The Best (and Worst) College Majors for Getting Hired Out of School

The unemployment rate for recent college grads with these majors hovers right around 5%. They all have rates at approximately 10%. For more info on the unemployment rates of various majors, check out the study below.

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 36 words · Roy Humphrey

The Four Motivation Types and How They Affect Your Habits

To find your motivation throw in, think about how you react to deadlines and expectations. Basically, your group is based on how you respond to an expectation. After all, that’s what a new habit is: a new expectation we make for ourselves. Most people have a general idea of which category describes them. If you don’t, Rubin’s quiz, below, can help you figure it out. For example, I had a hunch I was an Obliger, and the quiz confirmed it....

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 160 words · Albert Mitchell

The Global Monitor Desktop

The result is this good-looking, informative, and custom Windows desktop. Here’s how he set it all up. Luckily for Jerome, Rainmeter and RocketDock don’t require admin rights to run. 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!

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 57 words · Alan Marshall

The Industries Where Networking Matters More for Getting a Job

“It’s notwhatyou know, it’swhoyou know.” Of course, this could be representative of the kinds of industries that use LinkedIn most for networking. Industries Where Your web link Matters More Than You Think| LinkedIn Official Blog

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Angela Brown

What's the Best Price Tracking Tool?

Hunting for bargains doesn’t have to be difficult. This week, we want to know which ones you think are the best. Some even have historic data to help you watch for patterns. Which ones do you turn to when you go deal hunting? Maybe it’s easy to use and supports your favorite retailers. What makes it the one you’d recommend to others, and why? If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · Anthony Brown

Who Is "The Fed", and How Does It Affect Your Finances?

What is the Fed, and why do so many people pay so much attention to it? More importantly, does it impact your financial life? In short: yes. It sounds complicated, but knowing the basics can go a long way. What Is the Fed, Anyway? The Federal Reserve(also known simply as “The Fed”) is not a government agency. In general, when the Fed lowers interest rates, the goal is to stimulate the economy....

March 19, 2015 · 2 min · 342 words · Robert Parker

You Can Now Use Google's Voice Commands to Send Hangouts Messages

Android: Google’sawesome voice commandshave been able to send text messages for a while. The command works like most others. Google Now Lets You Send Hangouts Messages Using Voice Commands| Android Police

March 19, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Johnathan Allison

AnyMeeting Sets Up Conference Calls in Minutes with One Email

Love them or hate them, setting up conference calls can be just as bad as sitting on one. A new feature from AnyMeeting,one of our favorite video chat services, makes the setup part easy. The setup process really is that simple. No apps to download, plugins to use, or anything like that.

March 18, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Carolyn Moon

Avoid Unnecessary Food Purchases with the Grocery Store Drinking Game

Before you go whipping out your flask, though, this is a water drinking game. Sometimes a drink of water can help quench those desires and keep you on task. Cambria Bold atThe Kitchnsuggest you make a drinking game out of it. 10 Smart Strategies for Grocery Shopping While You’re Hungry| The Kitchn Photo byBradly Gordon.

March 18, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Michael Sims

BaseLift Is a Portable, Lightweight Laptop Stand for MacBooks

BaseLift works a lot like an iPad Smart Cover. It’s not as elevated as most laptop stands, but it does its job well enough. The BaseLift works with all the various MacBook models, from the 11" to the 15". BaseLift($39) | TwelveSouth

March 18, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Daniel Parks

Behind the App: The Story of Simplenote

We caught up with Fred and Mike to hear a bit of their story behind the app. Where did the idea for the app come from? Were you trying to solve a problem you’d experienced, or did the inspiration come from somewhere else? Our main interest was mobile. After you came up with the idea, what was the next step? We didn’t have huge expectations. Eventually there were enough users and feedback that we realized we had found something interesting....

March 18, 2015 · 2 min · 304 words · Heather Ellis

Convert a USB Charger Into a Linux Computer

Need a truly portable Linux computer? The guts are made from anODROID-Wdevelopment board, which is compatible with the Raspberry Pi and Raspbian. How to Convert a USB Charger Into a Tiny Linux Computer| NODE

March 18, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Michael Smith

Create a Simple Door Knob Cushion with a Tennis Ball

Once you place it on the door knob, it will provide just enough cushion to absorb the force. 5 Clever Uses for Tennis Balls| YouTube

March 18, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Hector Burton