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....

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....

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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....

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.

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.

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