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Power a Calculator from a Battery Made from Pennies, Washers, and Cardboard | January 6, 2013 |
 Calculators, LEDs, and other low-power devices can be run from a very basic battery constructed from a few pennies, zinc washers, and small cardboard circles soaked in vinegar. More » More.. |
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Five Best Business Card Printing Sites | January 6, 2013 |
 Looking to do a little professional networking? A business card might help, but if your company won't pay to print them, you work for yourself, or want control over what's on your card, you'll have to print them on your own. Thankfully, there are plenty of great sites that print high-quality custom business cards without busting your wallet in the process. Here's a look at five of the best, based on your nominations. More » More.. |
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Prepare Your Garden Now for Best Results in Spring | January 6, 2013 |
 Whether your garden consists of a few terracotta pots or an entire acre or more you can get your soil in prime condition for spring planting by performing routine tasks such as weed removal, composting, and planting a cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce unwanted plants. More » More.. |
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Find Out Who Is Checking Out Your LinkedIn Profile | January 6, 2013 |
 If you want to see if potential employers are viewing your resume Reddit user benjimusprime found any easy way to see who is viewing your profile. On the LinkedIn stats page you'll often see a message that "1 of these 10 industry professionals" has viewed your profile. Take a screenshot of the list of names and go back the next day where you will have 9 new randomly-generated "industry professionals" and the real person from yesterday who viewed your profile. More » More.. |
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Egg Membranes Can Be Used as Natural Bandages | January 6, 2013 |
 It sounds a little wild, but egg membranes are purported to be helpful in stopping bleeding and keeping wounds intact until further medical assistance can be found. A National Institute of Health study found that egg membrane might be an ideal covering for skin graft dressings due to properties of wound protection, pain relief, and promotion of healing so it might not be so crazy after all. More » More.. |
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DropSpace Automatically Syncs SD Card Directories to Dropbox | January 6, 2013 |
 Android: If you like to automate backups and files generated by your phone or tablet that don't normally save to your Dropbox folder consider using the free utility app DropSpace. More » More.. |
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Remove Food Odors From Your Hands with Coffee Beans | January 6, 2013 |
 If you're preparing garlic, fish, onions, or other foods with strong odors that don't easily wash away easily, consider rubbing a handful of whole coffee beans vigorously between your hands for a few seconds. Culinary weblog The Kitchn reports that this should banish the offending odors and if you don't want your hands smelling like coffee you can then use soap and water to remove the scent of coffee. More » More.. |
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Top 10 Ways to Speed Up and Beef Up Your Google Searches | January 6, 2013 |
 For all the time you spend online, you probably spend most of it searching for stuff. So why settle for the most basic Google experience? Here are 10 ways to beef up and speed up your Google searches and find stuff easier. More » More.. |
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Mod Your GameCube This Weekend | January 6, 2013 |
 Many people are rediscovering the consoles and games they spent so many hours playing and Nintendo systems are popular for modding to play multiple types of games. Console modding forum Made by Bacteria user Hailrazer combined several mods into an uber-GameCube that also plays N64 games. More » More.. |
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Repurpose an Old Door Into a Corner Shelving Unit | January 6, 2013 |
 Older solid-core wooden doors have a lot of character and it can be difficult to just toss them away if you're remodeling or come across one cheaply at a building thrift store. Better Homes and Gardens has a great tutorial on how you can transform that door into a useful and attractive corner shelving unit. More » More.. |
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Is giving up wheat the right thing to do? | January 5, 2013 |
 Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful! More » More.. |
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“Stop Waiting for Something to Happen or for Someone to Give you Permission to Do Things" | January 5, 2013 |
 Former digital marketing strategist and current entrepreneur Kate Kendall gave a talk at Creative Mornings in which she asserted that the need for permission isn't real, but rather a barrier we create or an excuse we make to prevent ourselves from getting things done. More.. |
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Remains of the Day: Bug Allows Others to Fake Your Facebook Death | January 5, 2013 |
 There's a really easy way for others to lock you out of Facebook, Microsoft kind of wants to announce the Surface Pro's release date, Swiftkey Flow gets a beta update, and UK Spotify users can no longer purchase music. More » More.. |
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Build Your Own Miniature, Pocket-Sized Gadgets and Tools This Weekend | January 5, 2013 |
 Some of the best gadgets and tools are the one you make yourself, but they're even better when they're so tiny they'll fit in your pocket because you can take them pretty much anywhere. This weekend, put together some mini tech and tools. More » More.. |
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Simplify Your Life by Asking Yourself "Why the F*** Would I Do That?" Before Committing to Anything | January 5, 2013 |
 Many of us are over-committed or feel pressure to spend time on distracting, unproductive things (time-sucking meetings, for example, or business lunches). Francisco Dao writes on Pando Daily that asking yourself "Why the f*** would I do that?" before committing to anything could be the ultimate productivity tool. More » More.. |
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Four More Custom Searches You Should Enable In Your Browser Right Now | January 5, 2013 |
 We've talked about how amazing custom browser searches can be, but reader mdegat01 took it to the next level and submitted five even more advanced searches that make your life easier. Here's how they work. More » More.. |
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Wrap Christmas Lights Around a Hanger for Tangle-Free Storage | January 5, 2013 |
 Do yourself a favor for the next holiday season: When putting away your Christmas lights, instead of stuffing them in a box, wrap them around a plastic hanger. No more tangled mess of lights to struggle with! More » More.. |
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Pushpins Manages Your Grocery Lists, Suggests Recipes, and Offers Coupons for the Items You Buy | January 5, 2013 |
 iOS: Pushpins is a free grocery management app that handles every single step of the process. It'll help you pick recipes, make grocery lists, find the store you want near you, store that store's loyalty/rewards card (in the app and in Passbook), manage the grocery list as you shop, and then offer you coupons at checkout. It does everything. More » More.. |
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This Week’s Most Popular Posts: December 28th to January 4th | January 5, 2013 |
 This week we busted money-wasting tech myths, learned some hotel tips from an insider, got better sleep in less time, and stopped using the express checkout lanes. Here's a look back. More » More.. |
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How to Build an Ice Rink in Your Backyard | January 5, 2013 |
 Ice skating parties. At your own home. Yeah, you can host them, if you live where the mercury dips below freezing, that is. Or you can just skate in the moonlight by yourself. Build your own backyard ice rink with these helpful tips provided by Q&A site Stack Exchange. More » More.. |
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Minimize Shedding by Adding Fabric Softener to Your Dog's Bath | January 5, 2013 |
 When a dog sheds it can be a bit of a nightmare to clean up, but redditor dietcokecrack discovered that a little fabric softener goes a long way towards solving the problem: More » More.. |
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Can I Learn to Read Faster and Get Through My Backlog of Books? | January 4, 2013 |
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Constantly Test Your Ideas to Make Sure You're Not Settling | January 4, 2013 |
 You've probably had a bad idea at some point. We all have. David Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, notes that the problem is holding on to that bad idea for too long. More » More.. |
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Launch This Year Is a Step-by-Step Guide for Building Your Mobile App (and We've Got Invites) | January 4, 2013 |
 If you've always wanted to create a mobile app but didn't know where to start, Launch This Year can help you finally get started. The website is like an interactive workbook and toolkit that takes you from idea to launching your app in the App Store. More » More.. |
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Make Perfect, Light and Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with a Double Boiler | January 4, 2013 |
 Everyone's got their own technique for making scrambled eggs, but if you've never tried the low-and-slow method of cooking eggs with a double boiler, you may be in for a treat. This technique promises to result in fool-proof, softer and fluffier scrambled eggs compared to cooking over direct heat. More » More.. |
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Turn Your Daunting Project Backlog into a Fun and Actionable QR Code To-Do List | January 4, 2013 |
 There's no way around it: using a to-do list is boring. Perhaps you enjoy making the list, but when you need to choose an item you're faced with a daunting page of text. If you want to forego the dull and standard structure, here's a system that'll bring a little fun and surprise to your task management. More » More.. |
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Show Some Determination in This Week's Open Thread | January 4, 2013 |
 A new year is in full swing and now that the excitement of the holidays are over, we're beginning to hear the whispers of promise that the coming months may hold. Whatever you can dream, you can do, so show some determination and feel free to talk about anything you want to in this week's Open Thread. More » More.. |
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Choose the Right Diet Plan by Comparing Similarities Rather Than Differences | January 4, 2013 |
 If you are like one of nearly 45 million other Americans, you plan to go on a diet sometime this year. Some statistics show that up to 50% of American women and 25% of American men consider themselves to be "on a diet" at any given time. With so many diet strategies available, how do you know which one is right? Aren't they all different? Don't they conflict? To avoid these questions and diet smarter, stop comparing differences in diet strategies and start comparing similarities. More » More.. |
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Stream Photos Live and Online from Any Camera | January 4, 2013 |
 You've probably heard of the Eye-Fi SD card that enables wireless photo sync between your camera and computer. But, with a few lines of code, you can actually stream all your photos live, to the internet, for anyone to see. More » More.. |
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How Much Your Stolen Data Is Worth to Scammers | January 4, 2013 |
 This past year has been a big one for all types of hacks. From Zappos to LinkedIn, it seems like nobody is safe. If you've ever wondered what happens to that data once it's stolen, Krebs on Security dug into the world of account resellers to see just how much your data is worth. More » More.. |
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Mindful Browsing Blocks Time-Wasting Web Sites in Safari | January 4, 2013 |
 Safari: We've seen a few extensions that block time-wasting sites for Chrome and Firefox, but if you're a Safari user you haven't had too many options. Mindful Browsing is a browser extension that makes blocking time-sinks easy in Safari. More » More.. |
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Turn a SNES Gamepad into a USB Game Controller You Can Use with Your PC, XBox 360, or PS3 | January 4, 2013 |
 The SNES (or Super Famicom, depending on where you're from) controller is probably my favorite console controller. Unfortunately, the proprietary connector makes it difficult to use with newer devices. Thanks to the Teensy USB dev board, you can get the best of both worlds: A great and sturdy game controller and USB connectivity so you can use it with modern consoles or with your PC. More » More.. |
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Agenda for Android Gives You a Clean, Minimalist View of All of Your Appointments and Calendars | January 4, 2013 |
 Android: Google's built-in calendar app is great, but Agenda combines all of your calendars into a single, easy-to-scan view of all your day's appointments. Simple swipe gestures whisk you from your monthly calendar to your weekly and daily views, or from day to day or meeting to meeting. The app offers simple views that help you get up to speed on what you have on your plate today or this week, or drill down to important details about a specific event. More » More.. |
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Boil the Frog Creates "Six Degrees of Separation" Style Playlists that Lead from One Artist to Another | January 4, 2013 |
 You won't find a shortage of playlist generators out there, but Boil the Frog does things a little differently. Instead of simply asking you to pick an artist or two to generate a playlist, Boil the Frog has you pick two, and then bridges the gap between them with 13 other songs. More » More.. |
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Seeder Kills Lag in Android, Seriously Boosts Your Phone's Performance | January 4, 2013 |
 Android (Rooted): One of the biggest issues with Android is lag—delays that make launching apps and returning to the home screen take a little longer than they probably should. XDA forum member and developer lambgx02 tackled the issue and came up with a simple app that seriously decreases Android lag—making apps launch faster, homescreens scroll faster, and your phone feel much more responsive. More » More.. |
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Turn an SNES Gamepad into a USB Game Controller You can Use with Your PC, XBox 360, or PS3 | January 4, 2013 |
| The SNES (or Super Famicom, depending on where you're from) controller is probably my favorite console controller. Unfortunately, the proprietary connector makes it difficult to use with newer devices. Thanks to the Teensy USB dev board, you can get the best of both worlds: A great and sturdy game controller and USB connectivity so you can use it with modern consoles or with your PC. More » More.. |
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Better Sleep, Breaking Bad Habits, and the Cheapest Ways to Buy a Smartphone | January 4, 2013 |
 This week on the podcast we're talking a look back at 2012, learning about sleeping well instead of just sleeping more, and finding out if cheap furniture is really worth your money. We're also answering your questions about buying cheap smartphones, sticking to your New Year's resolutions, and whether or not anyone still syncs. More » More.. |
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Remains of the Day: The Nexus 4 Finally Comes to Stores, Thanks to T-Mobile | January 4, 2013 |
 You'll be able to pick up a Nexus 4 at T-Mobile stores later this month, YouTube introduces a mobile/TV pairing feature, Facebook's Messenger app gets into voice communication, and Sprint is launching a prepaid cell service. More » More.. |
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Is it rude to call someone by their first name if they're wearing a name tag? | January 4, 2013 |
 Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful! More » More.. |
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Best Business Card Printing Site? | January 4, 2013 |
 If you want to make a great impression, you need a great business card. If your company won't pony up for cards or you'd rather have your own cards that say what you want on them, you'll need to get them printed. You don't have to spend a ton of money to get that done though, there are plenty of services that will print business cards for you that sport great designs, say what you want, and give you tons of customization options. This week we want to know which ones you think are the best. More » More.. |
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How to Tap Into Your Memory and Start "Unworrying" | January 4, 2013 |
 Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about money, health, work, family, and more. What if there was a way to use your own memory to stop worrying (or at least stop worrying so much)? Writer Nick Jehlen explains how. More » More.. |
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