Android: Long-pressing on the keyboard in SwiftKey opens up other options, like special characters and punctuation. Otherwise switching it to a longer time will see to it you don’t accidentally initiate the key options. How do I change my long press duration?| SwiftKey

The first step to any new habit is always the hardest. As tips blog Barking Up the Wrong Tree explains, we often use certain rituals as bridges between tasks. Getting dressed and having coffee transitions you from sleep to work. So don’t make this some terrible grind of a habit. Make this a habit that’s a “personal starting ritual.” And here’s the best part: your starting ritual can be fun...

CustomizerGod allows you to manage nearly everythingincluding icons, branding, the Start button and morein one place. It can also backup your prefs so you could revert your changes later.

Plenty of choices in life can make us nervous or anxious. Choosing the wrong college, buying the wrong car, etc. However, not every uncertainty is necessarily a risk. Learn to tell the difference to make choices easier. Low risk but a very high uncertainty about which college or colleges will say yes. That’s not risky. This concept can apply to social situations, investment, or even buying decisions. You may never be entirely certain about an outcome before you make a decision....

If you’re still using standard batteries, these will pay for themselves quickly. I own the compactE-PL5, and love it. As an electric blanket owner myself, I can’t speak highly enough of them. The128GB modelis only about a month old, and is marked down to an all-time low price today. Discount shown at checkout. We promise to put things that you actually want to see in your news feed.

Being healthy is simple, right? “Eat less, move more.” Diet, or exercise? Yes, we should all eat healthier. Yes, we should exercise every day. by looking at the results of 59 individual studies. These studies included various nutritional recommendations, such as low-fat, low-carb, and so on. Which of these recommendations reigned king? In other words,practicalityreigned king. With practicality in mind, we decided to take a look at the evidence. Because of this,it’s important to understand the basics of calories....

Even so, anything connected to the internet is at risk of being hacked. Here’s how to keep all of that new gear safe. That means you should probably take a few precautions before you set them up. There’s no reason you should assume that the tiny computer in your new appliance is any different. They generally rely on password protection and self-contained web pages to stay secure. Unfortunately, we’ve learnedthat’s far from reliable....

Few things in life are more important than your health, so it deserves a little life hacking. Today, we’re launching a new section of Lifehacker called Vitals, all about health and fitness.

If the only knot you know involves tying your shoes, then this infographic provides clear, step-by-step instructions on tying some of the most useful knots out there. Tying the Knot| Fix.com

Many of them include deals and discounts that are often overlooked. CNBC points out that there are often deals “hidden” in airline boarding passes. These deals are often focused on tourist activities or travel services. They add that some ski and snowboarding resorts offer free passes with your boarding pass, too. But it’s easy enough to check your boarding pass for any “hidden” coupons. Don’t toss it! Deals hidden in airline boarding passes| CNBC...

Mathpapa is a website that walks you through each step of an algebraic solution. you could also plug non-algebraic equations into Mathpapa and use it as a calculator. Mathpapa will show you the final answer and step-by-step instructions how the calculations work. In case you finish your math problems and are hungry for more, Mathpapa provides extra practice questions. Mathpapa also provides graphs to help you visualize how to solve equations....

For yourcalf muscle, the opposite is thetibialis anterior, on the front of your shin. Activate this muscle by using it to pull your toes upward, off the floor. Sometimes the cramp will release instantly; sometimes I find it takes a good 30 seconds. Whatever you do, though, don’t stretch! In our calf cramp example, you’ll sometimes see people grab their toes and pull. But that doesn’t help, and can even cause damage to the cramping muscle....

This particular service, dubbed Sling TV and announced at CES today, comes from Dish.