Towelroot Roots Many KitKat Devices in One Tap, No PC Required

Before you continue, there are a few things you should know. First, rooting your equipment usually voids your warranty. Second, this tool works on phones running Android KitKat. Third, it won’t work with Motorola or HTC phones. Installing and running it is pretty easy. Go to tweaks -> Security and enable installing apps from unknown sources. Then head toTowelroot.com, download and set up the APK, and run it. It takes about a minute for your unit to be rooted and reboot....

June 18, 2014 · 1 min · 143 words · Katherine Turner

Use SwipePad to Quickly Access Floating Apps Without Clutter

This little trick can give you the full power of these apps without making your screen look messy. We have featured several of them over the years, likeFloating YouTubefor popup videos andFloating Stickiesfor notes. And because of that, I didn’t end up using them. But that changed when I offloaded the activation of these to thegesture-based launcher SwipePad. After using, shut the appit’s ready to be relaunched in another swipe anyway....

June 18, 2014 · 1 min · 71 words · David Yates

Appreciate the Intent of Actions to Avoid Unnecessary Conflict

Most of us are trying to be kind to our partners, but sometimes that kindness backfires. The ability to interpret your partner’s actions and intentions charitably can soften the sharp edge of conflict. So appreciate the intent. Master of Love| The Atlantic Photo byNomadic Lass.

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 45 words · Stephanie Fisher

Figure Out What Compliments Your Boss Prefers to Suck Up Better

It’s important to get on the good side of your boss. Instead of, “You’re so amazing, wonderful, smart, awesome, at everything!” Hit the link below for more tips, including complimenting the friends and associates of your boss. 15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won’t Make You Feel Slimy| Wise Bread Photo byFlazingo Photos.

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 55 words · Susan Ramirez

Ginger Page Translates For You, Makes Sure Your English is Impeccable

The app translates other languages for you, offers contextual corrections, and more. The mobile apps are free. you’re able to get your preferred version at the links below.

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 28 words · Luke Martinez

Google Adds Step-By-Step Instructions to Search Results

Google got a little smarter once again this week. Google Shows Step-by-Step Instructions| Google Operating System

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 16 words · Gary Moon

How Did You Negotiate Your New or Used Car?

Negotiating can be scary for some of us. Others have absolutely no problem with it and are enviously gifted at haggling. Negotiating the price of a car can be an especially tricky area. You have to know what to say, what to counteroffer, and when to walk away. We want to knowhow do you do it?

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 56 words · Wendy Gomez

Instant Music Plays Popular Songs from Chrome's Toolbar

To get started, all you oughta do is grab the extension and you’re ready to go. You don’t need to sign up for anything. It’s fast, and incredibly easy to use. Instant Music| Chrome Web Store viaHacker News

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Grant Calhoun

Make a Giant Pancake in Your Rice Cooker

Rice cookers aren’t just for rice. Putthe super versatile applianceto work making an epic pancake. No need to pour multiple batches, watch over a pan, or do any flipping. If your rice cooker has a timer function, you could even make this overnight. How to Make Epic Pancakes with Your Japanese Rice Cooker| RocketNews24

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 54 words · Shawn Snyder

Manage Your Self-Doubt and Use It to Your Advantage

Even the most confident of us experience self-doubt in our work and life, some more so than others. But with some careful planning, your critical eye can be used to your advantage to sharpen your work. This post originally appeared on theCrew Blog. The storyThe Little Engine That Could, really ticked me off as a child. There were oceans between how that train felt and how I felt. The engine’s positive attitude annoyed the living daylights out of me....

June 17, 2014 · 4 min · 834 words · Kelly Garner

MyPermissions Shows You Which Apps are Accessing Your Data

MyPermissions helps give you some control back. MyPermissions takes a different approach. Unfortunately it doesn’t give you much more control than Android itself already does. “Revoking” permission for an app just means uninstalling.

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 33 words · Chelsea Taylor

Notation Is a Shortcut-Packed Syncing Note-Taking App for Windows

It’s fast, free, feature-packed, and syncs via SimpleNote. Notation tries to emulate a lot of what’s great about Notational Velocity. Hit the link below to give it a try.

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 29 words · Matthew Chambers

Parallels Access Brings Windows and Mac Apps to Android

Parallels Access,previously available for iOS, allows you to run your Windows and Mac apps on Android. The service requires you to run a server on your existing Windows or Mac desktop. You then download the client to your Android unit. The app will run on your rig and stream it, remote desktop-style to your phone or tablet. Parallels Access| Google Play Store via9to5Google

June 17, 2014 · 1 min · 63 words · Samantha Herrera