Money rules might be simple, but theyre not always easy to stick to. Check out the full list below, and see more of our 10th anniversary look back atlifehacker10.lifehacker.com.

iOS 9brought along a new version of the Notes appwith a bunch of new features. For now, it’s possible for you to use iCloud.com though. The new Notes app brings along new features and it cant sync with the Notes app on OS X. How to view your iOS 9 Notes on Your OS X Yosemite Mac| iMore

The leap from zinc-plated slot head screws to todays epoxy-coated torx screws is a big one. Based on the depth of material, what length of screw is required? How much holding power do you need? Heavier/larger screws provide more strength. How should the screw sit in the wood? Do you want it flush, countersunk, or shown on top of the wood? What throw in of driver bit do you have?...

Impulsive shopping can wreck your budget faster than you could say Theyre putting up Christmas decorations already? If you want to recalibrate how you see shopping, ask yourself one simple question. What if you could never buy anything again? Part of the reason we often have such a problem with overspending is because we assume we can. Why get clothes that last if you’ve got the option to buy new ones later?...

After a few years together, its easy to bicker with your partner over mundane stuff. Heres one simple technique to stop bickering dead in its tracks. I cant tell you how many pointless arguments Ive overheard from my clients and friends. Nothing ever feels resolved, and the same topics keep surfacing over and over. Why Do We Bicker? If bickering is so harmful, why do couples bicker in the first place?...

Your travel budget goes much further when youre able to account for every dollar. Find places that print the prices. Ill never forget a friend of mine who bought two bananas for our London picnic. He grabbed the fruit, held out a handful of change, and said, How much? The merchant took the equivalent of about $4. I had a similar experience in Kyoto. Tips on Eating in Europe| Rick Steves...

DIY electronics are great, but you always need to make your own cases for them. Over on Make, they show you how to hollow out cheap 2x4s for surprisingly classy looking cases. Head over to Make for the full guide. Hollow Out a 2x4 for Your Next Project Enclosure| Make

Dont let this discourage you. it’s possible for you to evenbuild your own littleBits-style componentsif you really want to do-it-yourself. And yes, there aremultiple clocksyoucan create. But there are still fairly introductory projects that make it doable. Check out thefull build guide. Its fun, and no one should stop you from exploring. Images byDominik Ball,Stephen Marques, andDoggygraph(Shutterstock).

(Unsurprisingly, the quality standards for space travel are a little more stringent!) First, tell us a little about your current position and how long youve been at it. Basically, what does a manufacturing engineer like you do? Im a manufacturing engineer in electronics manufacturing at a major government contractor within their space division. Im no expert, but hopefully this helps anyone interested in this field. Think LEGO instructions, but a lot more complex....

Official food holidays might be fake, but they sometimes result in discounts or even free stuff. Best Burger Freebies & Deals for National Cheeseburger Day| Money.com Photo byTheCulinaryGeek.

While you should always travel with your drivers license or passport, forgetfulness happens. It turns out, you dont necessarily have to have a drivers license or passport to get in. It may also help if you have credit cards and other idenfitying items with you, too. Read Ericas story at the link below. I Basically Used a Costco Card to Board a Flight| Map Happy Photo byJohn Pastor.

That makes it perfect for bypassing pesky location restrictions on streaming movies, music, and web pages. Theres no shortage ofgreat ways to do it, but Hotspot Shields extensions make it super easy. Just pop launch the extension from the toolbar, select your virtual location, and connect. I just thought so because I was logged in! With that out of the way, its still worth a try. Hit the links below to try it out....

Heres a handy table of shortcuts you might not know about yet. Shortcut keys for Windows 10| Microsoft