Simmer Your Favorite Spices in Water for an Easy, Cheap Air Freshener

We mentioned doing it after cooking, but they suggest doing it before guests arrive as well. Hit the link below for more deodorizing tips. Five Tips for Getting Rid of Cooking Smells| The Kitchn Photo bytrophygeek.

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 36 words · Rebecca Hill MD

Study Shows We're Inept at Finding Our Target Exercise Intensity

Only about 25 percent reached a pace that raised their heart rate into the moderate range. If it lingers below about 65 percent of your maximum heart rate, raise your pace. Individuals Underestimate Moderate and Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity| PLOS One Photo byJoe Hall.

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 44 words · James Williams

SwiftKey, Our Favorite Android Keyboard, Is Now Free to Download

Android: Swiftkey isour favorite Android keyboard, and it’s been getting better with consecutive updates. Now, the service is shedding its $4 price tag and going free for all users. In exchange, there’s now an in-app “store” for more themes and personalization options. All of the features that made SwiftKey a great keyboard are available in the free version. you might grab the latest version of the app at the link below....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 77 words · Paul Thompson

The Best (and Worst) Foods for a Good Night's Sleep

Sometimes getting better sleep is just a matter of eating the right foods and avoiding certain other ones. US News has rounded up foods that are naturally sleep-inducing and perfect for a late night snack. Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which has beenshownto improve sleep quality and duration. US News recommends a handful of cherries (in season in June and July! ), juice, or dried cherries an hour before bedtime....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 178 words · Megan Gonzalez MD

The Best Ereader for Android

Reading ebooks on Android used to be just okay. Now it’s awesome. Supports phones and tablets. Sync bookmarks, notes, and reading position across devices/platforms. Read books from Google’s servers, or download for offline access. Customizable display options, including font size, brightness, line height, day/night/sepia mode. Large store with wide selection of books for purchase or rent. Upload your own ePUB/PDF books to personal library, sync across devices. Get definitions, Wikipedia articles, and search results in-app....

June 11, 2014 · 2 min · 257 words · Phillip Santos

The Best Stores for Deals on Apple Products

Where you buy your Apple gear can largely determine how much you pay for it. This post originally appeared onDealNews. And where you buy your Apple devices often dictates the punch in of deals you’ll see. Take for instance the Apple Store. Other stores, likeAmazonorBest Buy, offer better prices on the same items. But out of all the authorized Apple retailers, does one merchant stand out from the pack? Deals ranged from $50 off the entry-level iPhone to an iPhone 5s that was free on contract....

June 11, 2014 · 2 min · 234 words · Caleb Velez

The Best Way to Use a Whisk

Everyone knows how to use a whisk, right? They even made everyone time their strokes with a metronome to control. The beating motion did perform well in one area though: whipping egg whites. The video above goes into more detail about why side-to-side whisking motions work best. It also discusses shear force and how that force unfolds proteins in egg whites. There’s a lot of science that goes into an everyday kitchen tool....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 84 words · James Stevens

The Soft Green Home Screen

Android: We feature a lot of bold, if harsh home screens here. The design features four buttons along the button that change function based on which home screen you’re on. On the weather screen, they become a forecast. On the music screen, they’re player controls. On the main screen, they’re shortcuts for commonly used apps. This home screen is yet another custom design for the Themer app on Android. Open Themer and browse for themes....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 88 words · Richard Mckenzie

Turn Your RFID Train Pass or Travel Card Into a Keychain

Your mileage may vary. Transform Your Oyster Card with Sugru| Instructables

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 11 words · James Anderson

What You Should Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period

Graduating from college is an exciting time, but massive student loan debt can take away from that excitement. Recent grads usually get a six month grace period before their payments kick in. She then collects expert advice on what grads can do during the grace period. A few highlights: Take inventory: Make a list of who and how much you owe. Detail your interest rates, payment schedule and deadlines. Budget and prioritize: Create a budget that prioritizes your expenses....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 136 words · Joseph Pierce

You Have a “Secret” Credit Score That Could Be Working Against You

You’re probably familiar with your FICO credit score. You might even know about yourChexsystems score. It turns out, there’s another financial score that can affect your money goals. And there are a lot of these collection companies. “They don’t fit neatly under the single ‘credit bureau’ umbrella.” Basically, these companies are data brokers. And you probably already know that they sell your info to companies for marketing purposes. But many times, this data is also used against you, Nitzsche says....

June 11, 2014 · 1 min · 117 words · Mr. Richard Wells

Add GPS Data to Any Camera's Pictures with Your iPhone

Older cameras still take great pictures, but they’re missing newer features like GPS tagging. Depending on your needs, it can be pretty simple to set up. Head over to Cult of Mac for the full guide. Add GPS to your dumb camera using your iOS equipment| Cult of Mac

June 10, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Andre Watson

Build a Cheap Ring Flash for your Point-and-Shoot Camera

A ring flash is a great addition to your camera to help improve your shots. Photography website Lomography shows you how to make your own on the cheap with no specialist parts. It also works with a regular point-and-shoot camerarather than DSLRs. Hit the link below for the full step-by-step. Instructables| viaLomography Photo byalpacalypse.

June 10, 2014 · 1 min · 54 words · Wendy Hammond