Most Viewed Posts This Week: February 24 to March 3
This week, we learned how to realign all of our finances in one day, optimized our reading habits to read more books, pondered the merits of sweatpants, and more. Here’s a look back.
How I tricked myself into reading more books
I love books. I can’t leave the bookstore without at least one. But I also tend to buy books but don’t read them. At some point, reading faded into the background and gave way to other forms of entertainment. To get back on track, I made a few simple changes that helped me with my reading habits – no speed reading required .
What to do with all this little thing you’ve hoarded up
Most of us have a cache of coins somewhere in our house. It can be a jar for change, a box, or even a bunch of rattling things lying on the windowsill. You save it because it’s money, but also because it’s a pain to carry and use. Here’s what to do with this huge coin vault.
Hack Your Finances in One Day: A Newbie’s Guide to Money Management
You know it’s important to keep your money in check if you ever want to get out of debt, go on a great vacation, or ever retire. The problem is that a lot of people don’t know where to start or feel like they don’t have time. If you only have a day, we will help you.
10 best Raspberry Pi Zero projects that take advantage of its small stature
The Raspberry Pi has long been the choice of DIY electronics lovers . The Raspberry Pi Zero is about the size of a bubblegum and for just five dollars, it has its own special use cases. Here are ten of our favorite designs that use its size.
Make Your Own Naked Chicken Shack Because Taco Bell Takes Them
If you follow the world of stunt food, you’ve most likely seen Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa , a taco-like creature where the shell is made from crispy chicken rather than “regular” chalupa packaging. Unfortunately, Taco Bell will remove protein-packed delicacies from its menu sometime in March , but don’t be discouraged; you can make your own.
How to order drinks at the bar without embarrassment
I once ordered a martini at a chain-related event. “How do you want it?” the bartender asked. I had no idea what he meant, but I didn’t want to look dumb. “Uh, shocked?” I answered (because James Bond says so). The bartender grinned. “No, I mean, do you want vodka or gin?” I felt like a fool. Here’s how to order a drink without hesitation.
The best calendar app for Mac
Your Mac comes with a great calendar app, but it lacks advanced features, multiple ways to view your calendar, and integration with external services. However, we love Fantastical.
The joy of sweatpants
I recently purchased sweatpants. They are soft. They are warm. They are comfortable. I haven’t worn or even thought to wear sweatpants since childhood, opting for jeans from dawn to dusk instead, but since then I’ve rediscovered a world of comfort known only to those who wear soft pants. I suggest you do the same.
What is the diamond patch on the backpack for?
Many backpacks come with useful extra features like hidden pockets, detachable pouches and key loops, but one you might not be aware of can actually be used if there is a diamond-shaped patch that some backpacks have on the front. That’s what it can be used for.
Follow These Four Tips To Become The Best Bar Regular
More than getting free drinks or good service, being a regular at your local bar, restaurant, or cafe is a sure-fire way to improve your happiness and build a community . But to get this, you can’t just be a regular customer, you have to be a good repeat customer. Here’s how.
How to control your Raspberry Pi remotely from anywhere in the world
Ever wanted to access your Raspberry Pi on the go? You might have a home security camera installed, you have a private Minecraft server, or you are using your Pi for some crazy internet device you built. Whatever your reasons, remote access to your Raspberry Pi is easier than you might think. Here’s how.