October Cash Challenge: Get Ready for the Holiday Spend
This year, most of our money problems have been focused on saving, from our cell phone bill to restaurant expenses and interest on debt . […]
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Atlas Obscura Is a Must-Have for Every Botanist-Traveler
By their very nature, the vast majority of travel guides are dry books filled with boring (but useful) information. Atlas Obscura: A Guide to the […]
Continue reading »You Can Make Your Facebook Profile Picture Temporary
Whether it’s showing solidarity on a social issue or just wanting to change something, you can change your default Facebook profile photo from time to […]
Continue reading »How to Survive a Rattlesnake Attack
Rattlesnakes are deadly, but at least they are polite. Of the more than 100 snake species in the United States, the rattlesnake is one of […]
Continue reading »Three Important Factors to Focus on to Save Money on Your Wedding
We all know weddings can be insanely expensive. And while small items like jewelry or favors can add up, there are a few major factors […]
Continue reading »Which Piece of Your Outfit Was the Best Value for Money?
There are some garments that most people consider to be a good “investment” in your wardrobe, such as a well-fitting suit, a high-quality coat, or […]
Continue reading »Facebook Marketplace Lets People Buy and Sell Nearby
Android / iOS: You’ve probably already seen people who sell products online through Facebook . The company has now decided to take part in the […]
Continue reading »Will It Be Sous Vide? Let’s Pick a Different Theme!
Welcome back, everyone, for the next session on topic selection for Will it Sous Vide? where you can have a little control over me and […]
Continue reading »Avoid Petting in Your Speeches to Make Them Sound More Convincing.
Petting like an animal is amazingly cute. However, as placeholders for your presentations (or your resume), affectionate words can undermine you more than they help […]
Continue reading »Facebook Messenger Lite Is a Stripped-Down App That You Probably Can’t Use Yet.
Android: Facebook mobile apps are notorious for using up battery power and resources . So, you’re probably going to love the stripped-down Messenger app that’s […]
Continue reading »Why Are You Constantly Opening Some Incomprehensible Doors the Wrong Way?
You are a functioning adult with intelligent intelligence. So why do you constantly get confused about something as simple as opening a door? It’s not […]
Continue reading »Don’t Do Power Poses Before Big Events (Unless They Help You Personally)
“Strength poses,” or the idea that mimicking powerful body language reduces stress and improves your performance in stressful situations, is something we’ve repeated several times […]
Continue reading »Building the 737s in Nine Days, Why the War on Drugs Failed and a Guided Tour of the Japanese Arcades
This week, we’ll learn how Boeing builds the 737 in just nine days, what creepy abandoned resorts across the country are, the thriving Japanese arcade […]
Continue reading »Clean and Freshen Pillows in Three Easy Steps
You bury your face in pillows every night, so it’s a good idea to clean them from time to time. Fortunately, this is very easy […]
Continue reading »Build a Wire Rope Alarm From Parts That Are in the House
If you ever feel the need to make your own incomplete trip alarm, this is a fairly straightforward process. On YouTube, Node walks you through […]
Continue reading »Mausr Helps Identify Unknown Characters
If you come across a character you’ve never seen before, or you want to find a specific character in Unicode, finding it can be a […]
Continue reading »Manage Your Work Environment to Avoid Distractions
Your brain loves to jump from one task to the next when things go wrong. It’s easy to get distracted. If you don’t want to […]
Continue reading »Boil Potatoes in Half the Time Using an Electric Kettle
Boiling potatoes is the first step to getting mashed potatoes, and mashed potatoes are what I want in the face as quickly as possible. To […]
Continue reading »Screen Real Estate Showdown: Ultra Wide Monitors Vs. 4K Monitors
If you want the maximum screen real estate on your desktop, you have two options: get a larger monitor or a 4K monitor. Both offer […]
Continue reading »12 Classic Sauces Everyone Should Be Able to Make and How to Make Them
We’ve talked about sauces that everyone should be able to cook and all the food options they can go in, but this drawing brings together […]
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. The new […]
Continue reading »Easy to Chop Hard Winter Squash After a Quick Boil
If you find it difficult to cut open the tough rind of this winter squash, try dipping it quickly in boiling water first. The skins […]
Continue reading »Insert the Raspberry Pi Retro Console Into the SNES Controller
We’ve seen a Raspberry Pi plugged into an Xbox controller , arcade stick, and NES controller , so it only makes sense to install it […]
Continue reading »When Searching for Universities, Google Shows Information About the College Scorecard
Choosing a college is a tough decision, but the more information you have, the better. Google can now provide you with admission statistics and other […]
Continue reading »Give Your Sangria an Autumn Makeover by Using Cider Instead of Wine
Summer is over, but this is no reason to give up the cold fruit sangria. To refresh this delicious jug of alcoholic beverages, simply substitute […]
Continue reading »Lose It! Now Tracks Your Diet by Taking Food Photos
iOS / Android: If you’re looking to improve your nutrition, but don’t know where to start, the popular food tracking app Lose It! now allows […]
Continue reading »10 Best Alternatives to TED Talks
TED talks are great, but there is a time when they all seem too similar or just tedious to do. If you still want to […]
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