How to Prevent Your Cheesecake from Cracking (& Fix It if It Does)
Yesterday 12:26 PM — There is something so satisfying about dipping your spoon into a perfectly smooth slice of cheesecake. There is something a bit less satisfying about it if the top of the cheesecake is cracked and cratered. Don't Miss: 7 Tricks That Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade We eat with our eyes first, and there is something much more aesthetically pleasing about a blemish fr ...more
10 Desk Hacks to Increase Your Productivity at Work
Yesterday 4:33 PM — There are many hacks for increasing productivity, but so many depend on tricking your own mind or behavior. When it comes to motivation in the workplace, though, sometimes the space within which you work dictates how you behave and the work you produce. So if you want to incre ...more
How to Recover Deleted Files, Contacts, Calendars, & Reminders Without Restoring Your Whole iPhone
Yesterday 2:15 PM — Accidentally deleting important files can happen as easily as swiping left on something and watching it disappear into the ether. Of course, Apple allows automatic backups through iCloud, which ensures that your data is always stored safely in the cloud in case of emergency. ...more
How to Actually Turn Off OneDrive in Windows 10
Yesterday 11:07 AM — OneDrive, formerly known as SkyDrive, is a free online storage solution developed by Microsoft. If you're a fan of using cloud-based storage systems, then OneDrive offers you plenty of benefits. It's also heavily integrated into Windows 10, including the new File Explorer, in ...more
How to Restrict Access to Adult Websites on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
Yesterday 8:16 AM — When you hand a child their first iPhone, you're giving them much more than just a phone. What you're really handing over is a key to limitless information—both the good and the bad. It's easy to monitor a kid's internet activity at home, but with web access right in their po ...more
How to Get the Classic Start Menu in Windows 10
Mon 2:13 PM — Windows 95, which introduced the Start menu to the world, just celebrated its 20th birthday! The feature was an instant hit, becoming a core component of Windows operating systems. Well, it was removed in the mistake that was Windows 8, but you should know by now that the Star ...more
Android Basics: How to Install ADB & Fastboot on Mac, Linux, & Windows
Mon 2:13 PM — ADB and Fastboot are probably the most important tools for any Android aficionado. They can do everything from backing up your device and changing your screen resolution to rooting your phone and opening it up to hundreds of tweaks and customizations. What's even better is tha ...more
How to Make Circular Ice for Show-Stealing Cocktails Without Any Special Molds
Mon 12:26 PM — If there's a better way to impress your friends than with cocktails, I don't know what it is. Some nice glasses, quality spirits, and a recipe that doesn't involve pre-made margarita mix, and you'll automatically look suave. However, the most overlooked cocktail accoutrement ( ...more
How to Disable Annoying Software Update Notifications on Your Mac
Mon 12:25 PM — Software update notifications are meant to be a reminder to keep your operating system and apps up to date, but that doesn't mean that they never get annoying. I get a notification telling me to update every day. Not that there's anything wrong with this, but sometimes I'm co ...more
The 5 Most Useful File-Sharing Apps for Android
Mon 10:28 AM — We've come to a point where smartphones and computers are ubiquitous in society—even my 80-year-old grandparents have Android phones and Windows laptops by now. But as prevalent as these devices are, they're simply not interconnected well enough just yet. Sure, you can detach your charger cable from its AC adapter, plug one end into your computer and the other into you ...more
7 DIY Cures for Headaches
Mon 9:12 AM — What can you do when you're suffering from a pounding headache and you're in too much pain to drive to the nearest drugstore? Fill a large plastic bowl with hot water, add one tablespoon ...more
How to Recover Photos & Videos from a Lost or Damaged iPhone
Sun 4:18 PM — If you have a ton of photos and videos on your iPhone, backing up to iCloud is probably a no-go since it only provides 5 GB of free storage. Yes, you can buy more storage, but who wants to do that? And what happens if you run out of storage, stop backing up, and your phone get ...more
6 Deliciously Tipsy Recipes for an Awesome Boozy Brunch at Home
Sun 1:20 PM — Ah, the joys of bottomless brunch. Paying a flat rate for endless mimosas while having a long gossip over eggs Benedict is exactly how many of us love to spend our Saturdays. However, in practice, this isn't the sophisticated affair we all like to imagine. After refill number ...more
How to Change OS X’s Annoying Default Settings Using Terminal
Sun 11:51 AM — When setting up a new Mac, there can be a bunch of settings that need to be changed in order to get the system running the way you like it. That usually involves going through tons of System Preferences panes and app settings—but it doesn't have to. If you'd rather get everyt ...more
How to Fix Stuck or Dead Pixels on Almost Any Screen
Sun 10:22 AM — If you've noticed a tiny discolored spot on your computer screen that just doesn't seem to go away, chances are you have a stuck pixel. With modern LCD and OLED screens, there are millions of incredibly small dots (pixels) that make up all of the contents of your display—and w ...more
The Ultimate Guide to Deleting Apps & Bloatware on Android
Sun 9:30 AM — As Android owners, we ultimately have to look at our device and ask the difficult question: "Where the hell did all these applications come from?" We're all guilty of installing the latest and greatest app or game, but at some point we come to the realization that we're digital hoarders, reluctant to uninstall apps for fear that we might need them some day. The more u ...more
5 Surefire Tricks to Getting a Free Drink at the Bar
Sat 2:25 PM — When you finally turn the privileged age of 21 in the U.S. (or 18 in most other countries), the first thing you'll probably do is sprint to the nearest pub, order a drink, and revel in your new freedom. Congratulations, you've survived two decades on Earth, you've earned that ...more
How to Make Bacon Onion Rings
Sat 1:30 PM — This is a really fun dish that brings together the wonderful flavors of bacon and onions. Bacon onion rings is a really tasty BBQ snack that's simple and easy to make. Just replace the batter of an onion ring with bacon! (Cooking temps were approximately 140ºC / 285ºF.) This ...more
How to View & Download All Your Photo Attachments in Gmail
Sat 12:12 PM — After my hard drive crashed recently, I lost everything. Old college essays, half-written stories, short films, and most importantly, all of the photos that I had saved from the past five years... all gone. Since I didn't back up my hard drive (stupid mistake #1), or upload p ...more
How to Make Drag & Drop Way More Useful on Your Mac
Sat 11:33 AM — Managing files can be time consuming on your Mac, for the simple reason that keyboard shortcuts and right-clicks sometimes lack the effectiveness we need. But with a simple third-part app, you can expedite the process of sharing, moving, deleting, and overall managing files on ...more
How to Install the Region-Locked Firefox Browser on Your iPhone
Sat 9:55 AM — Initially reluctant to port Firefox over to iOS, Mozilla has finally released the first public preview of their famed web browser. While this is great news for all Firefox users, the bad news is that the browser is currently available for download only in New Zealand. A world ...more
10 DIY Ways to Repair Nicks & Scratches on Wooden Furniture
Sat 8:25 AM — If you've had wooden furniture in your living space for a while, chances are that you've accumulated at least a couple of nicks and scratches on the surface. Before you spend money on a professional wood refinisher to restore the surface, try out some of the DIY techniques bel ...more
The Hacks of Mr. Robot: How Elliot & Fsociety Made Their Hack of Evil Corp Untraceable
Fri 2:36 PM — Welcome back, my tenderfoot hackers! Well, the first season of Mr. Robot just ended and Elliot and fsociety successfully took down Evil Corp! They have effectively destroyed over 70% of the world's consumer and student debt! Free at last! Free at last! Of course, global financial markets crashed as well, but that's another story. Although there were many elements that ...more
Food Tool Friday: The Moroccan Tagine Is the Best-Looking Slow Cooker You've Never Heard Of
Fri 1:11 PM — Tagine is both the name of a cooking vessel and also the dish that is cooked within it. In fact, some might say tagines are the national dish of Morocco. These slow-cooked stews and braises, often combining meat, vegetables, spices, and dried fruits, have a character unlike an ...more
How to Make Melted Dipping Chocolate Without a Kitchen
Fri 10:37 AM — When I first moved to Los Angeles, I rented a bed in a tiny studio. I was too broke to afford my own place, so all I had was a mattress in someone else's apartment. Unfortunately, this person had no interest in cooking, and therefore no kitchen equipment whatsoever. To make ma ...more
How to Unlock Android Pay on Your Phone Right Now
Fri 9:10 AM — In response to the success of Apple Pay and an attempt to stave off the appealing Samsung Pay service, Google is completely revamping Android's mobile payments system. Instead of just using Google Wallet as an app to make payments with your phone, a new service called Android Pay, with an extensive underlying framework and API, will soon make its debut—and maybe even so ...more
The Best Music Apps for Android
Thu 3:22 PM — Remember portable MP3 players like the classic iPod? Seems like forever ago that they were all the rage, and I don't think I've seen a real one in the wild for a good 5 years now. These devices died out so quickly as a direct result of the onset of smartphones, which allow us ...more
What Would You Have Listened to in the '60s? Find Out on Spotify
Thu 1:19 PM — Spotify's newest feature, called Taste Rewind, claims to know what you would've listened to back in the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and oughts ('00s), all based on your listening history and favorite artists. While I was skeptical at first, I tried the feature out for myself and ...more
Hack Like a Pro: Digital Forensics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 9 (Finding Storage Device Artifacts in the Registry)
Thu 11:35 AM — Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! In this series, I am trying to develop your knowledge of digital forensics, which is valuable whether you're choosing a career in it or just want to know how your hacker activity can be traced. Few professional digital forensic investigators have a hacking background, but the best ones do. The occupation of digital forensic investig ...more
5 Inspired Non-Biscuit Uses for Canned Biscuit Dough
Thu 9:26 AM — In my opinion, biscuits made from scratch (American biscuits, that is, not the British kind) are just flat out amazing, but I'm typically too lazy to actually make them. That's why I alwa ...more
Step Up Your French Toast Game with New Bread, Flavors, & Toppings
9/2 3:07 PM — In the world of breakfast, a great trench of injustice divides French toast and pancakes. Just look at the average brunch menu. While pancakes are treated to a wealth of variety (chocolate chip, silver dollar, blueberry, banana, and even some with pop culture references), Fren ...more
Weird Ingredient Wednesday: You Should Be Adding Charcoal to Your Food & Here's Why
9/2 1:26 PM — Charcoal is a famously prized substance when it comes to food and drink. Grilling aficionados swear by it, and its purifying properties make it the main ingredient in Brita filters (and its alternatives). Powdered charcoal is also a cooking ingredient. Yes, that's right: it c ...more
How to Use Android Wear with an iPhone
9/2 12:15 PM — Google has finally released the iOS version of Android Wear, so if you own an Android smartwatch, you can finally connect it with your iPhone. Previously, we covered a nifty hack that let you use an Android Wear smartwatch with iOS, but that functionality was severely limited ...more
How to Add Background Music to Your Android's Home Screen
9/2 10:09 AM — Newer gaming systems like the PlayStation 4 have a nice, subtle feature that goes a long way towards helping create a more immersive experience. Any time you're on the main menu or home screen, an ambient background music track is playing, which adds an aural appeal to an expe ...more
How to Read Your Own Palm Lines
9/2 8:52 AM — Palmistry is the art of characterizing or foretelling the future through the reading of palm lines. Though there are certainly many variations and techniques when it comes to interpreting the meaning of palm lines, you can brush up on Palmistry 101 by getting acquainted with your four major palm lines: the heart line, head line, life line, and fate line. Once you've id ...more
Schedule Your Mac to Start, Shut Down, Restart, & Sleep Whenever You Want
9/1 4:03 PM — Work, school, and everything in between keeps us pretty busy—so much so, that sometimes we run out of the house with our shirts on backwards, our headphones misplaced, and our computers running all day long. While I can't help you with the first two problems, I can definitely ...more
YouTube Gaming vs Twitch: Which One Is Right for You?
9/1 1:28 PM — Dropping upwards of $60 on a new game can really break the bank, and being a struggling college student leaves me having to decide whether to pick up the latest title or, you know, eat. But often my more primitive urges win out, meaning the only way to enjoy the latest and gre ...more
5 Delicious Things You Can Make on a Pizza Stone Besides Pizza
9/1 11:05 AM — It goes without saying that a pizza stone is one of the keys to making a perfect pizza. The science behind pizza stones is relatively simple: the stone conducts and holds heat, which keeps the oven temperature steady even when a cold ingredient (such as an uncooked pizza) is i ...more
Clean Up Your Home Screen App Clutter in Just One Tap
9/1 9:16 AM — Time takes its toll on your home screen. Before you know it, your clean app pages start filling up with social media, music streaming, video, and dozens of other kinds of apps. And let's face it, a lot of those apps are never touched after the first few times you use them. Yo ...more
How to Uninstall Malware from Your Android Device
9/1 8:49 AM — Let's say you got a little careless while installing apps from unknown sources, and now your Android device has been infected by malware. Or perhaps your friend has come to you for help after they had haphazardly installed random apps until their phone was filled with popups and garbage like that. Don't Miss: The Best Antivirus Apps for Android Regardless of how thing ...more
How to Protect Yourself from the Biggest Jailbreak Hack in History
8/31 5:08 PM — Hackers have stolen over 225,000 Apple user's account information from countries all over the world—including the United States, China, and France—in what many are reporting to be the big ...more
Weightlifting Can Improve Your Memory, but Lazy People Can Do These 5 Things Instead
8/31 3:05 PM — It's no secret that exercise is good for you, but you may be surprised to know that a good workout can actually boost your memory, too. They key to giving your body and your brain muscles a good workout is by adding more weight and pushing hard for an extra 20 minutes. Accord ...more
How to Make a Perfect Soufflé Every Time
8/31 1:19 PM — At-home cooks tend to be scared of soufflés. Either they don't rise at all or they end up all sad and lopsided. However, when successful, the end product cannot be matched in impressing your guests. As a dinner party appetizer with a wow-factor, try a savory cheese soufflé. F ...more
How to Disable Video Autoplay on Twitter (Android, iOS, & Web)
8/31 12:03 PM — It's bad enough that we have to deal with autoplaying video advertisements all over the Web, so why do we have to be subjected to autoplaying videos on Twitter, too? Autoplay video are muted by default, but that doesn't make them any less annoying, especially if you have a sma ...more
How to Have a Netflix Party & Watch Movies with Friends Remotely
8/30 12:30 PM — "Netflix and chill" may have started off as a funny pick up line, but I cannot tell you how many hours I've spent with dates and friends doing exactly that. This is great when you have a bunch of people over at your place, but there is always that one person stuck at home, wor ...more
Storm Spotting 101: How to Use Clouds to Predict the Weather
8/31 9:04 AM — Is it possible to gauge what the weather is going to be like without checking your smartphone? By looking at the shape of clouds and how high they are in the sky, you can start getting a hang of predicting what the weather will be like in the next day or two. Cumulonimbus clouds are the big, puffy clouds that go up to 50,000 feet in the air and usually predict the arri ...more
Veggies for Dessert: 3 Recipes That'll Make You Feel Good About Eating "Bad"
8/30 11:07 AM — I think we've all had that childhood (or adult) desire to have ice cream for dinner. But veggies for dessert? It's something I had nightmares about as a kid. That being said, the truth i ...more
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