Here’s how to make the Start Screen into something you might actually want to use. This tool has a lot of baked in functionality that you’re able to customize. One of the most useful is the power menu. Start Screen Unlimited puts it front and center. The Control Panel remains a pretty important location in Windows 8, but getting to it usually involves searching. With Start Screen Unlimited, it’s one button and two clicks away....
When it comes to ice cream, the creamier the better. American University professor Matthew Hartings and Reactions explain how ice crystals affect ice cream and its consistency. There’s two things you’ve got the option to do ensure your ice cream is the creamiest. First is to use an emulsifier to control the size of the ice crystals in your ice cream. The smaller the crystals, the creamier the ice cream....
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It better not be. This post originally appeared onDappered. But high school and college… it ain’t real. You’re still leashed. There are bumpers in your gutters and training wheels bolted to your back axle. You don’t have anywhere the level of control you get afterward. You’re simply not able to make all the decisions you’d like to. Even your last nameyour family, siblings, and your parents reputation in the communitycan box you in....
Android: Z Launcher from Nokia brings a couple of great features to Android users. On your Android handset, go to parameters > Security and enable installing apps from unknown sources. Visit the app’sdownload page, grab a copyof the APK, and then install it. Z Launcher learns how you use your phone and its apps. You will see one set of icons in the morning, and a different selection in the evening....
Others find them trite and unhelpful. The distinction may boil down to self-esteem and, more importantly, how much self-affirmation causes conflicting internal thoughts. “I Am a Lovable Person! “: Why Positive Mantras Backfire For Some| Psyblog Photo byLoren Kerns.
It’s good to have asolid setofsurvival skills, but you might’t be expected to remember everything. Build a Bug Out Kindle: A Digital Survival Library at Your Fingertips| The Art of Manliness
Wish you were better/smarter/stronger/faster? We all form our own realities, and those realities aren’t perfect. Here’s how to recalibrate your reality. This week, we thought it was time to do some mental house cleaning. You second-guessed yourself after that, and ultimately your work or personal life suffered. The idea behind recalibrating your reality is pretty simple. Recalibrating that view can help you solve problems, win arguments, and even be happier....
Over the years, Macs have had a ton of options for excellent app launchers. Alfred is our pick because it manages to balance features with usability. But really, where Alfred excels is in itsworkflows. The Competition LaunchBarwas the first real app launcher and it’s still one of the best. Quicksilver, or previous top pick, is still the best free app launcher available. Unfortunately, Quicksilver just isn’t quite as intuitive and easy to use as Alfred....
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As much as many of us would love to go paperless, it’s just not possible for everyone. All you do is set it up, and it organizes itself. Here’s how it works. Unclutterer’s David Caolo tipped us off to this methodall you need are a few 9 x 12 envelopes. Trim off the top, about an inch, including the flap. You do this to make the files inside easy to access....
There are no particularly specialist tools involved, but a degree of workshop competence is needed. Check out the video for full instructions. Clever Re-purposing of a Power Drill Results in a Mini Wood Lathe| Hack A Day
Your401(k) feescan be steep. Many of us don’t even consider them when picking a fund. Consumer Reports writes that it’s important to investigate your fund fees. These fees might be more damaging to your 401(k) than you realize. This is especially true if you work for a big company that has the power to negotiate lower fees. They add a few more tips for improving your 401(k), too. Check out the tool, then check out the article for more detail....
