Keep Vacations from Feeling Rushed by Dedicating One Day to Tourism

To keep your trip from being completely exhausting, set just one day aside for all the touristy things. But what to do when you do want to see everything? Do a lot of planning ahead of time. Get More Out of Vacation: 4 Promises to Make Before Your Next Trip| Apartment Therapy Photo byJean-Francois Gornet.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Mark Baker

Kick Flavors Up a Notch with DIY Citrus Powder

And its super easy to make your own wonderful flavors. Hit up the article for the full instructions.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 18 words · Denise Summers

Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Summer Semester 2015

Your education doesnt have to stop once you leave school. Orientation: What Is Lifehacker U? Grab your pen and paper and ensure your battery is chargedclass is in session! You will, however, need a Mac (running OS X 10.10) and an iOS machine. Beyond that, bring your enthusiasm and youll be ready to go. The self-paced version of the course (as in, just the course materials) are free. If you pay for the course, youll get group projects and instructor-led activities....

May 13, 2015 · 2 min · 419 words · Miss Lauren Hernandez DVM

Remove Excess Salt from Nuts by Shaking Them In a Paper Bag

Some paper towels, a paper bag, and a few good shakes will help. Maybe you accidentally bought the salted nuts at the store and didnt realize it. Rinsing them will just make them soggy, so what can you do? Try This Trick| The Kitchn Photo byChris Chrisss.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Charles Krueger

Replace a Missing Screw on Your Glasses with a Toothpick

When a screw goes missing from your glasses, you lose either a lens or the earpiece. In a pinch, you might replace that missing screw with a toothpick. Line up the holes and poke a toothpick in as far as it will go. Break the toothpick off and seal it with a piece of tape. Three Ways to Fix Them at Home| essilor Photo byliz west.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 66 words · Janice Obrien

ShipMate Gives You Everything You Need to Know for the Perfect Cruise

iOS/Android: ShipMate shows you the information it’s crucial that you know when planning your next cruise. Explore the details of specific ships or ports with the in-app map. Check out the ships from major cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Norwegian. Try the app yourself at the links below. ShipMate ShipMate(free) | iTunes Store ShipMate(free) | Google Play

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Michelle King

Soon, All Versions of Chrome Will Block Non-Web-Store Extensions

Last year, Google beganblocking the installation of Chrome extensionsthat werent from the Web Store. However, it didnt affect Chromes dev channels. Starting today, that changes. There are still ways to get around this block, however. Just like before, you might stillinstall extensions manually through Developer Mode. Hit the link to read more. Continuing to protect Chrome users from malicious extensions| Chromium Blog

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Dawn Walters

Studies Aren’t Everything We Know: Some Drug Trials Never Get Published

Clinical trials are the basis of doctors understanding of whether a drug is safe and effective. Former FDA medical officerErick Turnerfound that drug applications included studies with both positive and negative conclusions about their drug. Among antidepressants, for example, the ratio was about 50/50. Published studies aremore likely to be positiveif they are funded by drug companies. Only 13% of registered trials made their results available within a year of the trials conclusion....

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 113 words · Paul Wang

Substitute Onion Purée for Cream to Get a Brighter Flavor

Heres another worth adding to your repertoire: a naturally vegan and low-fat onion puree. The idea to use pureed onion in place of cream comes from Grant Lee Crilly, co-founder of ChefSteps. But it might be an even better alternative. Swap Cream with Onion Puree for Better, Brighter Flavor| ChefSteps viaFood52 Photo byFood52.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Todd Lowe

The Baymax Workspace

Big Hero 6is a fun, entertaining movie, and todays featured workspace celebrates one of its main characters. Check out Nguyens Flickr photostream for more photos. check that any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace.

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Michael Holt

The Best Way to Approach the “What Motivates You?” Interview Question

So, what motivates you? You could probably list a lot of things. Commit to writing what gets you up in the morning when you think about work. What types of projects have given you the greatest job satisfaction, and why? When in social situations, what do you talk about when youre inspired about your job? What about working with people makesyouexcited, and why do sales matter toyou? Remember, youre trying to convince them that youre the right person to fix all their problems....

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 93 words · Sierra Garcia

The Mohu Channels Is a Streaming Box That Works Seamlessly with Antennas

Both are great in their own right, but together, they are much stronger. The Mohu Channels is an Android-powered box that seamlessly blends both into one TV equipment. But combining both isnt usually something you’re free to do with one equipment. How the Channels Works TheMohu Channels($99 direct) is an unassuming oblong cylinder. when you obtain everything hooked up, the Channels will walk you through the setup process. You may have already done this on your TV before, but get ready for some differences....

May 13, 2015 · 2 min · 268 words · Henry Gregory

The Most Effective Bug Repellents, According to Consumer Reports

When the weather starts to warm up that means its mosquito and tick season. Runner up:Repel Lemon Eucalyptuswith 30% oil of lemon eucalyptus. With DEET:Repel Family with 15% DEETandOFF! Deep Woods with 25% DEET. Generally, DEET is safe for most people over the age of 3. If youre interested in avoiding the DEET, however, there are definitely some effective options available now. Just double-check you always follow the directions listed for bug repellents....

May 13, 2015 · 1 min · 111 words · Andrea Powers