Karen Ahn at WonderHowTo explains why they’re perfect for dealing with hot oil. Just dunk it in and if it starts to bubble, you know you’re ready for deep frying. Why Chopsticks Are the Best Cooking Tool You Aren’t Using| WonderHowTo Photo byBruce Guenter.
When the unthinkable happens, here’s how to pick up the pieces. For me, this part was easy: someone had accessed my computer with TeamViewer. If you’re not familiar with the software, TeamViewer gives someone COMPLETE remote access of a machine. I needed to do more than just turn off the system. I couldn’t trust my computer at all. For less obvious intrusions you’ll need to do a little detective work to find the gateway....
We have a problemand the odd thing is we not only know about it, we’re celebrating it. She wasn’t complaining; she was proud of the fact. She is not alone. This post originally appeared on theHarvard Business Review. Why are typically rational people so irrational in their behavior? I call it “The More Bubble.” The result is not just information overload, but opinion overload. Of course, we back-door-brag about being busy: it’s code for being successful and important....
Should I suck it up and negotiate to get a good deal? Of course, high-pressure haggling may not equal better prices either, especially if you hate negotiating. There are a few factors at play. Let’s take a look at them. Are you okay haggling, or does the whole thing just make you uncomfortable and stressed out? Regardless of whether you choose to haggle, research is your best weapon. Do your homework and find the base price of the vehicle you want to buy....
Reader Anyasent in this tip via Twitter, complete with the photo above. Thanks toAnyafor sending in the tip!
Azero-sum budgetis an excellent way to reduce your spending and save more. Personal finance blog Money Crashers suggests taking this to the next level by emptying your main accounts every month. To be clear, the site doesn’t suggest spending every dollar. That’s why I “zero out” my accounts each month. Deposit your paycheck in your checking account, and immediately start “telling” it where to go. If you’re on a cash budget, withdraw the necessary amount....
If you might write it, you might put it on your desktop. Similarly, if you build any good-looking Ubersicht-based desktops, see to it to submit them toour desktop showcase!
Ever visit web site that won’t let you read the article until you fill out a survey? Many of them are byapssableyou just need to modify the source code a bit. Once you find the survey portion in the code, delete that part of the code. In many cases, the dialog box will disappear. I tried this tip on my local newspaper that had a Google Survey and it worked like a charm....
Believe it or not, some items are cheaper at Whole Foods when compared with other stores. Check out the rest of the bargains at Whole Foods by following the link. Best Things to Buy at Whole Foods| Daily Finance Photo byKari Sullivan.
A higher salary means you have more money to spend, right? car if you didn’t already own one. What to Do with a Big Income Increase| Budget Blonde Photo byImages Money.
Flight delays are unfortunately common in air travel. Nate Silver over at FiveThirtyEight has crunched the numbers and determined the magic hour to avoid delays. Flights scheduled to depart in that window arrived just 8.6 minutes late on average. Flights leaving before 6, or between 7 and 8, are nearly as good. After this time, delays start creeping in and compounding upon themselves. The peak delay topped out at an average 20....
Web/iPhone/Android: If you’re self-employed, you already know to track your tax deductions. Keeping receipts can be cumbersome, though, even if you digitize them. Deductr can track them all from a central, online dashboard. Deductr has two plans: the free, ad-supported version and a $19.95/month pro version. Either version supports manual entry of receipts and tracking of appointments to cross reference those deductions. The Pro version allows you to take pictures of receipts and download statement information directly from the bank....
Next time the kids ask “when’s dinner ready? “, this infographic gets them involved in the answer. The chart organizes tasks by skills, starting with basic math and working up to chopping ingredients. The age range starts with toddler and goes up to tweens. It’s not earth-shattering, but good if you need some ideas, especially for younger kids. How to Include Kids in the Kitchen| Cooksmarts viaVisual.ly
