With the release of any new operating system, youll always find some quirks. El Capitan is a small enough update that it doesnt have many annoyances, but theyre still around. Heres how to fix some of its more annoying problems. This is meant to protect your system against malware and other software that could mess with your setup. As youd expect, this takes away some of your power as a user....

Now, the company has a free course to learn how to write them. Free Windows development resources are nothing new, but this series focuses on the new Universal Windows Platform. Windows 10 development for absolute beginners| Channel 9 viaGhacks

Heres how she set it up. No lengthy list of widgets, or tons of scripts to customizeand the result looks pretty awesome. Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured!

it’s possible for you to deliver a solid impromptu speech by remembering these five elements. Over at Reddit, Nwwazzu breaks down the framework of an effective speech. Event: State why everyones gathered, what the event is about, etc. As Nwwazzu puts it, what gives you the right to speak on this topic? This is a natural closer. Like most of you, Ive known either the bride or groom for many years....

This makes it a lot more viable to use for most of us. Mission Control Is Simplified Mission Control gets a slight overall to make it easier to use. Spotlight Search Now Uses Natural Language Spotlight gets a nice update in El Capitan. More importantly, Spotlights search has been expanded. As in iOS 9, you could now search for context sensitive stuff using natural language. you might search for things like sports scores, rosters, or schedules....

How much difference could it possibly make? The difference in taste between blotted and un-blotted pizza was detectable, but only barely. So blot if you prefer, but blot wisely. Blotting Pizza With a Napkin Really Does Cut Down on Calories| Mental Floss Photo byJenn Durfey.

Most of us are adverse to rejectionwe want people to like us and to be accepted. Fear of rejection could be a big barrier, however. To get over it, reconsider what you think rejection really means. Thats the advice from Marc Chernoff of Mar & Angel Hack Life, who struggled with this fear himself. All you are really seeing is the, often shortsighted, opinion of one person. If J.K. Rowling stopped after being rejected by multiple publishers for years, there would be no Harry Potter....

There are a lot of roadblocks when it comes to applying for a mortgage. For example, if your income isnt high enough, your debt-to-income ratio could keep lenders from approving you. The press release does suggest the change is aimed at multi-income households, which makes sense. However, theres the elephant in the room:buying a home you cant necessarily afford. Just because youcanget a loan doesnt mean its a smart financial move....

Google engineer Chade-Meng Tan is on a mission to make the world more peaceful and people happier. The secret to happiness, he says, is in doing three things every day. Step one is to calm your mind by pausing during the day and paying attention to your breath. Meditation and mindfulness have been shown tooffer numerous benefits. Step two is to log moments of joy. All too often we focus on the negative and ignore or overlook the positive moments....

Heres how to burn El Capitan to a USB drive instead. Its been updated today to support El Capitan. Download the El Capitan installer andDiskmaker X. Insert an 8GB (or larger) flash drive. Start DiskMaker X, choose El Capitan from the list of options, and itll handle the rest. Download the El Capitan installer. Insert an 8GB (or larger) flash drive and give it a name. For this tutorial, well use the nameUntitled....

Its officially fall, which means its time toclean out the fireplaceandinspect the chimney. Its also the ideal time to setup your firewood pile. Heres how to pick and prepare the best burning firewood. The Drier the Better A rule of thumb for firewood: The drier, the better. Wood consists of small tubes that deliver water from the roots into the trunk and branches of the tree. These tubes can retain water for months after wood has been cut....

Sometimes toxic people are easy to spot. They drain your time or resources away and you know it’s crucial that you cut them out. Others can be harder. If youre not sure if a person is bad for you, try redefining a boundary. However, toxic influences will probably react negatively: Toxic people disregard your boundaries. Respecting the boundaries of others comes naturally to well-adjusted adults. The toxic person thrives on violating them....

Making your own granola is easy, and can save you money over the pricey store-bought stuff. Besides rolled oats, which is the only necessary ingredient for granola, use whatever else sounds tasty. Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, puffed grains, anything goes. Also, you dont need six different ingredients to make up the six parts. Adjust the levels of each to match your taste. Add an egg white to bind the granola into clumps....