Microsoft Translator Can Translate With Voice, Text, and Your Watch

Now, Microsoft has made it available on Android phones. However, you may find some translations that are more accurate than Googles offering. Microsoft Translator| Google Play Store

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 27 words · Sean Walters

Moodnotes Logs Your Mood and Thinking Habits to Help with Self-Awareness

Moodnotes was created byThriveportand the developers ofMonument Valleyas a means to track your emotions throughout the day. Moodnotes sends you a notification and asks you to rate how you feel using a smiley face. Moodnotes($3.99) | iTunes App Store viaWired

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · John Frank

Practice Being Outgoing When the Stakes are Low

You might be shy; you might not be terribly charismatic. But youre not destined to be that way. Social skills are just that: skills. They can be learned and honed. Learn to be more outgoing by practicing when the stakes are low. Weve told you before thatbeing shy is just a habit. With regular practice,it’s possible for you to break that habit. These are the perfect situations to pretend to be the most confident, outgoing person you might possibly be....

August 6, 2015 · 2 min · 239 words · Zachary Austin

Put Down the Acai Juice: Antioxidants Are Not a Miracle Cure

Therefore, antioxidants must slow aging, prevent cancer, and generally promote health, right? Get extra in your dietor take a shortcut by popping pillsand youll be a better person for it. But thats not the whole story. All of the molecules in our bodiesthings like DNA and proteinsare made of atomsheld togetherwithpairs of electrons. In general, electrons are happiest and most stable when they are in pairs. So its too bad thatfree radicalsmolecules with odd numbers of electronssometimes end up in our cells....

August 6, 2015 · 3 min · 475 words · Heidi Zamora

Samsung and Nexus Devices Will Now Get Monthly Security Updates

Now, Google and Samsung have announced a new program that will roll out security updates every month. Anyone whos ever waited for an Android update will recognize this as a major shift from previous update policies. Samsung has not given any specifics about which devices will be support or for how long.

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Tyler Harvey

The Best Way to Slice a Bagel for the Perfect "Spread-to-Bagel" Ratio

According to Dr. Eugenia Cheng andDr. George Hart, the secret to the perfectly sliced bagel is whats known as aMobius strip. This creates a shape that has only one side. Now every bite is sure to have the perfect balance of bagel and spread. Mobius bagel| YouTube viaNPR: The Salt

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Mark Webb

The EarthBound Desktop

Readerbionicfemmeshared this desktop to ourDesktop Showcaseand we love it, partially because we share the love for EarthBound. It looks good, and definitely in theme. Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · John Hernandez

The Lesser Known "Bonuses" that Come with Your Cell Phone Contract

Some of them are actually pretty good, too. Put simply: youll get a lot of football games, but noteveryfootball game. You also get access to shows and features on theNFL Networkall year long. Any data you use does count against your monthly data caps though, so dont overuse it. With it, you get live interactive 3D views, in-car camera video streams, and more. MORE Everything Plan members get 25GB for free....

August 6, 2015 · 2 min · 272 words · Sara Fowler

The Rewards Programs that Make It Easiest to Earn Free Travel

The editors over at U.S. News looked at a handful of popular rewards programs to rank the best. Weve told you which airlines are thebest and worstfor rewards flexibility. This list takes it a step further and considers a few more details about hotel and airline programs. You canread their full methodology here. Best Airline Rewards Programs| U.S. News and World Report Photo byholgi.

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Sarah Reyes

Use Leftover Corn Husks to Bake or Grill Perfectly Juicy Fish

After youve shucked fresh corn, you might think youre left with a pile of trash. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes, and periodically spritz them with a little water so they dont burn. When youre done, youll have super flavorful, juicy fish without wasting parchment paper or foil. Why You Shouldnt Throw Away Corn Husks| The Kitchn

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 56 words · Matthew King

What's The Best Portable Headphone Amp?

This week were looking for the best ones, and were curious what you use with yours. If you have a pick, sound off in the discussions below! Maybe you own it and you love it. What makes it the one youd recommend to others, and why? If youre not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us an email at[email protected]!...

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 74 words · Dillon Campbell

Write Text in Any Editor and Send it Anywhere with Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro is apowerful automation tool for Macthat can do all sorts of things. This is great for things like email or writing online when you might prefer a more powerful text editor. With the Keyboard Maestro macro below, you’ve got the option to replicate this feature. The text will automatically get updated in the original text field. you’re able to customize it to work with any app of your choice....

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Molly Hamilton

You're More Persuasive Than You Think, So Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up

Some of us dont bother asking for things because we dont think itll make much of a difference. If youreafraid to speak upbecause you dont think youre terribly persuasive, youre probably not giving yourself enough credit. Thus, they dont ask for stuff. Her argumentreminds me of an article I readabout ways employers discourage negotiating. Often, an employer will make it seem like negotiating salary isnt even an option. I told a friend about the article when he was applying for a new gig that fit the bill....

August 6, 2015 · 1 min · 128 words · Cameron Price