The Bottom Line on Whether to Charge Your Phone Overnight
Spoiler alert, the answer is yes: if the battery needs recharging, recharge it overnight while you sleep. The reason this is even a question has […]
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Spotify Release Radar Brings New Music From Your Favorite Artists
One of the most popular features of Spotify is the Discover Weekly playlist , which recommends music based on your listening choices, and they now […]
Continue reading »Conduct a Cost Audit to Make Smarter Purchasing Decisions
It’s easy to mindlessly waste money on unnecessary nonsense, but sometimes we waste money on things we don’t even need . To avoid this, conduct […]
Continue reading »Have Two Drinks at the Party
Everyone has their own attitude and tolerance towards alcohol, but the next time you are at a party, you may be good at drinking exactly […]
Continue reading »Ting’s Data Rates Are Now Even Lower, Providing Significant Savings Over Major Carriers
Ting is already one of our favorite out-of-contract phone operators and today the company announced a price change, making them an even more attractive option. […]
Continue reading »Do This Olympic Games-Inspired Workout While You Watch the Games
Watching world-class athletes in all of us inspires the inner athlete. Of course, you can set a reminder to work out tomorrow by sitting on […]
Continue reading »There Was a Spike in IRS Gift Card Scams This Summer
Tax fraudsters worked overtime, according to the IRS. They just issued a warning about an increase in telephone fraud from IRS impersonators, including that scammers […]
Continue reading »Write an Email Out of Work a Day Early to Give Yourself a Break Before Going on Vacation
The day before you leave on vacation is usually filled with final tasks and finishing projects, so you can relax while you are away. Looping […]
Continue reading »Peel Bell Peppers for a Silky Smooth Texture Without Roasting
Frying bell peppers until the skin slips off is a great way to make them sweet and velvety, but you can get soft, silky peppers […]
Continue reading »Why More States Are Ditching the Return-to-School Tax Vacation
Duty-free weekends have been a back-to-school tradition in many states for years. However, more and more states are canceling these holidays. That’s why. Some states […]
Continue reading »This Video Shows You How Your Texts Are Sent From One Phone to Another.
When you send a text message to someone, there is a long and difficult journey from your phone to their phone. If you’ve ever wondered […]
Continue reading »Learn the Basics of Responsive Web Design With These GIFs
If you are a web developer, you need to think about how your design will display on mobile sites. Responsive web design is a great […]
Continue reading »Play This Financial Tic-Tac-Toe Game to Measure the Health of Your Budget
There are many boxes that you need to mark in your financial life . While it’s important to impress them all, it’s not always realistic […]
Continue reading »Stranger Things Playlist
If you haven’t watched the new Netflix show Stranger Things yet, do it seriously. This is great. If so, know that the music makes the […]
Continue reading »Lose Caffeine Tolerance by Cutting Your Intake in Half Every Few Days
If your morning coffee doesn’t seem to give you the energy it’s used to, your tolerance may be to blame. You can return your caffeine […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Facebook’s Plans to Fight Clickbaits
Facebook announced plans to combat clickbaits today. They update the news feed algorithm with a system that detects phrases that are commonly used in misleading […]
Continue reading »Two Walking Tips Every Pokémon Go Trainer Should Know
Even if you are no longer a budding trainer, there is still a lot you may not know about Pokémon Go and how it works. […]
Continue reading »Turn Popcorn Into a Super Savory Treat With Soy Sauce Butter
Popcorn is the perfect snack to eat because it is easy to make and comes in many different flavors. If you want a savory umami-flavored […]
Continue reading »Should You Get a Good Job With a Company You Don’t Like?
A friend of mine recently interviewed for a job that suited her in many ways. The role matched her past experience perfectly, the leadership team […]
Continue reading »New Strava Beacon Sends Your Run or Cycling Location to a Friend
Android / iPhone: Strava is one of our favorite exercise apps and today they are rolling out a new security feature that will share your […]
Continue reading »How to Ditch Chrome’s New Material Design and Revert to Old
Chrome 52 is rolling out today for both Windows and Mac, and the first thing you’ll notice is that it has a slightly new look. […]
Continue reading »Five Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Your confidence goes a long way when you meet people, when you need to make a first impression, or simply how good you feel when […]
Continue reading »Use Seamless (and Other Delivery Services) to Make a Healthy Lunch
Of course, not all of us can afford the luxury of ordering lunch every day, but this advice from The Science of Us is good: […]
Continue reading »Why Your Next Taco Filling Must Be Halloumi
Have you heard the good news about Halloumi? This hard cheese made from goat and sheep milk is so hard that it can be cooked […]
Continue reading »Identify “money Leaks” That Spoil Your Budget Over Time
When you pay for something super expensive, your budget is immediately hit. But there are smaller, finer costs that get more expensive over time. Trulya […]
Continue reading »How to Break Your Worst Work Habits
We can all admit that a bad work habit is holding us back. Maybe we interrupt people all the time, or we are chronically late […]
Continue reading »Think Back and Forth, Not up and Down to Get the Perfect Deadlift Technique.
Deadlifts are not squats, but without practice, most people end up squatting awkwardly. Coach Marshall Roy, owner of RISE Gym in Philadelphia, offers advice to […]
Continue reading »Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Cybersecurity Platforms Comparison
Every day it seems that there is another hack , password theft or leak. Both government agencies and private companies are regularly attacked by attackers […]
Continue reading »Find the Best Place to Buy School Supplies Based on Your Credit Card Reward
It’s time to stock up on school supplies and you can be rewarded for your spending. Birch reward management site has released a free tool […]
Continue reading »This Homemade Screen Hides Bulky AC Units, Storage Units or Trash Cans in the Yard
Essential items like trash cans or air conditioning aren’t exactly the look you want your yard to be, especially if you’re aiming for a relaxing […]
Continue reading »Prepare Awesome Stir-Fried Vegetables With the Last Bite of Caesar Dressing in the Bottle
True, a Casesar dressing made from scratch is a terrible thing to not be wasted, but even if you find that you have an extra […]
Continue reading »Reduce Impact in Jumping Exercises With Suspension Trainers
Plyometrics , or jumping training, can help you develop strength in jumping and sprint sports, but it also puts stress on your knees. Make them […]
Continue reading »Learn to Undress in 20 Seconds to Better Rescue a Drowning Person
You are standing on the beach fully clothed and enjoying a delicious barbecue when you see someone floundering in a nearby lake. Naturally, you take […]
Continue reading »Organize Your Tasks Before Worrying About Your Ability to Focus
When you look at your computer screen and wonder why you can’t just force yourself to do what you need to do, it’s easy to […]
Continue reading »Estimate Your Retirement Needs Based on Your Spending, Not Income
There are many different ways to estimate how much money you will need to retire , but many of the so-called “rules” are based on […]
Continue reading »Smarter, Faster, Better: How to Apply the Science of Productivity to Your Habits
Productivity isn’t just about getting things done. Basically, it means being resourceful with your time. In a recent interview with writer Charles Duhigg, he told […]
Continue reading »Twisted Work Table
It wasn’t long since we saw JonRedcorn2’s customizable desktops, but this one was so striking that we couldn’t look away – we had to show […]
Continue reading »Convert Milk or Water Jugs Into Portable Reusable Containers
The next time you empty a plastic milk or water jug rather than recycle it, turn it into a reusable container for sandwiches, wrappers, salads, […]
Continue reading »The Rest of the Day: Dropbox Paper Is Now Open to Everyone
Now you can try Dropbox’s document creation and collaboration space called Paper. Paper is essentially an online word processor like Google Docs that focuses on […]
Continue reading »What to Look for When Buying the Perfect Porterhouse Steak
The ideal receptionist is the holy grail of the steak world, so they can be quite expensive. Here are some tips for choosing a good […]
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