Search Twitter More Efficiently with These Search Operators

There is a lot of information on Twitter. To use these operators, just head to theTwitter search page. Operator: “happy hour” | Finds tweets: containing the exact phrase “happy hour. love OR hate | containing either “love” or “hate” (or both). beer -root | containing “beer” but not “root. #haiku | containing the hashtag “haiku. from:alexiskold | sent from person “alexiskold. to:techcrunch | sent to person “techcrunch. @mashable | Referencing person “mashable....

June 30, 2014 · 1 min · 124 words · Kathryn Casey

Secure Your Bag or Backpack Zippers with a Quick Twist

Just pull the tab of one zipper through the other, then the second one back through the first. This video explains, and the end result keeps stray hands out of your gear. Quick Tip: Secure Your Camera Zippers Without A Padlock| DIY Photography

June 30, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Andrea Atkins

Test Android L Apps, Wallpapers, and More on Non-Nexus Devices

you’re able to download everything asa single file, orpick and choosewhat you’re interested in. There’s a new Google Maps, Gmail, News & Weather, and calculator to name but four. you’ve got the option to then load the apps one at a time. Check out the link below for everything you need. Android L System Dump| XDA Developers Forum viaXDA Developers Blog

June 30, 2014 · 1 min · 61 words · Christina Cook

Turn an Old Chapstick into a DIY Emergency Wallet for Keychains

In case you forgot your wallet, an old chapstick attached to your keychain can bail you out. TheBestHobbiesBlog turns that old tube into an emergency money stash. All you’ll need is a pocket knife, a hot glue gun and a key fob. Turn Chapstick Into an Emergency Money Stash Keychain| TheBestHobbiesBlog

June 30, 2014 · 1 min · 51 words · Haley White

Warren Buffett’s Best Money Advice

Warren Buffett is a hugely successful investor, and his tips for investing are surprisingly accessible. Most of his methods are simple, straightforward and timeless. Here’s some of Buffett’s best money advice. Borrow Wisely Buffett warns against excessive borrowing. You really don’t need leverage in this world much. If you’re smart, you’re going to make a lot of money without borrowing. At the same time, you don’t have to rule out borrowing completely....

June 30, 2014 · 3 min · 593 words · Mr. Chad Miller

Ask Yourself These Questions to Turn a Bad Day Around

Let’s face it: some days justtake a turn for the worse. The Positivity Blog recommends asking yourself these questions to put it all in perspective. Check out the rest of the tips by following the link. How to Turn a Bad Day Around| The Positivity Blog Photo byRaymand Bryson.

June 29, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Justin Barnes

BlockSender Bounces Email Back to the Sender

BlockSender is a Chrome Extension for Gmail that can trick the sender into thinking your email address is incorrect. Hopefully after that, they’ll stop pestering you. Check out the video above for more. Block Sender| viaMake Tech Easier

June 29, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Timothy Wolf

Contribution Explorer Shows Who Is Contributing to Politicians

Brian Clifton has created a web site that will do all that looking up for you. After you put in a name, the web site lists the total contributions and breakdown by industry.

June 29, 2014 · 1 min · 33 words · Carlos Moore

Reverb Learns What You Like to Read on the Internet

Reverb hones in on just the stories you want. Instead of viewing articles by topic, the Reverb app organizes content based on keywords within the article. The more content you read, the more Reverb learns about your interests. The app then delivers just the stuff you want using a keyword cloud format. Reverb(Free) | iTunes App Store viaFast Company

June 29, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · James Johnson

This Infographic Tells you How to Best Use Herbs in Your Cooking

This easy-to-read infographic tells you all about the major herbs and proper pairings. This is a great place to start if you want to expand your cooking skills and experiment a bit. Herb Guide to Cooking| Heiton Buckley viaVisual.ly

June 29, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Connie Jackson

Get Kids to Like Vegetables by Introducing Them Very Early

Lima beans, brussel sprouts, and spinach aren’t often the foods kids beg for. The 332 kids were introduced to a vegetable they hadn’t tried before: artichokes. After between five to ten meals, 75% of the children under 24 months old ate the artichokes. The older children were more likely to reject the artichokes. As your children get older, they’ll be less willing to try new things.

June 28, 2014 · 1 min · 66 words · Sara Scott

Keep Herbs From Sticking to Your Knife with Cooking Spray

Check out the link for other ideas for using cooking spray. 5 Must-Know Kitchen Hacks for Cooking Spray| WonderHowTo Photo byThe Marmot.

June 28, 2014 · 1 min · 22 words · Randy Knox

MailTrack Tells You When Someone Has Read Your Email Message

Chrome: Corporate email systems often have ways of telling you if an email is read. For users of Gmail in Chrome, MailTrack creates easy read receipts. Note: If the recipient turns off automatic image loading, you won’t get a read receipt. Just check sent items and a green checkmark will show when an email is read. you might also receive email notifications when the email is read. MailTrack| Chrome Web Store viaAddictiveTips

June 28, 2014 · 1 min · 72 words · Matthew Smith