Dropzone Gets an Interface Update, Keyboard Shortcuts, and More
The apps also on sale right now for half off at just $4.99. Head over to Dropzones site for the full update notes. Dropzone 3($4.99/sale $9.99) | Mac App Store viaDropzone
For Better Tasting Tomatoes, Dip Them in Warm Water Before Chilling
Legend has it, tomatoes must stay on the countertop. Claire Lower, Lifehackers senior food editor,famously refuses to put them in the fridge. Eight of the 10 testers found the pre-warmed tomato to taste more tomato-y.
Keep Conference Calls Short by Scheduling Them Right Before Other Events
Some conference calls canseem like they drag on endlessly. If everyone goes to lunch at noon, dont schedule the meeting for 11. Schedule it for 11:30 or 11:45. Meetingsdont have to be a waste of timeif you plan them out right. 5 Ways to Quiet the Crazy Chatterboxes on Your Conference Call| Inc. Photo byGeoff Stearns.
Keep Your Budget Intact by Preparing for These Three Common Pitfalls
Sticking to a budget is more than just keeping your spending under control. Yes, thats important, but unexpected financial pitfalls can completely blindside you and wreck your budget, too. These fall under three basic categories. Financial writer Trea Branch rounds up three general pitfalls that can wreck your budget. Car problems happen, as do lay-offs and unexpected doctors visits and vet bills. These expenses can be pricey, and they can throw your budget for a loop....
Learn Eight Helpful Microsoft Excel Tricks with This Handy Cheat Sheet
Each section is easy to follow with screen captures explaining each tip. 8 Great Tools to Make You an Excel Expert| Sure Payroll Blog
Learn the New Precision Touchpad Gestures for Windows 10
Precision touchpads are a new kind of touchpad introduced with some Windows 8 laptops. Theyre supposed to be more accurate and sensitive and also have a few more touch gestures. Designing Great Hardware for the Windows 10 UI| Channel 9 viaTechspotandWindows Central
Make a Mini Mallet from a Ball Peen Hammer and Old Furniture Parts
Dont have a rubber mallet on hand? Convert a ball peen hammer into a mini mallet with an old rubber furniture foot. Mallets are great for assembling furniture and tapping wood into place, without damaging the woods surface. They are also a bit brutish for smaller projects. Convert your smallball peen hammerinto a mallet by adding arubber furniture footon one end. Now youve got a mini mallet for tackling those tight spaces, all without buying another tool....
Make Super-Flavorful Corn Soup in Just Half an Hour with Your Pressure Cooker
I love it grilled, fresh, or in a creamy soup. The latter method won by a landslide. After fifteen minutes, blend and strain for the creamiest, corniest chowder of your life. Use the Pressure Cooker for Quick, Intense Corn Soup| Serious Eats
Most Popular Budget HDTV: VIZIO E50-C1 50” Smart LED HDTV
A great HDTVlarge screen, great image quality, and solid featuresdoesnt have to cost a ton of money. We put a $500 cap on price andasked you for your favorite budget HDTVs. Then we looked atthe five best budget HDTVsand put them to a vote. Now were back to crown the winner. TheVIZIO E50-C1 50 Smart LED HDTVtook the top spot in our poll with 35% of the overall vote. While the most recent VIZIO took the top spot, its predecessor took second place....
Plump Up Saggy Couch Cushions with Just a Few Buttons
Saggy, uneven couch cushions are a natural part of an old, comfortable sofa. That doesnt mean you cant spruce them up though. The best part about this tip is that all you need are the buttons. Instructables usersolobolays out how to spruce up your cushions: Remove the cushion stuffing and lay the fabric flat. Position the buttons evenly on the fabric. Sew each set of buttons together, through the fabric of the cushion....
The Charisma Myth: Practical Advice on Becoming More Likable
This is part of Lifehackersbook reviewseries. Theres no hocus-pocus or learn to love yourself mantras here. Additionally, Cabane does a fantastic job of using stories and make-believe examples to thoroughly explain each point. Youll never be left wondering what does she mean by that? or why would that matter? Everything is crystal clear. Also, dont wait too long to end your conversation. Our Take This book has it all. Itll help you be a better listener and feel more confident around others....
The Tech Daily Essentials Bag
Reader Louie Trans is just that. The bag is aWaterfield Designs Staad Backpack. Photos must be at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! My bag|Lifehacker Go Bag Show and Tell Flickr Pool
Three Simple Items You Should Always Have on You When Traveling the World
If theres one person that can provide tips on traveling world, itsGunnar Garfors. Hes been to every one of the 198 countries in the world. Here are three items he suggests you should always have on you that you might not have considered. In that event, you’re able to draw what you need or where you should probably go. Garfors emphasizes that taking expensive gadgets to some countries is a bad idea in general....
