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LocalCast Streams Google Drive Videos to Chromecast for Free

We’ve written aboutAllCastbefore, which allows you to stream content from your Google Drive to a Chromecast. Localcast is an ad-supported, free alternative. You’ll need to add the Google Drive option after downloading the app to your Android equipment. Before you stream content, an ad will appear on your Android gear. LocalCast (Free)| Google Play Store viaWonderHowTo

Top 10 Incredibly Useful Windows Programs to Have On Hand

Some apps are essential, and you use them every day. Everyone knows their names: Firefox, VLC, 7-Zip, and so on. Here are 10 of our favorites. status, and…well, pretty much anything else you’ve got the option to think of. For an alternative,check out HWiNFO. You might even discover new ones later and try them out. Stress Testing Utilities Overclockersare probably very familiar with stress testing utilities likePrime95,LinX, andAIDA64. When your processor is having issues, it can be difficult to diagnose....

"Everything Good Proceeds from Enthusiasm"

It’s easy to get creatively stuck on things. Often our response is to try and sit back and wait for something to happen. Musician Brian Eno reminds us that doesn’t work. you better get excited and find that inspiration. Whereas the feeling of “I think I ought to do this” dries up pretty quickly. Brian Eno by Alfred Dunhill| YouTube

Ask Yourself "Would I Do It Tomorrow?" Before Agreeing to Invitations

We all get invited to do all kinds of things. The idea here is pretty simple. That’s itthose five words. Not: Would I do it on some theoretical day in the future? Before You Accept Any Invitation…| Slate Photo byTracy Hunter

Create Public Accountability to Ensure You Complete a Task

It was really helpful. Make plans that are contingent on you getting a certain amount of work done. Ask the other person to enforce this. 4 Great Study Strategies to Tackle Finals| HackCollege

Downcount for Android Tracks Daily Countdowns to Important Events

Android: Regular timer apps typically count down in hours, minutes, and seconds. Downcount keeps track of important events by displaying them in a daily countdown. Using Downcount couldn’t be simpler. Just tap the “+” sign to add a new countdown, then enter a name and date. To edit a countdown, long press on it. it’s possible for you to delete a countdown by swiping it in either direction. There’s also a widget to add individual countdowns to either your home screen or lock screen....

Google Stars Is Now on Chrome, Looks Like an Awesome Bookmarking App

Update:Looks like they pulled the extension from the web store. Guess we’ll have to wait until it’s ready. After installing the extension, you’ll see a yellow star button in the omnibox. Still, it looks like a much better bookmarking tool than the one we have now in Chrome. Google Stars Chrome Extension| Chrome Web Store viaAndroid Police

How to Minimize Your Phone Usage When You Travel Internationally

Traveling internationally is difficult enough without worrying about your phone. The best free option for this isGoogle Maps. Just see to it you know how toread that map and get around. Just head to Google Voice’s controls pageand choose the “Add another phone” option. slide in your phone and set up voicemail forwarding. If you don’t want to set up a permanent forward, you canset up a temporary one. Sometimes they won’t....

Huge GoPro Deal, Synology NAS, Wireless Headphones, Chargers Galore

I bought one a few months ago, and it’s a ton of fun. [Mota iOS-Controlled Helicopter, $28] Nobody should be without a good set of these. This17 cubic foot outdoor mini shedis marked down to an all-time low price, today only. Thiscordless vacuum sealerincludes 24 bags to get you started, and is under $50 today. Might as well stock up while Sears has them for half price. Just buy aFitbit Zip for $60, and you’ll get a $20 Walmart card for free....

Show Up Early to Meetings to Get to Know Your Co-Workers Better

When you’ve started a new job, it can be hard to get to know everyone there. It will help you stick with your plan. And get back to your task list. Talking with new co-workers before the meeting takes the pressure off. You’re not forcing anything by hanging around afterward because everyone has to be there. How to Shed Your Introverted Ways in 6 Simple Steps| Inc. Photo bygemphoto(Shutterstock).

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