Android/iOS: Self-destructing messages are mostly BS. Kaboom solves at least the latter problem, by letting you share those timed messages anywhere, with anyone. Twitter and Facebook work, or you could use WhatsApp or Hangouts. Plus, it doesnt require Kaboom be super-popular just to be useful. Kaboom doesnt talk about encryption or security, or promise the message isnt stored somewhere on their servers. Keep that in mind, and use apps like this for funnot for truly secure communications....

This video explains why developing your posture is so important for the rest of your body. This video from theTED-Ed YouTube channelexplains why standing up straight is about more than how you look. The Benefits of Good Posture| YouTube

Need to get over a creative block or trigger more eureka! Try stepping away to do something as mindless as cleaning. When our hands are distracting our brain, this autopilot function actually boosts levels of thinking and creative reasoning. But dont worry you dont have to spend your whole day in the shower or scrubbing floors. Science Suggests Cleaning Something| Brit + Co Photo byRyan Harvey.

With Windows 10, lots of built-in apps (like the calculator) are now Modern UI apps. You should be greeted with a secret folder containing a bunch of random apps and actions. Find the Modern app you want to create a shortcut to. Right-tap on it and choose Create shortcut. Itll show up on your desktop. Its annoying that you have to do it one-by-one, but I suppose its better than nothing....

DIY air conditioners, while handy alternatives to running an actual air conditioner, oftenlook pretty ugly. Or perhaps paint it to look like R2D2. Heres How to Make a DIY Air Conditioner That Will Actually Keep You Cool| Buzz Feed

Instead, grab a foil lined baking sheet. Roast and Toast Chiles for Maximum Flavor| Americas Test Kitchen (YouTube)

Finder windows on OS X are a bit finicky. One time youll open it and itll be tiny, another time itll be huge. So, MacWorld tried to come up with a way to get consistent behavior. How to get a new Finder window the size you want| MacWorld

Pancakes are great, but stuffed pancakes can be even better. Cover the disk with more batter, then proceed as you normally would when making pancakes. Kodiak is talking about Nutella specifically here, but you could pre-freeze disks of any kind of filling really. Peanut butter, jam, jelly, chocolate, fruit compote; the possibilities are endless. Time to take your pancakes to the next level. An Ingenious Trick for Making Perfect Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes| The Kitchn

Here are ten tips to make your vacation the stress-buster it really should be. Dont let having young kids (or kids of any age) keep you from traveling, though. All you need is someextra planning and preparationfor a smooth trip. Even flying with kidsdoesnt have to be a nightmare, especially if youtravel on a kid-friendly airline. Similarly, thesummer might not be the best time for a vacation, depending on where you go....

This post originally appeared onZen Habits. We dont think we can quit, so we dont even try. Or if we do try, we give ourselves an out, and dont fully commit ourselves. Let me tell you this: quitting a bad habit takes everything youve got. Its hard, but doableif you put your entire being into it. But if youre ready to finally quit something, heres a short guide to doing just that....

Wevepraised hotel alternativeslike Airbnb. But regular ol hotels are still a solid lodging option. All the Rooms makes it easy to do this in one spot. you’re free to also search by map rather than list. Again, its pretty straightforward, like any other tool. Give it a try at the link below.

To quote Steve Jobs,creativity is just connecting things. Designer and researcher Balder Onarheim suggests boosting creativity with a simple word exercise. And you’re able to try it while brushing your teeth. To hone his creativity, he uses a word exercise while brushing his teeth. From there, he finds a way to connect those seemingly random concepts. (Toothbrush to brush to camel hair, maybe?) It doesnt have to be perfect; the idea is simply to flex your creative muscle....

Eliminate shaky videos and learn some woodworking skills by building this DIY steadicam for your GoPro or smartphone. Youll need a table saw to cut a few thin pieces of wood, which is pretty standard. Use nuts and bolts of various sizes to achieve the perfect counter-balance, then start filming. Check out the video above to see the project in action. DIY Steadicam for GoPro or iPhone, Camera Stabilizer on the Cheap| Warren Downes - One Wood (YouTube)