The tool checks your connection to different locations throughout the internet that are outside your ISPs own web link. This helps determine whether there are choke points between various networks designed to slow down your connection. This bang out of slow down famously occurredwhen Comcast throttled Netflixin order to negotiate a higher fee. On its own, the test can give you a decent idea of how consistent your connection speed is....

Martinis are a sophisticated drink, but they can be daunting if you dont know the ingredients or lingo. This infographic explains everything you oughta know about ordering and making one the mosticonic cocktailsthere is. More Martinis c’mon!| Fix.com

Before you sell your old Android phone, its generally a good idea toencrypt and then wipe your phone. So be careful who you give your old phones to. The reason for this vulnerability varies. In some cases, its the fault of OEMs not including proper drivers to perform secure erases. In other cases, its the fault of the Android OS. While this study emphasizes the point, its also worth mentioning that this isnt entirely new information....

Now you’re free to slice it or shred it allas if it was new. Check out the step-by-step guide at the link below. Gif Tutorial: How to Make Ricotta and Mozzarella at Home| First We Feast Photo byAdrian Scottow.

Working in the IT department is often a thankless job. Youre like the invisible behind-the-scenes worker who is only noticed when something breaksand then youre blamed for it. Were including many of their answers here, as well as info from other sources. Were Not Magicians or Mind Readers Lifehacker readers tend to be their families tech support person. Now you have dozens or possibly hundreds of employees expecting a quick fix to an infinite number of problems....

TextFlow is essentially a collection of different text manipulation options collected together in asimple Automator workflow. Its surprisingly handy and a great way to quickly edit text without messing around with third-party apps.

But theres also a chance that your fitness class addiction might be masking a deeper issue. The variety of movements also has the added benefit of helping you achieve a more well-rounded fitness profile. Group exercises are also great if youre just starting out and arent sure what to do. And without correct form, the exercises are far less effective, and can even cause injuries. Theyre also a pretty inefficient way of getting reaching your goals....

This look is designed for both Themer and Zooper widgets. To get this design in Themer, downloadthe .zip file here. Open Themer and browse for themes. Under Categories select Exported. Choose Comic Glory.zip Alternatively, you’re free to download theZooper files and wallpaper here. Comic Glory| My Color Screen

One of the toughest parts of hosting a party or other large gathering is figuring out the food. Theres acalculator for wineandother alcohol tips, but how much should you purchase of specific types of foods? The chart covers breakfast foods, non-alcoholic beverages, meats, fruits and vegetables, desserts, and snacks. Heres a snippet (the charts too long to paste in entirely). Food Quantity Chart| Chef Menus

Savannah Sussman posted images of this burger work of art on Facebook. Sussman wraps the burger in bacon and tops it all off with more cheese on top. Grill for one hour at 300 F, she says, over indirect heat with the grill cover down. Check out Sussmans Facebook post for more photos. Beer can burgers…| Facebook

But so much of what youre worth is based on individual factorsyour own unique skillset. Its a UK-based company, so if youre not in the UK, youll have to convert your result. I found their estimate to be fairly accurate, but keep in mind: its still an estimate. Earning potential isnt absolute. Still, sometimes its useful to get a ballpark idea of what youre worth. The tool also offers advice on how to improve your resume and shows you keywords that stand out....

But keep in mindits also easier to overspend at these places. (This is one reason we spend more when we are on vacation. We are in a novel situation experiencing new stores.) So try hard to come back to the store to buy your discovery. Overspending isnt a problem when you stick to your budget or spending plan. For more advice on how to avoid overspending, check out the full article....

Its a well established fact that other people can be a huge drain on your budget. With each effort to save, came losses in social situations. Unfortunately, theres not always a simple answer to the problem. it’s possible for you to try going out to restaurants without eating. However, eliminating social events just because they cost money can hurt you in the long run. Congregation Without Consumption| Frugaling viaRockstar Finance...