Line Cupcake Tins with a Foil Topper for Easy Cleaning

Cover your pan with a layer of foil, tucking it over the edges to keep it in place. Poke a small hole over each cup, then gently push your cupcake liners into the holes. Fill with batter (no more worrying about drips!) Stay CLEAN Muffin Pan| With a Blast

December 24, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · April Ryan

Track Santa with Your Kids and Also Get Them Coding with Elves

Googles Santa Tracker is back again this year, complete with coding games for the little ones. Head toSanta Trackerwith your kids to see where Santas at. NORADs Santa Trackeris also up and running again this year, if youd prefer a different view. Tis the season for Santa Tracker| The Official Google Blog

December 24, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · William Robertson

Absolve Yourself of Guilt to Better Deal With Your Debt

All it does is cloud your judgment and make it harder to get back on track. If youre in debt because you screwed something up or made a bad choice, then okay. Emotional overload can blind you to the fact that there is always a solution. It can debilitate your ability to find clarity and move to a better place. Of course, absolving yourself doesnt mean saying its not your fault, or pretending it never happened....

December 23, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Tracy Bishop

Get People to Do You Tiny Favors by Giving Them a Reason—Any Reason

For the most part, people dont mind helping out one another. If youre asking for a favor, however, it never hurts to explain why. In fact, according to a classic study, your reason doesnt even need to be a good one. Even if the reason was …because I have to make copies. There are a couple reasons this may work. First, its likely that people arent really listening to you....

December 23, 2015 · 1 min · 88 words · Jason Sanders

Help Your Teen to Be Independent at the Doctor’s Office

But as your kid grows up, they need to learn to take over those jobs. Its time to get out of your rut. But teenagers grow up, often sooner than their parents realize. They may already have concerns that theyre not comfortable discussing in front of their parents. While theyre still young, you’re able to give teens a few minutes to ask questions alone. By the time theyre older, they should be able to handle the whole visit themselves....

December 23, 2015 · 1 min · 113 words · Brian Hendrix

If Your YouTube Quality Sucks On T-Mobile, Disable Binge On

T-Mobiles newestplan to subvert data caps, Binge On, may come with a nasty downside. Unlimited low-quality streaming, or limited high-quality. Not the worst choice in the world. The problem, as YouTube explains it, is that T-Mobile is throttling video services thatarentincluded in Binge On. Despite not being included in the special unlimited club, YouTube still gets the quality penalty. In the upper-right corner, click Profile. In the right-hand panel, click Media parameters....

December 23, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Julia Hayes

Signs It's Time to Leave Your Bank (and How to Choose a New One)

I am not a loyal banking customer. Understandable, I figured, but it didnt stop there. The other fees started to pile up quickly. Their overdraft policy, which was so badit eventually made headlines, screwed me over. This is a pretty common scenario. Banks venture to sneak in all kinds of hidden fees. And its good financial behavior to keep a cushion in your account, anyway. However, you shouldnt have to work around crappy bank policies....

December 23, 2015 · 3 min · 480 words · Tonya Atkinson

VLC for iOS Adds Support for Split-Screen, Customizable Gestures, Touch ID, and More

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December 23, 2015 · 1 min · 5 words · Linda Johnson

Most Popular Android Downloads and Posts of 2015

This year, Android got even sweeter. Here are our best Android posts this year. Here are some of the bestsometimes freelegal alternatives out there. This week, were looking at five of the best smartphone apps that get the job done. The Best Chromecast Apps Google shook up the home theater market with its Chromecast unit. Ever since it enabled developer access, the app market has been flooded with Google Cast support....

December 22, 2015 · 3 min · 452 words · Robert Ortiz

Spot a Bad Boss During the Interview By Asking the Right Questions

Interviewsare a two-way street. You cant just ask Do you suck at being a boss? but you might be able to get an idea with subtler questions. Look for her willingness to engage in dialogue, rather than asking you pre-established questions, says Fernandez-Araoz. Think of it like rehearsing a collaborative working session with your future boss. How to Spot a Bad Boss During an Interview| HBR Photo byMatthew W. Jackson.

December 22, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Kevin Decker

Three Tips to Spice Up Your Holiday Side Dishes

Tired of the same old mashed potatoes or mac and cheese? Here are three tips from three New York chefs on how to spice up some staple side dishes.

December 22, 2015 · 1 min · 29 words · Dylan Thomas

Transfer Your Notes from Evernote to Apple Notes with This Script

Ready to leave Evernote and move your notes to iCloud? This free Applescript is the quick and easy way to transfer your notes to Apple Notes. The script comes from Larry Salibra, founder and CEO of Pay4Bugs. Your notes will also still be in Evernote if you need them. How to move notes from Evernote to iCloud Notes| Larry Salibra viaiPad Insight

December 22, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Kenneth Hall

Easy, Beautiful Ways to Wrap and Gift Cookies for the Holidays

Cookies are an easy way to give everyone on your gift list a present theyll actually enjoy. Showcase your tasty holiday cookie creations with these simple, good-looking ways to wrap them. The video above walks you through three different methods, based on what you have available for wrapping. For each, youll need decorative paper, ribbon, tape, and a sticky label. Secure the whole thing with tape, add the ribbon and labels, and youre good to go....

December 21, 2015 · 1 min · 104 words · Elizabeth Potter