Recently, Google launched a new music service calledYouTube Music Key. But wait, doesn’t Google already havea music service? And Music Key makes it better. Some people have been a bit confused over what Music Key is or why it exists. If you sign up for Music Key, you get a Google Play All Access subscription included. The good news is, it doesn’t matter if Google explains this in a weird way....

Is that can bobbing in the ice water beer or soda pop? Put a glow stick in the water and light up the entire container. Glowsticks are waterproof and last for hours. They won’t give off heat and melt the ice. Best of all, the sticks give the cooler a nice eerie glow.

Here are five of them, based on your nominations. There are so many things to consider when buying an Android phone. Earlier in the week,we asked you which Android phones you thought were the best this year. Here’s a look at the top five, based on your nominations, in no particular order. Just about everything you would expect in a high end Android phone is under the hood here. you could read more specific specsover at GSM Arena....

We’ve covered thistip for vegetables, and pies follow the same rule. The hot sheet lets steam develop and keeps it crispy. Check out the link for other ways to always have a flaky pie crust. 5 Ways to Prevent Soggy Pie Crust| The Kitchn Photo byCaitlin Regan.

AirDrop lets you transfer files between iOS devices with a swipe of your finger. It also lets you transfer the files to devices nearby. Verge writer Josh Lowensohn used a clever way to warn people about this default setting in iOS 8. He sent by Airdrop pictures of sloths wearing spacesuits to commuters on a train in San Francisco. Not everything is as pleasant as a sloth in a spacesuit....

You’ll pay full price for that insurance without an employer subsidy. You might consider buying your own insurance on the marketplace instead. Then you might compare your marketplace options to the COBRA plan. In most situations the marketplace plan will probably be cheaper than COBRA. Be sure to take this into consideration when you execute the numbers. Hit the link for other things you’ll need to think about during the grace period....

Todd Vernon atInc.describes a debt that involves your honesty: This is “Truth Debt.” It’s like financial debt. And when the debt gets called, the results can be disastrous. Think of each lie you tell as a charge on your credit card. Know when to pay with the right tender. 5 Ways to Keep Your ‘Truth Debt’ in Check| Inc. Photo byAlan Cleaver.

Most of us don’t like the middle seat on a plane. We’re crammed between two people. If those seats are all that is available on the flight, you aren’t always stuck. Check in with the airlines right before the flight for a possible seat change. Also, as passengers get upgraded you may be able to claim one of their vacated seats. Passengers also miss connecting flights so those seats become available shortly before departure....

As the days get shorter with less sunlight, our wardrobes often shift to darker colors. Our moods often get a bit darker. Cheer up a bit and wear bright colors instead of the typical grays and blacks. The Freelancers Union has some suggestions on ways to bring more light into your day. you’ve got the option to start with your wardrobe. This very morning, a friend’s coral T-shirt caught my eye....

When it starts getting cold outside, creepy critters want to stay warm. Mice and bugs realize your house is warmer than it is outside. Now’s the time tostop them at the gatesbefore they join you for the winter. Check out the link for tips on how to seal everything up. You’ll keep the creepy-crawlies outside and keep the heat inside. 9 Things you better Do Now to Prepare for Winter| Wise Bread...

Mashed potatoes are easy: boil some potatoes and mash them. Starting the process with cold water double-check the potatoes cook evenly. Most of the time when you’re cooking vegetables, you want tostart with hot water. Adding potatoes to already hot water increases the chances of uneven cooking. The outside of the potato will end up overcooked, while the inside will remain firm and underdone. After you boil the potatoes,dry them before you mash themfor potato perfection....

Check Apps' Permissions and Security controls This is like spring cleaning for popular online accounts. It’s probably easiest to remember to do this when you get your tax refund or bill. It’s the timeframe in which you canappeal your property taxes, the second biggest expense for homeowners. Check your town notices for when you could appeal your property taxes. Even if you’re naturally a trusting person, mistakes do happen. It could give you peace of mind that you’ll get the benefits you’ve earned....

A series of free videos on their web site asks some of life’s most interesting questions. or “Why Do Songs Get Stuck in My Head?” Ads play before and after the videos. Check out the videos for some quick entertainment and learn a little science along the way.