust on Two Baking Sheets
Whether it’s vegetables, cheese or prosciutto ham, few foods are as delicious as chips. To cook a whole bunch at once, just use two pans. […]
Continue reading »Choose Thicker Drinks to Suppress Hunger
Ever notice how you feel fuller on a thick fruit smoothie than on pure fruit juice? It is not your imagination; The thickness and viscosity […]
Continue reading »Use Temporary One-Handed Mode to Make It Easier to Use the Giant Phone
Android ( root ): If you have a giant phone and are not Mister Fantastic, sometimes you might have trouble reaching the top of your […]
Continue reading »Take Part in the “Cut 3 for 3” Challenge to Improve Your Finances
It’s hard to make changes in your life when you have to do everything at once, but making slow changes over time can be easier. […]
Continue reading »Partial Cloud Desktop
Working tables Pushkar is always pleasing, and this – is no exception. We’ve tried to highlight a few simpler desktops with fewer widgets, and this […]
Continue reading »Turn Leftover Parmesan Rind Into Cheese Chips in 30 Seconds
Leftover Parmesan rind is actually very useful in the kitchen , including making a delicious crispy snack in the microwave. Cut the peel into bite-sized […]
Continue reading »Create Complex Passwords That You Will Always Remember Through Poetry
Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with a super secure password that is easy to remember . However, with a little poetry, you […]
Continue reading »What Should You Say Instead of “I Can’t Afford It”
When money is tight, it’s easy to look at whatever you want and simply state, “I can’t afford it.” However, by turning that statement into […]
Continue reading »I’m Max Lobovsky, CEO of Formlabs, and This Is How I Work
As 3D printing evolves and becomes an increasingly ubiquitous tool, new companies are emerging to improve the process and reinvent the way designers, engineers, and […]
Continue reading »Don’t Worry About Unplugging Wall Chargers When Not in Use
There is nothing wrong with trying to conserve electricity and lower your electricity bill, but turning off the chargers for smartphones, tablets, and laptops when […]
Continue reading »Build a Fully Modular Workbench Storage System With French Spikes
French spikes are a great way to hang anything, and Make Magazine notes that this makes them ideal for workbenches that tend to have a […]
Continue reading »Easily Transfer Archives of Old Messages From One Mac to Another
If you’ve used Messages for a while, you might not want your archived messages to go away when you upgrade to a new Mac. iCloud […]
Continue reading »How to Store and Organize Your Yard Tools so They’re Ready for Action
If you just throw your gardening tools outside by the fence, they won’t last more than a couple of seasons. Here’s how to organize and […]
Continue reading »New Cancer Treatment Guidelines Say Most Mammograms Can Wait Until Women Are 45 Years Old.
Mammograms can save you, but they can also be unnecessary exams, depending on when you have them. The American Cancer Society now recommends that women […]
Continue reading »Google Introduces YouTube Red, Ad-Free & Offline Video Subscription
Tired of waiting to miss YouTube ads? Want to be able to save YouTube videos and music offline, or keep playing when your mobile screen […]
Continue reading »Live Like Marty With This Real Life Back to the Future Technology You Can Really Use
In Back to the Future II, Marty arrived in the future on October 21, 2015, and that just happened today. We seem to have created […]
Continue reading »Compare the Cost of Living on Campus and Off Campus With This Tool
Deciding whether to live on campus or off campus can be tricky. And if you can live at home and travel to school, it complicates […]
Continue reading »Wunderlist Android Updates With Faster Ways to Add Tasks, Google Now on Tap Integration
Android: The sleek Wunderlist manager – one of our favorites – has a completely new look and a few cool features that make adding new […]
Continue reading »How to Stay Sane When Both You and Other Important People Are Working From Home
If you and your partner work from home, you are familiar with the unique challenges this can pose for your relationship. From the feeling that […]
Continue reading »Top Airports in the World According to Travelers
Some airports are better than others. Maybe their staff is very friendly. Maybe their terminals are easy to navigate. Or maybe they just have better […]
Continue reading »Warm Roses for the Winter With Autumn Leaves
As winter weather approaches, you want to protect delicate plants like volatile roses. Protect roses from the cold with chopped autumn leaves. Chances are, you […]
Continue reading »Use a Can of Condensed Milk for the Creamiest Nacho Cheese Sauce
There is something great about Velveeta, but if you want a cheese sauce made from real cheese rather than a “cheese product”, you need a […]
Continue reading »“Diet” Foods Should Make You Feel Full, Not Just Low in Calories
When trying to lose weight, most people find they need to eat less, but less food means more hunger (and that sucks). But they eat […]
Continue reading »Use an Action Method to Dive Into Someone Else’s Project
It’s not easy to get carried away with someone else’s project. If you’re trying to generate interest in a job you don’t like, try immersing […]
Continue reading »Worst Performance Kills Android Apps – Just What You’d Expect
Some of the apps you use regularly are worse for your phone than others. AVG has done some analysis and has identified the most serious […]
Continue reading »Plex Media Player Replaces Plex Home Theater, Looks Amazing
Windows / Mac: Plex is making big changes to its desktop strategy. The company is currently replacing the Plex home theater with the new Plex […]
Continue reading »Everything You Need to Know About Social Security
If you pay taxes and plan to retire in your golden years, you should probably know a thing or two about social security. No doubt […]
Continue reading »Glass Globes and Gorgeous Desk Accessories: Ugmonk Studio Workspace
Ugmonk, a family owned business founded by designer Jeff Sheldon, makes things like leather mouse pads, typographic prints and graphic tees. As you’d expect, Sheldon’s […]
Continue reading »Turn a Bunch of Old Laptop LED Screens Into Fake Window Light
If you enjoy working at night or your room doesn’t have windows to the sun, it can be difficult to get natural light. This four […]
Continue reading »Housework Can Be an Opportunity to Practice Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is both a practice and a state of mind that revolves around greater presence, attention, and concentration. The next time you’re doing some dirty […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Break up With a Coworker
You had the perfect office romance – until it happened. Now you have parted. You removed all of his or her belongings from your apartment […]
Continue reading »The Key to Making Great Homemade Sandwich Bread Is Perfectly Kneaded Dough
Good sandwich bread is dense enough not to fall apart when sliced, but not so dense that it becomes dry and crumbly. Here’s a trick […]
Continue reading »Body Language to Look Out for When You Think Someone Is Bored
Ever wondered if you get bored at parties? Or do you talk too long about a topic that does not interest your interlocutor? In the […]
Continue reading »Build a Simple Door Detector With IFTTT Alerts Using Arduino
One of the most important parts of any home security system is a door detector that tells you when a door opens. On Adafruit they […]
Continue reading »Linky Dink Collects Links From You and Your Employees Into a Single Daily Newsletter
Maintaining a large, continuous list of links associated with a project is always a bit tricky, but Linky Dink is a simple little tool that […]
Continue reading »Stop Trying to Squeeze Out All the Lime Juice. Excessive Pressure Leads to Bitterness
When squeezing citrus fruits, you’re probably trying to squeeze out as much juice as possible so you don’t waste money or fruit. However, there is […]
Continue reading »Create a Minimalist Capsule Closet With This Guide
Are you familiar with the “too many clothes, nothing to wear” riddle? The solution might be to get rid of your clothes and keep just […]
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