More categories (politicians, artists, and animals, for example) are in progress. Maybe they’ll eventually addthe most common words everyone’s mispronouncing. (For the record, here’show I say my name. Now we are friends.) Namez(Thanks Dan!)

Hedonistic Robert Parkers favorite word. Wines that just blow you away. Parker likes hedonistic, but it’s possible for you to just say the wine is damn amazing. Earthy The wine smells like dirt, leaves, and wood. It is also used to describe wines that have a finish that tastes similar to green vegetables. Barnyard This means the wine smells like poop....

Revunote transforms your Android phone or tablet into a valuable tool for learning information by repetition. Tag the notes you want to commit to memory in Evernote, then fire up Revunote. Your tagged notes appear in the Learn section ready for review. As you read your notes, swiping left to right indicates you’re finished with the item. Revunote for Evernote(Free) | Google Play

Joe Hanson describes the cooking process as similar to making Jell-O. Slow cooking also renders the fat in meat, making it juicier and more flavorful. Additionally, slow cooking with wood smoke will do wonders for flavor. So there you have it: science has spoken. If you want the best BBQ, prepare to be in it for the long haul. The Science of BBQ| YouTube

Henneberry rightly points out that round containers waste precious space. She’s also emphatic about only using square containers so that they all fit well in one drawer. (Round containers disrupt the stackability and waste precious drawer space.) Storing lids by size in separate Ziploc bags is also a great tip. Where I Cook: Jesa’s Incredibly Well-Organized Kitchen| The Kitchn

Fireworks are really fun to take pictures of, but they’re a bit challenging. As you’d expect, you’ll get the best fireworks photos by shooting on manual. 2.5-4 seconds is a pretty good starting point, although I prefer something longer like 6-8 seconds or more. In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you keep the shutter button pressed. This allows you to launch the shutter at the beginning of the blast and close it at the end....

Chrome: No one has time to select every link they see online. It’s similar to previously mentionedCoolPreviewsandSwiftPreview, with a few key differences. Most importantly, it’s more personalized. Streamfully| Chrome Web Store viaTechCrunch

The desktop app works a lot like thewebapp version, but supports native Mac notifications and an offline mode. If you’re already a Sunrise user, it’s worth a download. Sunrise(Free) | Mac App Store viaThe Next Web

There are plenty of tactics for cutting electricity costs. But when employing these tactics, it pays to focus on the appliances that draw the most power. We know that air conditioning and heating can have a huge impact on our energy bill. But the energy draw of some devices and appliances isn’t as obvious. At 20 Something Finance, blogger G.E. In other words, there is little universality in electric use....

Landlordingcan be a profitable endeavor, but moreso in some areas than in others. It also shows us places where the rent is very high compared to the median home sales price. Best & Worst Markets for Rental Returns: Heat Map| RealtyTrac

Let’s build a list of alternative, underrated vacation spots and options worth considering instead. Still, those options generally come with crowds, cost, and their own special kind of stress. Try not to repeat vacation tips! Tell us why this is a great vacation idea! Maybe it’s fairly uncrowded. Maybe it’s just a lot of fun, or it’s budget-friendly. Maybe it’s just more fulfilling than a walk through a theme park or overpriced souvenirs....

In addition, he also goes into some detail about the mini versions of each display punch in. Research the different standards and pick the right throw in for you and your setup. If you need some help picking a decent monitor,we’ve got you covered. HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI as Fast As Possible| YouTube

THis week, we want to know which ones you think are the best. Perhaps it has great bundled software for recording or watching your favorite shows. Maybe it’s plug-and-play and portable. Maybe it’s just affordable. venture to keep it to a single paragraph, maybe two. If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below. TheHive Five is our weekly series where you vote on your favorite apps and tools for any given job....