Avoid “hedonic Adaptations” by Disrupting Your Daily Routine to Stay Happy
It doesn’t matter what makes you happy, after a while it can get bored. This is due to a concept known as “hedonic adaptation”. Simply […]
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Close Your Credit Cards Based on Fees, Not Just Interest Rates
As you pay off credit cards, you may want to close some unused, high interest accounts. While we know that closing your old cards can […]
Continue reading »Enhance Your Homemade Salsa by Marinating It for an Hour Before Serving
Salsa is one of the simpler appetizers, but for the best flavor, let the freshly made salsa marinate a little before serving. If you’re planning […]
Continue reading »Best Alarm Clock App for IPhone
There are almost as many alarms in the iTunes Store as there are to-do apps, so it’s hard to pick the right one. In our […]
Continue reading »Create a Secret Stash in the Doorway to Hide Your Valuables
You’ve probably never thought about hiding something at the top of a door, but that is what makes it a great hideout for small valuables […]
Continue reading »Unfavinator Massively Removes Tweets From Favorites
If you use Twitter’s favorites feature to save your best tweets, you may have found yourself overdone to the point where it’s useless. It takes […]
Continue reading »For a More Persuasive Apology, Use the Person’s “apology Language”
We all make mistakes from time to time, and when it comes to someone else, it’s good to apologize. But people have different ways to […]
Continue reading »Blow Into a Straw to Exercise (and Not Lose) Your Voice
The next time someone tells you to stop blowing bubbles in your drink, tell them that you are working on your singing career. It turns […]
Continue reading »What It Really Means When a Program “leaks Out of Memory”
People often scream about “memory leaks” when a program uses a lot of RAM, but this is a little more complicated. Techquickie’s Linus reveals the […]
Continue reading »The Five Best 4K Computer Monitors
Whether you’re building a high-end gaming PC or just enjoying the extra screen real estate that a 4K display offers, you have a variety of […]
Continue reading »This DIY Altoid Tin Solar Charger Keeps Your Gadgets Working
This Altoids tin charger won’t replace your traditional high capacity power bank, but it’s easy to assemble, recharge in the sun, and teach you a […]
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. CloneApp backs […]
Continue reading »Learn the Science of Culinary Science With a Free Online Harvard Course
Cooking food in the kitchen is like doing a scientific experiment in your laboratory. This free online Harvard University course will teach you how to […]
Continue reading »Test Your Hearing With These Mobile Apps
Concerned about your hearing loss but don’t want to see a doctor yet? You can take a preliminary test using mobile apps to find out […]
Continue reading »Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Preview Users Will Receive a Free Update
We’ve known for a long time that when Windows 10 comes out, it will be a free upgrade for most users . But what if […]
Continue reading »Cook Awesome Charcoal Steaks With Chimney Snack
There is something special about a charcoal steak. To maximize the flavor and aroma of charcoal grills, America’s Test Kitchen has a little method, but […]
Continue reading »Relieve Vertigo by Straining Your Leg Muscles
A dizzy spell can come from anything. In order not to lose consciousness, Dr. Stephen Lamm suggests tightening the muscles in your legs. Speaking to […]
Continue reading »Rebuild Old Tools and Clean Painted Surfaces With Oil Before Shaving
Got old tools or furniture with marker ink or paint splatter? You may have a solution for them in your bathroom cabinet: shaver oil. The […]
Continue reading »Get Rid of GPS Addiction and Really Find Your Way
I just moved to a new city and live and die thanks to my phone’s GPS. But as a result, I realized that I still […]
Continue reading »Test the Balance of Your Dice With a Salt Water Cup
Playing board games and board RPG games can bring you many amazing benefits , but it’s not so much fun when your dice keep rolling […]
Continue reading »Attract More People to Your Yard Sale by Displaying High-Value Items
When you’re doing a sale, most of your customers are likely to be passersby. Attract more of them by getting more value from your retail […]
Continue reading »Liven up Salad Greens With a 5-Minute Soak in Water
No one wants to eat wilted greens, but they point out on Kitchn that the easiest way to revive them is with a quick five-minute […]
Continue reading »The Usefulness of Learning Through Observation
Pick any industry and you will find that very few people actually do the job themselves. Most link to a secondary source or browse online […]
Continue reading »Make a Motivational Speech by Following These Four Steps
Pep conversations are hard. You need to raise the morale of your friend and listen all the time, but not patronize him. In the Wall […]
Continue reading »Gestimer Quickly Creates Reminders on Your Mac’s Menu Bar
Mac: We all need to be reminded of things throughout the day, but setting up a series of alerts and alarms isn’t always the best […]
Continue reading »A Base Tan Will Not Protect You As Much From Sunburn As You Think.
Whether you’re trying to avoid sunburn or, you know, skin cancer , starting summer with a tan doesn’t help much. This tan only provides protection […]
Continue reading »Teach Children to Understand Money by Acting Like a Bank
You probably don’t want your kids to always think of you as a mom and dad bank, but when your kids are young, acting like […]
Continue reading »This Chart Shows Which Cooking Oils to Use Based on Their Health Benefits.
It makes sense to have more than one cooking oil in your kitchen, but which one is best for you? This infographic from Information Is […]
Continue reading »Write a Short Bio About Yourself to Start Your Success
It’s always fun to read other people’s biographies and learn from their experiences and mistakes. What about your story? The stories we tell about ourselves […]
Continue reading »Most Viewed Posts This Week: June 12-19
This week we changed passwords , became more charismatic , brought back old things and made real homemade ramen . Here’s a look back. LastPass […]
Continue reading »Budgeting for Multiple Financial Purposes Using the 50/15/5 Rule
When you are trying to clean up your finances, there is usually a question of compromise. Pay off debts or save for an emergency ? […]
Continue reading »Create a Wall-Mounted Clip Rack to Keep Your Favorite Clips Close at Hand
Clips are often stored in a clip box where they can be thrown around and confused with each other. This makes it difficult to sort […]
Continue reading »Lifehacker Faceoff: Google Photos Vs Flickr
Last month, Google and Yahoo made big changes to their photo storage services, Google Photos and Flickr (4.0), respectively. Both offer identical useful features: automatic […]
Continue reading »Read a Book Faster While Listening to an Audiobook
Regular reading brings many benefits, but reading a book can take a while. To speed up the process, try listening to an audiobook at the […]
Continue reading »What’s Your Favorite Camping Trick?
There are many things you need for a perfect camping. Part of the joy is the lack of modern conveniences, but that doesn’t mean it […]
Continue reading »Grate Egg Yolks Like Cheese for a Richer Flavor
Few foods will not benefit from adding an egg. Hamburgers, pizza, pasta and even Thai food leftover last night seem a little richer and more […]
Continue reading »Psychological Impulses That Encourage Us to Spend Money
It’s always interesting to know how it influences our buying behavior. Of course, advertisers manipulate our habits, but our brains obey them because deep down […]
Continue reading »Why Reaching Out to Someone in Your Group Can Strengthen Your Group
It is difficult to call someone from your group. Whether it’s your workgroup or your social circle, if you like the people in it, it’s […]
Continue reading »If You Are Worried About Not Being Compliant, This Is a Good Sign.
We know we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others, but it happens anyway. However, if you are worried about not fitting in with the people around […]
Continue reading »This Drawing Teaches You the Basic Elements of Good Design.
Any good craft needs a toolbox. If you’re a designer, your toolbox is a style that, unfortunately, can’t be folded into organized boxes. This drawing, […]
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