OS X El Capitan and iOS 9 Public Betas Are Now Available

Head over to Apple Beta Program page to sign up for the beta if you havent already.

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · James Fuentes

Reinvigorate Your Motivation at Work by Looking to the Past

Even the work you love has the potential to wear you down and get you stuck in a rut. Excitement fades and complacency can take its place. When things get rough, take some time and look back. What about your job got you so excited in the beginning? Rediscover it and latch onto it. 3 Ways to Fall Back In Love with Your Job| Inc. Photo byFod Tzellos.

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Amy Patterson

Take Photos of Your Utility Meters Before and After Moving

Theres so much stuff you have to do before and after you move to a new place. This tip comes from Barratt Homes, which offers the handy moving checklist/infographic below. Your Hassle-Free Moving Guide| Barratt Homes

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Terri Riley

The Material Design Desktop

They all fit nicely with the wallpaper too. 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!

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Calvin Mckee

The Quickstart Guide to Decluttering Your Home

This post originally appeared onZen Habits. Clutter, it turns out, is procrastination. That was truly amazing. Amazing because I didnt really believe I could do it until I did it. I didnt believe in myself. Decluttering my home has meant a more peaceful, minimal life. Its meant I spend less time cleaning, maintaining my stuff, looking for things. Less money buying things, storing things. Less emotional attachment to things. For anyone looking to begin decluttering, Id like to offer a short guide on getting started....

July 9, 2015 · 2 min · 406 words · Matthew Strickland

This Template Makes Introduction Emails Easier

The Muse suggests this simple template to make things a little less awkward. Maybe youre not sure what to say or how to ask. This template keeps things short and to the point, without being impersonal. Im reaching out because [reason why you want to speak with this person]. Id love to learn more about [two or three things youd like to learn from the person]. Im sure youre busy, so even 20 minutes would be appreciated....

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Jennifer Hill

Udacity Now Refunds Half Your Tuition When You Graduate Any Nanodegree

Now, the company is making that offer permanent forall of their Nanodegree programs. The courses are aimed at giving you marketable skills that tech companies want. However, with the now-permanent refund offer, that drops to $100/month if you graduate within 12 months. Signing up for a Udacity Nanodegree probably isnt for everyone. Get Half Your Tuition Back When You Graduate| Udacity Blog

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Nicole Monroe

What's The Best Smart Thermostat?

This week, we want to know which models you think are the best. Others bring all the bells and whistles to the party. Whichever ones you like, lets hear em in the discussion below! Maybe it has Wi-Fi and can be controlled from your smartphone. 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....

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 84 words · Joseph James

When Haggling, Don’t Make It Easy to Say No

Many of us have a hard time asking for stuff, and that doesnt make for strong negotiating skills. Hesshared some of these scripts with usbefore. But in this guide, he offers a few specificdontsfor negotiating. Making it too easy to say no is one of them. He writes: Are you sure? Dont make it easy for the rep to say no. Is there anything else I can do? Again, imagine if you were a customer service rep and someone said this....

July 9, 2015 · 1 min · 155 words · Paul Taylor

Check Your Body for Skin Cancer with the ABCDEs of Melanoma

Performing regular skin checks with this method will help you spot trouble early on. Skin cancer is the most common form of all cancers, so double-check you check yourself thoroughly and regularly. If youre not sure about a spot, always be safe and contact a doctor. How to Spot Skin Cancer| American Academy of Dermatology viaBusiness Insider

July 8, 2015 · 1 min · 57 words · Patrick Frazier

Check Your Insurance Policies for Hidden Coverage (Like Massages)

The Christian Science Monitor has rounded up 26 surprising things covered by insurance. For example, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurers cover breast pumps for new mothers. Coverage will vary by policy of course, and as always will be limited by your deductible. Youll probably also want to weigh the potential risk of your policy rate rising if you make a claim.

July 8, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Richard Thornton

Clean Your Bird Feeder or Bath Weekly to Avoid Pests and Disease

The heat and humidity of summer can increase how easily your feeder gets swamped with mold or bacteria. If you have a birdbath, you should clean that every week as well. 10 Great Tips for Feeding Backyard Birds| Sunset Image fromPaul Lucas.

July 8, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Mr. Andre Richardson

Don’t Judge A Fitness Instructor by Their Body Type

Should you sign up for classes from the slim Pilates instructor? Or maybe book a few sessions with the trainer with the awesome calves? The answer may be neither: an instructors body jot down means less than you might think. But they might have gravitated toward cycling to begin with because they had strong legs. And barre instructors might prefer ballet-inspired workouts because their bodies were born for endurance rather than explosive power....

July 8, 2015 · 1 min · 134 words · Christina Fischer