Make Whipped Cream That Lasts by Adding Sour Cream

Whipped cream is best served fresh, otherwise itll turn into a melted mess. Anna Stockwell, writing at Epicurious, put this trick to the test. If you dont have sour cream on hand, you might use greek yogurt instead. How to Make Whipped Cream Ahead of Time| Epicurious Photo bypicturesbyann.

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Whitney Manning

Move to Apple Transfers Your Spotify or Rdio Playlists to Apple Music

Weveseen hacky solution beforefor solving this problem, but Move to Apple Music does a much better job. Move to Apple transfers your playlists and your songs from Spotify and Rdio over to Apple Music. Move to Apple($4.99) | viaCult of Mac

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 41 words · Ariana Contreras

Prepare a Plan in Advance for Dealing With That Too-Drunk Friend

Being a good party host is a ton of work, and it includes dealing with unsavory scenarios. If youre hosting a larger, less structured party, youll have an easier time handling your drunk guest. How is your friend likely to react to being pulled aside?You know your friends best. After youve considered how your friend and other guests will react, you have a few options. Pull your friend aside to chat about not getting too drunk....

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 123 words · Olivia Jones

PSA: Start Menu Replacement Apps Still Work in Windows 10

Microsoft hasbrought back and revamped the Start menufor Windows 10. Check out the post on How-To Geek for more information on installing and configuring Classic Shell on Windows 10. Bring the Windows 7 Start Menu to Windows 10 with Classic Shell| How-To Geek

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 43 words · Clinton Smith

Reclaim Disk Space After the Windows 10 Update by Deleting Old Builds

Deleting those files can get you back up to 20 GB of disk space. If you updated to Windows 10, you may notice a fair bit of disk space missing. Windows saves files for previous versions of Windows so that you could uninstall Windows 10 should the need arise. Those files can eat up gigabytes of disk space. If you have a large drive, that may not be a big deal....

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 121 words · Gregory Pacheco

Should I Upgrade to Windows 10?

Windows 10 is finally here. Youve seensome of its best new features, even heard what its like to use every day. But you might be wondering if you should upgrade. For some, its free, a great update, and a foregone conclusion. For others its better to wait, or think about other options. Lets see where you fall. But not so fast! dialog on your desktop and instantly click. We havent heard of anything that flat-outdoesnt workin Windows 10, but that doesnt mean there isnt something....

July 29, 2015 · 2 min · 411 words · Carolyn Phillips

Start10 Brings a Customizable, Classic Start Menu Back to Windows 10

If youre not enjoying the new look, bring back the Windows 7-style Start menu with Start10. It even features a skinnable Start button. Theres a 30-day free trial for you to check it out. The purchase price is $4.99 (or $3.99 if youre upgrading from Start8). Start10 for Windows 10($4.99) | Stardock

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Robert Little

The Best New Features of Windows 10

Todays the day that Windows 10 finally arrives! While the rolloutwill come in waves, weve been running the Insider Preview for months. It went overabout as well as youd expect. In Windows 10, however, the Start Menu is back. Now, Live Tiles live here just like regular app icons, in (relatively) perfect harmony. The folder-based organization has been left behind in favor of a favorites- and search-based organization. Your most used shortcuts will also appear in their own list....

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 199 words · Nicholas Sullivan

The Black and Gold Butcher Block Workspace

Take a tour of this well-decorated home at Design*Sponge. confirm any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace. New Construction with Curated Charm in Texas| Design*Sponge

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Antonio Smith

The Vaccines You Still Need as an Adult

You might be missing out on some immune-system superpowers that are yours for the asking at your local pharmacy. You may have had a tetanus shot before, but the immunity wears off over time. [Thanks tolambchopfor the correction.] Pertussis, or whooping cough. Most healthy adults who get pertussisjust experience a bad coughthat eventually goes away. Chickenpox, which can be more serious in adults than in children. If you didnt get either the disease or the vaccine as a kid, get it now....

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 139 words · Amanda Hancock

Use a Tea Ball to Flavor Soups and Stocks

Bouquet garni(a.k.a. Quick Tip: Use Tea Balls To Flavor Soup| The Kitchn

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 12 words · Amanda Wu

Use Your Current Employer as Your First Freelance Client

That client is your current employer. Harvard Business Review says that about 20 to 25% of independent consultants first customers were their former employer. This depends on having a good rapport with your boss, of course. 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Freelance| Harvard Business Review Illustration byTCmakephoto(Shutterstock).

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Tonya Smith

Where to Shop for Groceries, Based on When You Plan on Cooking

If youre planning for the week Costco would be a better bet. On the other hand, for meats you plan on cooking tonight,your regular grocery stores managers specials. These Are the Groceries You Should Shop Around For| TheKitchn Photo by70023venus2009.

July 29, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Becky Brown