Five Things Job Candidates Obsess Over That Hiring Managers Don't

Have you crafted a beautiful resume with the perfect typeface? Here are five things that people put too much emphasis on that hiring managers actually don’t care about. This post originally appeared onLearnVest. But the truth is, not all job-search details are make-or-break. “Think about the conversation, and write something both personal and business-related,” she suggests. “You could even put the internships or junior positions together without bullet points,” Green adds....

December 12, 2014 · 2 min · 229 words · Margaret Conner

Google's Android Studio 1.0 Makes Building Apps Easy

There are plenty of resources for learning the new IDE, starting with theAndroid Studio pageandTeam Treehouse’sAndroid Development Track. Android Studio 1.0| Android Developer’s Blog viaThe Next Web

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 27 words · John Dunn

How to Craft an Information Diet That Actually Works

Some of us watch a lot of TV. We may read more articles than we need to (the irony is not lost on me here). We go on Twitter to kill our boredom. On your work profile, youcan block distracting websites. If you use your phone for both work and play, here’s how you might remove distractions foriOSandAndroiddevices. Creating distance between all this information means you don’t tempt yourself into unintended binges....

December 12, 2014 · 2 min · 262 words · Jonathan Perry

Invent With Python Is a Treasure Trove of Ebooks for Aspiring Coders

Books range from free to $163. Check out the full list below.

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 12 words · Jesse Garner

Leatherman Sidekick for $18, Bluetooth Speakers in Any Size, and More

Leathermandominatesthe multitool market, and their Sidekick model is marked down to just $25 today. Makes a great gift. Just choose carefully; it’s possible for you to only use the code once per account. Itching for a new compact system camera? You’ve got two great options today. It’s a travel router! It’s a personal cloud! It’s $30! These ION Audio speakers…are not that. This speaker rarely dips below $100, and has great reviews wherever you look....

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 134 words · Benjamin Gibson

Make High Heels More Comfortable by Shifting Your Weight

Wearing high heels doesn’t have to mean punishment for your feet. Strengthen your feet (sans heels) by balancing your weight on different parts of your feet.

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 26 words · Andrew Greene

Most Popular Featured Bags and Workspaces of 2014

Every week, we highlight interesting workspaces as well as what’s in others' everyday carry bags. Here are the most popular featured bag and featured workspace posts of the year. Reader Brian Geraghty assembled a go bag with a GRID-IT stuffed full with preparation. In fact, for reader Nicholas Moore, the less junk the better. Reader Chris Collins shares his nicely organized bag that helps him do just that. Case in point, PhD student, Samuel shares his bag over on Everyday Carry....

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Keith Singleton

Plex for Android Adds Playlist Support, Continuous Playback

An update today brought playlist support and continuous playback when you start an episode from On Deck. Rather than coming back every 22 minutes to start a new episode. you might create custom playlists, which will be saved even when you leave the app. The update is available for the Android and Android TV interfaces of Plex right now. Plex for Android| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police Plex for Plex Pass| Google Play Store

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · Alejandro Dennis

Robinhood Buys and Sells Stock with Zero Commission Charges

A high commission can eat into your gains before you even make them. Robinhood, however, doesn’t charge you a cent. The app is simple enough. Buying and selling stocks isn’t really the hard part of investing, after all. The app currently has a waitlist, but you might at least see your place in line.

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 54 words · Michael Schmidt

Switch Tasks to Refresh Your Perspective When Problem Solving

Here, a well-timed distraction can be a boon to creativity. When we let go of a problem, our perspective expands. Mindlessly grinding away at the problem for an extended period of time will likely only frustrate you. It’s just not how creativity works. Instead, switch tasks to relax your mind and return to the challenge with a new perspective. How to Find Creative Insights at Work| Psychology Today Photo byPaul Fisher....

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 71 words · Brandon Howard

The Best Shopping Sites for Buying Unique Gifts

It’s not easy finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list year after year. Let’s get window shopping. Photo byElena Kalistratova(Shutterstock).

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 22 words · Rita Turner

The Easy Way to Ice a Cake Without a Stand

Amy Machnak shows you how to efficiently frost a cake when you don’t have a stand. Start with icing the sides of the cake, using a forward and back motion. After you smooth more frosting across the top of the cake, you’re ready for more intricate decorating. How to Decorate a Cake| Sunset

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 53 words · Margaret Braun

The Mosaic Home Screen

This design comes courtesy of My Color Screen userVeroake@XDA. Open Themer and browse for themes. Under “My Themes” select “Exported.” Choose “Mosaic Tiles.zip Mosaic Tiles| My Color Screen

December 12, 2014 · 1 min · 28 words · Marie Bowman