Android: Per-app PIN locks are nothing new. However, they could be more secure. You then use those values to make a four-digit PIN, which changes periodically. Dynamic Pin| Google Play Store viaXDA

Elmnts is the solution. Click one or multiple at the same time, set the volume, and you’re good to go.

Microsoft Virtual Academy offers hundreds of free courses for anyone interested in improving their computer or IT skills. There are also some that are more universal, like learning JavaScript and C#. Sessions include videos, PowerPoint presentations, and a short quiz at the end. Get started with your free training at the link below.

Not everyone agrees with how much should be in an emergency fund. Some experts say keep six months' worth of living expenses in your fund. We want to know what works for you. We’ve certainlydiscussed this topicbefore, and we know what the experts have to say on the matter. But we’re curious how emergency funds work for everyone else, in practice. If you have an emergency fund, how much is in it?...

This cancels the download Go back to the Facebook app and enjoy your messages. The trick works perfectly for now, but don’t be surprised if Facebook patches it in the future. An iPhone trick to avoid Facebook Messenger and keep chatting| The Guardian

You’re in good companymost people are in the same boat. This post originally appeared onZen Habits. It’s a search worth undergoing. I’m going to give you a one-step method. However, that one step is a doozy. When someone tells you you look fat, this only hurts because you’re in your personal bubble. It matters a lot, because in your bubble, what matters most is how everything affects you personally. I’m the same way, and so is everyone else....

Understanding the basic techniques for doing so is the first step to building awesome things. Joinery is essentially joining two (and likely more) boards together to create something more complex. There are a number of ways to do this using everything from clamps and glue to specialized cuts. I’ll be featuring several of these over the next several weeks in a series on Joinery 101. Pocket screws are a great way to start building furniture or other woodworking projects....

This “double-whammy” makes alcohol have a much more powerful effect than normal. Arrive in Better Shape| Aviation Health Photo bypetrr.

“Burn the boats. Or so legend has it. There is a similar lore about Alexander the Great and the strategy is repeated in Sun Tzu’sArt of War. It forces you to give it everything you have since there’s no other option. The article is worth reading as it goes on to illustrate how you might use this to beat procrastination. In fact, we recommend adopting the strategy tofix your sleep and wake upon time....

Chances are it’s possible for you to spare at least one for self-improvement, so make it official. As personal finance blog Debt and the Girl explains, fifteen minutes is something almost everyone can spare. It’s also just enough time to accomplish some kind of useful task. Including learning a new skill, orworking on a personal project. Fifteen minutes is enough time to accomplish something meaningful without disrupting your whole day....

This post originally appeared onInc. Writer Alex Williams' conclusion? “Plan B, it turns out, is a lot harder than it seems.” Starting that baking business or wedding planning hustle isn’t all icing and flowers. It also involves plenty of 5:30 a.m. wakeups, six-day weeks, heavy bags of flour and general drudgery. Thena new post on the Bplans blogis definitely worth a read. Will I enjoy doing my hobby on a deadline?...

Almost all seven continents are represented and ready for you to download. Remember, were now requesting your participation in the Wallpaper Wednesday series! Youll find a selection here, but post your favorites for this weeks topic in the discussions below.

Facebook took a lot of flak for making its standalone Messenger app mandatory. Many feel (myself among them) that a standalone app for messages is unnecessary. Even so, that doesn’t make it a bad app, or notuseful in its own way. Here are some of the best features of Facebook Messenger that make it worth using. It’s not impossible, but it can mean jumping between two or three different apps....