BitTorrent Sync Updates Interface, Now Makes Sharing Easier

Bittorrent Sync may not bethe perfect Dropbox replacement, but it is pretty great. Today it got a lot better. In addition to a new interface, users can now share quick links to your folders with anyone. Previously, the only way to share files with Bittorrent Sync was to share folders using a shared code. Now, users can share links to individual folders with other users directly. The link will even walk non-users through how to setup Bittorrent Sync....

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 125 words · Bruce Peters

Disable Disruptive Hotkeys While Gaming with This Script

Some keyboard keys can be a nuisance for gamers (ever accidentally hit the Windows key while gaming?) Then it’s possible for you to re-enable them when you’re done gaming.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 29 words · Patrick Hernandez

Ebooks or Paper Books: Your Best Arguments

With the advance of phones, tablets, and ereaders, ebooks have become a popular reading standard. Still, there’s something about the feel of an old-fashioned paper book. Weasked youwhich one is better and why, and here are some of the best arguments we heard. There were a lot of great responses so let’s see where you landed. Waiting for the take away to be ready, I read a few pages. Waiting pretty much anywhere, I read....

August 26, 2014 · 2 min · 244 words · Robin Brooks

Expand Your Study Abroad Options with Non-University Programs

Not all colleges have study abroad programs, or they have very limited offerings. for try and find the program that has what you’re looking for, try a non-university affiliated program. Study Abroad Programs (Non-University)| Weekend Student Adventures Image fromurbanists.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Leslie Moore

How a Bit of Gratitude Helped Improve My Spending Habits

Money seems like it has everything to do with logic and little to do with feelings. But our emotions can have a pretty big impact on how we deal with our finances. Gratitude, for example, can affect spending (and even investing) in a big way. Here’s a first-hand account of how it changed my own financial habits for the better. The better choice was pretty obvious: delayed gratification literally paid off....

August 26, 2014 · 5 min · 1047 words · Meagan Webb

How to Get Useful Buying Information From Tech Rumors

Next week, Samsung, Motorola, and Apple are all dropping new products. Here’s how to actually use tech rumors to make better purchasing decisions. The latter category is more for enthusiasts, but there issomevaluable info consumers can garner. But if you could find out when the next Motorola phone is coming out, that’s useful. This is largely because these two are rarely confirmed very early on. Even if they are, they can change or get pushed back before release....

August 26, 2014 · 5 min · 1027 words · Richard Figueroa

How to Turn Gmail Into Your Central Productivity Hub

Most of ususe Gmail as our main emailservice, but it’s so much more. Browsers hog computer resources, so opening up too many tabs can strain performance. It’s something I hate doing. Instead, I’ve relied on my Gmail tab as a single productivity hub. Here’s how I’m making it work. Use Hashtags for Lists and Notes Hashtags and Gmail’s powerful search engine make a great combination. The first few times, they’ll call you a dork....

August 26, 2014 · 2 min · 349 words · Cassandra Salazar

Instagram Releases Hyperlapse, Creates Dead-Simple Time Lapse Videos

iOS: Time lapse videos are great, but they can be hard to make. Hyperlapse simplifies the whole process. This app (from the Instagram team) lets users tap a single button to start recording. No word on an Android version yet. Hyperlapse| iTunes App Store viaInstagram

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 45 words · Gregory Kramer

Joinery 101: How to Attach Boards with Glue

Since the glue-up can make or break a project, here are some things to keep in mind. For larger pieces like furniture, glue is often used in conjunction with other fasteners or joinery techniques. This video is a great primer on the different types of glue and when to use them. Depending on how your pieces fit together, you may need a variety of different clamps and clamping techniques. Don’t feel like you need 101 different clamps just to get started....

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 140 words · Christopher Wells

Learn Ruby with This Collection of 29 Great Online Courses and Tools

SkilledUp’s guide may be handy for beginner and experienced coders alike. Learn Ruby and Ruby on Rails| SkilledUp

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 18 words · Brian Martin

Look Up People's Photos on a Conference Call to Remember Who Said What

Inc. recommends using LinkedIn profiles, but you could get creative and bring up any photo of that person. Here’s how you make the connections: Immediately before the meeting, review each attendee’s profile. This is easy because your brain does this automatically anyway. It’s that simple. And while you’re on that conference call, you shouldadopt these etiquette measuresfor smooth communication. Everyone Should Know This Simple LinkedIn Trick| Inc.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 67 words · Allison Garrett

Make an Easy Peel Away Wrapper for Your Sandwich with Paper Towels

Benazdemonstrated the concept at Instructables, and all you need is twostill connectedpaper towels. Fold the bottom up, then that same section back the way it came. Now bring the upper portion all the way around the sandwich and fold the sides under. When you’re ready to eat, just peel away the top portion along the perforated line. Clever wrap for your sandwich| Instructables Photo byBenaz.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 65 words · Christopher Davis

Menu Eclipse 2 Dims Your Mac's Menu Bar to Help You Focus

Menu Eclipse 2 dims your menu bar so you’re free to concentrate on work. Menu Eclipse runs in the background and dims the menu bar when you’re not using it. Menu Eclipse(99) | Mac App Store viaJason Ormand

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · David Walker