Store Small Rolls of Duct Tape Anywhere With a Pencil

Take a standard pencil and wrap the duct tape evenly around it. Cut it off at the desired length. A standard50 yard roll of duct tapewill yield more than 18 mini-rolls. Since it also doubles as a pencil youve made a multi-use unit, which is key when packing light.

June 8, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Kayla Mccann

The Best Email Client for iPhone

Shockingly, our pick for the best of these options goes to Microsoft Outlook. Yep, were surprised too. Considering its Outlook, whats surprising is that it does so without compromising usability. It accomplishes this partially because its just a rebranded and updated version of the already fantasticAcompli. Outlook divides your email into two main sections: Focused and Other. Everything else lands in the Other tab. Outlooks other main focus is hooking into other services....

June 8, 2015 · 2 min · 230 words · Luis Schroeder

This Graphic Guide to Sandwiches Gives You Tons of Options for Lunch

The Charted Sandwich Board| Pop Chart Lab

June 8, 2015 · 1 min · 7 words · Daniel Baker

This Video Teaches You the Basics of Making Small Talk

Small talk is an abhorrent chore to most people. Yet, chances are, most of the non-family relationships youve built started with small talk. Its a key way we get to know others. This video will show you the basics if youre uncomfortable with it. However, its the method we use togetto more real talk. The ARE method works like this: Anchor:The first step with small talk is called the anchor....

June 8, 2015 · 1 min · 141 words · James Johnson

Treat Your Streaming Music Saved Library Like a CD Book to Limit Choices

With streaming services like Spotify and Rdio, its almost impossible to decide sometimes.

June 8, 2015 · 1 min · 13 words · William Rice

Turning Off the Lights Isn't the Best Way to Save Energy in Your Home

If you wanted to reduce your homes energy consumption, whats the first thing you would do? If youre like most people, youd start by turning off more lights or maybe the TV. However, the appliances that will save you the most energy are the ones you rarely think about. Turning off your lights saves a bit of energy, sure. However, things like your water heater or air conditioner use tons of energy....

June 8, 2015 · 1 min · 126 words · Kendra Williams

Build a Wireless Alarm Clock with an Arduino

Alarm clocks are cheap and abundant, but theyre pretty boring. The alarm clock is made using a Arduino Mini and a TFT screen. you’re free to find the guide to build this for yourself over on Instructables. Chronobot: A clever alarm clock| Instructables

June 7, 2015 · 1 min · 43 words · Dr. Donna Hall

Five Best Beginner Cookbooks

This week, were looking at five of the best, based on your nominations. Earlier in the weekwe asked you which cookbooks you thought were the best, especially for beginners. Altons doesnt just teach you how to cookhe teaches you how cookingworks. you’ve got the option to read morein the nomination threads here,here, andhere. you might pick up a copyfor $20 from Amazon, for either the hardcover or the Kindle version....

June 7, 2015 · 2 min · 270 words · April Williams

Make a DIY Pet Bed With a Pool Noodle and a Sweatshirt

Its nice to make our pets comfortable, but pet beds can be pricey. Make one yourself using an old sweatshirt and a pool noodle. This tip comes courtesy of Crazy Russian Hacker, who shows how its done in the video above. Its pretty simple, though. Check it out for yourself in the video. 7 Simple Life Hacks for Your Dog| Crazy Russian Hacker

June 7, 2015 · 1 min · 63 words · Ebony Wood

Stream Local Media to a Chromecast Without an Internet Connection

Chromecasts have made streaming media to your TV super easy. This workaround helps fix that. Apps likeLocalcastcan stream media that you have on your phone to your Chromecast. The problem is, when internet access is available, it can still use mobile data for the connection. you might disable mobile data on the phone thats acting as the mobile hotspot to prevent extra data usage. Sharing photos and especially video content to the TV can blow through a lot of data very quickly....

June 7, 2015 · 1 min · 98 words · David Williams

This Graphic Explains How Lack of Sleep Can Negatively Affect Your Brain

You know that its bad to not get enough sleep, but do you know how bad? What Happens When Your Brain Doesnt Sleep?| Science.Mic

June 7, 2015 · 1 min · 24 words · Veronica Jackson

This Video Explains Everything You Need to Know About DDoS Attacks

This video explains how they work and how they can affect you. Ever tried to use a web service or go to a web site but it wouldnt load? Fortunately, they usually only cause some minor inconvenience. DDoS Attacks as Fast As Possible| YouTube

June 7, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Brandy Chandler

"Don't Trust Anyone Under 500"

Advice will come at you from all directions as you go through life. We tend to believe that the older someone is, the wiser they are. Dont trust anyone under 500. Dont Trust Anyone Under 500| Cal Newport Photo byXerones.

June 6, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Christina Brown