Google Tone Shares Links with Everyone Within Earshot

Chrome: Sharing links via the internet is easy. Sharing in person is still surprisingly difficult. That means anyone within earshot can grab the link. This actually isnt the first time weve seen something like this.Chirp for Android and iOSworks along a similar principle. Google Tone| Chrome Web Store viaGoogle Research Blog

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Jacob Hardin

How to Migrate From an Old NAS to a New One Overnight with rsync

Heres a much more reliable method. I didnt want to physically move drives, since the old drives were smaller than the new ones. I wanted a platform-agnostic method. I could use [X METHOD] to do the same thing, and youd be right! Here are the big ones: rsync is probably already on your NAS. That means the command lineand rsyncare already installed. rsync eliminates the middleman. That creates another point of failure in the transfer, not to mention keeps your main computer unnecessarily busy....

May 20, 2015 · 2 min · 426 words · Katherine Hamilton

How to Modify a Cheap BBQ Smoker for Better Tasting Meats

Once you become adept at grilling, a smoker is usually the next step up in outdoor cooking. Most big box retailers sell inexpensive smokers for under $300 from Char-Broil, Brinkmann, and Weber. These smokers are functional, but leave a lot to be desired in terms of smoking performance. (See the video above.) The small holes and vents that typically come with these smokers are usually inadequate to maintain a long-lasting burn....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 186 words · Mary Riggs

I'm Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of The Economist, and This Is How I Work

Serving as deputy editor for the paper and also heading their digital strategy isTom Standage. He previously served as the editor-in-chief ofEconomist.com, and even plays in a band when time allows. We spoke with Tom to learn a bit about how he works. Its old but still fast enough for me, even with lots of apps and tabs open. I have my eye on the new MacBook. They say its comparable to a MacBook from 2011....

May 20, 2015 · 4 min · 761 words · Cynthia Hunt

Impress Smaller Companies First to Get a Job with the Big One You Want

Theyre at the top. Why should they pay attention to you? When youre in that position, start by targeting smaller companies first. As business blog Entrepreneur explains, when youre out of your league, youre out of your league. Impress other key players until the elites have no choice but to pay attention to you. When youre first starting out, you have to make a name for yourself. That doesnt mean you cant ever make your way higher....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 100 words · Spencer Peters

Money Fears That Held Me Back (and How I Got Over Them)

After college, I felt lucky that it didnt take long to find a job. I counted my blessings and enthusiastically entered the working world. Months later, I was offered a better, higher paying job. Youd think Id be happy, but I wasnt. I was mostly afraid. The opportunity was tempting, and it was in line with what I shouldve been paid in that industry. But I was terrified of the risk....

May 20, 2015 · 4 min · 735 words · George Perez

Pedialyte May Help Your Hangover, But It Won’t “Cure” It

Will it cure your hangover? Probably not, but it might help a little. Hung-over partygoers and children with stomach bugs share one key symptom: dehydration. Electrolyte drinks contain sodium, which tells your kidneys to not pee so much, thus helping you hydrate. They also contain other electrolytes you may have lost, like potassium. Its still not a hangover cure, though. Pedialyte cant help any of that. Is Pedialyte Truly the Miracle Hangover Cure People Say It Is?...

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 80 words · Howard Weaver

Reframe "Cheat Days" as "Treat Meals" to Keep Up Your Diet Progress

Change how you think of them. That way, it’s possible for you to have your metaphoricalandliteral cake and eat it too. Two Steps Forward One Step Back: How cheat days ruined my fat loss| kiakhadem.com Image bylassedesignen.

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 37 words · Chelsea Rogers

Save Leftover Pickle Juice for Brining Chicken

If youve got leftover pickle juice and you havent alreadymade cocktailsfrom it, dont toss it. Save it for the next time you want to brine some chicken. Pickle juice contains water, salt, spices, and herbs. Its a great brine not just for pickles, but for chicken as well. If the jars large enough, just pop some chicken breasts right into it. Let the chicken sit in the brine for about eight hours, then cook as you normally would....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 95 words · Jesse Barker

Saying "Just This Once" Is a Sign You're About to Do Something Stupid

Just this once is a dangerous phrase to think or say to yourself. Often it serves as an excuse to do something you know you shouldnt. Retailers promise that these deals wont last for long. As a result, people will tell themselves they cant afford to miss this offer. They just want to look around. They manage to stick with this goal … until they see something they want. It also wont be the last time they buy something based on an excuse....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 146 words · Joy Adams

Skip the Digging and Tilling with a Lasagna Garden

Lasagna gardening is a layered gardening technique thats great when you have space or soil constraints. Its a form of no-dig garden that gives increased yields with fewer weeds and pests. Hit up the full post for detailed instructions. How to Build a Lasagna Bed| Instructables Image byLori L. Stalteri.

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · April Williams

Spotify's Next Update Brings Video, Podcasts, Smart Playlists, and More

Heres everything you should probably know. Anything from music, to podcasts, to video clips can pop up in there. Nerdist News will even air three hours earlier on Spotify. Say hello to the most entertaining Spotify ever| Spotify Blog

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Sabrina Jordan

Stay Safe and Avoid Damaging Your Lawnmower by Walking the Route First

Taking some time to check the lawnmowers path will save you a lot of trouble. 5 ways to stay safe when mowing the lawn| Consumer Reports Photo byAndrew Fogg.

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 29 words · Karen Miller