PSA: Dropbox Shouldn't Be Your Sole Backup for Your Files

Jan Curn tells his photo disaster story on Medium. They were the only copies of years worth of photos. How a bug in Dropbox permanently deleted my 8000 photos| Medium

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 30 words · Stacey Miller

Simplify Switching Between OS X Partitions with an AppleScript

Head over to iDownloadBlog for the script and guide. How to quickly switch between Mavericks and Yosemite beta| iDownloadBlog

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 19 words · Jack Reynolds

Soothe a Sunburn with Yogurt or Milk

Open up the fridge and pull out that carton of non-fat yogurt for starters. Apply the yogurt to your face like a mask and, and leave it to work its magic. If you don’t have any yogurt, try a milk compress. Soak a towel or cloth in cold milk and then apply it to your sunburn. Opinion is divided about whether the lactic acid helps, but the cooling sensation is a big help....

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 94 words · Ann Fisher

The Generic Foods and Ingredients Professional Chefs Choose to Buy

So take a tip from them and go generic to save yourself some cash when you’re grocery shopping. Unless it’s ice cream, apparently. They don’t skimp on that. Just a few trips avoiding the brand names and you’ll likely start to see the difference. The complete study is worth a look too, so check the link to read more. Do Pharmacists Buy Bayer? Informed Shoppers and Brand Premium| University of Chicago Booth School viaNPR

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · Anthony Crosby

The Traveling Photographer's Fully Loaded Bags

Case in point, photographer Romain shares his loadout for a two week photography trip with Everyday Carry. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! Fjallraven 15 L…| Everyday Carry

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 40 words · Morgan Schultz

This Chart Shows Which Video Games Give the Best Return On Investment

For these games, we used the average length for all the other games combined. Of course, a game’s value is subjective, and they are aware of that. The eBay Deals team just seeks to answer the enduring question of “What makes a video game worthwhile? “: We tried to treat every game equally by being as quantitative as possible in our measurements. Our approach tried to combine these two worlds....

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 92 words · Laurie Anderson

Use an Empty Wine or Liquor Bottle as a Rolling Pin

Blogger Brooke Lauren blogged about the idea while coming up with various uses for leftover wine bottles. They can be used for tons of things, like as anautomatic plant watereror tohelp maintain boot shape. So summon the remaining spirits right out of your bottle and bake something. Sounds like a good day to me. Practical Applications: DIY Guide to Repurposing Wine Bottles| Brooke Lauren Photo byBrooke Lauren.

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 67 words · Cassandra Rivera

Why Creative Side Projects Are Good for You

At any given time, I have a side project running. Sometimes I attempt to design WordPress themes. Other times I try photography. And there’s good news: side projects improve other areas of your life. This post originally appeared on theBuffer blog. Spending your time in this way can make youhappier,healthier, andmore productive. Side projects boosted work performance. There’s been research to back up this phenomenon. San Francisco State psychology professor Dr....

July 29, 2014 · 3 min · 536 words · Christopher Galloway

Why You Can Talk Pay with Coworkers (and Other Office Falsehoods)

In reality, none of those things are true, and you should be wary when you hear them. (They can, however, find another reason to drum you out, of course.) After all, if they didn’t intend to enforce it, they wouldn’t have you sign it. This is usually true when a company is trying to cover itself, like in the case ofnon-compete agreements. Check out the full list, with more detail for each myth, at the link below....

July 29, 2014 · 1 min · 77 words · Austin Fowler

Are Glass Screen Protectors Better Than Plastic Ones?

Are they better than plastic? Thanks,Screen Scratcher Dear Scratcher,Yup, you could get screen protectors made out of tempered glass. Like with any technology, they have their own pros and cons. Glass protectors again start at around $2 for the cheapest variant and go up to $35. Toughness:Tempered glass is almost always sturdier than plastic at the same price. Plastic protectorsespecially the cheap modelsalso get scratched easily, unlike glass ones. Glass protectors are generally around 0....

July 28, 2014 · 2 min · 334 words · Jason Rose

Ask an Expert: All About Staying Fit for Busy People

How do people find the time to stay healthy while leading a busy life? Here to help answer that is Dick Talens ofFitocracy. And it’s worthrepeatingDick’s unique backstory: Fitness wasn’t always a big part of my life. In fact as a chubby kid, merely looking at a cookie would cause me to gain weight. At this point, I did what any geek would do and spent hundreds of hours researching fitness....

July 28, 2014 · 1 min · 137 words · David Dodson

Basic Home Security Systems are Not as Safe as You Might Think

Cesare, who tested more than a half dozen popular systems in Australia, found an additional vulnerability. He was able to discover the password stored on the devices that is essentially the key to whole system. How Thieves Can Hack and Disable Your Home Alarm System| Wired Photo byQuinn Dombrowski.

July 28, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Melissa Hogan

Book Hotels Contradicting Business Travellers to Save Money

It’s a simple formula of going in the opposite direction of the crowds. 6 Ways to Get Amazing Hotel Deals| Inc Photo byzoetnet.

July 28, 2014 · 1 min · 23 words · Lisa Rose