Why We're Hooked On Social Networks

Sometimes those stories are personal, sometimes they’re informative, other times they’re just stupid. Let’s take a look at why we feel compelled to do it. For tens of thousands of Americans, it was the scrapbook. In their own way, we treat our social web link accounts in the same way. We cut, copy, and share articles we care about. We add our own commentary to these clippings, and invite our friends to do the same....

July 10, 2014 · 3 min · 530 words · Tony Wright

Workflows Makes Collaborating on Documents in Google Docs Easier

Workflows is an add-on for Google Docs that brings this feature to Google’s online office suite. set up the add-on and you access it from the Add-ons > Workflows menu in Docs. Workflows| Chrome Web Store viaMake Use Of

July 10, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · John Rice

Add a Virtual Keyboard to a Raspberry Pi

The process here is as simple as installing and compiling Matchbox Keyboard. When you’re done, you’ll have easy access to a touch screen keyboard on your Raspberry Pi. Head over to Ozzmaker for the full guide. Virtual Keyboard for the Raspberry Pi| Ozzmaker

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Brenda Anderson

Beer Menus Knows What's on Tap at Local Bars, and for How Much

They even break it down to show the price of each size.

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 12 words · Kimberly Melton

Behind the App: IFTTT Goes Mobile

IFTTTmeaning “if this then that"is quickly becoming a staple in many digital toolboxes. Sounds like it was created just for Lifehacker. Where did the idea for IFTTT for iOS and Android come from? Essentially a version of IFTTT that they could keep in their pocket. We knew up front that we wanted to provide all of the functionality of IFTTT.com in an app. After you decided to start on a mobile presence for IFTTT, what was the next step?...

July 9, 2014 · 2 min · 365 words · Kristin Gibson

Build a Solar Powered Heater with Recycled Cans

The panel is filled with cans painted black to soak up heat from the sun and get hot. The project is pretty extensive, and you need a total 240 aluminum cans. For a complete guide check out the link below. Update: Looks like we’ve featured asimilar heating solutionbefore. Sorry for the repost. Building a solar heater with recycled cans| *faircompanies viaAdafruit

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 61 words · Hannah Rosario

Chromecast Update Allows Streaming Android Screens to the Chromecast

Google announced a number of new updates coming to the Chromecastat I/O recently. One of the best is already rolling out: full rig streaming. The official Chromecast app has been updated to allow streaming your gear’s screen to your Chromecast. Screen Casting (With Sound!) From Android Is Now Live For Select Devices Running KitKat 4.4.1 Or Higher| Android Police

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · Paula Burns

Exchange Resumes with Colleagues to Improve Yours

Ask your colleagues for their resumes and show them yours in return. Chances are, they’ll learn something from your resume too. Gather the right information and you might make your resume look impressive despitenot having much to say.

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Ronnie Morris

FitRPG Turns Your Fitbit Into a Game You Play with Friends

FitRPG is new, so expect it to do some growing. Here’s how the developer describes it: Sleep to revitalize your HP. Log workouts to increase your strength and dexterity. Increase your steps to improve your experience and endurance. Battle your Fitbit friends to steal their gold. Go on timed solo quests, which range from walking 5,000 steps to running a marathon. Win gold and experience if you succeed. We’ve discussedhow gamification works, whenit falls down, and eventhe best tools for the job....

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 102 words · Jacob Farley

Four Ways to Minimize Your Keychain

If you’re not careful, your keychain gets out of control pretty fast. it’s possible for you to handle this situation in a lot of ways. Let’s look at a few of the best. Lay all your keys (and anything else on your keychains) out on a table. Pick through and get rid of anything you don’t want and keys you don’t use anymore. Then, group your keys together by function....

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 205 words · Brandon Alvarez

Give Yourself Room to Work with These Minimal Wallpapers

We’ve done minimala fewtimesbefore, but here’s a fresh set to download. Remember, we’re now requesting your participation in the Wallpaper Wednesday series! Submitting your own work is highly encouraged!

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 29 words · Karen Koch

Hot Homes Predicts Which Properties Will Sell Quickly

It also considers buyer preferences in the area you’re looking. It’s a pretty simple tool, but if you’re home shopping, it may come in handy.

July 9, 2014 · 1 min · 25 words · Cody Espinoza

How to Use Pocket Like a Pro to Save Everything from the Web

Pocket has long been one of our favorite services for saving articles and reading them later. Here’s how to use Pocket like a pro. Alternatively, other surfing app users can try the bookmarklet. Both allow you to add an article and tag them as you do. You’ll just need to confirm your email address the first time you do so. Batch Save Pocket allows you to add multiple links in one go....

July 9, 2014 · 2 min · 257 words · Joshua King