Chrome's Dev Channel Mutes Auto-Play Media Opened in the Background

Ever open a YouTube video in a new tab, only to find that its started playing without you? Or a page that starts playing music before youre ready? Chromes latest update will now mute those by default, until you navigate to the tab yourself. This feature, currently available in Chromes dev channel (version 46), is really handy. Itll still load it, though, and once you pick the tab, itll start playing....

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 113 words · Kelly Miles

Create a Network-Wide Ad Blocker with a Raspberry Pi

Enter the Pi-Hole, a Raspberry Pi image that blocks ads of all sorts at the router level. Luckily, developerJacob Salmelahas a pre-configured Pi image thats easy to install and set up. you could followour guide to make an image here, but heres the short version. Windows Download the preconfigured Pi-Hole imageand unzip the .img file inside. Download Win32DiskImagerand unzip the app (.exe file) inside. Connect your card reader to your Windows PC and insert your SD card....

August 31, 2015 · 4 min · 646 words · Heather Duncan

Cut Back on Your Before-Bed Smartphone Addiction With This Exercise

Your smartphone can keep you up at night for a couple reasons. The anxiety of knowing that youre missing notifications can be almost as bad as getting them all night. Dont check your phone every time it beeps. Start by checking every 15 minutes, and gradually increase that to 30 minutes or more. The key is to intentionally ignore all notifications. Let it buzz so you might shake your need to always be checking it....

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · Justin White

Here’s Where the 7% Average Stock Market Return Comes From

But where does this number come from? And is it accurate? Read more at the links below. Stock Investors Should Expect 6%-7% Annual Return, Buffett Says| Bloomberg viaThe Simple Dollar PhotoPublicDomainPictures.

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Brandon Mcpherson

How to Ask Your Partner for Sex So They'll Enthusiastically Say Yes

Lets get real: couples can start getting lazy initiating sex. Should we do it? It might feel easier, but it can also feel wildly impersonal. One great way to stop sabotaging yourself is to extend a more personal invitation to your partner. Were you laughing and teasing each other? Was it slow and sensual? Did any of those experiences end up creating lasting inside jokes between the two of you?...

August 31, 2015 · 3 min · 475 words · Dennis Webb

Learn the Basics of Buying a Home With This Online Glossary

Buying a home is a daunting experience. This website will help you figure it out. Its essentially an online glossary of every home buying-related term you could think of, defined in simple terms. Check it out for yourself at the link below. Home Buying Cheat Sheet Photo byAlexanderStein.

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 48 words · Caroline Hardin

Make a Batch of Base Salad Dressing and Tweak It for Every Salad

Knowing how tomake basic mother saucesthat you cancustomize throughout the weekmakes cooking faster without sacrificing great flavor. Create your base dressing byusing the right ratiosof acid, oil, and other flavors. Add a little heat with cayenne pepper, or bring in bright notes with lemon juice or fresh herbs. 1 Base Salad Dressing: 3 Ways to Use It| Food internet Image fromilovemypit.

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 61 words · Sarah Gonzalez

Make a Plunge Cut with Your Jigsaw, No Drill Necessary

It helps to have a drill nearby for making clean plunge cuts with yourjigsaw. Plunge cuts are needed when starting a cut in the center of wood. This method is easy, but not always the most convenient. With a sharp blade, youll be making plunge cuts in no time. This approach can also be applied to making plunge cuts with a reciprocating saw. Dont forget your eye protection. Jigsaw Plunge Cut Technique| enduringcharm (YouTube)

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 74 words · Brittany Martinez

Make It Easier to Get Rid of Your Clutter by Saying "Thank You"

Or its because we keep thinking that it might come in handy someday. Thats right, say thank you to the item youre going to sell. By thanking your stuff, youremove a lot of the guilt that can sometimes come with decluttering. Maries Tips| eBay Photo bySandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose.

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Karina Roberts

Marcato Creates Site-Specific, Secure Browsers on iPhone

Marcato is made for privacy and security conscious people who want to keep some of their browsing secluded away. So, its great for things like logging into Facebook, email, or your bank. Its actually a pretty clever way to keep browsing private without sacrificing too much in the way of usability. Marcato also works with both 1Password and Lastpass, so you also dont have to worry about remembering passwords. Marcato($4.99) | iTunes App Store viaBrett Terpestra

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Lisa Morris

Moleskine Unveils New Notebooks Designed for Productivity and Organization

The new notebooks, for what its worth, also fit nicely withthe Bullet Journal productivity method. Hit the link below to check them out.

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 23 words · Justin Horton

Patch a Torn or Damaged Underwire Bra with Moleskin

Until you do, this can help. How to Repair an Underwire Bra| One Good Thing by Jillee

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Debra Salas

ReBoard Adds App Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Keyboard

ReBoards main appeal is its command function. Since its a keyboard, it works in any app. ReBoard($1.99) | iTunes App Store

August 31, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Daniel Martinez