The worst part about setting up a new Mac is finding and downloading all your software. It’s time-consuming, boring, and usually feels like a waste of time. What Is Homebrew? This includes stuff likeChrome,aText, and more. Basically, Homebrew simplifies the process of downloading and compiling software. Typically speaking, it does this bydownloading source code from sites like GitHub. We’ll also useHomebrew Cask, which allows Homebrew to download popular programs at once....

Most of us think of ourselves as savvy, informed individuals who approach the world with discerning eyes. But the truth is that we’re often remarkably gullible when it comes to pseudoscience and quackery. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it is surprisingly easy to tell quackery apart from real science. This post originally appeared onDr. Amy Tuteur’s blog. Quack claims are typically decorated with red flags,ifyou know what to look for....

Who knew that LEGO designed their figures' hands perfectly to hold Apple lightning and other types of cables? Make a LEGO key and cable holder| Sugru

You’veheard it beforemultitasking actually kills our productivity, so we shouldn’t do it. The results, as you’re free to imagine, were pretty clear. More than 97% of the subjects failed. Others seem to have completed the test, though, and were given their scores at the end. Multitask Masters| The New Yorker Photo byJD Hancock.

Android: Nova Launcher isour favorite Android launcherand it just got even better. The latest version of this alternative launcher lets you start a search by saying “OK Google”. Grab the update if you already have Nova Launcher installed, or install it anew if necessary. Tap Google parameters and ensure Google Now is set to On. Nova Launcher| Google Play Store

Recovery Partition Creator is a simple script that will bring it back. Luckily, it’s very easy to restore. Just download the script, double-select it, and follow the prompts.

Force yourself not to procrastinate and you’ll get more done. He has set himself a series of five rules to live by: List my Most Important Tasks . Do the first things early . As soon as I start my day, I will meditate without procrastination. Then read my novel. Then do the first Most Important Task on my list for 20 minutes. Those I’ll do without fail. Get the other things done as early as the schedule allows...

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The office was designed byJeremy Levine. Plus, there’s so much awesome natural light. double-check any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace. Office of floating shelves| Flickr

Let’s take a look at and share the most dreadful ones. You mean not everyone pronounces it the way it’s spelled? Thanks alot,bizarre English! ), or peeved, as when people say “axed” instead of “asked.” (I “axed” my girlfriend the other day…Nooooo!) You say tomayto, I say tomahto, let the fun begin! Illustration by Kevin Necessary.

This makes it portable and usable from anywhere. From there, Ammons just installed the software he needed on his Pi. Now he has a portable and easy to ssetup Linux machine he can take anywhere. DIY Productivity Tablet| JeffaBlog viaAdafruit

should give you the features you need. Maybe it supports streaming services you use, like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon. Maybe it’s cheap, or portable. Whatever your preferred gadget is, we want to hear it. The call for contenders is closed! Don’t forget to cast your vote for the all-out winner! take a stab at keep it to a single paragraph, maybe two. If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....