Good browsing hygiene and “common sense” only get you so far on the internet. This week we’re looking at five of the best antivirus tools, based on your nominations. Earlier in the weekwe asked you which desktop antivirus tools you thought were the best. The app itself is relatively resource lightyou may not even notice it’s there. Best of all, it’s completely free. A few of you even highlighted the fact that Avast is cross-platform, and available for multiple operating systems....

Losing a parent is obviously a devastating blow. Some debt collectors may convince you that you have to pay a deceased parent’s debt. That’s the estate’s problem. With medical debt, the rules are sometimes different. In 29 states, the debt may be yours due to “Filial Responsibility.” Check out the link for other facts to know about debt inheritance when a parent dies. Can you inherit your parent’s debts?| CNN...

Whenever you have a tasty jar of pickles, don’t just pour the leftover juice down the drain. Instead, consider saving it and using it in your next mixed drink. Pickle juice, aka brine, is a mixture of water, salt and spice. Some of the fancier varieties may have pickled garlic, hot peppers, or horseradish. It may sound weird, but these are actually the key ingredients for aPerfect Bloody Maryor a dirty martini....

Stay flexible to get back and keep the habit going. The ideal is just a fantasy, made up in our heads. It’s not real. It’s not realistic. What’s more realistic? Even with lifelong habits, we all make mistakes. you’re able to’t expect perfectionespecially with a habit you want to change. Each time you make the mistake and learn from it, you’ll reinforce the habit for the future. How to Stop Your Habit Changes From Getting Derailed| Zen Habits...

1Password is a great tool for remembering your passwords. When you’re looking at your list of logins, swipe to the right and then tap Copy Password. The password is in your clipboard and you’re able to use it in another app. 1Password has its own web online window, so the feature isn’t always necessary. For security reasons, the shortcut won’t reveal the password. Swipe right across a Login| @1Password

You might want to reconsider and check that all the details are in writing before you accept that offer. Get it in Writing: Why You Absolutely Must Have a Written Job Offer| The Muse Photo byBruno Covas.

Nothing can ruin a vacation like having your wallet or purse stolen. Minimize the hassle of being without a credit card by carrying different cards than your spouse. This usually takes a minimum of 24 hours and is a big hassle when you are out of town. It’s nice to have a least one working credit card with you while on vacation.

Handoff is a great new feature of Apple’s forthcoming operating system, Yosemite. Not all Macs will support it, though. Here’s how to verify if yours will. Look at the LMP Version. The version needs to be 0x6 for Handoff to work. you’ve got the option to also access this information with a terminal command. Open up a terminal and throw in: system_profiler SPBluetoothDataType | grep LMP Hit the link to read more....

Instead, fire up the bag from the bottom so the crumbs stay on the bottom. The broken pieces stay on the bottom and you always have the best chips on top. Save the crumbs forcampfire kindling.

iOS: Some of us aren’t quite sure difference between a Malbec and a Merlot. We get a bit overwhelmed by the wine list at a restaurant. Wine Glass scans the wine list for you and makes suggestions on which wines to order. You’ll see the average retail price for the bottle, tasting notes, and preferred pairings. WineGlass($4.99)| iTunes App Store viaTechCrunch

The bulk of the work hasn’t changed much from our previous guide. AutoVoice| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

you’re free to even book rooms directly through the app. To download the free iOS app, hit the link below. BringFido| iOS App Store viaGuiding Tech

All you need is a PNG that’s 428 X 248. Then, you’ll need to save it as four different files. That’s it, sign off, and you should see your new logo. Head over to Salmela’s site for a few sample images and instructions for making your own. OS X Mavericks Change the Login Window Icon or Wallpaper| Jacob Salmela