The act of drinking alcohol is surrounded by myths. Someone around you tells you abouttheir sure-fire way to get sober. Unfortunately, none of these things work. This reduces communication between neurons, alters their structure and causes some of the impairment associated with intoxication. It does not kill off entire cells, however. So, too much alcohol can impair brain function (including memory). Which is to say, if you start with beer, stick with beer....

Has it gotten any better? Can I avoid using the stupid Metro interface? Here’s what has (and hasn’t) changed. As of the last Windows 8 update, it’s eventurned on by defaultfor non-touch screen devices. And Windows 8 still comes with someworthwhile new desktop features, which is nice. It’s actually a nice feature, since the Modern UI does have some good apps. Windows 8’s biggest downfall is, and has always been, its price....

Just Gestures lets you perform customizable gestures with your mouse in Windows. There are 32- and 64-bit editions of Just Gestures to choose from at thedownload page. Grab the version you need and get the app installed. There are also gestures for common Windows actions like copying, pasting, and manipulating software windows. it’s possible for you to change these gestures to any shape you want. Right click any entry in the list of gestures and select Modify....

Prove it to yourself by taking the difference and saving it for three months first. “You’ll soon know if it’s possible for you to afford the extra amount each month. Obviously this assumes that you might spend that much time, which isn’t always the case. Still, if you have the option, it’s best to give yourself a trial run first. Live ‘As If’ Before You Upgrade| Daily Worth Photo byStephen Harris....

And here’s our strategy: Precook the chicken in the oven before frying to easily achieve both. If you like, you could even double-fry it forextra extra crispy fried chicken. This One Tip Makes Homemade Fried Chicken Way More Fun| The Kitchn Photo bythebittenword.com.

Some people get upgraded to fancy suites in the hotel, others get sentenced to rooms near the elevator. If you want to avoid the worst rooms, heed these reservation tips from a hotel front desk supervisor. It also depends on the agent who checks you in. So, basically, call the hotel directly to reserve your room. Non-adjoining rooms can also be quieter , as there’s less soundproofing between the doors that connect adjacent rooms....

Hair products can be really expensive. You’ll also need a double boiler and something to store your homemade pomade in. Check out the full recipe at the link below. DIY Hair Pomade for Father’s Day (All-Natural! )| Momtastic viaManMade Photo byJorge Correa.

That’s where Predator Alert for OkCupid comes in. It warns you if the profile you’re viewing belongs to someone you’re better off avoiding. Once you’re all set up, the tool does the rest of the work for you. Hit the link below to download, and read more about the methodology behind the tool. it’s possible for you to also grab itdirectly from GitHubhere. Update: There’s been some concern that this tool harvests user data and stores it for undocumented purposes....

The app replaces both your dialer and your contact list. The app itself has a pretty gorgeous interface, focusing largely on gestures to navigate.

Spendbook is a manual personal finance tracking tool that gives you all kinds of great graphs to work with. Spendbook(Free for a limited time, $1.99 after) | iTunes App Store

If you want to opt out of this enhanced behavioral targeting, there’s a form for that. Participating companies agree to respect consumers' opt-out preferences for these kinds of interest-based ads. Note, however, that opting-outwon’tstop companies from serving any ads or collecting any data at all. Opt Out from Online Behavioral Advertising| Digital Advertising Alliance viaThe Verge

For most of us, a tool has to be really useful to earn a spot in our kitchen. That doesn’t mean that kitchen space should be limited to cooking gadgets and uni-taskers though. Let’s build a list of the best non-kitchen tools that work wonders when you’re cooking. We’ll get you started. Try not to repeat clever uses! Tell us why it’s cleveranduseful! How do you use it in your kitchen?...

What’s the best way to learn how to use tools? Cartoons, of course! This cartoon from 1945 teaches the best ways to handle common hand tools still in use today. The ABC of Hand Tools (1945)| YouTube viaMake