Why You Should Edit Your Writing When You're Hungover
You may have heard the old quote “write drunk, edit sober,” but it might actually be better to edit when you’re still hungover.
How To Throw A Cocktail Party
What’s the use of having a fully furnished, adult apartment if you can’t have a party? My friend, it’s time you return the kindness of your friends and throw a cocktail party of your own. All you need is some booze, and a few helpful tips to make sure you’ve got all the basics covered. Let this video guide you.
No, You Haven't Time Traveled To The Future. This 480GB SSD Really Is Just $120.
ADATA’s Premiere line of SSDs isn’t nearly as fast or as well-known as Samsung’s 850 series, but any SSD will be a huge upgrade over a spinning hard drive, and this 480GB model is down to an absurdly low $120 on Newegg, complete with a three year warranty.
Make a Hidden Belt Screwdriver MacGyver Would Be Proud of
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There are a lot of great tools out there for your inner MacGyver, but this DIY belt screwdriver doesn’t take up any pocket space and can hide in plain sight.
SaveHollywood Turns Any Movie Into a Screen Saver on OS X
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Mac: Screen savers aren’t exactly the most exciting affair, but if you’ve ever wanted to use a video file as a screensaver, SaveHollywood is a simple, free way to do it.
How To Run Backwards-Compatible Xbox 360 Games On Xbox One
Xbox One consoles are now backwards compatible with some Xbox 360 games. How do you play supported Xbox 360 games on an Xbox One? What happens with disc-based games? We’ve got a short video tutorial for you.
Upload 4K Videos to YouTube from iOS By Going Through iMovie
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If you try to upload a 4K movie directly from Photos in iOS, it automatically drops down the quality to standard definition. To get around this, you just need to use iMovie instead.
Sign Up for the Chrome Beta on iOS
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iOS: Fancy yourself a fan of Chrome on the iPhone and iPad? Like other versions of Chrome, you can check out new beta versions, you’ll just need to sign up with Google.
Your Unwashed Bras Are Growing (Mostly Harmless) Bacteria
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Some guys may be surprised to hear this, but bras are a pain in the butt to wash, and many of us put off the chore for as long as possible. (We wash everything else though, we swear.) That’s gross, but is it actually bad for you?
This Discounted Android Wear Watch Actually Looks Like a Watch
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The LG Watch Urbane is absolutely one of the best looking Android Wear watches on the market, and you can get your own for $215 today on eBay. That’s $135 less than its original selling price, and a match for the best deal we’ve seen. If you’re on the fence, be sure to check out Gizmodo’s impressions. [LG Watch Urbane…
This Week's Most Popular Posts: November 6th to 13th
This week we learned how to turn Waze into the ultimate navigation app, built a cheap but powerful Steam Machine, caught up on our first aid fundamentals, and more. Here’s a look back at this week’s top posts.
Noodler Puts Three Million Noodle Soup Recipes and Tips on Your iPhone
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iOS: If you love noodle soup, you’ll love Noodler, “the noodle soup oracle.” This app ensures you’ll never run out of ideas for your next bowl of ramen or other noodle soups.
Turn IKEA Cabinets into a Murphy Bed
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A Murphy bed helps you save space: Pull it down when you need it, back up when you want to use the room for another purpose. Murphy beds are expensive, though. Make one yourself with IKEA cabinets.
Today's Best Deals: Optoma Projector, Timex Watches, Death Star Ice, and More
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Here are the best of today’s deals. Get every great deal every day on Kinja Deals, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to never miss a deal, join us on Kinja Gear to read about great products, and on Kinja Co-Op to help us find the best.
These Will Be the 10 Busiest Airports Over the Thanksgiving Travel Period
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You can expect the airports to be pretty crowded around this time of year, but some will be considerably worse than others. Orbitz rounded up the ten airports expected to be the busiest on Thanksgiving this year.
Where to Get Exactly What You Need for Your Home Improvement Projects
We live in a gilded age of home improvement, when we have virtually everything we need to build and repair a home just a short drive or keystroke away. Still, should you shop at a big box store? A specialty shop? Online? Here’s how to find exactly what you need, when you need it.
How Much a Down Payment Costs in 34 Different Metro Areas in the U.S.
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Your home down payment is a big chunk of change. And it can be even bigger depending on where you live. Forbes lists the average cost of a 20% down payment in 34 major metro areas.
This Is YOUR Lucky Friday @ The Open Thread
Happy Friday 13th everyone. I *welcome* the chance to take on these so-called ‘unlucky’ days. I have yet to experience a Friday13 that was any different from any other day in a given week <knocking on wood>.
The Most Important Financial Terms Everyone Should Know
Expense ratio. Prime rate. Amortization. As with technology, the finance world is filled with acronyms and terms that might sound alien to many people. So we’ve created a financial glossary for you that explains important yet often confusing money concepts.
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