Count It Up, This Is a Frame Rate Counter for Gaming on Your Mac
macOS: There is a lot you can do to improve your Mac gaming performance , but a lot of it starts with testing your current […]
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Showdown With a Budget Fountain Pen: Lamy Safari Vs Pilot Metropolitan
There is nothing better than writing with a fountain pen, and while they can be expensive, you don’t need to spend a ton of money […]
Continue reading »The Secret to Making Deliciously Crispy Homemade Pickles
There is nothing like crispy, tasty, fresh marinade, whether you prefer kosher, semi-sour, or sweet. But for your pickle to be crispy and crunchy, you […]
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. This versatile […]
Continue reading »Download Dozens of Free Coursera Courses Before They Disappear Forever
Coursera , one of the best sources for massive open online courses, is shutting down its old platform on June 30 and removing dozens of […]
Continue reading »BitCam Is a Fun Low-Res Compact Camera for IPhone
iPhone: We all know the iPhone can take great pictures. But what’s so interesting about that? BitCam is a retro pixelated camera app. Rather than […]
Continue reading »You Don’t Have to Quit Your Day-to-Day Job to Be Happy.
If you don’t have the best job you could have, someone probably advised you to quit to keep you happy. It’s great for some, but […]
Continue reading »No, Urine Is Not Sterile
Urine is composed of urea , water, sodium, potassium, and other chemical compounds. For a long time, people who watched too many survival shows and […]
Continue reading »Shazam Can Now Automatically Detect Songs in the Background
Android: If you enjoy every song you hear in a bar or club but don’t want to take your phone out to identify each song, […]
Continue reading »This Guide From Serious Eats Tells You Exactly How to Cook Any Steak.
Few topics generate such heated debate as “how to cook a steak.” Not only do the methods vary with temperature and equipment, there is literally […]
Continue reading »Make LEGO Shaped Gummies With DIY Silicone Mold
Making things with LEGO is fun, but even more fun when you can eat your own creations. These homemade LEGO gummies are easy to make, […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Waze Can Now Navigate Tricky Intersections in Los Angeles
I’m one of those wayward drivers who take three turns to the right to avoid annoying left turns at a tricky intersection, so the new […]
Continue reading »Strengthen Your Network Connections With Monthly People Checklists
Networking is more than just meeting a group of people. You need to keep in touch with those you know and make yourself valuable to […]
Continue reading »Sense HAT Is the Perfect Accessory for Your Raspberry Pi Powered Alexa
Making your own little Alexa-powered voice assistant with a Raspberry Pi is n’t all that hard, but there is one caveat: you need to press […]
Continue reading »TermHere Launches a Terminal Window Directly From the Folder
Mac: It’s easy enough to use a system service to launch Terminal from any folder in OS X , but you don’t have many options. […]
Continue reading »Linux Distribution Just Got a Little Easier With “Snap”
The latest version of Ubuntu comes with support for a new application distribution service called snap, which makes installing applications much easier. This is now […]
Continue reading »Improve Your Yoga With These Suspension Exercises
If you’ve tried complex yoga moves, you know all about tools like blocks and straps that can help you get closer to a pose you […]
Continue reading »Easy Ways to Keep Pets Away From Your Garden or Safe
Your garden should be pretty good by now, but if you need a hand to keep your furry companion out of it – or didn’t […]
Continue reading »Fill the Frame With Your Subject for the Best Portraits
Many of us amateur photographers don’t bother perfecting the composition of a portrait while shooting, because we can simply crop the photo after the fact. […]
Continue reading »Why You Shouldn’t Pre-Rinse Before Loading the Dishwasher
Most of us have a habit of rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Aside from saving time and water, there’s another reason to […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: June 10th – 17th
Apple showed off the latest updates to its operating systems this week, and E3 introduced us to new consoles and games. Meanwhile, on terra firma, […]
Continue reading »Remember to Include Tips in Your Wedding Budget.
When planning a wedding, most people are prepared for big expenses like venue, caterer, and photographer. One area that is often overlooked, however, is tip. […]
Continue reading »Seven Misconceptions About Creativity and How to Use It
We’ve all been there. That enchanting, mysterious moment when the muse strikes. Creativity is intoxicating. This is frantic. And – so as not to sound […]
Continue reading »Where to Sit on a Plane for the Most Peace and Quiet
Window or aisle, front or back – we all have our preferences for seating on an airplane. However, if you want a quiet flight, according […]
Continue reading »A Modern Atlas Helps You Plan Your Trip and Find Out About Your Destination
iOS: Modern Atlas is one of many travel planning apps that can organize what you want to see, do and eat on your next vacation. […]
Continue reading »Grate Fresh Garlic Directly Into the Meat to Make the Meatballs Tastier
When cooking the meatballs, make sure the small pieces of garlic are evenly distributed over the ball, otherwise you might eat the larger pieces raw. […]
Continue reading »What to Look for in a Solid Index Fund
Index funds are an easy way to get started investing. We’re fans of a simple set-and-forget portfolio that can be set up once and benefit […]
Continue reading »Use Your Most Annoying Critics As an Opportunity to Practice Keeping Your Cool
When some annoying moron pounces on your case, it’s best to ignore him. However, if you could practice to keep your cool, then they might […]
Continue reading »Android Play Store Coming to Dev Channel Chromebook Flip, More Devices Coming Soon
Chrome OS: About a month ago, Google announced that the Play Store would move to Chrome OS and bring with it over a million Android […]
Continue reading »As a Freelancer, Set Prices Based on How Much Value Your Client Gets.
When you set a price as a freelancer, you might want to think about it in terms of how long it will take you or […]
Continue reading »These Practical Ways to Use a Whipping Siphon Are Not Limited to Whipped Cream
Siphon whipping tools that seem best for trendy restaurant chefs. I appreciate whatever you can do with them, but I will not complement my everyday […]
Continue reading »Cardio Playlist
When you need to do cardio throughout the day, nothing prepares you like a high-energy playlist. Today’s playlist is perfect for your next run. This […]
Continue reading »Box Island for IOS Teaches Kids the Basics of Programming With Fun Puzzles
If you’re looking for a way to teach your kids this summer, Box Island is a fun and addicting iOS game that uses puzzle-like levels […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Facebook Messenger Has a New Home Screen and Wants You to Live There
Facebook Messenger has just under a billion users. This is no exaggeration – this is a B-rated billion, so every small change in your application […]
Continue reading »Genuine Curiosity Is the Cure for Passive Aggression
When someone does something that annoys us, it is in our nature to ask them why. It can make things better or worse, depending on […]
Continue reading »Write Down Anything You Want to Fix in Your Home With an Annoyance Diary
Not every problem in your home requires a big project to fix it. Some things are just unpleasant, but they are little things that you […]
Continue reading »Returning to the “latte Factor” and the Strength of the Daily Routine
One of the most talked about concepts in personal finance is the latte factor, an idea first popularized by personal finance writer and speaker David […]
Continue reading »Three Theories on Why You Dance When You Need to Pee
Writing a dance is an ancient tradition. You are waiting for the bathroom and for some reason you start to fidget. The How to Do […]
Continue reading »Tell a Story to Generate More Reaction During Negotiations
Discussing something is a difficult process, but it’s no secret that the more information you have, the better. This includes information about what the other […]
Continue reading »Avoid These Overused, Repetitive Interview Lines
Interviews are challenging enough considering that you have to showcase your skills and experience and impress the interviewee with them. What you don’t want to […]
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