Use an Old Kindle to Share Messages on the Fridge Electronically

Its totally absurd, but a fun idea nonetheless. Head over to Peters GitHub page for a full guide. Share Messages via Kindle on Fridge| GitHub viaAdafruit

August 30, 2015 · 1 min · 26 words · Faith Berry

Drivemode Uses Gestures and Your Voice to Control Your Phone While You Drive

Android: Controlling your phone while you drive isnt terribly easy. Google Now and other voice assistants can do a lot, but Drivemode takes the idea a step further. you might see some of the features in the video above. Hit the link below to try it out. Drivemode(Free) | Google Play viaDrivemode

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Chad Mckinney

How the Median Income Compares to Cost of Living in 129 US Cities

The median income is a handy, if sometimes inaccurate way to gaugewhat it takes to be middle class. However, median for one city can be flat broke for another. The chart below has a ton of data in it, so it might get a little overwhelming. However, it also has handy instructions on how to read it. While most cities are either close to or under the national median, a few outliers stand out....

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 109 words · Patricia Cooke

If You Wouldn't Buy It at Full Price, You Probably Don't Need It

One way to curb impulsive buying: Consider if youd pay full price for the item. If the answer is no, you probably dont need it. It takes work, but you canprogram your mind to stop buying stuff you dont need. Aspiring Millionaire has a few other tips to keep spending in check. How to Keep On-Sale Items from Destroying Your Net Worth| Aspiring Millionaire Photo byCosmic Kitty.

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 67 words · Peggy Rodriguez

Make a Party-Sized Batch of Fizzy, Carbonated Fruit In a Drink Cooler

All you oughta make it is some fruit, some dry ice, and a few other basics. Then cover the dry ice with a rag so nothing can actually come in contact with it. ChefSteps Tips & Tricks: Fizzy Fruit| YouTube

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Jason Vargas

Pixar in a Box Teaches the Basics of How Pixar Gets Things Done

Pixar in a Box isnt a straight-up class like we usually think of them. As youd probably expect from Pixar, its a nice balance between practical concepts and creative endeavors. Pixar in a Box| Khan Academy

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Nancy Larson

Top 10 Things You Can Do with a Slow Cooker That Don't Involve Food

Such as these ten things. Its a wonderfully multi-purpose tool. An hour in the slow cooker, though, and youve made your own soap. Knit Picks offers instructions fordyeing yarnand folk artist Susan Hemann shows us how todye fabric. Feel free to experiment!) After all, slow cookers are known for creating intoxicating smells as they simmer foods. Make Candles Homemade candles make a great gift, but dealing with the wax is a pain....

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 185 words · Sandra Boyd

Use a Tape Measure with One Hand Thanks to the "Slot" on the Hook

How to Use a Tape Measure| The Family Handyman

August 29, 2015 · 1 min · 9 words · Angela Buck

Add AirPlay Mirroring to Any TV with a Raspberry Pi

Instructables user edyboy12 shows how to use a Raspberry Pi instead. Youll basically only need to download and install some software for this to work. Head over to Instructables for the full guide to doing it for yourself. AirPlay Mirroring without Apple TV| Instructables

August 28, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Robert Neal

Balloon Sends a Link for Anyone to Add Files to Your Dropbox

Its handy when youre collecting together a group of files from various people.

August 28, 2015 · 1 min · 13 words · Lindsay Marshall

Become a Mystery Shopper to Earn Some Cash on Vacation

Mystery shopping is one of the ways you canmake some pocket money in your spare time. Daily Finance explains: Why on earth would you want to spend your vacation mystery shopping ? Because mystery shopping companies often have mystery shops in airports and trouble getting them filled. Sinclair Customer Metrics is almost always looking for people to mystery shop major airports. You might even make more money per shop, too, because retailers are so desperate for the feedback....

August 28, 2015 · 1 min · 101 words · Melissa Parker

Calculate How Much More You'll Save With a CD Ladder vs. a Single CD

And a CDladdermight earn you even more over time. This calculator from Dinkytown will show you just how much. Give it a try for yourself at the link below.

August 28, 2015 · 1 min · 29 words · Cory Woodward

Ease Into a Night of Drinking Beer by Starting with Lighter Varieties

High ABV or very hoppy beers will crush your palate and make it harder to taste your next beer. Work your way up to the stronger stuff and savor the flavor. 5 Tips for Finding Your Signature Beer| Food52 Photo byjenny downing.

August 28, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Yvonne Simmons