How to Make Your Browsing Anonymous With a Tor-Based Raspberry Pi Hotspot
If you’ve been thinking about trying Tor to anonymize all your web browsing, you can just download a browser and try it out, but it’s […]
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What to Do If You Get Stuck on Twitter-Allpocalypse’s Answer
Twitter just added a new feature that lets you add seemingly infinite numbers of people to a conversation without hitting the 140 character limit. Basically, […]
Continue reading »11 Things That Can Confuse You and How to Deal With It
When it comes to flying, the crew members do their best to ensure that the flight is comfortable, enjoyable and, most importantly, safe for their […]
Continue reading »IFTTT Adds Support for IPhone Calendar and App Store
If This Then That (IFTTT), one of our favorite automation services , today introduced support for both the iOS calendar and the app store. This […]
Continue reading »How to Work on One Chin-Up
If one or more chin – ups is one of your goals in life, you’re in luck. Here’s a game plan you can follow, even […]
Continue reading »This App Sends Your Message to Your Congressman’s Voicemail As Well As to the Whole World
If you’re having trouble getting calls through to your member of Congress, an app called Stance says it might help. You just record a message […]
Continue reading »You Can Now Beg on Facebook
One of the most dystopian trends in recent years has been the crowdsourcing of emergency spending on the Internet. People need surgery, they can’t afford […]
Continue reading »PSA: Talk to Grandparents ASAP About Phone Tax Scams
Tax season is in full swing, which means tax scams are in full swing. The IRS has just issued a warning to seniors in particular […]
Continue reading »“Paired Workouts” Is the Answer to Exercise With Your Partner
Working out with a partner is not always easy, especially if you have different fitness levels or what you want to focus on is not […]
Continue reading »When Meditation Isn’t Working, Try Journaling to Stay Sane.
I’m always looking for ways to counteract my future-oriented Type A tendencies that make me a tangle of stress. They say try meditation. I tried […]
Continue reading »These Are Rare Cases Where Student Loans Can Be Forgiven
Student loans are a huge burden for many people, so when you hear “student loan forgiveness,” your ears are likely to perk up. It’s not […]
Continue reading »How to Get Through European Customs As Quickly As Possible
You’ve probably heard of Global Entry as a faster way to clear customs , but of course it only works when you return to the […]
Continue reading »Nifty Cook My Meat Tool Helps You Cook the Perfect Steak Through Science
If you’ve ever cooked a steak and would like to see what the meat actually looks like on the inside before you slice it open, […]
Continue reading »Running a Marathon Is Just As Traumatic for the Kidneys As Heart Surgery
I ran a marathon a little over a week ago, and while I’m glad I finished , he kicked me. A new study from the […]
Continue reading »Laziest and Cheapest Way to Bypass Your ISP
Congress decided that your ISP should be allowed to sell your personal browsing data, but the solutions to get around this are a little complicated, […]
Continue reading »Tetris Can Prevent Flashbacks After You Have a Horrific Accident
Victims of car accidents may end up replaying disturbing memories in their head. But these obsessive memories – one aspect of PTSD – can be […]
Continue reading »Google Calendar Is Now Optimized for IPad
If you’re the type of person who has ditched clunky laptops for a lean lifestyle with tablets, you’ll be delighted to hear that Google has […]
Continue reading »Why Is Everyone Talking About VPN?
Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved a measure that reversed an upcoming FCC ruling that would require ISPs to ask you for permission to sell […]
Continue reading »Would You Rather Receive $ 1 Million or $ 5,000 a Month in Retirement?
One million dollars is a hell of a lot of money, but when it comes to retirement, it might not get you as far as […]
Continue reading »How to Make the Perfect Cheese Platter
A cheese platter can be anything. Party dish, appetizer, even lunch – a cheese platter can do all this and more. It doesn’t require cooking, […]
Continue reading »These New Food Labels Help You Know What You Are Really Buying
Different food labels can make it difficult to know what you are actually buying at the grocery store. But there are some that do provide […]
Continue reading »Still Needing to Cut Back on Canceled Credit Cards?
Most credit cards have decent fraud protection these days. If someone steals and uses your card, most issuers make it easy to dispute transactions and […]
Continue reading »According to the Economist, the Most Useful Language for English Speakers
So, you want to learn a second language to advance your career, but you don’t know which one will benefit you the most. If you […]
Continue reading »How Twitter’s New Filters Can Keep Trolls and Rotten Eggs Out
I love Twitter, although my answers are full of people calling me an idiot. I use it to follow the news and make jokes, but […]
Continue reading »Why Store Availability Information Is Rarely Accurate
A couple of weeks ago, I went crazy looking for a Nintendo Switch. I checked store by store – 12 in total – using the […]
Continue reading »Microsoft Excel Finally Gets Real-Time Collaboration
If you are using an online application such as Google Docs, then you have long been accustomed to the fact that several people are working […]
Continue reading »How to Hide Annoying Things on Mobile Sites Using 1Blocker
You are browsing the Internet on your iPhone when you see a pop-up asking you to subscribe to the newsletter. Are you: A) frantically looking […]
Continue reading »Your State May Have Bad Laws
Trump and both houses of Congress are doing everything they can to pass laws, which in many cases are pretty dire. But do you know […]
Continue reading »You Can Get Pricing Protection on Amazon If You Buy From a Third Party
When Amazon updated its price protection policy last year , it was a big bummer. However, there is a way around this: buy from a […]
Continue reading »Never Disclose Your Previous Salary When Negotiating a Job
Most hiring managers expect you to ask about the salary in your second interview , but if you do, they can turn the question around […]
Continue reading »How to Cook Vegetables You Really Want to Eat
Most of us can agree that eating vegetables is good nutritionally. However, the mere knowledge that vegetables are good for you is not enough to […]
Continue reading »How to Talk to Your Parents About Money Without Getting Confused
Money is a difficult, daunting topic for most people, including parents . If your parents need financial help, it can be challenging to approach. I […]
Continue reading »Why You Really Need to Cancel Your Dinner Reservation If You Can’t
Thanks to apps, restaurant websites, and the usual old phone calls, making reservations for dinner is easier than ever these days. But for some reason, […]
Continue reading »Tiny Tightly Organized Bag
Sometimes a small bag is all you need to accompany you and the rest of your tools. On Everyday Carry, 270Ultimate shares a bag that […]
Continue reading »You Think Pineapple and Cinnamon Are a Terrible Combination, but You’re Wrong.
Pineapple and cinnamon sounds like they don’t go well together, right? One is tropically sweet and the other is spicy. But I experimented with the […]
Continue reading »Here’s What Happens When You Damage Priceless Art
When I was 16, my French classes were lucky enough to visit France. Upon arrival in Paris, we immediately went to the Louvre, but I […]
Continue reading »How to Be Less Silly About Money With Felix Salmon
Some people like to dig into their finances to optimize their savings like a well-oiled machine. Personally, I prefer to bury my head in the […]
Continue reading »This Sinister Alarm Clock App Is the Only Reason I Am Awake Right Now.
I believe in my dreams. Let’s say I dream of getting to an airport or finding a room to sit for my final exam for […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: the Best Ways to Back up Your Data
“World Backup Day” is approaching this Friday, March 31st. I’m not really planning a hard drive party, but it’s a good reminder to rethink your […]
Continue reading »What’s Cooking? What’s Your Weirdest Secret Food?
Hello, and welcome back to What’s Cooking? , a weekly open thread where you can share all your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on […]
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