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Facebook is starting to roll out some interesting new changes to mobile user profiles, starting with those of you using iOS. Here’s how to change […]
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Want to have a cool little digital weather display in your home but don’t want to spend a lot of money? At Adafruit, they show […]
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Chrome: Google Image Search is a great way to find the GIF you want when you need it, but the results don’t actually animate unless […]
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iOS: Learning to play the piano can be difficult, and even more so if you don’t have someone to help you correct your mistakes and […]
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Losing your baggage can be a nightmare, and finding it at a baggage claim can be a bit of a headache too. To ease the […]
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In Dungeons & Dragons, each character has specific strengths and weaknesses based on their ability scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Your real […]
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The velvety technique is a secret used by Chinese cooks to keep the meat tender and silky (velvety!). If you don’t want to do this […]
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No matter what they say about performing tricks, everyone’s jaw drops when they see an amazing illusion. Here’s how you can turn a regular deck […]
Continue reading »Hacking Scottrade, Stealing Personal Information of 4.6 Million Customers
Today, a popular investment firm Scottrade announced the leakage of data, from which affected approximately 4.6 million of its customers. Any customer with an existing […]
Continue reading »Type to Connect Your Mac’s Keyboard to IOS, Android, Game Consoles, Etc.
Mac: Typing on just about every device that isn’t a real keyboard sucks, but Typeeto is a simple little Mac app that makes it easy […]
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Most often, to wash clothes, you just need to look at them (or smell them) and make a decision. However, it’s not just the obvious […]
Continue reading »The Difference Between Your Mac’s Different Wait Cursors
Nobody likes to see a beach ball (aka spinner, aka spinning pizza, aka spinning wait cursor ) in OS X, but have you ever wondered […]
Continue reading »Fractal Design Node 804 Is a Great DIY Home Server Option
If you have a lot of data – photos, movies, backups, or other files – a home server is a great way to keep it […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: September 25 to October 2
Apple released its latest OS X update this week, Google unveiled the new Chromecast and Nexus phones, and we’ve explained why the vibrant brand loyalty […]
Continue reading »New Mortgage Rules Could Delay Home Closings, so Ask for a Longer Lockdown
A mortgage rate lock guarantees the interest rate for a specified period of time, protecting you in the event of a rate hike. However, new […]
Continue reading »Add Grated Cheese to the Pasta Before the Sauce for a Better Mix
Pasta is usually served with grated cheese on top of the sauce, but the venerable Italian cookbook Silver Spoon suggests doing the opposite. Food52 explains: […]
Continue reading »Build Confidence by Playing the Compliment Game
Not everyone is comfortable with strangers, but a little confidence can go a long way . Try this exercise to boost your confidence in social […]
Continue reading »Fill Your Office Drawer With Everything You Need for More Delicious Work Lunches
My first “real” job after college was at a large engineering company, and the most frustrating part (for me) was packing my lunch. I came […]
Continue reading »Your Will Cannot Leave Your Assets to the Person You Intended
Even if you are short on money, it is important to have a will. But especially if you have any assets, you will want to […]
Continue reading »Sand Wood More Efficiently With a Pencil
Pencil marks can be a great indicator of how much more sanding needs to be done. Try this trick the next time you’re sanding a […]
Continue reading »What Hiring Managers Want You to Know About Hiring
Hiring managers play a critical role in deciding which candidates to interview, the details of the job offer, and who to hire. So if we […]
Continue reading »Make Your LinkedIn Headline Stand Out by Keeping It Simple
It can be difficult to summarize all your experience and skills in one simple headline, but this is exactly what you should be doing with […]
Continue reading »Unexpected Help the U.S. Embassy Offers When You Travel Abroad
When you travel, the last thing you want to worry about is what to do if you get robbed, you need to navigate the legal […]
Continue reading »Netflix Subscribers Get Free Wi-Fi on Virgin America Flights
We’ve ranked Virgin as the best airline in the US , so it’s perhaps unsurprising that they are offering a terrific bonus over the next […]
Continue reading »Make Two Weeks Breakfast Burritos for $ 1.11 Per Burrito
As any gas station will tell you, a breakfast burrito is a great way to quickly feed yourself on a busy morning. The gas station […]
Continue reading »Disable This Animation to Make the Windows 10 Start Menu Open Faster
Windows 10’s new Start Menu is pretty damn useful . However, it doesn’t really matter if the download takes forever. If you find that the […]
Continue reading »Use a Spending Plan Instead of a Budget to Give Yourself More Flexibility
It’s good to have a carefully categorized budget if you know exactly what you want to spend your money on each month. However, if you […]
Continue reading »How Accurately Are Running Apps Tracking Your Distance?
Most of the time, I trust my running application. If I go the three-engine distance and get home with only 2.8 on the screen, I […]
Continue reading »Why I Don’t Recommend Buying Sex Toys on Amazon
If you’ve ever been in the sex toy market, you’ve probably been looking for an opportunity to buy one through Amazon. Amazon tends to offer […]
Continue reading »This Video Explains the Best Way to Eat Fresh Oysters.
You may know how to peel oysters , but do you know the best way to eat them fresh? This video provides some tips for […]
Continue reading »I’m J. Kenji Lopez-Alt From Serious Eats and This Is How I Work
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is the author of The Food Lab , a column on serious nutrition, and now a book that scientifically explores cooking. In […]
Continue reading »Experian Hack, T-Mobile Loan Applicant Data Theft [updated]
Credit and marketing firm Experian announced today that it has been the victim of a data breach that has affected nearly 15 million US consumers. […]
Continue reading »Amazon Banning Chromecast – Incredibly Stupid
Amazon will no longer sell Chromecast and Apple TV from the end of this month. And this is their right. But it’s also another in […]
Continue reading »Instantly Track Your Physical Activity and Phone Usage in One Place
Android / iOS: Have you ever wondered how phone usage relates to how much you move around? Instant is an app that will show you […]
Continue reading »Have You Had Any Problems With Any Software on El Capitan?
El Capitan is a fairly minor update for OS X, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any glitches when certain software runs correctly . So […]
Continue reading »Tweetbot 4 Ships on IPad, Adds Stats, Landscape Mode, and More to IPhone
iOS: Tweetbot 4 was released today as a brand new version of the popular Twitter app. It is a universal app that supports iPad along […]
Continue reading »Learn to Code Faster by Treating New Concepts Like a New Toy
Learning to program is usually fun, but not always. It can be confusing and frustrating and sometimes tiring. SitePoint offers a little trick to get […]
Continue reading »Interrupt Someone Just to Improve the Conversation.
Interrupting when someone is speaking can be a rude or skillful way to improve the conversation. It depends on the reasons you interrupt and how […]
Continue reading »Renew Your Passport Now to Speed up the Process
Applying for a new passport can take a couple of months. If you have a planned trip, you can shorten it, and if you want […]
Continue reading »Get Torn, Not Rough: Ten Rules of Good Gym Etiquette
Jerks are all over the place, but people who push in the gym can be especially annoying. All you have to do is lift heavy […]
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