Stop Getting Gouged: All the Extra Fees You Can Avoid When Traveling

Save Money on Flights Airlines love charging fees. So if its so great, why should you stop paying for travel insurance? Because you might already have it. Kayak has abreakdown of all these costs here. Better yet,pack your bags more efficientlyso you wont need to check one at all. Booking Fees Like baggage fees, getting around booking fees is about knowing what not to do. And that means never booking a ticket over the phone or in person....

April 30, 2015 · 3 min · 475 words · Nicole Brown

The Coupon Rules You Can Bend or Break, and the Stores That Let You

When it comes to coupons, the rules of the game are pretty clear. Heres what you gotta know. Go past that date, and youre stuck paying full price. Here are a few stores known to accept their own coupons after they have expired. Michaels:Never throw an expired Michaels coupon in the recycle bintheyre often are still usable. My wife is a loyal Michaels shopper and on several occasions shes been able to use an expired coupon....

April 30, 2015 · 2 min · 309 words · Stephanie Medina

The Eclipse Desktop

Heres how he did it. Everythings neatly stashed away until he needs it. Let him know how much we liked his work when you do! Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Christina Rodriguez

This ASPCA Chart Shows You the Cost of Owning a Pet

The chart covers a number of popular pets. .Dont forget about unexpected vet visitsand pet boarding fees for when you go away. If you prefer a PDF version of the chart, you’re free to find ithere.

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Teresa Robinson

This Chart Shows the Best Routes for Using Your Frequent Flyer Miles

Frequent flyer miles are an amazing way to save money on trips for business and pleasure. Airline miles can hold different values depending on the flight youre trying to book. Some flights go further and some flights are more expensive based on popularity, complicating things even more. If you havent started accumulating miles, thesooner you start the better. you’re free to check out amore detailed version in PDF form here....

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Shannon Curry

What's In Season This Spring: The Freshest Produce and How to Use It

You cant go wrong with abuttery pea and onion preparation, either. But if you dont savor them right now, youll miss out. April through August is when theyre at their very sweetest and most aromatic. How to enjoy them: You probably dont need to be told how delicious strawberries are on their own. Pickle them whole, or tear the leaves into a salad. you’ve got the option to also grill them until they develop a nice char....

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 116 words · Hector Powell

What's The Best Small Form Factor PC?

This week we want to know which of these tiny wonders you think are the best. Which ones do you think are the best? Let us know in the discussions below. Maybe its portable, powerful, and affordable. Maybe its powerful for its size, or has all the right features. 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....

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · William Sanford

Why You May Want to Consider Using Helvetica Typeface for Your Resume

There area ton of fontsout there it’s possible for you to use for a multitude of projects. Designer Brian Hoff explains: Helvetica is so no-fuss, it doesnt really lean in one direction or another. It feels professional, lighthearted, honest… Helvetica is safe. Maybe thats why its more business-y. [Times New Roman is] telegraphing that you didnt put any thought into the typeface that you selected. Its like putting on sweatpants....

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Thomas Greene

Windows 10 Preview Is Available for the Raspberry Pi and Arduino

you’re free to check out that version right now. Itll also interface with other Arduino boards through a Windows Remote and Windows Virtual Shields. you might sign up for the developer preview and download the newest build for free at the link below. Develop Windows IoT Apps| Windows Dev Center viaWindows Blog

April 30, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Eric Bryan

All the Important Stuff Microsoft Announced at Build 2015 Today

Today, Microsoft held its (mostly boring!) developer keynote at Build 2015. Heres the best of what they announced. Today, Microsoft showed off how to launch applications or perform actions with natural language commands. Microsoft aims to make Cortana a key way to interact with apps without having to launch them. Microsoft Edge will be the default web app with Windows 10. Today, though, Microsoft showed off plugins for the Office suite that work across all of their platforms....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 117 words · Suzanne Jones

Favado Can Save You 30-70% on Groceries by Showing You the Best Deals

Favado(Free) oniTunes App StoreandGoogle Play

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 5 words · Sean Howard

Glimpse Automatically Turns Your Screen On to See Your Notifications

Glimpse brings this feature to all Lollipop devices. The app works by automatically turning your screen on when you receive notifications from certain apps. you might designate which apps will wake your display. Then, just set your phone on your table or desk and keep an eye on it. Glimpse Notifications| Google Play Store viaXDA

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Lisa Berger

How to Save Money Buying Lumber from a Distributor Instead of a Retailer

Youll have a lot more hardwood options to choose from, and youll save money in the process. Visiting a lumber distributor can be an intimidating process for the uninitiated. There is no discount because the wood is thinner. This makes it easier to determine pricing across hardwoods that are cut at various lengths, widths and thicknesses. The above illustration fromPopular Woodworkingvisually explains this measurement well. Roughly 90% of lumber is cut plainsawn....

April 29, 2015 · 1 min · 165 words · Tyrone Edwards