The media loves blowing little things up into huge stories. Whether it's something in your refrigerator that's out to kill you or a the filthiness of a jacuzzi, most of this stuff is meant to grab your attention long enough to scare you without actually explaining anything. But some of this stuff is worth paying…
Making new habits is difficult because it forces our brains to alter what comes naturally to us. Naturally, this leads to moments where we say, "Ah, screw it," and go back to our old ways. Identifying when these happen can be key to overcoming them and sticking to the habit.
Google Wallet users can now set up recurring bank transfers to automate adding money to their Google Wallet accounts. The update also includes low balance alerts. Read more here.
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Resolution is often misunderstood. You instinctively know that you want more of it, even when its real utility doesn't live up to the marketing hype. And Apple's new $2500 iMac has a lot of hype to live up to.
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Brushless motor technology has been the rage in cordless power tools the last couple of years. Every major manufacturer now sells a brushless lineup of tools, but is it worth it for you?
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Unless you were born with fashion sense, many people have a time in their life when they want to revamp their budget. To pull it off without breaking the bank, limit clothes shopping to once every month or two, but spend generously on just a few items when you do.
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iOS/Android/Web: Any.do is one of our favorite to-do apps, and Any.do 2.0 promises to make it even better. The new update includes tools to manage family and household to-dos, work and team projects, voice notes and attachments, and a premium tier that adds much-desired features like customizable recurring tasks.
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Amazon's Android Appstore is back with another terrific promotion for Halloween. From now until November 1, you can get 39 different paid Android apps absolutely free, with no strings attached.
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In most states, auto insurance companies can use your credit score to set your rate. That's not surprising. But there are a handful of lesser-known reports they use, too. It helps to know what these are so you have a better idea of your monthly premium.
There are a lot of things that go into brewing a great cup of coffee, but one of the most important (and often underrated) is the quality and evenness of your grind. A good burr grinder is a must for any coffee fan, but this week we want to know which ones are the best, and we need your help to find them.
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Web: Instagram is loads of fun, but doesn't provide the best interface on the web. Pictacular fills this void with a powerful, Pinterest-like layout for your Instagram feed.
Ecosystem lock in is a rampant problem in the mobile industry, with every manufacturer preferring its own platform at the expense of others. Every so often there are exceptions, though. Like this collection of apps Microsoft made for Android, of all platforms.
Maps aren't just functional objects, they're things of beauty and inspiration. Today's featured workspace highlights maps.
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Windows: There are dozens of writing tools to suit the tastes of any blogger, writer or an office worker. Some of them are nearly an industry standard, while others can be an eye-candy without being overloaded with functions you actually never get to use. However, there are tools that inspire creative writing simply…
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Performance reviews are already stressful, but when you get sat down and told that you're not doing so hot, it's even worse. Here are three things you should do after your assessment and three things you shouldn't.
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When it comes to flying the unfriendly skies, there are tons of airlines you're better off avoiding, but some stand out more than others. Last week we asked for your least favorites, and then put the five worst airlines to a vote. Now, close to 14,000 votes later, we're back to highlight the one you disliked the most.
The weather may be getting colder, but it's totally worth it for the view. Keep autumn alive on your desktop with these wallpapers.
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Chrome: What was formerly known as Google Stars—before it was pulled from the Chrome Web Store—is now the Bookmark Manager extension, which makes bookmarks more powerful with improved search, bookmarks by topic, and the ability to share them anywhere.
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