How Finding the Right Community Can Help Your Creativity
Van Gogh may now be widely recognized as one of the most influential and creative artists of all time, but he died alone and penniless. […]
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FoxType Breaks Down the Structure of Any Sentence so You Can Visualize It
If you want to improve your grammar, you may find it helpful to analyze your sentence structure. FoxType does all the work for you, visually […]
Continue reading »Use Onions to Make Kebabs and Kebabs Easier (and Safer)
Kebab and shashlik are easy to make and easy to assemble, but anyone who has poked into a skewer knows it sucks anyway. Luckily, all […]
Continue reading »Chocolate Chip Is the Secret Ingredient for a Shiny, Cracked Crust for Your Brownie
Honestly, when it comes to brownies, I prefer box mixes, mainly because I haven’t found a homemade recipe that gives you that gorgeous, crispy, shiny […]
Continue reading »BookWithMatrix Makes It Easy to Buy Flights With the ITA Matrix
Most travelers looking for deals have the Google ITA Matrix in their arsenal. The only problem is that you cannot book flights directly through Matrix. […]
Continue reading »Teleport Helps You Find the Best City to Live and Work In
There are a million factors that go into choosing a new city to move to. Teleport can help by comparing the city you live in […]
Continue reading »The Science Behind Why Wingman Can Help You Date
If sitcoms have taught us anything (other than how to make terrible life choices), it’s that a follower can help when you’re trying to date. […]
Continue reading »You Probably Don’t Need to Optimize Your SSD Anymore
When solid state drives first became common, most sites ( including our own ) offered ways to optimize your SSD. Except in very rare cases, […]
Continue reading »Make This Batch of Peppercorn Cheese and Use It All Over
I grew up in Mississippi and ate a lot of cheese peppers, mostly with crackers or white bread sandwiches. If these were the only two […]
Continue reading »Four Tips for Making the Best Salads at a Salad Bar
With the potential combinations that the salad bar offers, you can get carried away and end up with a wet mishmash of ingredients. These tips […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Google Maps for Android Has a Beta Channel
If you’re the kind of person who likes to live on the edge – say, on the edge of a map – there is now […]
Continue reading »Speed up Your Cleaning Process by Choosing and Staying in a Room
Cleaning your home is easy, especially when you are short on time. If you want to make cleaning easier, you need to choose a room […]
Continue reading »How to Stream the NBA Finals on Any Device
In this thrilling TV series, the Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. Here’s how to […]
Continue reading »Five Basic Rules to Follow When Lending Money to Friends and Family
Getting a loan can make you feel like you are stepping into a minefield. In today’s economy, it is easy to see how someone can […]
Continue reading »Use Quick Look to Preview Files in the Recycle Bin If You Don’t Want to Move Them
When you move a file to the Trash in OS X, you cannot open it until you drag it from the Trash. This is sometimes […]
Continue reading »Recalbox Is a Simplified Gaming Emulator Operating System for the Raspberry Pi
When it comes to turning your Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console, we have long been recommending RetroPie because it is relatively easy to […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Create an Unforgettable Hero Sandwich
Making a sandwich usually doesn’t require training, but by checking out Bon Appetit’s guide to making the perfect hero, you can find out a few […]
Continue reading »Convert Your Raspberry Pi Zero Into a USB Device, No Additional Accessories Required
While it is still difficult to find the Raspberry Pi Zero , it is still an undeniably useful little device when you get one. One […]
Continue reading »Download or Stream This Free Ambient Music Playlist to Sleep, Meditate, or Work For
The musician (and generally a great guy) Moby wrote tons of super-relaxing music to meditate on, do yoga, sleep to sleep, or just relax and […]
Continue reading »New Government Rules Will Make Payday Loans Less Dire
Payday loans are an undeniable debt trap : they are designed to send borrowers into a downward spiral of debt, and that debt can support […]
Continue reading »These Bracelets and Expensive Gadgets Don’t Stop Mosquitoes From Biting You.
Nobody likes mosquitoes, but they certainly love us . Spraying DEET, picaridin, or lemon eucalyptus oil on your skin will hold them back , but […]
Continue reading »Highlighting Is Not As Effective for Study and Other Study Tips Are Better
Everyone has their own methods of cramming – I mean preparing for tests. I barely used mine (energy drinks, late nights and panic attacks), but […]
Continue reading »Yelp Is Terrible for Everyone Involved
“Your Yelp review is ruining my business,” he tells me, clearly gritting his teeth. “How long will I have to suffer from your negative review?” […]
Continue reading »Don’t Fall for the “Federal Student Tax” Scam
You might think that the end of tax season will keep IRS scammers at bay , but no, they are still going strong and in […]
Continue reading »The Best Collar Types for Most Dogs (and Which Should Be Avoided)
You want the best for your dog, including getting the right collar type for him. Since they will be wearing it often, you need something […]
Continue reading »Use Tahini Instead of Mayonnaise for a Creamier and Tastier Pasta Salad
If you’re allergic to eggs, just don’t like mayonnaise, or are tired of the same old recipes, pasta and potato salads may seem completely off […]
Continue reading »Don’t Underestimate Joint Mobility While Building Strength
When it comes to desirable fitness qualities, sheer strength and speed often overshadows mobility or how well your joints move. Maybe you just don’t think […]
Continue reading »How to Get Amazon Prime Video on Your Android TV
Some set-top boxes support all the services you need, but when you have one that runs Android, there is usually a workaround. One of the […]
Continue reading »Sherbit Visualizes and Interprets All the Data That Your Online Services Collect
iOS: You use a lot of online services that track a lot of data, but what do you really know about all of this? Sherbit […]
Continue reading »Turn Enemies Into Friends With One Little Confession
As much as you hope, you just won’t love everyone you meet. In fact, you may outright hate some, but you don’t have to. Research […]
Continue reading »Simple Desktop With Side Panel
This cool city beach desktop was featured on our tabletop show and story by reader Yuki , and while not thought out, it still looks […]
Continue reading »Soak the Lime Zest in Sugar First to Make the Lime More Flavorful.
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of cold homemade limada. The next time you stir the batch, allow […]
Continue reading »The Rest of the Day: Google Makes It Easy to Find Your Lost Phone
As it gets warmer and I switch from jeans to my traditional summer muumuu, I always worry that my phone might slip out of those […]
Continue reading »Increase the Efficiency of the Refrigerator, Allow Leftover Food to Cool Before Storing
Preparing food ahead of time and storing leftovers is a great way to save time and money down the road, but you can make your […]
Continue reading »Conquer the Armrest in Flight by Reclining the Seat First
Nothing makes flying more inconvenient than accessing your armrests. Fear not, traveler, there is a way to claim your rights and keep what is yours. […]
Continue reading »How to Benefit From Your Trashy Entry-Level Job
In the summer of 1998, I worked the night shift in a research lab, shoveling and sifting through the earth for eight hours at a […]
Continue reading »Clothing Treated With Permethrin Is Not Ideal for Mosquito Repellent
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying, they can be dangerous. However, before buying expensive clothing with built-in insect repellent, you may want to consider cheaper and possibly […]
Continue reading »Zoom in on Super Close on Any IPhone Photo With Rotation Error
For some reason, the Photos app on iOS only lets you zoom in. A strange little bug caused by rotating the image allows you to […]
Continue reading »FullPageOS Automatically Boots the Raspberry Pi Into Full Screen Web Kiosk Mode
One of the common uses for the Raspberry Pi is as an inexpensive information display that runs something like a magic mirror or animated GIF […]
Continue reading »This Probiotic Guide Will Show You Which Brands Really Work
Our body relies on good bacteria to stay healthy, but eating these bacteria – whether in pills or in foods like yogurt – is n’t […]
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