Watching cable news over the weekend, I came across one of those “gold is the only real investment,” commercials. Since 2008, though, gold has not been a very good investment. But people fall for these commercials all the time.Read more...
Lees meerFast food generally isn’t good for your diet, but some chains are going to be better than others. This chart compiles data from ten fast of the biggest fast food chains to show just how calorie heavy their menus are.Read more...
Lees meerPaper, Dropbox’s project collaboration app, is finally out of beta. It is comparable to something like Google Docs with more of an emphasis on working together with your colleagues within the Dropbox environment. That and more in today’s news.Read m…
Lees meerGetting rid of your unnecessary belongings is tough, but it’s even harder when there are memories attached to them. If you’re trying to pare down, but can’t quite say goodbye to some things you know you don’t need, a “limbo box” can help.Read more...
Lees meerWith pretty much everyone looking for love on the internet what was once a brave new world is now routine, and we want to hear about your experiences. What are your dos and don’ts when it comes to online dating? What do you look for and what are the…
Lees meerIf you’re planing a big party or game day extravaganza, you might ask yourself if it’s more economical to buy a beer keg instead of a few cases. Here’s a simple rule of thumb you can use to find out.Read more...
Lees meerA lot of people are reflexively appalled by the idea of a bidet, which makes no sense, because they’re amazing. Today on Amazon, you can score a Greenco Bidet attachment that will work with just about any toilet for just $22. That’s nothing for a pr…
Lees meerThe plank is a great exercise for your core, but holding it like a statue is only one of many ways to work those muscles. This video shows a plank-based exercise you probably haven’t seen before—and it’s great for your obliques.Read more...
Lees meerWhen you’re shopping at your local grocery store and the all the food claims to be from sustainable, animal-friendly farms, how much can you trust it? What qualifies as “organic” and does it matter? Here to help are the folks behind HowGood, who res…
Lees meeriPhone: If you want to get any information about the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to on your iPhone, you’d usually have to jump into the Settings. Wi-Fi Widget puts that info on the widgets screen.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re drowning in student debt, you might be tempted to refinance or consolidate your loan. This is basically taking on a new, completely different loan to pay for your original debt. When you take on a new loan to pay off your student loan, you…
Lees meerIf you received a 1099-C tax form in the mail, you might be wondering where it came from and why it exists. You typically get this form when you settle a debt. It means you owe taxes on the amount of debt that was forgiven or canceled. There are a f…
Lees meerYou didn’t forget about it, did you? This month, we invited you to join our 30-Day Savings Challenge, which involved saving a little more cash every day for a monthly grand total of $456. Were you successful?Read more...
Lees meerThe Concourse “I Don’t Believe I’m In The U.S. Anymore” | Jezebel Disobey Orders | Gizmodo Hackers Locked Every Room in This Hotel Until a Bitcoin Ransom Was Paid | The Root The Radical Uses of Anger: All White Women Are Not the Enemy, But White Sup…
Lees meerHello fam! And welcome back once more to our topic-picking session for Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator.Read more...
Lees meerSome of the worst jobs you’ll ever work will try to tell you that “You’ve gotta be tough to work here!” They’ll make you think you’re too weak if you feel like you have to quit for your mental health. This is very rarely true.Read more...
Lees meerNobody ever has enough power outlets, so why not stock up before you need one with Amazon’s one-day sale on Belkin surge protectors? 6- and 12-outlet strips are perfect for behind your TV or couch, and there’s also a dual-outlet travel surge protect…
Lees meerAndroid’s designed largely for mobile users, but since it has Linux at its core, it can work with a desktop environment as well. If you’ve ever wanted a Linux-style GNU workspace for Android, this guide from XDA can show you how.Read more...
Lees meerWindows/macOS/Linux: If you’re on the lookout for a digital painting tool and Photoshop is too expensive, Krita is a fast, free, and open source art tool that was developed by artists looking for something that met their needs without a ton of bloat…
Lees meerAndroid: Widgets are one of Android’s most unique, flexible features. They can clutter your home screen if you have too many, though. Quidgets lets you tuck them away in your Quick Settings shade instead.Read more...
Lees meerEvery week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.Read more...
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