Stay Out of the What-If Rabbit Hole to Avoid Panic in Stressful Situations.
When the pressure increases, your brain can rush into panic mode. Remain calm while avoiding the what-if rabbit hole that can breed your mind. Few […]
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Use This Tasker Action to Automatically Avoid Toll Roads on Google Maps
Android: Google Maps can remember a lot, like where you live or what your favorite restaurants are. However, it doesn’t remember your preferences to avoid […]
Continue reading »Would You Like the “right to Disconnect” From Work?
French workers now have the “right to disconnect,” or, more appropriately, the new law requires companies to ask workers how, if at all, they can […]
Continue reading »10 Beautiful Sunsets, the Loneliest Places on Earth, and How the Internet Crosses the Oceans
This week, we’ll take a look at 10 must-see beautiful sunsets, how the internet manages to reach entire oceans and stay connected, see how far […]
Continue reading »Tie Your House Key to Your Laces When You Go for a Run.
If your running gear does not have key pockets, use shoes. Your laces will keep it looking nice and safe. The last thing you want […]
Continue reading »This Video Explains How GitHub Works As Simply As Possible.
As ubiquitous as it is, GitHub is a bit confusing for newbies because it’s not obvious from the start how it actually works. So, GitHub […]
Continue reading »Use Meal Time to Practice Mindfulness
Food is one of the most common activities that we do at the same time. There are arguments for multitasking , but if your goal […]
Continue reading »If You Can’t Be Trusted With Little Things, No One Can Help You With Big Things.
Low-level grumpy work can be demoralizing, but there is a good reason to do it well anyway. If the people you work with don’t think […]
Continue reading »Get the Bitterness Out of Cheap Coffee With an Egg
If you don’t carry your beans with you wherever you go – and I know people who do – chances are good that you will […]
Continue reading »Resisting Language Learning: the Rosetta Stone Vs. Duolingo
There are so many resources available for language learning right now that it can seem a little overwhelming. Rosetta Stone and Duolingo are two of […]
Continue reading »Cook Indoor Crispy Baked Chicken in Half an Hour
Chicken under the brick is not a new dish and is most often grilled, but this method from Bon Appetit combines everything I love about […]
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. How to […]
Continue reading »Make a Stand to Charge Your Phone With a Pair of Paper Clips
It might not look very pretty, but this DIY smartphone charging stand works great and can be crafted from some standard office supplies. In this […]
Continue reading »Add a Windows Style Start Menu to the Mac Dock
If you’ve recently switched to macOS from Windows, or just missed the old Start menu, How-To Geek shows you how to add a similar feature […]
Continue reading »How Dating Shopping Can Sabotage Your Relationship
It is natural to be jealous of other people’s situations from time to time. However, as this video shows, if you mentally weigh your options […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Break the Fearsome Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit can be a little intimidating with all its thorns and stuff, but the flesh inside is sweet and tart, with a taste somewhere […]
Continue reading »In This Tutorial, You Will Learn How to Blow-Dry Long Hair for a Professional Look.
You know how your hair always looks absolutely amazing after you leave the salon, but once you get home, any chance of repeating it seems […]
Continue reading »10 Best Ways to Avoid Joint and Wrist Pain in the Office
Working long hours at your desk, whether you use your computer all day or some other tool to get your job done, can wreak havoc […]
Continue reading »Recomendo Sends Fun Tips and Tricks to Your Inbox
Recomendo is an email newsletter from the editors of Cool Tools filled with interesting recommendations on useful tools, interesting books, and more . And this […]
Continue reading »Easily Personalize Mugs, Plates and Glassware With Etching Cream
If you’re looking for a great gift or are tired of roommates using your stuff, buy an etching cream. It makes it very easy to […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Leaked Screenshots Reveal Windows 10’s New Design
Microsoft plans to update the Windows 10 interface later this year, adding a few small tweaks and updates to the operating system. These are minor […]
Continue reading »Balance the Sweetness of Bottled Barbecue Sauce With Soy Sauce
Store-bought barbecue sauce often contains sugar and corn syrup, making it too sweet for some. A little soy sauce can fix this. If you can’t […]
Continue reading »Build Your Own Spotify Jukebox From LED Lighted Enclosure
We’ve seen loads of Raspberry Pi jukeboxes , but few are as elegant as Imgur user justtoneotherdude. On the software side, only one other runs […]
Continue reading »Create Silent Text Messaging Doorbell With Amazon Dash Button
If you have dogs that tend to get angry at the sound of a doorbell, or you talk a lot on the phone and work […]
Continue reading »Etcher Is the Easiest Way to Make a Raspberry Pi SD Card
Windows / Mac / Linux: While it has become easier to create a Raspberry Pi SD card over the years, it’s still a bit confusing […]
Continue reading »Technology Trends From CES 2017 That Will Really Matter
Dozens of technology companies showcase their latest developments at the Consumer Electronics Show each year. Many of them never make it to store shelves, but […]
Continue reading »Kid-Friendly Meditation Videos Help Toddlers to Calm Down Before Bed
My children are balls of pure energy, offended by the very thought of going to bed. But meditation videos like this actually hold their interest […]
Continue reading »Three Ways to Freshen up a Room Just by Rearranging Your Bed
Whether you’re making decisions or not, the new year can make you shake things up a bit. If you want to breathe new life into […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Fix Chromatic Aberration in Photoshop
Chromatic aberration is unwanted color distortion that you sometimes notice around the edges of photos. This is because the colors of the light have different […]
Continue reading »UHP Alarm Forces You to Walk a Specific Path Before It Turns Off
iOS: There is no shortage of alarm clock apps to choose from, and many have creative ways to make sure you get out of bed […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: Dec 30 – Jan 6
The new year has arrived, the holidays are over, and we got down to business with permission alternatives, how to use Instant Pot, ways to […]
Continue reading »Don’t Prepare to Move Until You Close Your House.
Anyone who has bought a home will tell you: it can be a long and drawn-out process . Sometimes, what seems like a closed deal, […]
Continue reading »Five Ways to Work Out in the Gym When There Are a Lot of People
You want to work out, but when the gym is so crowded that all the machines and benches are in use, you need the composure […]
Continue reading »How to Make Sure Your Address Is Correct on Google Homepage
Google recently released its own home voice assistant aptly named Google Home . It can do all sorts of cool things, but some of its […]
Continue reading »How Optical Illusions Trick Our Brains
Optical illusions, whether used in a magic show or beautiful illustration, can be mind-boggling, and it’s amazing how little we can do to see through […]
Continue reading »Not All Non-Dairy Milk Is Worth Making Yourself
In this DIY age, it’s tempting to try everything from ricotta to almond milk . That’s all well and good, but some projects just aren’t […]
Continue reading »If You Claim These Tax Credits, Your Refund May Be Delayed
Tax season starts on January 23rd, and the sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive your refund. However, if you are applying for an […]
Continue reading »Limit Your Shopping Habit by Focusing Your Energies on Creating a Hobby
Buying new gadgets, clothes, or just random junk can turn into a hobby in itself. If you’d rather save money, fix dopamine by making things, […]
Continue reading »Finally Google Lets You Download ADB and Fastboot As Standalone Tools
Windows / Mac / Linux: Google’s ADB and fastboot are incredibly powerful command line tools to customize your Android phone. So far, these tiny tools […]
Continue reading »Make Chrome Ask Where to Save Downloaded Files by Changing This Setting
Chrome: By default, Chrome automatically places every file you download in your Downloads folder. If you’d rather choose where to put your files, click that […]
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