Chrome/Firefox: If you’re on a slow internet connection, YouTube’s unbearable to use. It never seems to know when to start playing and when to stop buffering. SmartVideo for YouTube gives you control over all that. SmartVideo gives you control over YouTube buffering in all sorts of ways. If you’re stuck on a slow connection, it makes YouTube a lot more bearable. SmartVideo for YouTube| Chrome Web StoreSmartVideo for YouTube| Firefox Add-Ons

If you’re contemplating becoming a stay-at-home parent, here are some things you oughta do, financially. This post originally appeared onMyBankTracker. When you’re running the numbers, verify you’re looking at the bigger picture. Revamp Your Budget Becoming a stay-at-home parent means typically means making some serious budget changes. For instance, what would happen if the working spouse were to lose their job? Where would daycare costs fit into the picture?

Elliott Morgan breaks down the biggest misconceptions about our furryand scaledfriends in the video above from theMental FlossYouTube channel. Break out the leash, people, and get walkin'.

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With AutoConvert installed, all conversions happen automatically to your preferred measurements. Firefox users can check outConverterfor a similar experience. AutoConvert| Chrome Web Store viaGhacks

If you want to do the same, you’ll need a few things to make this project work. Hit the link below for the full tutorial, from start-to-finish. Make a Wi-Fi Webcam from an Old Android Phone| Instructables

If you haven’t installed Linux yet,our guide will get you started. Crouton Integration| Chrome Web Store viaGigaom

Every plumbing fixture in your home should have a P-trap. Some are located behind the wall or internally on a toilet, but for sinks they are accessible below. Look for a u-shaped pipe extending down from your sink and back up into the wallthat’s your P-trap. They also make convenient places for rings and other valuables to settle before being lost forever down a drain. These traps are prone to clogging, but they are easy to clear....

Android: Your phone’s default layout caters to the right-handed user. First you gotta get into your developer options, then you could initiate the layout change. Here’s how: Go into controls > About Phone. Scroll down until you see “Build Number” and tap it seven times in quick succession. This will enable developer options (if they’re not enabled already.) Scroll down and tap the box to enable “Force RTL layout direction”....

Go ahead and cut up and fry those potatoes that pass both tests. Finding Perfect French Fry Potatoes| ChefSteps

Zenis a branch of Buddhism that came about in China during the 6th century. So it has been around for a little while. There is meaning behind the quotes, however, and many of the lessons are still useful today. “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” Achieving your version of “enlightenment” is not an endpoint in and of itself. You’ll need to do the same things after so you can keep moving forward....

Next time pack a portable wireless router, too. Connect your Chromecast to the portable router to bypass the Wi-Fi block and start streaming. This might not be a favorable solution if you don’t travel much, considering the extra cost. initiate the Chromecast app from your unit and snag the unit you want to cast to. Then just tap to enable guest mode at the top of the screen. This is great for business meetings and family gatherings alike....

Despite your best intentions, you probably have off-days. Maybe its procrastination, maybe its pure slothperhaps both. Either way, you probably want to get stuff done. Heres how to break the cycle when you feel like your problem is just plain laziness. Psychologist Leon F. Seltzersuggeststhat we consider eliminating the word lazy from our vocabulary entirely. Or, at the very least, avoid using it to describe someones entire personality. If laziness is an unhelpful characterization of a different problem, start by identifying what your issue actually is....