But if you want a tougher, less silky texture for cooking, try freezing it. I was skeptical of this tip when I first read about it. You freeze the tofu, defrost it, then prepare it as normal, squeezing out the water. That didnt seem like it would make any difference. When I pan fried it, it came out much firmer and chewier. (you might slice the tofu before freezing if you want it to thaw faster....

This can be tricky to do abroad, though, since insurance regulations are different in other countries. Bring a copy of your issuers policy to prove youre covered. Weinberg recommends carrying a hard copy of the policy. How to Book Insurance for a Foreign Rental Car| Travel + Leisure Image fromvallausa.

Its pretty great that you might get Windows 10 for free if you want it. Heres how to block it. This makessomesense for those who use automatic updates normally, except Windows 10 can be huge. As in multiple gigabytes huge. Select view installed updates on the left side of the window. Select Restart Later when the prompt appears. Restart when youve finished these steps for each update. Once youve finished this process, youll need to block the updates from being installed again....

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Few things are harder than coming up with a good idea when all you have is a blank page. Sometimes you just cant force a good idea to pop into your head. Doing something is better than doing nothing, however. If youre at a loss for good ideas, try coming up with a bad one. Brainstorm it to the worst of your abilities. Trying to intentionally make something wrong can help you start to figure out the right way to do things....

But downhills can result in some of the worst next-day soreness if you havent trained for them. Thats because downhill running uses eccentric muscle contractionsyoure using your muscles to lower yourself down the hill. Good form on the downhills helps, too: stay upright, and keep your feet moving fast. This sounds scary at first, but is actually easier on your body. Tips for Downhill Running| Runners World Photo byPeter Mooney.

Nothing can kill your motivation to save faster than feeling like youre being deprived of something. Rather than buying the brand name product, grab the store brand. Instead of foregoing a gadget purchase, shop used products. While cutting out needless purchases is great, there are some things youll always want or need to do. This isnt always the case, though.

A quicker, less messy option: brown meat in the broiler. Heres an Easier Way to Brown Meat| The Kitchn

Removing old radiators can leave large holes in your wood floors. Fill these holes by using a plug cutter and youll never notice a difference. Its also helpful if you could scrounge up a piece of replacement wood to cut the plug from. Check out Old Town Home for the full instructions below. Plugging Holes in Wood with the Right Tools| Old Town Home

This problem has an easy fix: start with a cold pan. Instead of hurling your garlic into hot oil, start cooking your garlic and oil in a cold pan. Turn on the heat, and wait a minute or two. Or drizzle over broccoli. Or use to make garlic bread. Or stirred into mashed potatoes. Or tossed into pasta. There is really no shortage of uses for perfectly-cooked garlic. The Trick You Should Use Every Time You Cook Garlic| Epicurious...

Weve said it before: money has a lot to do with mindset. They found that the more penalties an account had, the more money people would save in the account. Still, its an interesting look at our financial habits. Check out the full study at the link below.

A clean home screen is a happy home screen. This design keeps your phone organized with big, clear widgets with all the basic info you need. This home screen is designed for custom launchers like Nova and Apex. Flat Gray| My Color Screen

This post originally appeared onThe Muse. I Was Surprised/Confused/Curious About… What the Person Hears: Youre Wrong. I worked with a woman who often tried disguise her criticism in this way. While she mightve done this in an attempt to soften the blow, I never heard it like that. Which was unfortunate, because Im pretty sure she often had a point. What to Say Instead I thought X was different, because Y....