Most Viewed Posts This Week: January 13-20
This week, we improved the battery life of Android phones with Doze, turned Airmail into the best email app for iPhones, learned how to properly care for cutting boards, made warm winter cocktails, and more. Here’s a look back.
10 Best Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners
Maybe you bought a Raspberry Pi for the holidays or sat on one of the palm-sized general purpose computers for a while. If you’ve been wondering how to get started with your own or what you can create that’s worth it, here are ten great ideas.
This drawer under the stove may not actually be suitable for storage.
Do you know the drawer at the bottom of the oven? The one with all your trays? It turns out that this drawer is not for storage, but for keeping hot food hot while you cook dinner.
Take More Battery Out of Your Phone with Android Doze Apps
Android Doze is an unnoticed hero that saves battery power when you are not using your phone . Third-party apps like Greenify , ForceDoze, and Naptime can squeeze even more power out of your phone, but they can do a lot more if you tweak them.
Biggest 401 (k) s complaints
Saving up for retirement is a lot like going to the dentist. We all know we have to do this, but putting it off is easy because it’s painful and boring. As daunting as the investment is, 401 (k) is a great start and a great savings motivator . However, 401 (k) is far from perfect.
Google Assistant commands that work on Google Home, Pixel and Allo
Google Assistant is a powerful tool, but it doesn’t work like the Pixel that works on Google Home, and both are different from the Android phone you already own. We’ve put together a spreadsheet to help you understand what each device is capable of.
Use the Fibonacci sequence to convert miles to kilometers quickly
Math has a lot of fascinating quirks. For example, if you want to convert miles and kilometers, you can use the Fibonacci sequence to perform the conversion with an amazing degree of accuracy.
How to choose, clean and care for your cutting board
If you are cooking a number of meals, you will need to cut, cut and slice, which means that you will need a surface on which to do all of these slices, slices and slices. Cutting boards come in a wide variety of materials, and choosing the right one can be critical.
How to turn airmail into a full-fledged mail app for iPhone
Your phone is probably the device you most often use for email, and Airmail is one of the best iPhone apps to read, reply, and organize. Airmail is all about customization , and while it’s ok out of the box, a little customization makes it even better.
We’re Julia Colleen Davison and Bridget Lancaster, America’s Test Kitchen hosts, and this is how we work.
For over sixteen years, America’s Test Kitchen has approached food preparation through a methodical, scientific approach, explaining how to perfect a recipe. In crowded food TV, they stand out for their rigorous testing and accessible recipes.
What employees value more than their salary, according to Glassdoor
Pay is important , but it’s not the only thing that contributes to job satisfaction. New Glassdoor research shows what makes people happier in their jobs and how that depends on income.
Suspension Trainer Showdown: TRX vs monkii bars 2
Hanging machines are like a gym that you can take with you wherever you go. The TRX, currently a popular favorite, is used at home and in bodyweight training camps, but the monkii bars 2 gives it a value for money, both in terms of aesthetics and function. Both add a ton of variety to your workouts and allow you to train anywhere, but let’s see how they stack up into the categories that matter.
A crash course in finding the right foundation for you
Finding the right foundation is not easy. With so many options, it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Narrowing down what you are looking for from the base, the level of coverage, and the type of finish you want can make finding the perfect base much easier.
How to tell if a plant is dead or just dormant
Some people are less active in winter, as are some plants. They hibernate during extreme weather conditions, such as freezing temperatures, and then go outside when conditions are better for them to grow. When resting, the leaves of the plant fall off and it may look dead. Although there is a good chance that it is not
10 cold-weather cocktails guaranteed to keep your winter warm
Winter is the perfect time to be at home, snuggle up by the fireplace and have a drink until all the bad weather has died down. But vodka and other chilled, sparkling cocktails will make you shiver and dream of summer beach days. Instead, warm yourself up with these classic hot cocktails that go beyond flavored hot chocolate.