Create Customizable GeoMaps with Google Sheets

If you want to display a range of data by region, you need a GeoMap. On the customize tab you could choose the colors and select which region you want. 6 Powerful Google Drive Features You’re Probably Not Using| PC World

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 41 words · Edward Smith

How Much You Really Make Investing After Taxes, Fees and Inflation

When it comes to saving for your future, investing is important. But taxes, expenses and inflation put a dent in your earnings. Here’s an example they give. The return, before taxes, fees and inflation, is $2,346. That’s about 11%. So the numbers aren’t meant to throw investing out the window. For example, check out our article on theFive Best Investment Firms. We discussed this when we wrote about theLadder Method....

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 81 words · Laura Johnson

How to Fix Twitter's Biggest Annoyances

Twitter may play second fiddle to Facebook’s social internet prowess, but we still find it pretty useful. It still has its fair share of annoyances inherent in the system. Here’s how to avoid being repressed by annoyances. “X, Y, and Z just followed @ButtsMcButtpants.” None of these have much to do with any activity you take part in. They’re all prompted by other people interacting with things that aren’t you....

September 5, 2014 · 2 min · 295 words · Laura Manning

Plane Finder Tracks Your Flight in Real Time

Check it out at the link below. Plane Finder Plane Finder| iTunes App Store Plane Finder| Google Play Store

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 19 words · Gloria Jones

Popular Photo Printing Services Compared on Price, Quality, and Speed

That’s the question the New York Times put to the test. Where to Print Those Vacation Photos| The New York Times

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 21 words · Justin Martinez

Reset a Forgotten Raspberry Pi Password with a Simple TXT File Edit

If you forget your Raspberry Pi’s password, it’s a pretty useless little machine. All you oughta do is grab your Raspberry Pi’s SD and put it into your rig. There should be a file called cmdline.txt. Boot up and you should get a flashing cursor. Enter this command into the Pi: passwd pi Enter in your new password two times. Then jot down this command: sync exec /sbin/init Your Pi will boot up like normal....

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 134 words · Jake Kramer

Shore Up IKEA Furniture with Wood Glue

IKEA furniture is affordable, often looks good, and gets the job done on a budget. Thanks to Brian (and Adam!)

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 20 words · Mary Saunders

The Best Hotel Alternatives (Besides Airbnb)

Here are a few services that share a lot of the same perks. You must sign a rental agreement and usually pay 10-50% upfront to confirm the reservation. You also may have to provide a security deposit. Cancellation policy, and other details, depend on the rental agreement you sign with the property owner. Vacation Rental By Owner, akaVRBO, is much more similar to Airbnb. TravelMobfocuses on countries located in Asia and the Pacific....

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 188 words · Vanessa Lewis

The Complete Guide to Avoiding (and Removing) Windows Crapware

What Is Crapware? So, for the purposes of this guide, we’ll be talking about both kinds of unwanted software. Luckily, removing them isn’t too hard, and you have a few choices. Start it up and wait for it to generate a list of the programs on your rig. Select a program you want to remove and tap the “Uninstall” button. Repeat step 3 until all the unwanted software has been removed....

September 5, 2014 · 3 min · 511 words · Marissa Martin

The Financial Moves You Should Make in September

But cooking the turkey? That can wait another two months. Or take advantage of Credit Karma’srecently unveiledprogram that lets you pull your free credit report weekly. If you don’t file and pay each quarter, the IRS can charge you fines and penalties. Check out LearnVest’sguide to doing your taxes as a freelanceror contract worker for more guidance. Confused about the rules? Review ourstart-to-finish checkliston paying your taxes. Image remixed fromRoman Sotolaandphotolinc(Shutterstock)....

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 78 words · Breanna Small

Write Your Emails Backwards for Higher Response Rates

We’ve all had at least one email go unanswered. We go into reading an email thinking, “What do you want from me?” and ignore emails that take too long to answer that question. This “ask first, explain later” concept makes sense. Make it the very first line in your message. Then, add whatever short text you gotta support the decision or response. If you have a lot of emails that go unanswered, it’s worth a try....

September 5, 2014 · 1 min · 89 words · Stephanie Fuller

A Beginner's Guide to Automating Your Mac with Keyboard Maestro

Macs have all kinds ofgreat automation tools, but Keyboard Maestro is easily the most powerful among them. What Is Keyboard Maestro? You’ll create these macros in Keyboard Maestro’s editor window. So, let’s start by breaking down the different parts of the editor and how to use them. Groups Organize Your Macros The first panel you’ll notice in Keyboard Maestro is the Groups panel. These groups allow you to set up macros that only work with specific applications....

September 4, 2014 · 2 min · 377 words · Jessica Griffin

Ask for a Precise, Short Amount of Time to Meet a Busy Person

You should also check out Clark’s post below for other tips on meeting busy people. Score a Meeting with Just About Anyone| Harvard Business Review Photo bydigital internet.

September 4, 2014 · 1 min · 28 words · Heather Smith