If you happen to be one of them, you might nab a 1.5 percent advantage. Zender once made a living exploiting this, keeping a notebook of 35 weak dealers from 16 different casinos. (That’s like standing in front of an ATM that spits out twenties!) “It’s totally legal,” Zender says. “They may throw me out of the casino, but they’re not going to arrest me. Still, with a few insider strategies, you have a better chance of beating the house....

Google just dropped its first developer preview of the newest version of Android. To begin with, you’ll need to haveyour unit unlockedandADB and fastboot installed. Then, follow these instructions: Download the factory image for your devicehere. Unzip the file and place it in an easy-to-find location. Connect your machine to your system via USB cable and ensure debug mode is enabled. Open up a command line for ADB. Enteradb reboot bootloaderto access your equipment’s bootloader....

The premise behind Julibox is simple. Every month the service ships you all of the ingredients you gotta make two featured drinks at home. Before your shipment goes into the mail, you’ll get an email letting you know what’s coming. Other than that, everything is in the box. Hit the link below to learn more.

Building your own computer desk is an awesome, satisfying experience. It’s also pretty tough. Building your own computer desk takes a lot of work. Tested goes through every part of the process with all kinds of tips along the way. The video above is part one andpart two is right here. We’ll have to wait and see how it all comes together in more episodes as they’re released. Building a Custom Computer Desk| Tested

Focus on only one element and nail it down before moving on to the next one. Limit these to two or three components and quickly converge on a final package. Plus, by negotiating about individual elements, the figure being discussed is lesser too. Demystifying Salary Negotiations!| LinkedIn

All you need is a piece of paper. Tip your can to the side and slide out that shelf of Pringles. When it’s empty, why notmake yourself a hot dog? Proper Way to Eat Pringles Chips| YouTube viaWonderHowTo

Why that doesn’t work: DEET only works on your skin. There are pros and cons to each product, but as a tick repellent, permethrin wins hands down. Permethrin is an insecticide derived from a chemical found in the chrysanthemum family of plants. Permethrin also kills mosquitos, mites, and chiggers. Photo byFelix Jackson, Jr.

Real Simple suggests a few other items it’s possible for you to clean. Hook flip-flops on tines in the top rack. (FYI, Crocs are not dishwasher-safe.) It’s not just clothing, either. If you ever need to wash a large number of potatoes, your dishwasher can help with that too. Just fill up the top shelf of the washer and run a cyclejust don’t use any detergent! Surprising Uses for Your Dishwasher| Real Simple...

But a survey shows that opting for something neutral could work in your favor. A survey of human resource professionals and hiring managers found that particular colors convey certain attributes. you could’t go wrong with navy, black, brown and gray. Hit the link below to read more. Best and Worst Colors to Wear in a Job Interview| CareerBuilder viaSteven Aitchison Photo byMichael Jung(Shutterstock).

The call for contenders is closed! Don’t forget to cast your vote for the all-out winner! Perhaps it’s got high-end specs and it’s sturdy but it’s available affordably. Maybe you’ve owned one and loved it yourself. take a stab at 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....

From the early days of Android, it’s been assumed that rooting your Android phone is clearly better. Some might argue that it isn’t as necessary as it once was. So, who’s right? Whether or not being rooted matters obviously depends on your needs and preferences. Others may want a phone on Verizon (zing). What We’re Looking For Yep, it’s another flame war, fellow life hackers. Slip into your fireproof gear, dive into the discussions below, and let us know what you think....

Android (rooted): On-screen navigation controls are a great alternative to physical buttons. You will need toinstall the Xposed frameworkfirst, then download theXtended Navbarmodule from Google Play. plant the module, activate it in the Xposed Installer app, and reboot your handset. Swipe from either edge of the navbar at the bottom of the screen to access other buttons. Edit the module’s parameters to switch which buttons appear when you swipe left or right....

Today, Google held the keynote for its annual developer conference, Google I/O. Here’s some of the best stuff we heard about today. The last time Google’s mobile OS got a major face lift was in the Fall of 2011. One of the more prominent changes is to the notification system. Now, you’ll be able to access your collection of notifications directly from the lock screen. Just like before, you could expand the notifications and take action directly from the lock screen....