Most Popular Burr Coffee Grinder: Capresso 560 Infinity

Now we’re back to highlight your favorite. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand it’s a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at[email protected]!

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 37 words · Dr. Lisa Marsh

Pack an Extra Bag to Avoid Excess Weight Charges

You encounter a variety of baggage fees when flying. To escape excess bag charges, bring another bag that you could collapse to fit in another suitcase. Eric Jordan at Conde Nast Traveler explains that an overweight charge may cost more than an extra bag fee. For more tips on navigating baggage fees during air travel, check out the full post linked below. How to Avoid Baggage Fees at the Airport| Conde Nast Traveler...

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 75 words · Catherine Wood

Plumbing 101: PEX vs. Copper Piping

Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons for each punch in. Copper hasnatural attributesthat make it ideal for plumbing. It creates a biostatic atmosphere which makes it difficult for bacteria to grow inside of it. It also resists corrosion and is unaffected by ultraviolet rays, which allows you to use it outdoors. Copper does have a few disadvantages, though. Copper has become expensive, whereas PEX is typically about a third of the cost....

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 107 words · Benjamin Mitchell

Pushbullet Now Lets You Send Text Messages From Your Computer

Send Texts Right From your machine| Pushbullet Blog

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 8 words · Carl Myers

See How Secure Most Messaging Services Really Are with This Scorecard

The EFF took a look at today’s most popular services and compared them all. In regards to first party messaging services, FaceTime, iMessage, and Google Hangouts ranked fairly well. Secure Messaging Scorecard| Electronic Frontier Foundation

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 35 words · Anna Turner

Spotify Family Plan Now Available, Gives You 50% Off Premium Accounts

Spotify’s family plan launches today and it’s a pretty sweet deal. you might add up to four family members to your preexisting premium account for just $5 a person. To use the family plan, you’ll already need a $10/month Spotify Premium account. They get their own playlists and recommendations, so it works just like your own account. Just head over to the Spotify Family page, sign on, then invite your family to your account....

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · David Atkinson

The Best Wikipedia Features Still in Beta

Wikipedia has quietly been working on a variety of features behind the scenes as part ofits beta program. You’ll need to be logged in for the features to work (obviously). you’re able to set up a new accounthere. Once you’ve made an account and logged in, head to the beta features pagehere. When enabled, cards will appear when you hover over a link and display a summary of that page....

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 183 words · Randall Lopez

The Distant Pyramid Desktop

Our friendDobbie03makes some great-looking Linux desktops, and this one is no exception. Here’s how you might set it up, too. There are plenty of other screenshots of the setup at the link below as well. 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!

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 63 words · Brenda Paul

The Healthiest Foods for One-Handed Snacking While Gaming

Eating while you’re playing games is an art unto itself. The wrong food will either gunk up your controller or your arteries, and probably both. Here are some of the best alternatives for keeping your console and your body clean. Check out the full guide below. Note: there is some strong language. Lu Bu’s Guide to Healthy Snacking While Gaming| Battle and Brew

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 63 words · Lance Rojas

This Cheat Sheet Has the Best Resolutions for Social Media Pictures

And some probably look crappy. This cheat sheet helps you nail down the right resolution. The guide shows the resolution your pictures are displayed at. sRGB colorspace Profile Photo Must be at least 180 x 180 pixels. Image uploads of 2048 x 2048 pixels. Shared Image displayed on Timeline Longest edge is scaled to display 504 pixels. The author promises that they’ll update the post if any of these sites adjust their standards....

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 93 words · Mark Mckinney

This Infographic Shows How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain

This graphic, posted on personal trainer Lucas James' blog details the relationship between alcohol and gaining weight. That is, if you want toget drunk, not fat. Here’s the whole infographic: Alcohol & Weight Gain| Lucas James viaInfographic Journal

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Sheila Watts

Three Dos and Don’ts for Handling Stress In the Heat of the Moment

In the heat of a stressful moment, it can be easy to lose ourselves. Get acquainted with your stress signals, and take a few deep breaths. There’s nothing wrong with talking to someone about what’s stressing you out. How to Handle Stress in the Moment| Harvard Business Review Photo bydb Photography.

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 51 words · Bradley Hughes

Travel-Friendly Wireless Charger, Free Amazon Credit, and More Deals

That’s free money, folks. Just enter codeHOLIDAYGCSat checkout to get the deal. The gift cards, of course, never expire. ThisiHomeis $50 today at Best Buy, or $70 off Amazon’s price. [iHome AirPlay Speaker System for Apple iOS, $50] Need more USB ports? Of course you do. For $1, why not? Omron micro switches provide crisp, firm clicks. Take control of your virtual world. Personalize your mouse to fit your needs....

November 5, 2014 · 1 min · 196 words · Robert Walker