Two days later, 6:56. 8 Tricks to Make Yourself Wake Up Earlier| Fast Company Photo bygrace_kat.

If you’re an Uber user, it’s possible for you to now earn points with your rides. The service recently teamed up with Starwood Hotels to get in on their rewards program. Starwood’s Preferred Guest loyalty program is popular among thetravel rewards community. Now, with Uber, you earn one Starpoint for every dollar you spend. One free night’s stay is worth a minimum of 2,000Starpoints. So if you’reonlyusing this program with Uber, it’ll take a while....

Today Epic Games, made it possible for anyone to become a game developer with Unreal Engine 4. Now you could download and use it for free and get all future updates for free as well. you’re free to download Unreal Engine 4 at the link below. If You Love Something, Set It Free| Unreal Engine

However, Venmowas just called out for its lax security, and now I’m spooked. Which of these apps are secure? Can I trust them? Subsequently, the companyhalfheartedly agreed to tackle its security problems. How Secure Are These Services Overall? On the surface, all of these services do the right things. They all use SSL to protect your identity and activity when you use their apps and web sites. They all have security policies and help pages that say the right things....

Android and Windows: Transferring files to an Android unit is a pain. Air Drive lets you wirelessly mount your Android file system as a drive letter in Windows Explorer. We covered all sorts of ways tomove a file from Android to Windows, including overwireless networks. AirDrive shows your Android rig and its SD storage as just another drive letter in Windows. You’ll need to installNetDriveon your PC and AirDrive on your Android gear....

If you’d like to create your own recovery partition, AOMEI adds that backup function to any PC. Programs likeSteady-Stateprotect a PC by letting you undo any recent changes, but this is different. Unlike WindowsSystem Restore, this will overwrite any existing stuff you have on the drive. AOMEI OneKey Recovery| AOMEI viaInto Windows

OS X: FileVault does a great job ofprotecting your Mac. Every time you boot up, it asks for your password. If you’re troubleshooting or providing remote support, though, entering it every time is a pain. Luckily, you might bypass the password requirement one time with this terminal command. Apple explains this doesn’t work on all Macs. OS X: Macs that support authenticated restart with FileVault |Apple viaMac Issues

Most job descriptions explain the skills the employer wants from the applicant. Then, look back at your career history to date. Can you think of three instances where you had to learn something new quickly? Or adapt to a new challengefast? Write down those examples. There’s some proof that it’s possible for you to use. Should You Apply for That Slightly-Out-of-Reach Jobor Not?| The Muse Photo byMatt Chan.

Caramelizing onions takes a bunch of time to get that sweet flavor and deep color. Typicalshortcutsstill take valuable space on your stove. Alton Brown shares his secret for doing it in the microwave. If you just pop a plate of onions in the microwave, they’re not going to brown. He adds some brown sugar along with some butter for color and flavor. He also adds some baking soda, whichspeeds up the browning process on the stoveas well....

Younger kids don’t always have the vocabulary toexpress their feelings. That’s why a temper-tantrum is the preferred communication of upset children. Using a thermometer might provide them an alternative. Psychotherapist Katie Hurley, writing for Momtastic, shared some ways to teach kids anger management. If you’re hot, the red line reaches to the top. If you’re cold, it stays down. Ask your child to describe how his body feels when he’s frustrated....

Hospital bills, even with insurance, can devastate your budget. Each facility has different rules and guidelines to qualify. Those rules are indexed by thefederal poverty level. Some places will also factor in other expenses like your prescriptions or other medical bills. The business office won’t always volunteer this information. How to Get Financial Aid for Hospital Bills| One Smart Dollar Photo byChris Yarzab.

Breaking them up into tiny pieces can make them a tasty breading. Just crush them all up and use them whenever your recipe calls for some breading. The salty potato flavor will enhance your dish and you avoid wasting what seem like useless leftovers. 5 Delicious Ways to Reinvent Your Stale Potato Chips| WonderHowTo Photo byMarta Maria Darby.

They suggest considering the comfort level of the participants and how these activities will create a common purpose. Look for shared experiences that focus on what makes participants similar instead of pointing out the differences. Check out the link for the best ice breakers for each situation. Ice Breakers Easing Group Contribution| Mind Tools