Scanning receipts while you travel, notes on a whiteboard, or sketches on an envelope can be easy. This week, we’re looking at five of the best smartphone apps that get the job done. Read morein the nomination thread here. Multi-page or batch scanning is a breeze, and all of your files are neatly organized for later retrieval. CamScanner will also auto-crop and “enhance” scanned images, like sketches and drawings. Read all about itin its nomination thread here....

Hotel My Phone lets you use a friend’s phone, but still use your phone number. You’ll start getting SMS messages and phone calls on that phone. It’s unlikely you’ll randomly find a stranger willing to install this app to help you out. It’s good for you and your spouse, or when you have a work and a personal phone. When you’re in a bind, you’re free to switch numbers without having to switch phones....

Windows: Windows doesn’t always make it easy to tweak user account prefs. Some might even need registry modifications. Quick User Manager consolidates all those controls into one small portable program. It includes typical stuff like changing names, pictures, passwords and privileges. Quick User Manager also has account lockouts, disabling and hiding. Quick User Manager| Carifed viabetanews

Trying to get through to airline customer service during bad weather or after a cancelled flight is a pain. You’ll wait on hold because everyone else is trying to get through. Overseas agents might not be as busy, so give them a call instead. Smart Travel explains that agents in primarily English-speaking countries might be able to help you. They have access to the same ticketing systems. The US callers won’t be slamming their systems trying to find alternate flights....

Many people prefer the crispy edges of brownies. They will fight over both the edge pieces, and the size of the brownie cut. Bake your brownies in a muffin tin and everyone will get a perfect individual brownie. The concept here is like awaffle iron: more of the batter crisps up from the heat. Not only do you get a crispy piece with edges all around, they’re also portion-controlled. LPT: use a cupcake pan and cupcake cups when making brownies....

If you share a credit card with someone, they’ll have toadd you as an authorized user. However, if the primary cardholder doesn’t pay the bills, your credit report could take a hit. Credit reporting agencies might be willing to delete that negative history if you ask them. Credit Sesame suggests first removing yourself as an authorized user on the card. Then communicate with the agency and ask them to remove that item from the credit report....

Terminal commands are great for managing a remote computer, writing scripts, orAutomating your rig. Here’s a handy terminal command that lets you set a delay for sleep and overrides system preferences. It’s not hard to change your system preferences for sleep if you’re in front of a computer.

Most of ushate deadlines, but they’re part of life. Once again, this serves to make the future deadline seem more like the present. This is a different way of creating a"now" rather than a “future” deadline. Gmail and most other programs let you change thecolor of an event.

If you still have an old PC, you’re in luck. I tried it on a few different XP-era computers and didn’t need any drivers. Even wireless and Ethernet worked perfectly. Other web-based products like Google Docs work just like you’d expect with any other OS. Xtra-PC($14.99 DVD, $9.99 Download)

Apple’s new MacBook and MacBook Pros have a newForce Touch trackpadthat adds pressure sensitivity. Top 15 hidden Force Click features on the new 2015 MacBook| 9to5Mac

Building a no-brainer,minimalist wardrobeis a great way to beat decision fatigue. The “Connect Two” rule makes it a little easier. Refinery29’s Style Director, Connie Wang suggests a simple outfit-building option: match just two of your pieces. In the above photo, the two items are obviously the dress and the tights. Everything else she’s wearing is complementary, but those navy pieces form the foundation. Obviously, just picking two random items of the same color doesn’t necessarily make a great outfit....

There’s nothing like enjoying a family meal around a dinner table you built yourself. The beauty of rustic furniture is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. A nicked corner here or there won’t destroy the entire piece. Yup, that’s it. it’s possible for you to find the entire cut list and assembly instructions at Popular Mechanics below. Build this Rustic Farmhouse Table| Popular Mechanics

When it comes to homemade metal melting, Grant ThompsonThe King of Randomhassome pretty awesome builds. How to Make an Electrical Arc Furnace| YouTube