Make a Raspberry Pi Case that Plugs Directly Into the Wall

Grega994 basically hard wires a 5v charger into the Pi, then builds it into the case. From there, he can simply plug the Pi directly into an outlet. Raspberry Pi Power Case| Instructables

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 33 words · Doris Gomez

Make Fast Friends at Work by Finding a Common Struggle to Bond Over

Even if you dont spend much time together outside of work,having friends at your job is important.

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Maria Waters

Prepare for a Job Interview by Writing Your Own Recommendation Letter

Job interviews include all sorts of questions and scenarios. Instead of memorizing a script, try writing (but not sending) your own letter of recommendation. If youre one of those people, this is a good exercise. Writing your Own Mock Recommendation Can Get You Hired| Personal Branding Blog Photo byCaitlinator.

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Darren Lowe

Save Space Packing Your Long Sleeve Shirts with This Method

When you travel, packing light is important. Heres a trick to tightly packing your long sleeve shirts without wrinkling them too much. Then fold the collar upwards. Fold the sleeves diagonally across the front of the shirt in an X shape. Tightly roll downwards, starting at the collar. Use the few folded inches at the bottom of the shirt to hold the roll together. How to Pack Clothes for Traveling| YouTube

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Jennifer Gonzalez

Should I Let a Robo-Advisor Manage My Investments or Do It Myself?

Dear Lifehacker,I keep hearing about automated investment services likeBettermentandWealthfront. They seem great and the easiest way to invest. But are these so-called robo-advisors better than the DIY approach? In addition toBettermentandWealthfront, there areat least a dozenother similar firms competing for your investing business. Lets take a look at their services to find out whether one of them is for you. What Robo-Advisors Offer Robo-advisors bill themselves as a smarter and easier way to invest....

May 1, 2015 · 2 min · 371 words · Joshua Joseph

The Blurred Cards Home Screen

This design sorts your home screens important info into soft, eye-pleasing cards.

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 12 words · Joann Hernandez

The Items That are Cheaper at Grocery Stores than Warehouse Stores

Places likeCostcoand Sams Club are great places to save money. However, some items dont always turn out to be a bargain. Watch out for things that are perishable or are loss-leaders at grocery stores. Kiplinger compared prices between grocery stores and warehouse clubs. Buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale, and limit yourself to just the sale items. Check out the link for the rest of the items to skip buying at warehouse clubs....

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 85 words · Cassandra Lane

VLC for Android Adds Background Video Playback

Its taken another step in that direction with background playback for videos on Android. The feature is not enabled by default, however. Enable Play videos in background. VLC for Android| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Amanda Robinson

Working Out Too Hard Can Hurt Your Progress

Workouts dont have to be killer every time. If that requires self-destruction, theres a problem. And dont forget to look beyond exercise in crafting your healthy lifestyle. Sometimesless time in the gym gives better results. Why You Dont Need to Go Big or Go Home at the Gym| Womens Health Photo byLuke Lawreszuk.

May 1, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Francis Walsh

Add a Wrist Rubber Band to Your Camera Lens to Prevent Zoom Creep

When held at certain angles, your cameras lens might move slightly due to gravity. To prevent that zoom creep from happening, put one of those inexpensive rubber bracelets around your lens. Check out a few other camera hacks at the link below. 5 DIY Hacks to Have in Your Camera Bag| DIY Photography School

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 54 words · John Alvarez

Amazon Instant Video for iOS Finally Streams in HD, Over Data

Amazon Instant Video| iTunes App Store viaThe Verge

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 8 words · Paige Ward

Android's Messenger Adds Quick Replies and Conversation Widgets

The update also brings a widget that allows you to place a conversation on your home screen. This is a scrolling feed of your messages with a single person. Theres even a handy button you could tap to reply. Update:A previous version of this article referred to this app as Facebooks Messenger app. This has since been changed to the correct Messenger app. Messenger 1.3 Treats Texters To Quick Reply And A New Widget [APK Download]| Android Police

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 78 words · Paul Harris

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Pathology Lab Technician

Absolute accuracy here is a ponderous burden, but its all in a days work. Their work is largely unseen by the public, but they are essential to the healthcare process. Tell us a little about yourself and your experience. What drove you to choose your career path? Originally I wanted to be a nurse. I was waitlisted for the nursing program. After two years of college classes and my prerequisites completed, I simply had to wait to get in....

April 30, 2015 · 4 min · 707 words · Ann Parker