Why You Can Press the Handbrake Without Pressing a Button
It turns out that in spite of the noise, you can jerk the handbrake sharply without pressing the button. That’s why. At some point, you […]
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Rest of the Day: Instagram Now Supports 60 Second Videos
You can now post minute videos to Instagram. Previously, videos were limited to a meaningful 15 seconds – longer than Vine, but short enough for […]
Continue reading »OpenToonz, the 2D Animation Program Used by Studio Ghibli, Is Now Free
Toonz, the software used to create Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away and TV shows like Steven Universe and Futurama is now called OpenToonz. It […]
Continue reading »Adam Savage’s DIY Puppy Car Seat Can Be Secured in Place to Protect Your Upholstery
Adam Savage, who became famous MythBusters, and now working in the company Tested , required car seat for his dogs, which would fit right into […]
Continue reading »Can I Boil an Egg Gently in a Cup of Hot Coffee?
I can’t start the day until I get my java, but I rarely have time to make breakfast. Perhaps there is a way to kill […]
Continue reading »Get Rid of Hard Water Stains With Citric Acid in the Dishwasher
Hard water will make dishes look foggy and dirty, no matter how good your dishwashing detergent and rinse aid is. Add some citric acid to […]
Continue reading »Blur the Image to Make Your Own Simple and Unoccupied Phone Wallpaper
Many of us don’t like downloaded wallpapers on phones, but that doesn’t mean you have to search for blurry wallpapers on Google. MacSparky’s David Sparks […]
Continue reading »Wrap the Camera Strap Securely so That Extra Strap Does Not Get in the Way
Wrapping a camera strap around a camera seems simple enough, but often you end up with a little extra strap that will dangle around or […]
Continue reading »Clear Text Limits the Ability to Write the 1000 Most Common Words in English
Mac: Last year, Randall Monroe of XKCD released Simple Writer , a web application that limited your writing to the 1000 most common words in […]
Continue reading »Mix Italian Dressing With BBQ Sauce for the Perfect Marinade With Any Meat
To make a versatile marinade for any meat, fish, or other dish, you only need two things: a bottle of Italian salad dressing and a […]
Continue reading »Learn How to Memorize Information With This Video From the World Memory Champion
Can you memorize 20 random words in a couple of minutes? Yes, you can by watching World Memorial Championship winner Alex Mullen lead you through […]
Continue reading »How to Master Microsoft Office PowerPoint
PowerPoint allows you to quickly merge presentations, but slideshows can be dull and boring if you only know the basics. It’s time to learn how […]
Continue reading »SoundCloud Launches Subscription Streaming Service, SoundCloud Go
Wish there were more music streaming services to choose from? SoundCloud now offers a premium SoundCloud Go streaming option. The service will cost $ 10 […]
Continue reading »Essential Guide to Emergency Contraception Options
If a condom breaks, if you missed a pill, if you are assaulted, and you are worried that it could lead to the birth of […]
Continue reading »Anyone Can Make This Butter Sauce With Two Ingredients
Butter is great for vegetables and everything else. However, when you just melt the butter, it loses its creaminess. You can keep this creamy consistency […]
Continue reading »Find Out How Much the Tax Plans of Presidential Candidates Affect You With This Tool
Knowing the policies and positions of presidential candidates is key to being an informed voter, especially when their position can have a big financial impact […]
Continue reading »You Don’t Have to Spend a Lot of Money to Get a Good Digital Thermometer.
Everyone should have an instant reading thermometer in the kitchen, as it gives you better control over everything from chicken thighs to caramel. The Thermapen […]
Continue reading »MuscleWiki Helps You Discover New Exercises for Specific Muscle Groups
If you’ve ever wanted to learn a variety of new exercises for specific muscle groups, visit MuscleWiki. It’s free, easy to use, and even calculates […]
Continue reading »Industries With the Highest Gender Pay Gap
According to the US Census Bureau (PDF), the gender pay gap may be narrowing, but women still earn 79 cents for every dollar a man […]
Continue reading »Google Photos Gets Non-Destructive Editing, No Longer Duplicates Photos
Google Photos has tons of amazing ways to edit your images . However, when you make changes, the application forces you to save a copy […]
Continue reading »BitTorrent Transfer Client Finally Arrives on Windows
Transmission is one of your favorite BitTorrent clients and has unfortunately only been available to Mac and Linux users for a long time. It is […]
Continue reading »Creative and Delicious Ways to Repurpose “extra” Easter Candy
Easter has passed, the bunny has come and gone, but the lollipop remains. You may have leftover food, or perhaps – in your immense wisdom […]
Continue reading »Bag Ready to Write
If you really want to be ready to write anywhere, you will need all kinds of electronics, pens and notebooks. Case in point: Ezra Hillier’s […]
Continue reading »Wash Dark Clothing for a Short Cycle to Prevent Colors From Fading
Dark clothes can fade quickly, but you can avoid this by washing them for a short cycle, always washing them inside out and hanging to […]
Continue reading »The Rest of the Day: Apple Fixes IOS 9.3 Activation Bug on Older Devices
People are in awe of the Instagram timeline change that hasn’t even happened yet, but I, for example, salute the algorithm masters who feed me […]
Continue reading »Seeing the Past of the Annoying Flaws of Others With a Change in Perspective
We all have friends or relatives who have flaws that annoy us. Maybe they are constantly late, or talk too much , or they don’t […]
Continue reading »Save Some Money by Drinking Water During Lunch
Soda, tea, or another drink during lunch is a great way to pamper yourself in the middle of the day. Ultimately, however, this drink can […]
Continue reading »The Evolution of Anxiety: Why We Worry and What to Do About It
Let’s pretend for a moment that you are a giraffe. You live in the meadows of the African savannah. You have a neck that is […]
Continue reading »Morning Might Be the Best Time for a First Date.
When it comes to the first date, many people prefer dinner or an evening drink. It might sound romantic, but your mental resources are nearly […]
Continue reading »Add a Shortcut in OS X Finder to Any Application, File or Folder You Want
In older versions of OS X, you could simply drag any icon to the toolbar to add it . You can still do this, but […]
Continue reading »How Worried Should You Be About the Zika Virus?
Zika, a virus thought to cause brain defects in Brazilian babies, may begin to emerge in the southern United States this summer. This is already […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: Everything About Backing up Your Data
The luxury of modern computing is such cheap storage. Who would have thought that you could carry hundreds of gigabytes in your pocket? But having […]
Continue reading »Instagram Is the Newest Service to Reorder Your Timeline
A couple of weeks ago, Instagram announced that they would start rolling out a new feed that ditches chronological order in favor of a Facebook-like […]
Continue reading »Find These Important Things in Your Home Before You Move.
There are places in your home that you should be aware of for safety and maintenance reasons. If, for example, your plumbing breaks down, you […]
Continue reading »Bond Funds Allow You to Earn Interest on Your Emergency Fund While Maintaining Liquidity
An emergency fund is needed to clean up your finances. However, some argue that it is a shame to leave that amount of money in […]
Continue reading »How to Master Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft Word is by far the largest and most popular word processing program, but it does much more than just edit text and TPS reports. […]
Continue reading »Fry the Garlic Quickly in the Pressure Cooker
Roasted garlic is a wonderful thing and is probably best baked in the oven. However, you can get the same level of flavor in a […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Look for Job Advertisements Even If You Don’t Want to Quit
If you want to increase your professional value and build a better career , you need to diversify and hone your skills. Personal finance writer […]
Continue reading »You Can Claim That Your Partner Is Dependent on Your Taxes Even If You Are Not Married
You already know that you can claim children or other family as dependents for taxes, but you may not realize that you can claim your […]
Continue reading »Prepare Tasty and Bright Sichuan Green Beans Without Wok
Sichuan green beans are delicious , but they usually require a wok and some vegetable oil. If you don’t have a wok (or just don’t […]
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