Behind the App: The Story of 1Password

Which is why you need a tool to manager your online security like1Password. How did this security tool come about? We caught up with the 1password team atAgileBitsto learn more about the story behind the app. 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? Like many of our favorite products, we set out to solve a problem....

October 8, 2014 · 2 min · 310 words · Tonya Davis

Bing Now Shows Lyrics at the Top of Your Search Results

Now that Bing has lyrics built-in to its search results, it’s the place to go. Bing Shows Lyrics in Search Results to Help You Avoid Karaoke Disasters| Engadget

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 28 words · Sean Ramirez

Book a Holiday Cruise in the First Half of December for Lower Rates

Want to book a cruise for the holidays? For more advice on booking holiday themed cruises, see the full post linked below. 7 Things you gotta Know About Holiday Cruises| Conde Nast Traveler Image fromtipsfortravellers.

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 35 words · David Carter PhD

Build Your Own Adobe Creative Suite with Free and Cheap Software

If you might’t drop the cash, you might still get a similar experience with free or cheap software. Here’s how to build your own Creative Suite. If you’re on Mac,we likePixelmator($30)more than Photoshop. It does just everything that Photoshop does at a tiny fraction of the price. Basically, if you don’t specifically need Photoshop for your job, Pixelmator is a far better choice. That said,Scribusis free and open source software that can do just about everything InDesign can....

October 8, 2014 · 2 min · 301 words · Ashley Cooper

Connect Any External Microphone to your iPhone with a Powered USB Hub

Here’s how to do it. There are plug-and-play Apple-certified models, but those cost upwards of $150. Instead, it’s possible for you to use any microphone. Amit Agarwal ofDigital Inspirationsays the key item is a powered USB 3.0 hub. see to it your hub is powered on. Using a Lightning-to-USB adapter and a standard USB cable, connect your iPhone or iPad to the hub. Connect your microphone to the hub in another port....

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 107 words · Gerald Miller

Figure Out What Song Is Playing with Shazam and Siri

The rating songs feature is pretty straightforward. This comes in handy when you’remaking smart playlistsbased on ratings. Siri will listen to the music around you and use Shazam to try and identify it. you might Now Use Siri to Identify and Rate Songs.

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Sara Smith

Forward Important Mail to Yourself with Keywords for Easy Search Later

Finding an old important email can be tricky, even with labels and filters. Think to yourself, How will I search for this later? Then, when you search for it later, you’ll probably use those same search terms. This isn’t just handy for emails, but important documents too, like passports or insurance cards. Eric Schmidt’s 9 Rules to Handle Email Overload| Time

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 61 words · Diana Anderson

Get Free Food Prep Help from Your Butcher by Simply Asking

Butchers are skilled craftsmen when it comes to anything meat related, but their expertise is often under used. Generally, butchers want you to ask them questions. Tell them what you’re planning on making and see if they have any tips or suggestions. They may have a recommendation that makes your recipe even better. Get a whole chicken and it’s possible for you to have it trussed or quartered or boned....

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 84 words · Ashley Cobb

How Did You Overcome Money Issues in Your Relationship?

Couples fight about moneymore than anything else. Either way, many of you have probably dealt with a money problem in your relationship. If you got over it, tell us how you did it. Communication is obviously an important part of any relationship. We’ve written about havingmoney meetings, understanding yourmoney philosophy, etc. What methods work best for you?

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Michael Roy

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

Dear Lifehacker,I have some background in coding, but I’ve never touched Android development before. I’d like to get started, but I’m not entirely sure what I need. If you’ve never learned to code, you’re able to check out plenty of resourceshere. Note: this is not meant to be a comprehensive guide on every detail of these applications and resources. In fact, such a guide could more accurately be described as a book....

October 8, 2014 · 2 min · 409 words · Miss Lisa Lewis

Most Popular Place to Buy Computer Parts: Newegg

Now we’re back to crown the community 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]!

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Erika Escobar

N-Key Rollover, Anti-Ghosting, and Other Keyboard Features Explained

But what do those mean, and do they matter? Linus from Techquickie breaks it down for us. Anti-ghostingusuallymeans some sort of 3-key rollover, often on gaming keys like WASD. If you’re curious what your current keyboard can handle, you might try out Microsoft’s rollover demonstrationhere. So how important are these features, really?

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 52 words · Holly Lee

Offtime Blocks Phone Distractions, Allows VIPs Through for Emergencies

It also tracks your usage and lets you auto-schedule focussed time based on your calendar. If you’ve noted a task, at its start time, Offtime will kick into action. Once you start Offtime, it’s up to you how strict you want to be. This could help you figure out where you are losing time in a day. Offtime(Free) | Google Play Store viaTechCrunch

October 8, 2014 · 1 min · 63 words · Travis Diaz DDS