The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Streaming Blocked Content Overseas

Regardless of which end of whatever pond youre on, region blocked content is annoying. Whether youre an ex-pat looking to watch reruns ofThe Wonder Years, or youre hankering for a dose ofDr. Who, heres the best (and easiest) way to get that content. First, lets look at our favorite way of getting to the bulk of online content. Then, well look at the alternatives that give you access to just about anything you want....

May 30, 2015 · 2 min · 271 words · Tiffany Thompson

The Best Furniture Fabric When You Have Pets

When you have pets, you have to be careful with furniture. Your sofa or armchair can easily turn into a giant scratching post, chew toy, or hair magnet. And the upholstery fabric you choose can make a big difference. Some fabric is more pet-friendly than others, Apartment Therapy points out. They share a a few of their best options for furniture fabric when you have pets. If its an option, choose distressed leather, it will draw less attention to scratches and scuffs....

May 30, 2015 · 1 min · 144 words · Randy Wilson

This Tool Lets You Read Health and Safety Reports for Any Cruise Ship

Its ideal if you, like I did, wondered howa ship youve been onhas fared in the past. you’re free to check itand the interactive search toolout below.

May 30, 2015 · 1 min · 27 words · Karen Herrera

This Video Explains Why You're Probably Better Off Buying Cheap Wine

This video explains why. In fact, when it comes to award-winning wines, most experts cant even agree on whats actually better. Just be careful ofthe second cheapest bottleat restaurants. Expensive wine is for suckers. This video shows why| YouTube

May 30, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Justin Floyd

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Messy Photo Collection

With the right tools and approach, however, organizing all our photos is less of a chore. You just need a clear folder structure and syncing turned on. As a bonus, you canuse Wappwolfto automatically edit photos before saving them to Dropbox. You might want to addsome Automator actionstoo, for things like adding photos to specific albums and more. you could, however, approach this daunting task with a plan. Organize as you go....

May 30, 2015 · 1 min · 159 words · Karen Lyons

Zip Your Pants and Jackets Before Washing Them to Protect Your Clothes

So while youre checking your pants pockets before doing the wash, also remember to zip your pants up. 35 Life Hacks That Will Save You Thousands| Go Banking Rates Photo byquinn.anya.

May 30, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Richard Smith

Adjust the Volume Based on Output Device in OS X

If you bounce between speakers a lot, this a super handy little trick. How to Adjust Volume parameters for Individual Audio Devices and Sound Effects in OS X| How-To Geek

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 30 words · Maria Moore

All the Settings on Your Camera's Mode Dial, Explained in Three Minutes

A nice camera can make your photos a lot better, but knowing how touseit is even better. The first is great for portraits, while the second is ideal for action shots. The camera sets exposure automatically, though you’re able to still adjust it with exposure compensation. Manual gives you complete control by letting you choose each setting yourself. you’re free to also check outour guide to the basics of photographyfor a whole lot more....

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 85 words · Stephanie Parks

Automatically Sort Pictures with Smart Albums in Apple Photos

Smart Albums in Photos work similar to Smart Playlists in iTunes. Once you set up a series of parameters, photos are automatically sorted for you. Personally, I found the location setting the most useful for sorting through a recent set of vacation photos. Head over to MacWorld for a bunch more ideas for creating Smart Albums. Smart uses for smart albums in Photos for OS X| MacWorld

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 67 words · Martin Andrews

Build Towards Inescapable Conclusions to Inspire Like Winston Churchill

Giving a speech is intimidating. Winning over a crowd, even moreso. As The Art of Manliness explains, Winston Churchill was legendary for his speeches. If you have an important point to make, Churchill advised, dont attempt to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time a tremendous whack. Dont just let your argument taper off at the end without really going anywhere....

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Kevin Espinoza

Create a Hidden Costs Budget to Find What's Draining Your Resources

Most of us have a budget of the things that we pay for. However, thats not the same as things that cost us money. Undertrained employees, for example, can cost the company in productivity. One well-trained employee can do in 10 hours what a poorly trained one would take 20 to do. it’s possible for you to apply this concept to your daily life as well. Of course, this concept can apply directly to your finances as well....

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Leah Harrison

Four Ways to Score Travel Deals, Beyond the Normal Booking Sites

Sure, they might be convenient, but they dont always save you the most money. Here are some lesser-known ways to save cash on your summer travel that extend way beyond the usual stuff. For example, many airlines will share last-minute airfare deals to their Twitter followers that never appear on OTAs. They share almost daily last-minute deals on flights that are typically first to public offers. Also, a smart fall-back when searching Twitter for travel deals is a simple search for #TravelDeals....

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 202 words · John Mitchell

Google Smart Lock Saves Your Passwords, Logs In on Chrome and Android

Google already has many features to make it easier to manage the bajillion passwords you have. This feature will work across devices. So, say for example you sign on to Netflix on your phone. The passwords will sync across Chrome and Android. Its totally free, unlikeone of our other favorites, LastPass. Theres no indication yet as to whether this will replace or supplement the existing password manager in Chrome. Smart Lock Now Acts As A Password Manager Using Your Google Account For Both Chrome And Android| Android Police

May 29, 2015 · 1 min · 88 words · Brian Palmer