Some soldering is required, but it’s minimal compared to other projects. For the complete guide, check out the link below. Frozen Pipe Alarm| Instructables viaMake

Most diets really come down to the fact that we shouldall eat more vegetables. This doesn’t just apply during the holiday season. A Low-Carb Switch for Mashed Potatoes| The New York Times Photo byVegaTeam.

Sunrise(Free) | iTunes App Store

Here’s how you’re able to set it all up, too. TheSimple Clockwidget for Ubersicht TheWeatherwidget for Ubersicht Thats all there is to this one. We’re really happy to see more Ubersicht-customized Mac desktops in the showcase. If you’ve been toying around with it, check that to post yours, too! Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!...

If mobile performance means a great deal to you, check out these findings from RootMetrics. Which US cities have the best mobile performance?| RootMetrics

The iPad version is a lot like the iPhone version, except on the bigger screen. This makes it possible to do photo editing on a bigger screen. Whatever you do on the iPad version is synced up to the iPhone version as well. It’s a pretty hefty update with a lot of new stuff, and it’s available right now. VSCO Cam(Free) | iTunes App Store

Choosing a wallet isn’t difficult, but choosing a really good one can be tricky. Whatever it is, share your nominee and make your case for it in the discussions below! The call for contenders is closed! Don’t forget to cast your vote for the all-out winner! Maybe it’s durable, or has some other feature that’s worthwhile. If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....

Our friends at Gizmodo’s Field Guide have rounded up some great projects perfect for this puppy. Check out the full list below.

Meanwhile, the incumbent, Google Drive and its associated apps, have been building out features. Today, we compare the two on mobile. Comparing a list of features probably isn’t the most useful test. One suite may have more, but you probably won’t need every function. These tests were done on the Android preview, though it seems that most features are shared across platforms. They’re also more accessible than in Docs. Whereas Docs only has a few buttons in the action bar....

Where did the idea for the app come from? Were you trying to solve a problem you’d experienced, or did the inspiration come from somewhere else? I’d literally end up emailing myself links and files just to get them from one to the other. I know almost everyone still does, too, which is funny in a depressing kind of way. Pushbullet started as an easier and faster way to move links and files between devices....

Sometimes, professional networking can feel like a never-ending cycle of event hopping and meeting random people. Worse yet, many of these events are structured to facilitate bite-sized, ten-minute conversations with people. As a writer, I get media passes to dozens of “networking events” and conferences. I’ve been to few really great networking events. For the most part, they weren’t that conducive to networking. In fact, I can’t even remember meeting a friend or acquaintance from any of these events....

In fact, you may actually perform your best when you’re the most relaxed. The more relaxed you are, the better you are. That’s sort of why I got into acting. I realized the more fun I had, the better I did. I thought, well, that’s a job I could be proud of. This could mean prioritizingexercises or activities that help you relax. Certain musiccould also relax you. Bill Murray Day @ TIFF|YouTube

Chrome: It can be difficult to decipher our own writing processes. (Just in time for NaNoWriMo!) Draftback is an extremely useful tool for students, bloggers, writers, and anyone who writes. Check it out at the link below. Draftback| viaJames Somers' blog Draftback| Chrome Web Store