Make an Umami-Packed Demi-Glace Using Nothing But Vegetables

), but this umami-bomb is off-limits to the meat-free folk.

October 12, 2015 · 1 min · 10 words · Timothy Townsend

Skip the Handshake and Fist Bump Instead to Keep From Getting Sick

This was after they had measured the transference ofE. Colibacteria with other greeting gestures, including the handshake and high-fives. The results showed that handshakes transferred ten times the bacteria compared with a fist bump. Transmission is greater with increased duration and grip, which presumably increases the intimacy of association between hands. And if the other person is skeptical, just show them this article. Bump it, bro. Stephanie Lee is a geeky health and fitness freelance writer....

October 12, 2015 · 1 min · 86 words · Matthew Davis

The Best iOS Apps Updated with 3D Touch Support

Hopefully well see some more interesting uses of the tech as time goes on. iOS 9 isnt just about 3D touch, theres been some othergreat updates for older phones as well.

October 12, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Daniel Davis

Energize Your Mornings With This Vintage Strongman Routine

A cup of coffee can get you moving in the morning, but itsnot the only way. For example, you might crumple up sheets of newspaper into paper balls only using your hands. Old Time Strongman Morning Routine| YouTube

October 11, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Bradley Hodges

Use iTunes Smart Playlists to Differentiate Between Apple Music, iTunes Match, and More

Macworld shows off a few easy ways to sort albums using smart playlists. Thankfully, iTunes is smart enough to figure out where you albums are located. Create Smart Playlists to find which of your songs are Apple Music, in the cloud, and more| Macworld

October 11, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Justin Simpson

Use the Reappraisal Technique to Deal With Anger

When youre angry, rather than trying to push down your rage, try reappraising the situation. A change in perspective may help change your emotional response. However, another context may make you less angry. For example, if a driver cuts you off on the freeway, you may get angry. You want to scream back. Or even hit them. But what if I told you their mother passed away yesterday? Or that they were going through a tough divorce and just lost custody of their kids?...

October 11, 2015 · 1 min · 151 words · Mary Robertson

Build a Kid-Friendly Video Player with a Raspberry Pi

Over on Instructables, craighissett shows you how to build a kid-friendly video player using aRaspberry Pi. Head over to Instructables for the full guide. Raspberry Pi video player for Children| Instructables

October 10, 2015 · 1 min · 31 words · Yolanda Shannon

Limit Your Budget By Only Spending Money a Couple Days a Week

How often do you spend money? More importantly, how often do you spend money when you dont need to? Simplify your budget and find out by limiting your spending to two or three days per week. Once you do, your temptation to spend more than you should drops. This might sound hard, but in reality, its extremely easy. I leave one weeknight open for gas, grocery, and dining out experiences....

October 9, 2015 · 1 min · 99 words · Holly Lindsey

This DIY Wooden Phone Charging Dock Looks Great on Your Desk

He did mention you dont need to, though, and any kind of saweven a hand sawwill do. Its obviously the tricky part, but Albert makes it look easy. Hit the link below for the full walkthrough, step by step.

October 9, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Rachel Parrish

All the Ways Birth Control Pills Can Affect Your Sex Life, for Better or Worse

But messing with your hormones can alter your sex life in positive and negative ways. Heres what you better know, as a pill-taker or as the partner of one. Each one has different dosages of hormones that help the body prevent pregnancy. Most pills contain a combination ofprogestinandestrogen, while some contain only progestin. These hormones prevent your body from ovulating (releasing an egg from your ovary). With no egg, theres nothing to be fertilized, and no way for you to get pregnant....

October 8, 2015 · 3 min · 482 words · Paul Long

How to Optimize Your Hotel Room to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Getting a good nights sleep at a hotel can be hit and miss. This post originally appeared onVan Winkles. I wasnt in love. And I really wanted to sleep. I had arrived in Bangkok in the evening after 21 hours and two sleepless flights. My hotel was a five-star palace of pampering. It should be a place engineered for good sleep. And yet, there were issues: my curtains wouldnt shut all the way....

October 8, 2015 · 2 min · 343 words · Thomas Pineda

How to See All the Software Disabled by OS X El Capitan

While thats a great security feature, it has been messing with certain software. If you want to get a glimpse of what isnt working, MacIssues shows you how. But that doesnt really show you what SIP is blocking. For that, youll need to dig around in some folders. Here, youll find a list of components that dont meet El Capitans new security protocols. How to see software disabled by OS X 10....

October 8, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Kristen Petty

PAUSE Is a Simple Stress Relief and Relaxation Tool for iPhone

This supposedly triggers a relaxation state in your body, so you might focus on relaxing. Theres really not much to it, but thats kind of the point. Still, even if for just a moment, it was a pretty pleasant experience overall. PAUSE($1.99) | iTunes App Store viaWired

October 8, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Denise Ross