Raspbian, the Raspberry Pi OS, Updated with Interface and Performance Improvements

Raspbian, the de facto operating system on the Raspberry Pi, got a big update today. That desktop has a bunch of tweaks to the menus and looks a bit more modern than before. Check out the full blog post on the Raspberry Pi Foundations page for all the new stuff. Jessie Is Here| Raspberry Pi

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Eric Anderson

Record Yourself Exercising to Improve Your Technique and Form

In weightlifting,form and technique are everything. Weve stressedthe importance of form before. Then you’ve got the option to work together with a professional to address your quirks head-on. I highly recommend getting videos from different anglesfront, back, and sidefor the best assessment. Image byOfficial U.S. Navy Imagery. Stephanie Lee is a geeky health and fitness freelance writer. you’ve got the option to follow her shenanigans onTwitteror on herYouTube channel.

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Timothy Wilkerson

Request a Bassinet to Keep Your Baby Comfortable and Quiet on Long Flights

Flying with a baby can be a headache. Youll get some legroom and baby gets to be comfortable. Know where cradles fit on your plane.Check your airlines website for a layout of your plane. Since there may only be one per plane, you want to see to it you have it. Not all U.S. airlines offer bassinets, butthis infographicwill show you at a glance. If youre flying internationally, check the airlines website or call their customer service number....

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Heather Morales

Set Windows 10 to Search All File Contents With This Setting

With Windows 10, many options and options have been moved around or changed entirely. Switch to the File Types tab. Under How should this file be indexed? select Index Properties and File Contents. How To Make Windows 10 Search Through File Contents| Into Windows

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Calvin Allen

Temporarily Disable "Hey Siri" By Putting Your iPhone Screen Down

But sometimes, you might want that feature disabled. To temporarily disable Hey Siri, just put your phone screen down on a table. Scream Hey Siri all you want and it wont activate. you’ve got the option to also permanently turn off the setting under options > General > Siri. Its just one of those handy,small little features new in iOS 9. Small Siri Improvements from iPhone 6s and iOS 9| Six Colors

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Michael Torres

The Best Way to Stop Worrying About Money Is to Pay More Attention to It

62%of us worry so much about money that it wrecks our sleep. Get current on your bills. Save an emergency fund. Hire a financial planner. We worry most about things we feel we dont have any control over. How to Stop Worrying So Much About Money| Frugal Rules Photo byToGa Wanderings.

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Catherine Wilson

The Lifehacker Work Playlists: Your Ideal Music for Getting Things Done

We asked what music you liked to listen towhen youre getting work doneand you delivered. Here are six awesome productivity playlists hand picked by Lifehacker readers. Some songs have lyrics and others dont. In particular, this Sci-Fi Sleep Sounds Playlist oncrysknife007s YouTube channel, and… This sailboat marina sounds video fromSounds by Knights YouTube channel. A big thanks to all who submitted! If you dont see your submission on any of the playlists, dont feel bad....

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Nicole Yoder

The Science Behind Baking Your Ideal Chocolate Chip Cookie

Finding the perfect cookie recipe is no different than any other scientific experimentation. This video explains how to use baking science to find the perfect chocolate chip cookie that suits your palate. ), but this video from theReactions YouTube channellooks at some of the other major cookie components. It all depends on what kind of cookies you like. For example, if you want chewier cookies, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour....

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Heather Phillips

The Three-Day Survival Challenge Bag

Packing a backpack for a weekend survival trip is a lot different than just heading out camping. Reader Pack Config shows off their backpack thats ready for a three dayBushcraft course. The bag is aFAST Pack. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! Bushcraft Course Loadout| Pack Config

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Miss Diana Sandoval

Turn Overcooked Rice Into Tasty, Crispy Crackers

My boy Justin ChappleWhat? (Justin skips this step for some reason.) Either way youll get a great cracker, and there will be no need to cry over burnt rice! Dont Throw Out Overcooked Rice, Make Crackers!| Food & Wine

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Tanya Thomas

Use Pet Tag Engraving For Cheap, Durable Luggage or Key Tags

If youve ever been to a pet store, you might have seen pet tag vending machines that can quickly and cheaply engrave tags for your pets. However, it’s possible for you to also use these to make sturdy tags for your luggage, or even your keys. Engraved pet tags are designed to be extremely durable so they can be read, even after tons of abuse. If it’s crucial that you put a tag on your luggage, rather than using a paper or flimsy tag, an engraved tag will likely last longer....

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 167 words · Karla Hicks

What Useful Items Fit in a Pocket First Aid Kit?

Surely we can do better. For example, pills can fit into a small space, so maybe your kit includespain relieversor other medications. For camping or hiking, maybe youd want to include aTick Keyor tweezers toproperly remove ticks from your skin. So what do you pack (or what would you pack) in your ideal mini first aid kit? Bonus points if its something youve actually used in a first aid situation!

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Corey Willis

You Don't Need an Expensive Pair of Running Shoes

The study, conducted byRunRepeat, looked at over 130,000 reviews of nearly 400 different pairs of running shoes. The 10 most expensive running shoes (avg. list price: $181) are rated 8.1% worse than the 10 cheapest running shoes (avg. list price: $61). Running specialist brands are rated 2.8% higher than running shoes from broad sports brands. Adidas Group owns both Reebok and Adidas. There is, however, a chance that a little bias is coming into play here....

September 29, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Julie Moody