Some sites aren’t exactly easy to read, especially on mobile devices. There are already great apps out there,like Pocket and Readability, that do this well. But it’s handy to have the feature right in Chrome for instantaneous reading. Head to Menu > Find on Page and search for “Enable Reader Mode Toolbar Icon”. opt for Enable link under that setting. Relaunch Chrome when prompted. Tap that, and you’ll get a more readable version of the page....

iTunes doesn’t have a good way of sorting your library by which files are missingbut this workaround will. When yourwholelibrary goes missing, you probably just have to re-direct iTunes to the correct folder. Create a new smart playlist with the rule “Playlist is not existing songs”. Name it whatever you want (like “Exclamation”). The resulting smart playlist should give you a sortable list of every song missing from your library....

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Rewards are critical to habit building. This video explains why. However, just any reward won’t necessarily push you toward your goals. Worse, you may decide to continue rewarding yourself without continuing the habit. Why Rewarding Yourself May Be a Bad Idea, for Habits.| The Happiness Project

Bamboo is one of the strongest, most versatile plants in the world. In fact, bamboo seedlings don’t even break ground for at least five years. But there is a reason that patience is a virtue. You won’t even be sure if they’re still alive down there. But they’re so tired of waiting for the plant to sprout, and the suspense is killing them. So what do they do? Well, the successful bamboo farmers wait patiently....

Ask just about anyone else, and they’ll give you a dumbfounded stare. However, reading fiction has some hidden benefits regardless of who are you. Lets take a look at a few of them. Psychologicalstudieshave found similar results. True empathy’s impossible. This is nourishing, redemptive; we become less alone inside. It might just be that simple. If nothing else, reading fiction gives you the chance to put yourself in others' shoes....

But it doesn’t have to be. If you set routines and do some preparation, your family’s mornings will be smooth sailing. This post originally appeared onA Fine Parent. You know the easiest way to get thestressout of parenting? Find the one situation that constantly causes friction and figure out how to make it go smoother. The rest will simply follow suit. To us, it was the mornings. Here are a few things to keep in mind whencreating a less chaotic morning routinefor you and your kids....

From computers to the household, these are the most popular DIY projects we featured this year. But if you’vegotten into cooking at home, it’s the room most in need of an efficiency makeover. Here are 10 DIY projects that make your kitchen better. Here are 10+ such projects to consider. Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple. Plus, they’re really easy to make. And there are plenty ofcar repairs it’s possible for you to do yourself....

It’s easy to procrastinate planning the future. But the sooner you start investing for retirement, the better. Start by planning your first year of life as a retiree. And really, planning for travel is simple. I don’t know what I want to dohow long I want to stay. I have no idea what it costs." And at that point, I know one thing for certain: their dream trip won’t happen....

Family get-togethers can be great, but they can alsocause a lot of stress. Arrange to meet friends over the festive season, so you get a break from your family. Use that space to breathe deeply and regroup before you have to go back in. It’s not just about how much time you spend with family, but the quality of it. Family will see through you being fake when you’re grouchy or have had too much....

If you’re looking for something built specifically for coding, Quiver might do the job. Quiver is built for programmers and allows you to mix text, code, and Markdown within a note. Quiver does just about everything you’d expect out of a both a notes app and an IDE. you might also share and collaborate on notes if you’re working with a small team. you’re able to check out a free trial from the developer’s site below....

Building margin into your schedule ensures you still have enough time to meet your goals when things go awry. We often forget that it’s also great for processing stress and recharging between tasks. If you live a busy lifestyle or have a packed day, you know thatstress comes with the package. The bigger the upset, the more margin you need. Building Margin Into Your Schedule| Simple Productivity Blog Photo byphotosteve101.