Remove Candle Wax From Carpet With Hair Dryer and Paper Towels
Don’t cry over spilled candle wax. You can quickly and easily pull it out of the carpet with paper towels and a hair dryer. In […]
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The Shelf Is a Special Notebook for All Your Thoughts on Books.
iPhone: Taking notes as you read a book is a great way to solidify thoughts in your mind and explore various theories about what you […]
Continue reading »Eight Polite Refusal Strategies
Sometimes you just need to say no to people . Maybe it’s a friend asking for a favor and you can’t. Maybe your boss is […]
Continue reading »How to Stream the 2016 Oscars Online
The biggest film awards of the year are about to kick off tonight! Here are all the ways you can watch it now that you […]
Continue reading »Make These Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches to Start Your Day With Ease
We for a long time like the idea of pre-cook such things as sandwiches for lunch , delicious wraps and burritos, and store them in […]
Continue reading »Turn-by-Turn Navigation: Google Maps Vs Waze
You really don’t think there can be that much difference between turn-by-turn navigation apps, but even a simple glance at Google Maps and Waze shows […]
Continue reading »Wallpaper Environment for Mac Automatically Downloads Beautiful Desktop Images
OS X: Inspired by our old wednesday wallpaper series, reader Jason has created this open source app that automatically downloads the best photos of the […]
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. Best antivirus […]
Continue reading »Listen With Your Eyes, Ears and Gut to Avoid Misunderstandings
You probably know that listening is an important part of effective communication, but so is the way you listen. Real listening is more than just […]
Continue reading »Start the Game Boy Emulator in a Terminal
Sometimes you just get stuck working in your Terminal and need a little break. In those days, a Game Boy game or two can help […]
Continue reading »Use Tape to Remove Dead Skin From Chapped Lips
When your lips are chapped, the worst thing you can do is use an abrasive method to get rid of the dead skin. Use a […]
Continue reading »How and When to Salt Food, According to Chef Thomas Keller
Renowned chefThomas Keller explains how to season your food properly so that the salt is evenly distributed. In an interview with Lynn Rossetto Kasper about […]
Continue reading »Liven up Your Oscar Party With These Printable Bingo Cards
If you’re going to watch Oscar with friends, why not turn it into a game? In particular, Oscar Bingo. Punchbowl offers 15 different bingo cards […]
Continue reading »10 Best Tools for Free Online Education
The Internet is an invaluable resource for lifelong learners and scientists who have achieved their goals. Continue your education with these top free online tools. […]
Continue reading »Use Cortana to Identify the Song You Are Listening To
Cortana says, “Ask me anything,” so why not ask her, “What is this song?” if you are listening to music whose name you do not […]
Continue reading »The Way We Work 2016: Alan Henry’s Gear and Tricks to Improve Productivity
Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts and personalities. This week we talk about how we work, and today […]
Continue reading »Give Any Drink a Smoky Flavor and Appearance by Mixing a Smoked Shake
You’ve probably eaten fatty, aromatic smoked meats before, but now you can have the same flavor in your favorite cocktails. Also, when you pour and […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: How to Control Amazon Echo From the Internet
In the tech world, there is a slow news day as we slowly move our life hack mobile over the weekend. How-To Geek took a […]
Continue reading »Wear Lighter Colors to Accentuate Thin Frames
If you’re tired of being confused with a skeleton, light-colored clothing and certain patterns can help fill in and emphasize your figure. Robert van Tongeren […]
Continue reading »Hold Option + Command While Selecting Text on Mac for Precise Selection
Sometimes, for whatever reason, you may want to highlight a strange block of text that is not possible with normal clicking and dragging. At times […]
Continue reading »Sprint Returns Two-Year Contracts After One Month Because of Commitment Fears
Sprint decided to stop offering subsidized phones on January 7 this year when you signed a two-year contract. Now the opportunity is back. It is […]
Continue reading »Tie Multiple Raspberry Pis Together to Create an Enhanced DIY Cluster Computer
The Raspberry Pi is great, but certainly not as powerful. One way to increase this power is to create a cluster computer. Instructables user gigafide […]
Continue reading »Change the Font Size in Finder OS X for Better Readability
Depending on the size of your Mac’s screen, the font in Finder windows can be very small and difficult to read. If you want to […]
Continue reading »How to Clean the Kitchen With Common Household Items
Cleaning the kitchen can feel like a Sisyphean battle with a greasy stove. No matter how often you clean, more surfaces still need to be […]
Continue reading »Take One of These Free Online Courses, Loosely Related to This Year’s Oscars
We love two things: movies and free online courses. edX has combined the two in this roundup of courses that tackle the themes of 2016 […]
Continue reading »Gmail’s Inbox Adds Additional Snooze Options, Including Custom Weekend Settings
For both procrastinators and targeted mailbox managers, snooze is a great feature. Inbox Google has added new options for the snooze call feature so you […]
Continue reading »Find Out How Much You Have Spent on Amazon Since You Opened Your Account
You can buy anything on Amazon, which means that most of us spend a lot of money on the site . If you’ve ever wondered […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: Feb 19 to Feb 26
This week we taught old dogs new tricks, breathing life into aging game consoles, learned why squats are the best exercise for building strength for […]
Continue reading »How Much Did You Save During the February Money Contest?
This month, we introduced you to bargaining on bills so you can save money throughout the year. How did everything go? Maybe you had a […]
Continue reading »Mailbox Disconnects, Try These Free Alternatives
Today, everyone’s favorite hip little mail app, Mailbox, is shutting down for good. Unlike most apps, you won’t be able to use the Mailbox app […]
Continue reading »CheapAir’s When to Buy Tool Tells You the Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Flight prices fluctuate a lot, so if you want a great deal, you need to arrive at the right time. The When to Buy tool […]
Continue reading »Exchange Your Old Baby Gear at Toys R Us for Discount Coupons
Kids’ gear and furniture aren’t cheap , but you can recoup some of the costs and turn used items into Toys R Us for 25% […]
Continue reading »Make Glasses of Jelly That You Really Want to Eat
Gelling spirits have been around for a while, but most varieties tend to be highly colored, very sweet, and just not very good. These cocktail […]
Continue reading »“That Which Consumes Your Mind Controls Your Life.”
There is nothing wrong with wasting money, but we often waste money mindlessly on unnecessary shit . Our brains can be easily made to consume, […]
Continue reading »Clean Regularly to Reduce the Size of Your Life and Save Money
You don’t need most of your shit. I usually say “probably” there, but for most people this is a win-win. Instead of organizing annual criminal […]
Continue reading »Use a Preliminary Introductory Letter to Build Relationships Between Colleagues
From time to time, you will need to introduce one of your colleagues to another via email. Before you do this, ask the person you […]
Continue reading »Use the “silence Means Agreement” Rule to Get the Best Feedback
Meeting with colleagues is the best time to discuss new ideas or object to ideas already expressed. If it doesn’t, try proposing a new rule: […]
Continue reading »How to Enjoy These Delicious Citrus Fruits Before the Season Is Over
Citrus can taste sunny, but the colder months of the year are the happy tasting season. You are probably familiar with oranges, lemons, limes and […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Today’s CNN Republican Debate Online, Without Cable
Tonight is the last Republican debate beforeSuper Tuesday , which will host primary or caucus meetings in twelve states and one U.S. territory. Here’s how […]
Continue reading »How We Work 2016: Eric Ravenscraft’s Gear and Productivity Tricks
Every week, we share helpful tips from our favorite experts. Instead, you’re stuck with me today. I’m Eric Ravencraft, yes, that’s my real last name, […]
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