Get a Free College Degree by Studying Abroad

We don’t have to tell you that college is incredibly expensive and student debt just keeps going up. What if we told you you could get a completely free education overseas? Public universities in France only cost around $200, and Sweden offers PhDs for free. Norway also covers tuition of foreigners, as does Slovenia. And Brazil only charges small registration fees, though it has fewer programs in English. Free College Degree, Passport Required| Matador web link...

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 79 words · Sandra Hernandez

Give the Gift of a More Organized Office

They come in a variety of colors, and fit just about any throw in of cable snugly. The base is weighted too, so it won’t go anywhere either. A Portable Label Maker This holiday season, give the gift of more organized documents. Plus, it comes in orange and red, so pick your flavor. Maybe they’re tech-savvy too, and have their papers in order. Plus, they’reyour favorite scanners for going paperless, which is a big boost in our book....

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 157 words · Derek Freeman

Have Better One-on-One Meetings by Splitting Personal and Work Time

Splitting the meeting time into personal and work can help you build rapport while getting the information you want. Building rapport and morale is one of the best ways to get good work out of others. People don’t get asked very often how things are going by someone who is really listening. When you ask about people’s loved ones it means a lot because, well, they love them! It doesn’t have to be overly personal, but bonding can happen at work during productive hours....

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 124 words · Donna Ramsey

How to Have a Happy Holiday Living Far From Family

We grow up celebrating holidays with our families, but after we move away it’s much more difficult. Work, school, and other goals can require you to relocate. After a while I started occasionally accepting those invitations, and I’m glad that I did. The families I’ve spent holidays with are some of the most accepting and loving I’ve ever met. Furthermore, they treated me like I was part of the family....

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 170 words · Jeffrey Adams

LastPass Can Now Automatically Change Your Passwords

Once it’s set up, LastPass will automatically change your password for you. Introducing Auto-Password Changing with LastPass| LastPass Blog

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 19 words · Michael Kelly

Make OS X Tags Easily Accessible from the Dock as a Stack

Still, if you use tags, it’s a handy way to access your them. Show Tags as Stacks in The Dock| Macgasm

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 21 words · Francisco Monroe

Modify Facebook's Ad Preferences to Control Which Ads You See

Modify your ad preferences to stop Facebook’s tracking, or to make the ad selection better. On the desktop, the tiny arrow is a tiny “x” instead. Click “Manage Your Ad Preferences.” On the next page you will see category options for the ads you’re presented with. It only takes a few clicks and make Facebook’s ads more relevant, or clear them to altogether. 5 privacy fixes your Facebook News Feed needs by New Year’s| PCWorld

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 75 words · Corey Hodges

Most Popular Windows Downloads and Posts of 2014

Here were our most popular Windows posts this year. Everyone knows their names: Firefox, VLC, 7-Zip, and so on. Here are 10 of our favorites. Here’s how to make the most of your multi-monitor setup in Windows 7 and 8. This week we’re looking at five of the best antivirus tools, based on your nominations. Here’s what you’re free to expect to see. Today, the company is allowing adventurous users (like yourself) to try it out for free....

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 162 words · James Carroll

Replace a Lost Apple ID Recovery Key Before You're Locked Out

Without that key, you might’t access your account if it’s hacked. The Next Web learned this the hard way. If you’re using two-factor authentication, this isalmost as bad as losing your phone. Head over to The Next Web for William’s whole story. The dark side of Apple’s two-factor authentication| The Next Web

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 52 words · Melissa Garcia

Restore Vintage, Thrift Store Cast Iron with Oven Cleaner

If you find one, it’s not too hard to bring back to life. All you need is a little oven cleaner. Let them set for 24 hours before cleaning them off and re-applying if necessary. Again, take care with that stuffit’s extremely dangerous, and should only be handled carefully. How to Restore Vintage Cast-Iron Cookware| Serious Eats

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Zachary Deleon

Simplifit Builds You a Personal Health Program, with a Virtual Coach

The app also has a virtual coach to offer reminders, encouragement, and track your progress. I’ve been beta testing Simplifit for a while, and the app definitely does what it promises. If you follow along, you’ll find yourself building better habits in no time. Hit the link below to learn more and try it out. Simplifit(Free) | Google Play viaSimplifit

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 60 words · Emily Acevedo

The Science Behind What Happens in Your Body When You Start Running

I hadn’t made it to the end of my block before my chest started itching. It was like someone had stuffed my shirt full of wood chips. What’s actually happening, says Magness, is blood flowing into tiny unused capillaries in my skin. In non-runners like me, these capillaries are dormant. When they get flooded with blood irregularly, they swell. I ended up speed walking the last few blocks home. “This is pretty common,” Magness graciously told me....

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 106 words · Alyssa Hansen

This Chart Shows You Which Cruise Items Included in the Fee Are Worth It

For the full (very long!) chart, check out the full post linked below. Fee vs. Free: What’s Included in Your Cruise Fare?| Cruise Critic

December 9, 2014 · 1 min · 24 words · Jonathon Bond