Watch the Original Star Wars Trilogy As It Was Before George Lucas Screwed It Up

Since 1997, George Lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original Star Wars trilogy. Every new releasein theaters, on DVD, and on Blu-Raycomes withmore added garbagethan the last. I mean come onwhat doesa big CGI alien walking in front of the shotpossibly add to the movie? Watch the video above to see how it was put togetherit really is fascinating. (Theresa longer version here, if youre really interested.) Not all of the Special Edition changes are bad, of course....

December 14, 2015 · 1 min · 208 words · Jennifer Lynch

Most Popular Health and Fitness Posts of 2015

For something so important, theres an awful lot of confusion over health and nutrition. Here were our best health-related posts of 2015. Exercise vs. Diet: Which Is More Important for Weight Loss? Being healthy is simple, right? Eat less, move more. Diet, or exercise? What Marijuana Actually Does to Your Brain and Body Marijuana. But what does marijuana actually do to us? Lets take a look at this fascinating drug, its health effects, and potential concerns about using it....

December 12, 2015 · 3 min · 475 words · Tyler Gutierrez

Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Indulgences to Get the Most Out of Them

We all have little indulgences we know we shouldnt take part in. The concert we shouldnt have spent money on, the ice cream that breaks our diet. A guilty pleasure is temporarily breaking a good habit to give yourself a treat. A bad habit is when those treats are the norm, in place of a good habit. If you really are indulging a guilty pleasure, though, leave out the guilt....

December 11, 2015 · 1 min · 124 words · Ryan Olson

Most Popular DIY Projects of 2015

Here are some of the best DIY tips for when you want to tackle projects all on your own. If you leave them high enough youve got a solid seat, but most homeowners want them out. There are two ways to remove a stump: one takes time, the other takes money. Should I Use a DIY PC for My NAS or Buy an Enclosure? What do you suggest? Heres the method they use to keep their shows running on time....

December 10, 2015 · 2 min · 282 words · Katherine Sutton

The Hidden Value of Extended Warranties

But extended warranties can offer real value and additional features that might be worth it to you. Its also comforting to know that if a product is not repairable, it will be replaced. Bottom line: Theres value in being able to sleep well at night. (The 3-year AppleCare plan for MacBooks is $249, for example. And althoughmany credit cards extend your warranty for free, its not a guarantee. This can be invaluable if your work depends on whatever youre replacing....

December 10, 2015 · 1 min · 113 words · Michael Gonzalez

Everything You Should Do at the End of the Year to Optimize Your 2015 Taxes

Here are some year-end moves to make to get the most out of your 2015 taxes and stay organized. Now is also a good time to clean out a closet or basement and donate clothing and household goods. Remember to get receipts for non-cash donations . A qualified organization is pretty straightforward, but theIRS details what counts here. Again, check that youget a receipt for every charitable deduction. Another way to get a tax break on charitable donations is todonate your investments....

December 9, 2015 · 3 min · 472 words · Katherine Salazar

Focus On What You Get, Not What You Give Up, With Your Healthy Choices

Think of all the times you say no when you choose what you think is best for your health. All the shouldnt or cant haves can get tiresome. Instead of fixating on no, focus on when it’s possible for you to say yes. Now this is not like shouting a resounding yes! to eating all the ice cream for every meal (although that would beawesome). The next time you have an internal tug-of-war (i....

December 9, 2015 · 2 min · 235 words · Jerry White

How to Pack for a Weekend Trip

Last weekend I went to Hudson, NY, to enjoysomereallygood food. I took my good oldCondor 3-day assault packand followed this advice on how to pack for a weekend trip. Be critical with your own choices and get rid of anything that is not fundamentalstick to the essentials. Rolling your t-shirts, jeans, and underwearanything that doesnt wrinkleis always the thing to do. Another good tip is to create daily outfits byrolling socks and underwear inside a t-shirt....

December 8, 2015 · 1 min · 120 words · Samantha Oliver

Download Software and Updates for Gaming Consoles Before Gifting Them

To make this doable, download any necessary software and updates before wrapping the console. Its kind of along the same lines of making sure you pack batteries with any electronic gifts. Its just a nice thing to do so the gift is ready to enjoy. Gifting a new console for Christmas?| Reddit Photo byDavidlohr Bueso.

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Tanya Anderson

Install Kodi on iOS, No Jailbreak Required

The basics here are pretty simple. Youll take the Kodi Cydia file, create a special profile, then go from there. Head over to the Kodi forums for the full guide, or check out iDownloadBlogs video guide linked below. Mac OS X - iOS App Signer - Install Kodi without Jailbreak| Kodi Forums viaiDownloadBlog

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Nicholas Hartman

Keep a Room Warm and Cozy With This DIY Door Draft Blocker

In this video fromyoutuber DaveHax, youll learn all kinds of helpful tips for keeping warm this winter. Then just slide the whole thing under the door. Now you have an extra incentive to get your presents wrapped early this year! How to Keep Warm this Winter| YouTube

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Holly Green

Snap Adds Widgets to Your Notification Shade That You Can Use Anywhere

Snap puts them in your notification shade, so theyre always accessible. The app adds a section to your normal pull-down shade that lets you add whatever widgets you need. Snap - Widget Drawer| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Michael Moreno

The Best Live Streaming App for iPhone

Its incredibly simple to start a stream, share a stream, and interact with the people watching. Periscope has a lock on making it so easy to live stream anything with a single touch. Our colleagues atKotaku used itto cover the show floor at E3 live, which was amazing. Where It Falls Short Periscope is popular and easy to use, but its not perfect. While the two used to be fierce competitors, theyre a bit different now....

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 132 words · Nicholas Johns