You’ve probably heard Social Security is running out, but that may not mean what you think. If Congress does nothing to fix Social Security, the Trust Fund will run dry by 2034, but recipients will still get 75% of their estimated benefits. The Soci…
Lees meerWhile not nearly as good as the Prime-only deals we saw last month, if you’re in the market for a Kindle e-reader this holiday season, you can save $20-$30 today on three different models.Read more...
Lees meerYou can never have too much pumpkin pie. Homemade is usually preferable, but there comes a time when you just don’t have the energy to make another dish. Having a few “emergency” frozen options for unexpected guests is never a bad plan, and The Kitc…
Lees meerWhere you live can have a huge impact on how happy you are with your career. The above graphic shows where you’re most likely to find exceptionally happy workers, and where people are the least happy.Read more...
Lees meerYou might not need to use a Dremel all that often, but it’s one of those things everyone should keep in their tool box, if only for sanding wood and carving jack-o-lanterns. Today only as part of a Gold Box deal, Amazon’s discounting the Dremel 3000…
Lees meerOf course, you may not need all 60 of these, but knowing them will make you flexible, fast, and ready to work with whatever tool you’re presented with, whether it’s a Windows PC, a Mac, an Excel spreadsheet, or a Powerpoint slideshow. Plus, there ar…
Lees meerThe new MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar is a weird thing that our friends at Gizmodo found a bit lacking, but that doesn’t mean we’re not all a little curious as to how it works. While you obviously can’t make an actual Touch Bar, Touché is an app that give…
Lees meerThere’s no need to wait for Black Friday to find great deals on popular Logitech accessories; they’re already deeply discounted in today’s Amazon Gold Box.Read more...
Lees meerApple has a new repair program for iPhone 6 Plus users that are experiencing the unfortunately nicknamed “touch disease.” The screens of affected phones become unresponsive to touch and display a flickering gray bar. That and more in today’s news.Re…
Lees meeriPhone/iPad: A terminal emulator on your iPhone might sound a little silly for most of us, but SSH can come in pretty handy sometimes. For a while, one the best apps for doing so was Panic’s Prompt 2, but Blink Shell is an option that’s worth a look…
Lees meerUsing an external hard drive with a Raspberry Pi takes just a few steps, but WDLabs new PiDrive Foundation Edition makes installing not just one, but multiple operating systems for a Raspberry Pi simple.Read more...
Lees meerThis week we learned about the rewarding experience of making one’s own bread, looked at managing taxes in the age of the gig economy, discussed IUDs and how health insurance plans might change, and more. Here’s a look back.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’ve ever left a chocolate bar sitting around, you may have noticed a white film form on the surface. This film is called a “bloom” and it occurs when chocolate is improperly stored.Read more...
Lees meerSkills, experience, and expertise are obviously important when it comes to moving forward in your career. That said, many employers look beyond those traits in a leader. According to a recent survey, the top trait they look for is integrity.Read mor…
Lees meerIf you use them responsibly, some credit cards offer excellent perks. For example, American Express and Uber recently teamed up to offer two free rides from 11 major airports for the month of December.Read more...
Lees meerGood morning, all! Welcome to your Friday Open Thread on Hackerspace , brought to you by our friends at Lifehacker. We are getting close to the holidays and holiday shopping.Read more...
Lees meerMortgage rates are still pretty low, but in the past couple of weeks, they’ve jumped a significant amount. If you’re shopping for a home, now may be the time to lock in a low rate, but don’t let that pressure you into buying.Read more...
Lees meerThere’s no shame in picking up a frozen turkey for the big meal, but thawing it must be taken into consideration when planning out the timeline. Luckily, delish has a simple, helpful graphic to help you figure out exactly when you should move your t…
Lees meerAnd so it begins. Besides the markdown of Amazon Prime (which if you haven’t taken advantage of, what are you even doing?), Amazon is rolling out a bunch of great deals today. The site is taking 20% off on “select clothes, shoes, jewelry, watches, a…
Lees meerIf you use a Microsoft account to sign into and sync multiple devices, you might notice that Windows has a habit of keeping the same theme across all of them. If you’d rather have a different look on your laptop than your desktop, here’s how to fix …
Lees meerHaving money means having buying power. Spending all your money on stuff you don’t need or want, however, reduces the power your money has to actually improve your life. Being content, counter-intuitively, gives your money more power.Read more...
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