An Emergency Radio You Hopefully Won't Need, Surface Pro 3, More Deals

[Kensington Inverter, $30] Need a last minute stocking stuffer idea for your favorite wine lover? #1 best-seller in SSDs. Anyone with even a passing interest in cooking knows thatAll-Cladis the most highly-regarded brand in kitchenware. So what makes All-Clad so great? Plus, all of their products are made in America, and come with a lifetime warranty. Needless to say, these would all make terrific gifts for the foodie in your life....

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 158 words · Mark Watson

Ask for the C.L.U.E. Report Before You Buy a Home

It’s called a C.L.U.E. report, which details insurance claims on the property made in the last several years. Those claims can affect whatyouwould pay for homeowners insurance on the property. report is still a smart move. The Report You Should Ask for Before Buying a House| Forbes Photo byMonika Wisniewska(Shutterstock).

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 50 words · Jack Jackson

Brayola Finds the Perfect Bras Based on Your Favorite Bra

Brayola aims to end that torture by showing you bras that match your current bras' style and size. No more guesswork and no more insane size mismatches between brands.

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 29 words · Amy Ingram

Duet Display Extends Your Mac's Screen to Your iPad without Lag

Duet Display fixes that problem by only working over a wired connection. Duet Display turns your iPad into a second monitor and works about as youd expect. Using a free Mac app, you’re able to push your screen over to the iPad. you’re free to send a high quality retina signal or a regular one. it’s possible for you to also choose between 60 and 30 fps. Duet Display is simple, but its fast, easy to use, and works great....

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 104 words · Dylan Kelly

Five Things You Need to Do to Prep Your Car for Winter

Winter commutes are uncomfortable, but they can also be dangerous if you don’t prepare. The video above from Auto Express presents a real world comparison of winter and summer tires. Winter tires arebuilt with a rubber compound that stays pliable in cold weather, which causes enhanced traction. The video above from ChrisFix shows you how to test your battery yourself. An extra USB cord to plug in your phone or equipment should you should probably charge it....

December 18, 2014 · 2 min · 248 words · Brian Lara

Fix Bad Photo Exposures With One Click in Lightroom

We’ve all taken what would be an awesome photo and had to edit the exposure afterward. Sometimes it even happens with multiple photos. It only works for landscape and HDR photos, and requires Lightroom. Watch the video above to see exactly how it’s done. My Favorite Lightroom Feature for Landscape or HDR Photographers| onOne, Inc. (YouTube) viaDIY Photography

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 58 words · Cameron Moore

Give Yourself "Distraction Passes" to Work Without Temptation

Distraction is focus and productivity’s worst enemy. Rebecca A. Watson shares the idea of “distraction passes” at WorkAwesome: Decide how many you need. What kind of mixed messages are these? It’s because sometimes things just won’t leave your brain. And they’re so distracting that your work suffers. This works two ways. If you regularly find that you don’t have enough passes, consider giving yourself more than three. 5 Ways to Get More Done At Your Home Office| WorkAwesome...

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 80 words · Donna Miller

Glimpse Stuffs Your Favorite Sites Into the Notification Center

Glimpse lets you put any web page you want right in Notification Center. Pull down the Notification Center, and you get a quick look at what the site’s up to. Glimpse($2.99) | iTunes App Store viaiDownloadBlog

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 36 words · Lucas Livingston

Help Yourself Remember Someone's Name by Introducing Them to Others

Cassy Parker atCreditDonkeysuggests you grab the closest person you know and introduce them while saying their name out loud. Even if you think they may already know them, a simple “have you met Ted?” will still help you without hurting anything. Of course, you have to be sure you really listen for their name in the first place. Learning people’s names is beneficial to you, souse whatever method you canto verify you remember....

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 82 words · Janice Bauer

Let Your Love For Your Pet Motivate You (Both) to Exercise

Chubby dogs, although adorable, may not be as healthy as they can be. Exercising a Fat Dog (and Yourself)| The New York Times Photo byTakashi Hososhima.

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 26 words · Jeffrey Davis

Most Popular Android Downloads and Posts of 2014

2014 has been a huge year for Google’s favorite OS. That gives us plenty of new stuff to tinker with. Here are some of our best posts on the topic from the past year. The app ecosystem has grown right along with it. It was only a matter of time before some clever users gave that power to everyone. Now that time has come. Here’s how to install (nearly) any Android app on any operating system....

December 18, 2014 · 2 min · 338 words · David Gray

Organize Your Yard Tools with This Simple, Cheap Hanging System

Yard tools are awkward to store and are dangerous when left in disorganized piles. The best solution is to hang your tools along your garage or storage shed walls. Instead of buying a rack system off the shelf, though, make your own for less money. This system makes the tools easy to access and will prevent tripping. Start by measuring the length of wall space you will use and pickup 1x3 lumber to match it....

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 99 words · Alan Ryan

Pandora Brings Back Annual Subscriptions For Pandora One, at $55/yr

Back in March, Pandoraraised its prices and did away with annual subscriptions. The price hike was one thing, but the end of yearly subscriptions ticked off a number of people. Now, the service is bringing them back, due to popular demand. (Even though it’s still a hike from Pandora One’s old $36/yr price.) Pandora One Thanks toShredderfor the tip!

December 18, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · Juan Brown