The Great Suspender Frees Up Memory by Suspending Browser Tabs

Chrome: Keeping tabs open for long periods of time for work is pretty normal. Its why pinned tabs exist. The Great Suspender lightens the load by allowing you to suspend tabs and reload them when you choose. The extension keeps the tabs open in your surfing app, but removes their content from memory. It will stay there until you need it, but wont bog your system down. This is also handy if you have to reboot your surfing app....

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Kelsey Zuniga

The Navigator's Desktop

Readersalt_and_peppersubmitted this beautiful, functional desktop to our desktop showcase. A few widgets on the side and room to work on the left, and its all done. Heres how it was made. This is salt_and_peppers first customized desktop, and wed say its a smashing success. The wallpaper makes it, but the Rainmeter widgets selected here are good choices too. Heres what youll need if you want to make this one your own....

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 99 words · Tony Wilson

This Chart Details How Much the Average Wedding Costs, by Budget Item

These details come from The Knots survey of nearly 16,000 brides and grooms who got married in 2014. The reception hall, not surprisingly, accounts for the biggest part of the wedding cost. Other items, however, seem surprisingly high to me, like $439 for invitations. The average is likely skewed by people with lavish weddings. Perhaps you cansavetens of thousands on your weddingand notlater regretoverspending. Wedding Money: What Does the Average Wedding Cost?...

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 74 words · Carrie Howard

This Infographic Shows How Long Frozen Foods Can Last in Your Freezer

Putting food in the freezer is like a pause button on its shelf life. Meat that will go bad in a week can instead last months. However, even frozen food can go bad. This chart shows how long different types of food can last in the freezer. The chart divides foods into several categories including meats, dairy, bread, and seafood. Towards the bottom, youll also find a list of items that you probably shouldnt freeze at all....

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · Lisa Tucker

Use Leftover Liquid From Bottled Artichokes for a Boost of Flavor

you’re able to use the liquid from bottled olives and sun-dried tomatoes the same way. Why You Shouldnt Toss the Liquid in Canned Olives & Artichokes| The Kitchn

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 28 words · Melissa Russell

What's The Best Streaming Music Service?

Which ones have you found yourself spending more time with latelyor better yet, paying for? Whatever it is, sound off in the discussions below! Maybe its lesser-known, but you love it and it supports artists. What makes it the one youd recommend to others, and why? If youre not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us an email at[email protected]!...

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 74 words · Kimberly Anthony

When You Shouldn't Eat Stinky Cheese

The trick lies in the key in of smell they give off. Cheese can stay edible for a long time, but nothing lasts forever. They can start to rot just like anything else. But how can you tell if its bad if it already stinks? If the smell is okay, but some mold is visible,its not necessarily inedible. Enjoy your stinky cheeses, but see to it youre getting the right kind of stink....

May 7, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Robert Lucero

"Don't Put It Down, Put It Away"

Flat surfaces can be a blessing and a curse. The tools, toys, and other things you own should all have a home somewhere. Your kitchen counter doesnt need to be a catch-all for every tool you use to cook. Keeping a place clean can really be that simple.

May 6, 2015 · 1 min · 48 words · Alicia Sutton

Ask for a Sibling Discount to Save Big at the Dentist and Elsewhere

Raising one child is expensive enough, but when youve got more than one? Asking for a sibling discount could help you keep more money in the bank. Wise Bread highlights six services you might be able to negotiate for a lower rate. Needless to say, I was very happy I asked. So youll need to be proactive andsimply ask for the discount. Head to the article below for other times you could ask Do you offer a sibling discount?...

May 6, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · James Hunt

Beyond the Basics: How to Collaborate with Others in Microsoft Word

Collaboration is a key element of good document creation in most workplaces. In some cases, that might be a lot of people. Fortunately, Word has pretty solid collaboration tools. The instructions in this post are based on Word 2013. Well note where any major differences occur. Why Use Word Instead of Google Docs? Its free, fast, simple, and everywhere. Thats a powerful attraction. And if Google Docs does what you need it to do, then why not use it?...

May 6, 2015 · 4 min · 745 words · Randy Cox

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Game Designer

Of course, its also a ponderous amount of difficult work to implement those ideas into a finished product. Steve was kind enough to take time out of his day and play along with our questions. Pictured above:Horn, a game developed at Phosphor Studios. Tell us a little about yourself and your experience. My name is Steve Bowler. What drove you to choose your career path? A love of art and a bit of fate got this path kicked off....

May 6, 2015 · 4 min · 648 words · Aaron Thomas

Construct a Pueblan Sandwich Out of (Mostly) Taco Bell Ingredients

Think Inside the Bun: How to Make Your Own Taco Bell Cemita| Serious Eats

May 6, 2015 · 1 min · 14 words · Paul Forbes

Dropbox for Gmail Now Lets You Easily Send Large Files to Anyone

Chrome: Earlier this year, Dropboxintroduced their Chrome extensionto integrate the online storage service with Gmail. If your recipient doesnt have Dropbox, no worriesthey can still see and download the files you send them. Head to the Dropbox blog for more details orgrab the Dropbox for Gmail extension here. Bring Dropbox to your Gmail account| Dropbox Blog viaThe Next Web

May 6, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Joshua Velasquez