Most Overpriced “healthy” Foods (and What to Eat Instead)
Sometimes food becomes fashionable on the basis of health claims that it turns out to not support. Here are some superfoods that aren’t all that […]
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Subtly Convince Someone That You Are Right by Asking the Right Questions
Driving ideas into someone’s head is a great way to win an argument, and at BBC Future they point out that just asking the right […]
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If you’re ready to relocate outside the US, you can enjoy a more comfortable retirement and save more of your money with other cities’ healthcare […]
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iOS: If you want to create an app for iOS or Mac, Apple would like you to use their new programming language, Swift. For those […]
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Several years ago I changed my career and moved to a new city. Financially, I felt safe because I had a small emergency fund. When […]
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The freshest eggs taste better and last longer. Here’s an insider tip for choosing the freshest egg carton at the grocery store: Look at the […]
Continue reading »Increase Your Drawer Space With These Pliers and Wrenches
Tool storage is a constant battle (if you are like me and have learned how to retrieve a tool every time you purchase an instrument). […]
Continue reading »What Are You Going to Do With the Tax Refund?
Tax refunds seem like free money, but most people know they are not. This is actually your money. This is why the experts suggest that […]
Continue reading »The Ultimate Guide to Winning an Argument
Winning isn’t everything, but it’s nice. If you don’t agree with someone, here are the best tricks for winning this argument. Convince them with confidence […]
Continue reading »Huge Eat by Date Database Tells You When Food Is Really About to Expire
Expiry dates are usually misleading. Often it’s about quality, not safety . Eat By Date is a giant food database that gives you exact expiration […]
Continue reading »What’s Your Best Advice for Surviving Graduate School?
Figuring out if you should even go to graduate school can be a tricky decision. Once you’ve made a commitment to go, you need to […]
Continue reading »Microwaving Isn’t Just the Fastest Way to Dry Herbs, It’s the Best Way
You may already know that you can dry herbs in the microwave . But did you know that this is actually a better method than […]
Continue reading »This Part-Time Job Provides Solid Health Benefits
Part-time jobs often suck because they don’t include health benefits. Some employers are countering this trend by offering medical, dental and imaging services to attract […]
Continue reading »Turn Your Raspberry Pi 2 Into a Cheap DIY SteamBox for Home Streaming
The new Raspberry Pi 2 has a lot of potential, but with a little oily it can turn it into a homemade Steam Box that […]
Continue reading »DJ 51 Creates the Perfect Party Playlist From All Spotify Profiles
Android / iOS: DJ 51 uses shared music from your Spotify account and all your friends’ accounts to create the perfect playlist for your party, […]
Continue reading »Guilt-Free Guide to Parting With Sentimental Things
Sentimental things can be challenging when trying to clean up your home . They take up valuable space, but you feel guilty when you even […]
Continue reading »US Army Officer’s Bag
When you work for army engineers, you should be prepared for almost anything. On Cool Tools, Pat Ripton shares his bag full of useful items. […]
Continue reading »Season Salads in Stages to Evenly Distribute Seasonings and Toppings
Tossing the salad can be painful, and all the delicious dressing (and your delicious toppings) ends up at the bottom of the bowl. Instead, season […]
Continue reading »Brush Hard Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce the Risk of Pesticides
Whether you buy organic fruits and vegetables or not, they can all contain pesticides. For harder fruits and vegetables, you can use a scrub under […]
Continue reading »Prepare for the Best and Worst to Calm Anxiety and Keep You Balanced
It may seem like being optimistic at all times is the best way to get things done, but anxiety and negative thinking are powerful . […]
Continue reading »How to Overcome Workload Paralysis and Get Back to Action
We are all busy, but sometimes we have periods when work piles up and it seems like it will never end. You may have so […]
Continue reading »Hide Your Valuables in Your Car With This DIY Hidden Cup Holder
It is always a good idea to keep valuables in your car secret from prying eyes. This simple DIY customization only requires an empty mint […]
Continue reading »If You’ve Just Turned 70, Check Your Retirement Account to Avoid IRS Penalties
If you turned 70 and a half during 2014 and have never withdrawn money from your traditional IRA or 401 (k), you are going to […]
Continue reading »Create a Simple, Sturdy Table That Flattens for Easy Storage
Whether you need a project table for a hobby, or just need something when guests are around, Make shows you how to put together a […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: All About Memorization Techniques
Can you train yourself to improve your memory? In a sense, yes. You should be healthy skeptic about ” mind games “, but when it […]
Continue reading »The Most Nutritious Food for Your Money at a Salad Bar
Iceberg lettuce or spinach? Tuna or eggs? Trying to balance food and cost turns the salad bar into an intriguing puzzle. Luckily, the guys at […]
Continue reading »Use Local Time Machine Snapshots to Recover Lost Files
Time Machine is a great way to back up your computer, and How-To Geek points out that if you are using a Mac laptop with […]
Continue reading »Stay Motivated While Looking for a Job by Doing a Hobby
The constant refusal (or radio silence) of a job search can be upsetting. During this time, it is easy to lose motivation. To get through […]
Continue reading »Boost Your Career Success by Regularly Asking for Feedback
There are many things you can do to improve your chances of career success, but it is very important to ask for feedback. People are […]
Continue reading »Unusual YouTube Channels That Actually Teach You Something
YouTube, with its troubles, is a great place to learn something new. Some channels are simple and instructive, but others use unusual and interesting people […]
Continue reading »Highlight Your Sales Slip to Remind Yourself What Perishables Are
Nobody wants to waste food, but it happens. You buy avocados, forget about them, and in a week everything is ready. To better track the […]
Continue reading »Make Straight Cuts Every Time Around the Cardboard Concrete Molds
Concrete formwork pipes greatly simplify the installation of deck supports. But trimming these tubes to level can be inconvenient. Here’s a simple tip that will […]
Continue reading »How to Identify and Prevent the Most Common Phone Scams
While they may seem outdated, phone scams are still rampant. The Inspector General of the US Treasuryreceives between 9,000 and 12,000 complaints a week . […]
Continue reading »Factors to Consider Before Making Risky Investments
Invest your money right and your overall risk should be minimal. However, there are reasons for riskier investments. Maybe you want to expand your alternatives, […]
Continue reading »Configuration Mania Adds Tons of Hidden Options to Firefox
Firefox may not be the most popular browser these days, but it is still the most customizable – down to the tiniest pixel. However, if […]
Continue reading »What to Do If the IRS Needs to Verify Your Identity
If the IRS needs to contact you because they are concerned about identity theft (or you have filed a claim to steal your identity), here’s […]
Continue reading »Make Steel Oatmeal for a Whole Week in 5 Minutes
Unless you’re the world’s largest early chick, sliced oatmeal can be a tough morning breakfast. If cooked from scratch, it can take up to 45 […]
Continue reading »A Career That Qualifies You for Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan debt can be stifling. If you are a teacher or work in the healthcare industry, assistance can be provided in the form of […]
Continue reading »Six Things I Learned When I Was Writing My First Book
Writing a book will almost kill you. By the end, you will be exhausted, your brain will die and filled with seething feelings of anxiety. […]
Continue reading »If Your Interviewer Is Negative, Don’t Copy Him.
In business and in life, copying someone’s behavior can build rapport . In an interview setting, this can work against you if the interviewer is […]
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