Instructables userjenfoxbot’sguide gives a thorough look at everything you should probably build and code your own irrigation system. The code for the Pi is provided and it’s what operates the valve. It’s simple code, so you could rewrite it to adjust watering times and other needs. The construction requires some basic wiring, but the whole unitincluding the Pirests comfortably in a waterproof case. For the complete step-by-step instructions to build your own, check out the link below....

The Bezier Game is an interactive tutorial that teaches you how to use it. The Bezier Game| via99u Twitter

This post originally appeared on theSandglaz blog. Yet this is not enough to have a highly effective team. Here are some of the characteristics of a highly effective team, according to scientific research. In fact, studies have shown that emotional intelligence is more important than the IQ of each team member. It turns out that if individuals are socially aware, the whole group puts in better quality work. The groups were then evaluated on their performance, and given a group intelligence score....

In just the past year, ATM fees have increased more than five percent. Bankraterecently reportedthat the average cost of using an out-of-online grid ATM is now $4.35 per transaction. That’s pricey, but there’s relief. Plenty of banks reimburse out-of-connection ATMs. But there are a handful of traditional banks that refund those fees, too. We thought we’d put together a list of the banks and credit unions that waive out-of-connection ATM fees....

It runs off a web web app, which makes it completely platform agnostic. Most of the features do exactly what they say. Reading and replying to text messages works well too, althoughMightyTextisstill our preferred client. However, that has a data limit of 100MB per month, or 1GB with a premium plan. Plus, it’s completely free, with no hidden payments. It has its shortcomings though, like requiring either a USB or shared internet connection....

But the typical standalone edge sanders, like this one fromJet, can run North of $1,000. Mini Edge Sander - Belt Sander Stand| Miscellaneous Productions

There’s an alternative interpretation, however: obstacles are just another to-do. As author Ryan Holiday explains, many people get discouraged by encountering obstacles. In some cases, rightly so!Mostof us won’t become President of the United States. Far too many ambitious undertakings fail for preventable reasons. It stress-tests your desired outcome. Questioning your wishes leads to insights about how to proceed in the real world. No matter what you plan to do, you’re going to face some obstacles....

If you have a folded or crumpled check, the app probably won’t recognize it. The Wall Street Journal’s solution is to use a sheet protector. If the check still curls, roll the sleeve tightly with the check inside for a few seconds. Tricks for Getting Your Bank’s Smartphone App to Deposit a Folded Check| Wall Street Journal

Ebola may be spreading, but rumors about Ebola are spreading even faster. Wired runs down everything you really need to know about the virus. For starters, the chance of a major outbreak here in the U.S. is pretty slim. For more information on Ebola’s contagiousness,check out this post from io9. Those who to come in contact with the virus have something to worry about. Depending on the strain, you’re dealing with a 50-90 percent fatality rate....

Many of these are, at best, misleading. And it states this on the download page. Not only are they collecting diagnostics, but Windows 10 can be buggy, crash-prone, and insecure. Some of these features, like speech-to-text, will always need to send your data back to Microsoft. OS X, iOS, and Android all include this feature, for example. For this, and many other reasons, it is not ready to be used as your daily driver....

Wet swimsuits can be bothersome. Perhaps you don’t want it dripping or leaving a wet spot in your car. Or maybe you gotta put a cold, wet swimsuit back on for another swim. If you need a quick way to dry your swimsuit, try a salad spinner. File this under things I can’t believe I never thought of before. Next summer, I guess. How to dry off a bathing suit quickly| Reddit

Who wouldn’t want a custom branding iron? Instructables userearz_cdbrings us this easy-to-make project. The iron itself is made from a brass cabinet knob. like don’t do that). DIY custom branding iron| Instructables

That’s why I developed this simple color-coded system for our clothing tags. There are three parts to my system. Let each family member pick out a distinct color. Instead of reading the instructions orcodeson each tag, I created a letter system. And, of course, I do the lettering in the chosen color for each family member. A three letter code indicates a normal wash. I don’t have to search tags to figure out what to do with each one....