Here’s How Much a Fed Rate Hike Will Affect Credit Card Debt Over Time
The Federal Reserve is meeting today to decide if it will finally raise rates. If so, it can directly affect the rates on short-term loans, […]
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Each Original Show From Netflix, Hulu and Amazon in Three Charts
You don’t have to sacrifice a good TV to get rid of the cable. In fact, some of the best TV shows and movies are […]
Continue reading »Power Through Your Work With the “enforcement Function”
For some reason, I can get my job done faster and more efficiently if I have a tight deadline. For example, if I’m writing a […]
Continue reading »Netflix Gets New, Redesigned Windows 10 App With Live Tiles and Cortana Commands
Netflix has always been one of the most worthwhile apps for Windows 10 , but today it received a big update with live tiles, a […]
Continue reading »Follow These “frivolous” Wine Rules and Have Fun in the Bottle Shop.
I’ve never been able to drink wine, but that doesn’t stop me from practicing, and these new “not stuffy” rules for buying and drinking wine […]
Continue reading »You Only Need to Succeed Today
The long term goals are huge. You want to get a good job, lose weight, raise your kids right, and get rich. Good luck with […]
Continue reading »New Night Light Mode in Google Play Books Makes Night Reading Easier for Eyes
Android / iOS: Look, we get it. You are not giving up on screen reading before bed . However, if you are using our favorite […]
Continue reading »Canister Tracks Your Vehicle’s Fuel, MPG, Mileage and More
iPhone: Want to know how long your car runs on average? Or do you have different results when refueling at different gas stations? Or maybe […]
Continue reading »Common Budgeting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Getting a basic budget is n’t all that hard, and a few tips and tricks can help you make it really solid. But even a […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Today’s CNN Republican Debate Online, Without Cable
The onslaught of the Republican debate may never end. Today’s debates are on CNN, but if you don’t have cable, they broadcast them online for […]
Continue reading »Top Downloads and Posts for Mac of 2015
Another year passed, which meant another iteration of OS X. While Apple didn’t make any major moves with the Mac this year, there was still […]
Continue reading »Be the Best Non-Drinker Party Host With This Simple Rule of Thumb
Cocktails are essential for most parties, but those who cannot or cannot drink them are often left to sip on a boring can of soda. […]
Continue reading »See If Your Drone Requires Registration With This Handy Spreadsheet
The FAA announced yesterday that recreational drones must be registered by February 19, 2016. However, not all drones require registration and this can be a […]
Continue reading »I’m Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa and This Is How I Work
After Lauren McGoodwin moved into the low- growth job market, she needed a bit of career guidance. She eventually took a job as a recruiter […]
Continue reading »Sharpen Less Expensive Knives With Just a Few Pieces of Sandpaper
While you might be better off sharpening your really good knives with waterstone, you can easily sharpen less expensive knives with multi-grain sandpaper. In this […]
Continue reading »Force Block Prevents Spoilers and Blocks Every Mention of Star Wars
Chrome: The Force Awakens is just around the corner and it’s tempting to click on Star Wars links. They flow easily, quickly join you on […]
Continue reading »Speed up Your Photography in OS X by Reducing Motion Effects
We all know about motion effects in iOS , but it turns out that they are hidden in OS X. OS X Daily indicates that […]
Continue reading »Transform Your IPhone 6s to Scale With This Web App
iPhone: Last week we saw a cool app that turned 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s into a scale , but Apple dropped the app. […]
Continue reading »The Free Microsoft Visual Studio Program Brings You Free Software and Online Training
With Visual Studio, you can develop apps for Windows, as well as Android, iOS, and the web. Microsoft released Visual Studio Dev Essentials to give […]
Continue reading »Pandora’s Thumbprint Radio Turns All the Songs You Like Into a Playlist
Pandora recently launched a new station called Thumbprint Radio. As the name suggests, this radio station is based on music you put your thumb on […]
Continue reading »BPA Is Everywhere. It’s Safe?
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical found in plastics, including food packaging, that can interfere with our cells. Are we exposed enough to BPA […]
Continue reading »Prevent Avast From Adding Your Signature to Outgoing Emails
Avast is the favorite antivirus program of Lifehacker readers, but it’s certainly annoying. A recent update now inserts an Avast ad footer into your outgoing […]
Continue reading »How to Properly Watch All the Star Wars Movies Before the Force Awakens
The seventh Star Wars film ( seventh !) Is out this week, and if you’re feeling a little behind, don’t worry: here’s how to catch […]
Continue reading »Barcode Alarm Makes You Start the Day
iOS: If you find it difficult to wake up, join the club. It’s tempting to take a nap in the morning and return to your […]
Continue reading »If Your Holiday Lights Have Lasers, Keep Them Out of the Sky.
Some of the funniest holiday decorations this year look great, but use lasers or other focused light projected onto the side of your home for […]
Continue reading »Customize Your Budget With the PERK Method
Every budget requires periodic review. You need to be sure that your expenses are still in line with your income and monetary goals. The PERK […]
Continue reading »Android HabitRPG Level up With New Beta
Android / iOS: HabitRPG is an awesome to-do list and habit tracker that turns your life into an RPG. Now with a new name this […]
Continue reading »Why Good Questions Actually Make You Smarter
When you don’t understand a topic, asking questions about it can make you feel dumb. However, no matter how you feel , asking the right […]
Continue reading »How to Visit Family Without Treating It Like a Child
When you head home to visit your family, tons of childhood memories will come back to you, as well as some old family circumstances. Some […]
Continue reading »2015 Most Popular Windows Downloads and Posts
Windows 10 made a splash this year with a ton of new improvements, a ton of old features, and did we mention it’s free? Here […]
Continue reading »The Key to Super Juicy Meatloaf Every Time
Dry crumbly meatloaf is always disappointing, but you can make sure yours is always perfectly moist by using a mix of lean and fatty meats. […]
Continue reading »John Oliver’s Tips for Getting Rid of Horrible Gifts You Don’t Need
Let’s face it, we’ve all received gifts that might as well have been lumps of coal. If you’re careful enough, you can use these tips […]
Continue reading »Prepare Your Home for an Earthquake With These Three Simple Tips
Earthquakes can be quite frequent depending on where you live. These may not be the earthquakes you see in disaster movies, but just a little […]
Continue reading »Watch the Original Star Wars Trilogy As It Was Before George Lucas Ruined It All
Since 1997, George Lucas has been obsessed with destroying the original Star Wars trilogy. Each new release – in theaters, DVD and Blu-ray – contains […]
Continue reading »PSA: Register Your Entertainment Drone With the FAA by Feb 19, 2016.
It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced drone pilot or just gifting it to a family member for the holidays, be sure to register […]
Continue reading »Spark for IOS Adds Custom Snooze Options and New Attachment Options
iPhone: Spark is well on its way to becoming the next best email client for iOS, and today it is getting a few handy new […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: All About Getting Better Photos
The great thing about photography is that it is available to everyone: whether you use a phone to take photos or purchase professional cameras and […]
Continue reading »This Video Explains What the Hymen Is.
The hymen is a poorly understood part of the body right there, next to the spleen and gallbladder: you’ve heard of it, but you might […]
Continue reading »Google Maps for IOS: Offline Maps, Local Gas Prices and Popular Opening Hours
iOS. Google today updated Google Maps for iOS with a few handy features that have been available elsewhere for a while. Now you can see […]
Continue reading »“Passion Is Not What You Have, It Is What You Develop.”
Passion is usually seen as an inner calling that you either have or you don’t have. This is an uncomfortable way to think about passion […]
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