Being Uncomfortable Selling Your Products Is Actually Kind Of Selfish

Selling stuff doesnt always come naturally to everyone. This is doubly true for freelancers or people who have to sell their own work. If youre having trouble, keep in mind: selling isnt about you. As marketing expert Ben Angel explains, selling something is a conversation between you and a customer. When youre focused on your own fears and discomfort, youre paying less attention to what the customer needs. In a way, thats kinda selfish!...

April 11, 2016 · 1 min · 123 words · Dennis Guerra

Drivemode Responds to Texts with Your Voice in Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and More

SMS is included, but so is Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Gmail, and more. Those are just some of the most popular messaging apps too. The video above shows you how seamless it really is, and how it all works. As always, Drivemode is free, and available now at Google Play. Hit the link below to check it out. Drivemode(Free) | Google Play viaDrivemode

April 11, 2016 · 1 min · 64 words · Shannon Shaffer

How to Choose the Perfect Backpack for Comfort, Organization, and Style

A few simple choices will ensure you choose the best in comfort, style, and convenience. Ive found some common ground through my many, many backpacks that can help you choose yours. Padding can help, but bags often sag because of how their straps are sewn onto the bag. Adjustable straps can help here, but you also need to pay attention to how the bag was built. Most backpacks have adjustable straps, and you shouldnt buy one that doesnt....

April 11, 2016 · 3 min · 555 words · Matthew Russell

Make Quick, Easy Filled Omelettes in a Panini Press

Heat your panini press and lightly coat it with oil so your omelette doesnt stick. Once its nice and hot, pour your omelette mixture onto the press. When it is done, roll it off the press and onto a plate. Omelette + Panini = Panomelette!| Maisymak Image fromMaisymak.

April 11, 2016 · 1 min · 48 words · Mark Larsen

Make Your Own Folding Privacy Screen With a Few Interior Door Slabs

Folding privacy screens are versatile, useful pieces of furniture that can change up your living space. Even better, theyre easy to make. All you need are three simple interior door slabs and some hinges. This DIY tutorial comes via Apartment Therapy. They usethese simple, hollow wooden interior doorsfrom Home Depot. Closet doors like those work well, but you could also use thick plywood. Prep your slabs with the wallpaper (or even paint), then screw the hinges onto the panels....

April 11, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · Brooke Alvarez

The “Addictive Personality” Is Mostly a Myth

Youve probably heard the phrase addictive personality tossed around before. The general idea is that some people are more prone to addiction because of their personality traits. This is a bit misleading, though, and SciShow explains why. And, yes, theres a correlation between some personality traits and addiction, too. However, theres no causation. As SciShow explains, the relationship between addiction and personality is complex. In other words, it doesnt show that those traits lead to addiction....

April 11, 2016 · 1 min · 95 words · Sergio Pollard

Quotationr Saves Quotes or Other Text from Around the Web With a Few Clicks

Mark them public or private, tag them to keep them organized, and come back later. Quotationr is interesting largely because its new, free, and superbly simple. From there, you’ve got the option to enter to your account to see everything youve saved. Thats pretty much it. Quotationr is freeat least for startersso you might see if you like it, and it works for you. An unlimited account will set you back a whopping three cents a day, or about $1/mo....

April 10, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · Richard Mcguire

This DIY Arcade Cabinet Is Made from IKEA Parts

Building an awesome arcade cabinet is somethingweve shown you how to do before,severaltimes, but this one is made (mostly) from IKEA components that are easy to buy, easy to mod, and designed to fit just about any game system, old or new. If youre interested in it, heres what youll need, according to SIN Tchan, an IKEA Hackers reader in Paris who built this himself: MICKE desk $49.99 Samsung monitor 24 hdmi with speakers $150...

April 10, 2016 · 2 min · 218 words · Stacy Dominguez

This for iOS Makes Adding Simple Annotations to Photos Dead Simple

That simplicity makes it easy to add labels, descriptions, or whatever other commentary you want to photos. This by Tinrocket($1.99) | iTunes App Store

April 10, 2016 · 1 min · 24 words · Nathan Morgan

Use Up the Things You Tend to Save for Special Occasions

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have burnt the pink candle that was sculptured like a rose before it melted while being stored. I can relate so much with that candle example. But its time to enjoy these special things. Oxenreider writes: Lets break out the good plates for pizza night, for a quick snack. Bring out the fancy guest towels for your family....

April 9, 2016 · 1 min · 143 words · Christopher Turner

Five Delicious Dishes You Didn't Know You Could Make in Cast Iron

When it comes to the cast iron skillet, you’ve got the option to believe the hype. Theyre also reasonably inexpensive and last forever, so theres really no reason not to have one. Cheesy Dips In terms of versatility, a fondue pot is theoppositeof a cast iron skillet. The secret to keep everything nice and flowing? A bit of cornstarch, which is tossed with the shredded cheese before being added to the beer....

April 8, 2016 · 3 min · 459 words · Ralph Williams

Search Google Drive Documents by Collaborator to Find Shared Files

However, there are also several hidden search operators to help you narrow down your documents by collaborator. you might also use theto:operator to filter documents based on the person youve shared a document with. How to Search Google Drive Documents by Collaborator| Make Use Of

April 8, 2016 · 1 min · 45 words · Brittany Vazquez

A $500 Router and the Price of Convenience

But how much is that convenience really worth? Routers are notoriously problematic for non-technical people. Theyre so complex that we have afive part guideon how to use yours. Eero wants to simplify the whole thing. Setting up an Eero router requires a single smartphone app and no technical know-how whatsoever. Apples elevator pitch has long been that it just works. That philosophy builds onconvenience and design. Youll pay extra, but your devices will always work without any tinkering on your part....

April 7, 2016 · 2 min · 336 words · Timothy Romero