Stainless steel appliances look amazing, but grease and fingerprints can make a fancy fridge look dingy. Weblog The Kitchn shows you how to get a streak-free shine with just vinegar and olive oil. You’ll see it going horizontally or vertically. Spray the white vinegar on the surface liberally. Then wipe it down with your cloth going the direction of the grain. you’re able to alsouse dish soap to wipe down your stainless steelif you prefer....

When it comes to investing your money, there’s always a risk. In some cases, risk is minimal, other investments might be incredibly risky. Determine how much you’re willing to risk before you invest. Risk tolerance assessment is a key step in setting up an investment portfolio. As Daily Worth explains, there’s always a chance that your investments could lose value. Some amount of loss is acceptable (and even expected, as investments tend to fluctuate over time)....

So, we want to know, do you feel step shame? Do those step counts actually motivate you to leave the house and walk? Sedaris describes his relationship pretty bluntly: The Fitbit is a digital trainer, perpetually egging us on. “But why?” Hugh asked when I told him about it. “Why isn’t twelve thousand enough? Because,” I told him, “my Fitbit thinks I can do better. But that’s just him. We want to know how you feel....

Dear Two Cents,I’m working to get out of debt. My boyfriend has his finances in order, and he likes to go out a lot. But I have to live frugally because of my financial goals. We don’t share our finances, but we do live together. I don’t want our differences to come between us. What can we do? Thanks, Debt Downer Dear DD, “We” is key here. Here’s how we suggest you get started....

There’s moreshe is also the founder of a think tank called theData & Society Research Institute. And yes, that’s how she chooses tospell her name. Location:NYC when possible. (All too often, on the road. I only use it because it’s how I can test out apps in development. What apps/software/tools can’t you live without? Twitteris still my social media of choice. I also am a heavy user of Kindle, both the app and the rig....

We all know emotional spending is a thing. Turns out, you might be able to cut back on impulsive spending by simply staying organized. In one study, participants were taken to a room that was either messy or in order. You might question the study’s methods, but if you think about it, the results make sense. A little tidiness can give you a better sense of control. Check out the study for more detail....

The New York Times describes what to watch out for. As with most things like this, prevention of heat-related illnesses is mostly about preparation. Keeping Your Cool| The New York Times Photo byMichael Le Roi.

We’ve shared robot wallpapersonceortwicebefore, but these ones are much more seriousand in some cases, sinister. Here’s another set of robot inspired wallpapers. Remember, we’re now requesting your participation in the Wallpaper Wednesday series!

Windows: Today, Pushbullet added a new feature to its Windows app. you could send it to any devices that have Pushbullet set up, which includes other Windows computers. Pushbullet Windows App Gets Right-Click File Push Capability| Android Police

Is it better with root access, or is it just fine without it? Can anyone be truly happy on Verizon, or does freedom demand sacrifice? Here are your best arguments forand against!rooting your phone. Rooting is Rewarding… Fortunately, if an app can be written, it probably has. The third time bricked it, but Kies was able to get it back to factory shape. All three were supposed to be the latest/easiest/greatest thing to root my phone (a Note)....

Here are five great questions that can set you apart from other candidates. This post originally appeared onLinkedIn. To them, what theyaskis a lot more important than the answer to the question. Great candidates want to hit the ground running. They don’t want to spend weeks or months “getting to know the organization.” They want to make a difference right away. Plus they want toknow how they’ll be evaluatedso they definitely want to understand objectives and expectations....

This home screen puts everything you need on one, easy-to-read home screen. The design follows a sensible flow for what you’ll need throughout the day. It starts off in the morning with an agenda view of your calendar events for the day. Everything you need all in one place. This design is a custom look for Themer. Open Themer and browse for themes. Under “My Themes” select “Exported.” Choose “Time-line.zip”...

To create a new task, pinch out with two fingers. Don’t think of it as a replacement for yourfavorite to-do app for the iPhone. Instead, use Tinker to complement that app and set short-term goals or add small chores. Tinker($0.99) | iTunes App Store viaAppAdvice