“Sometimes Dinner Is Just Good and Not a Revelation.”
Learning to cook for yourself at home is a valuable skill that can save you money and please others. Learning can be daunting, but getting […]
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Return the Zoom Slider to Google Maps
Some time ago Google replaced the old zoom slider in Maps with plus and minus buttons. The good news is, if you miss this slider, […]
Continue reading »This Video Shows You How to Answer One of the Most Difficult Interview Questions.
Some interview questions can be tricky. You want to be honest, but you also don’t want to share too much. The muse shows how not […]
Continue reading »Ask: “How Do You Do Your Job?” to Engage Someone in Conversation
Scary question: “What are you doing?” can be a little uncomfortable, but even worse, your conversation partner has little to answer. Instead, ask how they […]
Continue reading »Headphone Disassembly: Grado SR80e, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and Sony MDR-V6
Buying headphones is an incredibly personal decision , but there are a few more models that are so popular that you should try them out. […]
Continue reading »The Sharpie Trick and Waterstone Knife Sharpening Guide
The best thing you can do for your knives , especially good ones, is to learn how to use a water stone , but learning […]
Continue reading »Make a Complete Hobby Rocket Out of Household Items
If you’re looking for something fun to work with on the weekend, this homemade rocket build is made mostly of household items and is very […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Alarm Clock and Speaker on Your Smartphone
If you use your smartphone as an alarm clock, it is probably just uncomfortably sitting on the bedside table, the power cord dangles, ready to […]
Continue reading »This Video Shows You How You Wash Your Laundry the Wrong Way.
Laundry is one of those tasks that we do so often that we don’t really wonder why we might be doing it inefficiently. It’s just […]
Continue reading »This Interactive Map Shows You Where It Is Forbidden to Drive With Headphones, Dogs on Your Lap, Etc.
Driving laws in the United States can vary from state to state, and it is difficult to be sure that it is legal to drive, […]
Continue reading »O’Reilly’s Technical Books and Videos Are Half Sold Out Before Cyber Monday
O’Reilly is one of the largest sources of technical e-books and videos. If you or someone you know could use new books on programming, design, […]
Continue reading »Learn the Basics of Making Effective Lists in This One-Minute Video
We’ve covered a lot of tips on how to make great lists, but if you want to quickly brush up on the basics, Flickley’s short […]
Continue reading »Keep “Comfortable Outfit” Handy for When You Need to Relax and Think
The office isn’t necessarily the best place to brainstorm great ideas. James Kerr, author of The Leadership Checklist , recommends keeping a small object with […]
Continue reading »Doze Brings Marshmallow Battery Saver to Older Android Devices
Android 4.1+: Doze is one of the best new Android Marshmallow features that prevents apps from using the network when your phone is idle. But […]
Continue reading »Relevance Reorganizes Tabs Based on What Was Read
Chrome: Have too many tabs open and not sure where to start? Relevance is a free Chrome extension that reorders your tabs based on what […]
Continue reading »This Table Features Meal Replacement for Almost Any Ingredient
You don’t always have all the ingredients you need. RecipeTips can help you avoid having to go to the grocery store with a huge table […]
Continue reading »HabitBull Is a Beautiful Habit Tracker With Many Features
Android / iOS: Over the years, we’ve had quite a few apps and habit-building tricks. HabitBull combines all of these principles into a great free […]
Continue reading »Use a Target Funnel to See What Tasks You Can Defer
The word procrastination has a bad reputation. But sometimes it is better to postpone this task. “It’s all about figuring out the right time to […]
Continue reading »Why Monday and January 1st Are Best for Setting New Goals
It might seem like New Year’s decisions are completely arbitrary, but in fact it might make sense to wait until January 1st. New research shows […]
Continue reading »This Guide to Different Stretching Exercises Can Help You Fix Posture Problems
Posture isn’t just about how you look, it affects your brain . Too many of us suffer from posture problems, so here’s a guide to […]
Continue reading »Pintasking Reduces Any Android App to a Floating Button
Android: One of the most famous claims of Android is true multitasking. Pintasking is perhaps the best example of this, making it easy to switch […]
Continue reading »Terry Crews Fitness Secret: Treat the Gym Like a Spa
Actor Terry Crews has a simple mantra about sticking to the gym habit: treating it like a spa. You can even go and not train […]
Continue reading »Strikethru Makes Paper Productive by Combining GTD and Bullet Journal
If you prefer a pen and notebook over digital to-do lists, then a new productivity system is here to help. Strikethru combines elements of the […]
Continue reading »Six Essential Thanksgiving Cooking Tricks
It’s time to start making your Thanksgiving dinner, and if you need a few last minute ideas, these New York chefs have some great tips. […]
Continue reading »Cleaning up Your Makeup Is Easier With Butcher Paper
Many restaurants use a layer of meat paper on your table to make cleaning easier (and for the kids to scribble something). You can use […]
Continue reading »The Raspberry Pi Zero Is a Bubblegum-Sized $ 5 Computer
The Raspberry Pi has long been one of the best credit card sized computers out there, but a new version is available today, roughly the […]
Continue reading »Empty Desktop
Aside from the time, battery level, and music in the bottom left corner, you might think it’s just a wallpaper, but it isn’t – it’s […]
Continue reading »Stock up on Cheap Containers to Donate Leftovers for Thanksgiving Guests
Sharing Thanksgiving leftovers with guests will keep the holiday spirit alive, but may leave you without a lot of food. When stocking up on groceries […]
Continue reading »Make a Tie With a Secret Compartment for Storing Valuables and Other Goodies
We’ve already shown you how to make secret compartments in your house before, but what about your clothes? This secret compartment tie can hide your […]
Continue reading »Drinking Coffee Can Help You Avoid Premature Death
There is already a lot of evidence that coffee is beneficial for certain aspects of your health , but a recent 30-year study shows that […]
Continue reading »Prepare Filling in a Muffin Pan for Even More Delicious Crust
The best part of the Thanksgiving filling is the crispy outside. Chef Trey Basore of Pearl & Ash shows us how to make some more […]
Continue reading »Quickly Remove Leaves in Your Yard With Flexible Plastic Cover
Raking up leaves can take forever and tire you out. However, with flexible plastic sheeting, you can clean up your lawn in no time. YouTuber […]
Continue reading »Reeder 3 Adds Support for IOS 9 Features
iOS: Reeder has long been our favorite RSS reader on the iPhone and iPad . It is getting a little better today with a few […]
Continue reading »How to Transfer Playlists From Rdio to Spotify
Rdio is closing its doors , but that doesn’t mean you have to permanently lose those playlists. It is quite easy to convert and transfer […]
Continue reading »You Can Stretch Your Belly to Eat More (but Not for Thanksgiving)
When pumpkin pie are served, are you already stuffed with the filling? It turns out that big stomachs, this legendary superpower of competitive eaters, can […]
Continue reading »Do Not Wash Foam Cushions, Only Clean Stains
If you machine wash the pillows, they will look new and not yellow again . While we have advocated washing pillows properly before, this is […]
Continue reading »Reject, Investigate, or Solve Your Relatives’ Curious Questions
Family leave, which sometimes means trying to cope with awkward or bothersome questions like “When are you two going to get married?” or “Still single, […]
Continue reading »Procrastination Is Mainly Due to Fear.
We all put it off from time to time. While it may seem like we are procrastinating for later because of laziness or lack of […]
Continue reading »The Steam Controller Is the PC Controller I’ve Been Waiting For
I love my computer. I use it for games, and I have a spare home theater in my living room for everything I will ever […]
Continue reading »10 Fun and Accessible States for Young People
If you want to cut costs, it can help you find a job and move to a low-cost state. However, not everyone is ready to […]
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