Most people believebuying experiences instead of possessionswill bring you more satisfaction in the long run. This increases the amount of time one can spend savoring his or her future consumption. Chalk all of this up as another reason patience is a virtue. Waiting for Merlot: Anticipatory Consumption of Experiential and Material Purchases| Psychological Science viaNYMag Photo byChris Preen.

Name the key the system you’d like to add to the context menu. Now right-hit the new key you just made and once again select New > Key. Name the key “command” in all lowercase. For more screenshots and detailed instructions, check the link below. How to Add Any tool to the Windows Desktop Right-Click Menu| How-To Geek

Android/Chrome: Allcast is already one ofthe best Chromecast apps. Allcast| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

Most of us want to get out of debt as soon as possible. In an interview with LearnVest, Vitug talks about his own debt experience. Instead of a lasting change, your impulsive behavior keeps you stuck in a cycle. For tips on how to break the cycle, check out LearnVest’s full post. The Common Debt Mistake you’ve got the option to’t Afford to Make| LearnVest Photo byMorgan.

Balance uses data fromMovesto visualize where you’re spending your time. Balance takes data from the tracking app Moves, then turns it into a chart. Balance shows you data for a day or over the course of an entire month. Balance(Free) | iTunes App Store

There are a lot of things we pay for that we don’t use completely. Your cellphone service, for example, is part of a package deal. But you probably don’t use all of the minutes you pay for each month. For subscription services like this, finance author Ramit Sethi recommends “The A La Carte Method.” He suspects many of us overspend on subscription services. Or, buy a day pass for the gym only on the days you go....

Today, Dropbox announced a re-shuffling of its Pro plans. The company also announced several new security features for Pro users. Links can also expire, and you’ve got the option to set shared folders to view-only. Perhaps most importantly, Dropbox has enabled remote wipe functionality. Introducing a more powerful Dropbox Pro| Dropbox viaCirca

It’s likely to have effects far outside California’s borders. Here’s what it means for you. This law changes that. Who It Affects Legally, the news only affects smartphones sold in California. Practically, however, this will have effects throughout the industry. As California goes, so goes the country. At least when it comes to smartphones. The list is also fairly comprehensive. As well as every major US carrier, and most major (and minor) smartphone manufacturers....

Here’s how to handle it, especially if you might’t just quit. Some of your coworkers may be great, but others drag you down. Thepolicies are stifling and the managers nitpick and micromanage. Theonly good thing about your job is the end of the day. If any of those things sound familiar, it’s time to do something. Sometimes a toxic environment is really just a manageable one that’s gone south and is beyond saving....

In the context of contemporary internet companies,DeviantArtis venerably ancient. And behind the site is Angelo Sotira. The community quickly grew and the site expanded with it. I can’t live without myLeuchtturm sketchbook. What’s your workspace setup like? I also have my sketchbook to take notes and to doodle. I definitely have a lot of stuff going on. What’s your best time-saving shortcut/life hack? I try my best to focus on the hardest or most creative problems first....

This one is only $20 today. You’ll also get a basic universal remote with physical buttons for when your phone isn’t handy. If this is still available for $25 though, it’s fantastic. [Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 16 oz.] Mobil is offering up to $15 off five quarts of motor oil via amail-in rebate. Theseseatback grocery hooksare always a hit when we post them. At $2 each with free shipping, you might as well try them out....

Cats love to jump up on to things. Cats always seem to want to be up on the kitchen counter. You’re there, you’re doing interesting things, and cats want to know what’s going on. Plus, of course, that’s where their food comes from! … For every “no,” you also need a “yes.” Give them treats when they are there so there’s positive reinforcement for the new behavior. Otherwise your cats will find a way to just do it when you’re not around....

Pushbullet can’t seem to stop rolling out useful updates. Users can now reply to SMS messages from the desktop, regardless of what app you use for texting. Previously Pushbullet enabled desktop SMS, but it was limited to users of EvolveSMS. That was neat, but pretty limiting. Now the service works with any texting app including the Android default, Hangouts. When you receive a text message, a card will pop up on your desktop....