Zen and the Art of Gundam Maintenance: Finding the Ideal Post-Work Hobby

I dont really enjoy vegging outon the couch. I am paradoxically curious about everything, but quickly get bored when my brain isnt engaged. I always need to bedoingsomething. Its aGundam, to be specific, a giant space robot from a long-running Japanese animated series. Plus Gundams look cool. It was an unexpectedly refreshing day. My eyes were tired from pouring over the intricate diagrams while straining to remember a little Japanese from school....

July 24, 2015 · 1 min · 129 words · Jodi Reeves

A Road Map for Taking Your Running to the Next Level

Do it again soon. Maybe work up to a short race. But if you like running, youll need a road map that takes you farther into the future. Heres how to figure out what that goal isand then get there. Its more like a series of goals over time. Still, take a moment to think about what you really want to work towards. Choose a Focus Your goalcanbe a marathon, but doesnthave tobe a marathon....

July 23, 2015 · 2 min · 357 words · Stephen Marshall

Build a Rolling Lumber Storage Cart from Pallets to Save Some Cash

This rolling cart is 2x4 so it will fit easily through doorways and slide neatly against walls. It has 8 compartments to hold wood of various sizes. Check out the link below for full instructions with photos. Mobile pallet wood storage| Fix This Build That

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 45 words · Ann Cook

Chrome for iOS Adds Swipe Navigation

Now, thats fixed. Now, when you swipe left or right in Chrome youll navigate tabs instead of switching tabs. you’ve got the option to still switch tabs by tapping the icon in the right corner. Chrome(Free) | iTunes App Store

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Anthony Hall

Ghostnote Adds Contextual Notes to Any Program in OS X

Ghostnote allows you to attach notes directly to applications, folders, files, and web sites. Its amazingly useful once you get the hang of it. Ghostnote($9.99)

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Casey Patel

How to Deal With the Frustration of Moving Back in With Your Parents

Most of us dont like the idea of moving back in with our parents. Theres a lost sense of independence, a feeling of defeat, and, of course, the stigma. Naysayers compare living with your parents to welfare. Theyll argue that youre lazy. Theyll say you simply dont know how to save money. In reality, moving back home is probably the last thing you want to do. That being said, it can still be a frustrating experience....

July 23, 2015 · 3 min · 619 words · Kelly Brandt

How to Live a Rich Modern Life Without Much Debt

This post originally appeared onThe Simple Dollar. I used that debt to get a nice car… which I no longer own. I used that debt to buy a lot of electronics… which I no longer own. I used that debt to buy a lot of restaurant meals… which I mostly dont remember at all. I used that debt to buy a lot of books… which I mostly dont own. I used that debt to delve into expensive hobbies… which I mostly dont participate in any more....

July 23, 2015 · 5 min · 917 words · Janet Murphy

Keep Your Identity Secure With a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert

If youve ever had your identity stolen, you know its a scary, stressful experience. One uncommon way to prevent it? Its uncommon for a reason. Namely, its inconvenient. A freeze restricts access to your credit report. A freeze is a mustif your social security number or other data has been compromised. But Forbes explains that it might be a smart preventive move, too. Someone who isnt looking to borrow money may want to freeze their credit for security purposes....

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 211 words · Matthew Martinez

Learn How to Turn Butter Knives Into Fancy Steak Knives with This Video

Make Your Own Steak Knives| YouTube

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Amber Patterson

Learn to Read Korean the Easy Way with This Comic

Estradas illustration shows how to associate just 11 letters with their consonant and vowel sounds. It also shows how notches in the letters change the sounds they make. If youre struggling to remember the characters, this could be a big help. Head to the post below for the entire comic and to see these comic panels in larger sizes. (Thanks Dan!) Learn to Read Korean in 15 Minutes| Ryan Estrada

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Diane Evans

Monoid Is an Open Source Font That's Perfect for Coders

When youre writing code, picking the font you use is more about utility than beauty. Monoid, designed by Andreas Larsen, is designed to be sleek and precise. What makes Monoid even better is the fact that its alive. you’ve got the option to check out Monoid at the link below. Monoid Open Source Coding Font| Monoid viaFast Company

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 58 words · Barry Clark

Native Clipboard Is a Clipboard Manager That Stays Out of the Way

Android: Copying and pasting text on Android can be a bit of a hassle. you’re free to quickly paste common blocks of text or manage multiple items youve copied. This isnt the first clipboard manager weve featured for Android, but its probably one of the most discreet. Native Clipboard| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 54 words · Sarah Moore

PSA: Do Not Pay for Spotify and Rdio Subscriptions Through iTunes

Apple charges 30 percent for all payments made through iTunes. That means subscribing to the Premium plans in Spotify and Rdio are $12.99/month instead of $9.99/month.

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 26 words · Alexander Roth