LEGO bricks have avariety of great usesfor kids of all ages. Pley bridges the gap by letting you rent LEGO sets for a monthly subscription fee. Similar to Netflix, you set up a queue of sets that you’re interested in. As a middle-aged man ordering LEGO sets, I was pleased Pley didn’t ask my age. Pley sanitizes all the pieces before shipment. If you lose a piece, you won’t be chargedup to 15 pieces per set....
Make has a guide to make the Pi control a camera with servomotors. The Raspberry Pi controls the the webcam, which a user can pan, tilt, and rotate remotely. Head over to Make for the full guide. Raspberry Eye Remote Servo Cam| Make
Cooling (and heating) your home is one of the mostcostly portions of your energy bill. The Family Handyman has a tip for ensuring your air conditioner works as efficiently as possible. If your air conditioner isn’t cooling the house quickly enough, it may need repair. Keep it there for five minutes and note the temperature. Do the same thing at the return vent. The air coming out should be 14 to 20 degrees cooler than the air going in....
Windows: Webcams offer a window into your home, and they’ve been known to targets for malware. If you have a built-in camera, here’s how to disable it and protect yourself. Malware can take over webcams, so there is potential for your camera tospy on you. Sticky residue is left behind, and there is a risk that your improved privacy shield could fall off. gHacks explains the whole process: 1. Tap on the Windows-key to initiate the start menu or start screen (Windows 8)....
DisplayFusion, theawesome utility that improves multiple monitors, just updated with many more features. If you’ve already purchased DisplayFusion, version 6.0 is a free upgrade. It’s well worth it if you have multiple monitors. DisplayFusion 6.0 Now Available! ($12.50 on Sale) | DisplayFusion Blog
With Download Notifier for Chrome, desktop notifications let you know when downloads complete. The extension is available in the Chrome Web Store (linked below). The next time you download a file, you’ll see a desktop notification when the download completes. To access a full list of completed downloads, nudge the Download Notifier toolbar button. Download Notifier| Chrome Web Store viaAddictiveTips
Summer training ain’t easy. How can you get your exercise without burning up? This post originally appeared onStrength Running. A long run or fast workout is hard enough, let alone a race. But of course, it will still be tough. Even the pros hate summer running! And maybe even help make the fall our fastest season yet. Why Is It So Hard to Run in the Heat? We have: A huge Achilles tendon that produces a significant energy return while running....
How can I tell? Sincerely,Pushing Phil Dear PP,Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A recent study showed thatmost of us are pretty terribleat gauging our exercise intensity. Since exercise intensity varies from person-to-person, it’s hard to set down hard and fast rules. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to find your target intensity. Here’s how to do it. To figure out this rate, it’s crucial that you figure out your maximum heart rate....
But how hot is too hot? Linus from Techquickie explains in this video. The manufacturer of those components usually lists safe temperatures in the manual, or on their web site. I usually like to stay at least 10 degrees below them to be conservative. If your box’s running too hot, trycleaning out some of the dustorimproving your cooling. Check out the video for more. Safe PC Temperatures As Fast As Possible| Techquickie
Tourniquets save lives by using pressure to control serious bleeding. Hopefully you never have to use these skills, but it’s always better to be prepared. Tourniquet Best Practices: How to Prep, Store and Apply a TQ| YouTube viaITS Tactical
you could also download the public libraries from other accounts you follow, like sports teams or celebrities. Once you’ve downloaded and installed the software, all you need is your username. Hit the link below to download.
Google has been tightening control over its Chrome ecosystem. In a recent update, the company disabled the ability to install extensions from outside the Web Store. you’re free to get it back, though, with a simple check box. However, as reader icedrake523 points out, you could whitelist that extension by following the instructionshere. Then, when you restart Chrome, you won’t need to manually reactivate the extension. How to Manually Install Extensions in Google Chrome| Make Tech Easier
You don’t have any time to waste peeling tons of potatoes by hand. Place the potatoes in the bucket, insert the drill extension and fire it up. Spray the bucket with the hose to keep the potatoes swimming and to help remove the skins. In a matter of seconds, the entire bucket should be completely peeled. Just drain the water and wash them off. Quick way to peel new potatoes| YouTube
