This Strong Crust Is Not Afraid of Juicy Fillings
When making pies from scratch, you have many crust options, and while most are delicious, some are a little brittle and may not hold well […]
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Why Is Everyone Suggesting You Have an IUD Inserted While You Can
You may have heard people suggest that if you want to be sure you have birth control over the next four years, you should make […]
Continue reading »PSA: Children Should Not Wear Winter Coats in the Car Seat
The colder months are coming, so you’ll want to pack your kids in warm winter jackets. But when it’s time for them to get into […]
Continue reading »Pixelmator Adds Tabs, New Smart Refine and MacBook Pro Touch Bar Support
Mac: Pixelmator is getting several new features today, most notably the finally added tab support. This is accompanied by support for the new Touch Bar […]
Continue reading »Google’s PhotoScan Makes It Easy to Scan Physical Images
Android / iPhone: Google introduced PhotoScan, a new app that makes scanning and loading old photos much easier. PhotoScan is not just a photo of […]
Continue reading »WhatsApp Receives Video Calls
Android / iOS / Windows Phone: WhatsApp announced today that video calling will be rolling out to its various apps over the next few days. […]
Continue reading »Warm Side Dishes With a Cooler and Warmer
When it comes to Thanksgiving, the cooler has a ton of uses. Not only can it be used for drinks and pickling (and lifting bread […]
Continue reading »This Versatile Set of System Recovery Tools Automatically Restores Your Computer
We made a special mention of Paul Vreeland’s System Rescue Toolkit a few months ago, but now he has created a new, “lightweight” version that […]
Continue reading »Present Your Organization With These Tools
If you’re unsure of what to give to someone who already has everything, give them a few tools they can use to keep things organized. […]
Continue reading »Learn to Jump Rope Like a Pro
Rocky made jumping rope for exercise easy, but it’s more than just jumping to great music. It all depends on your rhythm, the type of […]
Continue reading »Lookout Mobile Will Notify You When a Company Has Been Compromised
Android / iOS: Lookout Mobile is a great app for protecting your phone . Subscribers can now receive alerts when a service they are using […]
Continue reading »How to Use Board Games to Write Better
Not every game has a win. Amid the rise of board games, dozens of narrative games have emerged that challenge you or your teammates to […]
Continue reading »Uber Prepaid Upgrades With Smart Shortcuts
Uber has been rolling out updates to its app in the past week, and they’ve made some pretty significant and useful changes. Now Uber is […]
Continue reading »Focus on These Four Areas to Move Your Career Forward
Whether you’re aiming for the top rung of the ladder or just focusing on the next rung, there are many ways you can grow your […]
Continue reading »The Easiest Way to Carve a Turkey for Thanksgiving
Turkey is the staple of a Thanksgiving dinner, and carving your masterpiece is almost as important as knowing how to cook it. To avoid damaging […]
Continue reading »Hop Turns Your Email Into a Chat-Style Conversation
Android / iOS: It’s much easier to send someone a quick message than it is to write a long email. Why can’t email be like […]
Continue reading »The Farmer’s Walk Is a Simple and Powerful Full Body Exercise
If you’ve ever walked a certain distance with heavy objects in each hand and couldn’t wait to drop them at the end, then you’ve taken […]
Continue reading »Ready for Zero, Just Turn Off, That’s Where to Track Your Debt Now
Last year, online lender Avant bought ReadyForZero, a pretty solid debt tracking and management tool . Unfortunately, they recently shut down the platform by deactivating […]
Continue reading »Best Ways to Contact Your Congressmen From a Former Employee
Dealing with the people who are supposed to represent you in government may seem like a fruitless exercise, but it is possible. You just need […]
Continue reading »All-Day Hiking Backpack
Going on a long day hike? Pack Config has shared a download with us that includes everything you need for your long day hike. The […]
Continue reading »How Preservatives Keep Food Fresh Even on the Shelf
Preservatives get a bad reputation, but they are actually the key to keeping most shelf-stable foods fresh and safe. This is how they work and […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Amazon Received Order to Refund Unwanted in-App Purchases
Amazon was ordered to refund in-app purchases made by children without parental permission. In 2014, the FTC accused Amazon of making it too easy for […]
Continue reading »How to Make a Video Calling Mannequin in Five Easy Steps
If you and your friends want to create your own Mannequin Challenge video and take part in the action – or, well, frozen action – […]
Continue reading »Force Yourself to Wear “clothes Maybe” When You Clean up the Closet.
If you try to cut back on your wardrobe , you are left with items you want to keep, items you want to throw away, […]
Continue reading »How I Used a / B Testing to Hack My Children
“I wonder how we can get them to sleep more.” This simple thought, expressed by my wife, not even a question, became a challenge for […]
Continue reading »Neil Gaiman Says If You Want to Be a Writer, You Should “Get Bored”
Without boredom, your mind cannot wander and dream. Unfortunately, boredom is getting worse these days, so you have to find it. Neil Gaiman , author […]
Continue reading »Make a Small Coffee Table From a Single 2×4
2x4s are cheap and easy to work with, so the idea that you can make your own coffee table out of a solid piece of […]
Continue reading »Woolen Socks and Sportswear Do Not Have Antibacterial Properties – They Only Temporarily Hide Odors
Wool is great for socks and sportswear for a variety of reasons, including being warm even when wet. As a bonus, you can wear the […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: All About Year-End Money Flow
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s time to think about what you need to do to prepare for paying taxes, whether it’s […]
Continue reading »Kill the Newsletter Converts Newsletter Subscriptions to RSS Feeds
If you’re an RSS user who hates receiving email newsletters, Kill the Newsletter is a simple little service that translates those newsletters into an RSS […]
Continue reading »Pasta and Cheese Pie Is a Delicious and Delectable Dish Anyone Can Make
And pie, and macaroni and cheese, and a delicious treat. Together, they take comfort food to a whole new level. The idea came from Justin […]
Continue reading »You Can Log Out of Skype Remotely
If you accidentally left Skype open on another computer or device, there is an easy way to log out somewhere else. All it takes is […]
Continue reading »Gift Premium Apps and Web Services
A shiny Amazon Prime subscription or Spotify gift card might not be the most exciting item on your wishlist, but these and other web services […]
Continue reading »Study These Greetings From Around the World Before Your Next Trip
Cheers vary quite a bit by culture, and if you’re traveling you don’t want to be caught off guard. The New York Times has a […]
Continue reading »Why Avoiding Office Politics Isn’t Always the Best Option for Your Career
Imagine that you’ve worked hard to prepare for a promotion . You took on a job that you were more than qualified for because you […]
Continue reading »This Table Shows How Long It Will Take to Retire, Depending on Your Spending
For some of us, retirement is pretty distant . And it’s better to set smaller milestones for your savings now than focus on the large […]
Continue reading »How Empathy Helps You Relate to Bad People
Empathy is a reliable strategy when it comes to toxic people , but it is not always easy to dig them up when faced with […]
Continue reading »Simplify Thanksgiving Dinner With These 3 Ingredient Side Dishes
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner makes the kitchen hectic, and it would be nice to have a few simple dishes in stock with as few ingredients as […]
Continue reading »Programming Music Is a Laid-Back Playlist Designed to Help You Focus
When you need to focus, it helps you have the right music . Music For Programming is a handy online, hour-long, non-voice music playlist tool […]
Continue reading »Become More Accessible by Taking the Time to Rush
Charisma and sympathy are powerful tools , but they help if people feel they can approach you. No one feels comfortable approaching a person who […]
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