Clips Adds Tons of Copy and Paste Functionality to iOS

Clips is packed with features. It works with text, rich text, and images. The app is free, but the $1.99 in-app purchase unlocks unlimited clipping and iCloud sync. Clips(Free/$1.99) | iTunes App Store

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 33 words · Angel Harrison

Consider Ditching the Smartphone Data Plan to Save Money

Yes, you read that right. By far, the biggest cost to your smartphone is the data plan. While some carriers require it if you have a smartphone attached, others allow it to be optional. Relying solely on Wi-Fi for your data can seem kind of risky. After all, you never know when you’ll be somewhere without an open connection. However, in urban prefs, Wi-Fi is becoming more and more prolific....

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 154 words · Andrew Alvarado

Create Watch Folders to Easily Store Files In Your Evernote Account

Windows: Being effective with Evernote is important. You’ll now see where you’re able to change what notebook your folder imports to. From now on, any file you move into that folder will automatically upload to Evernote. Windows users can see the full step-by-step below. Creating Auto-Import folders in Evernote for Windows| Evernote viaDigital Inspiration

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 54 words · Kristen Richardson

Extract a Stripped Screw with Your Drill

Stripped screws are a fact of life, and can throw a wrench into a smooth running DIY project. Here’s the best way to remove a stripped screw with your cordless drill. And frankly, if you’re a DIY veteran, you probably have better tools for the job. Then tighten it back up as tight as it’s possible for you to. ensure your drill is on reverse, then slowly allow your drill to unscrew the stripped screw....

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 90 words · Kevin Bowman

Give Credit for an Idea to the Whole Group to Encourage Collaboration

Your ideas are special to you. You want to get credit for them. Give the whole group credit and encourage them to work together more. As design blog Misc explains, the best ideas and breakthroughs are increasingly created by groups rather than individuals. There is another benefit to bringing different disciplines to the problem-solving table. A key technique for achieving breakthrough is through contextual juxtaposition. But remember that putting credit on individuals creates competition between them....

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 101 words · Travis York

Give Each Workday a Theme for Productive Momentum

Distractions at work can make you lose focus on the things you should be doing. Dorsey co-founded Twitter and Square. Of course, Dorsey is the CEO, so he had the leeway to choose what he works on. You might not be able to push tasks around as easily. But you could still set soft themes. Jack Dorsey on Working for Two Companies Full-Time| Techonomy Media viaUncommon Digital

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 67 words · Thomas Wright

How to Make the Most of a Long Layover

A long layover is hardly ever ideal, but sometimes they can’t be avoided. Here are a few ways to make your next lengthy layover a little bit better. Prepare by bringing along supplies to entertain yourself. verify you have plenty of snacks, too, since airport food isn’t the most appealing or affordable. Just be sure your food can make it past security! A blanket and slippers can go a long way to making a layover comfortable as well....

October 10, 2014 · 2 min · 228 words · Robert York

I Want to Write iOS Apps. Where Do I Start?

I’m just not sure where to get started or what tools I need. Where do I start? Sincerely,App Store Amateur Dear ASA,Learning to develop for iOS is kind of a two-pronged process. If you’re versed in coding, you’ll need to get familiar with Apple’s development toolsandtheir guidelines. It’s free and you’ve got the option to download it from fromApple’s site. Xcode is the graphical interface you’ll use to write apps....

October 10, 2014 · 2 min · 243 words · Ronald Lucas

Microsoft's Xim Shares Photos With Your Friends In Real Time

Windows/Android: No one likes huddling around a phone to look at pictures. you’re free to share these photos with groups or individuals through text message. you might check out the photos and talk about them without having to huddle around someone’s phone. Microsoft Xim| Google Play Store viaTalkAndroid Microsoft Xim| Windows Phone Store

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 53 words · Nicholas Wilson

Prepare Your Motorcycle for Winter with Help from This Graphic

Preparing your bike properly before storage will ensure that it will work perfectly once the weather warms up.

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 18 words · Sharon Blake

This Comic Shows You The Right Way to Share Private Sexy Selfies

(FYI: The comic is quite NSFW, so keep that in mind before clicking.) Hit the link below to read the whole thing. How to Selfie Like a Boss| Oh Joy Sex Toy

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 32 words · Victor Willis

Turn a Short Video into a Cinemagraph in Photoshop In Minutes

Howard Pinsky shows us how in this short video. see to it the Timeline pops up on the bottom of the screen. If it doesnt click Window > Timeline and you should be good to go. Head over to the Layers Palette and drag the duplicate to the top of the layer stack. ensure it is right above theVideo Group. Right press the duplicate layer in the Layers Palette and select Rasterize Layer then a Layer Mask....

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 156 words · Shannon Warner

Two Ways to Securely Lock Your Bike on a Comb Rack

Heres what you should probably do. I found two tricks,posted online by Rich Swent(who took the above photos). Remember, the goal is to make your bike more secure than the guy next to you. Locking Your Bike| Bicyclist Education by Rich Swent

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 42 words · Jeff Pineda