I'm really angry with Google right now over them buying and shutting down Picnik. Why spend the money to buy a popular service and then shut it down two years later? They don't have a competing product, let alone one that's better. They had paying users who were very happy with the service and the price. They claim…

I have an older Kindle and I have found that the Kindle charging cord will charge other items, but you can't use other (seemingly identical) cords to charge the Kindle. It just doesn't work.

Nope, I'm too old to be a hipster. I'm from the dark ages when people actually made mix tapes. That's why I thought it was hilarious.

I hired someone once because she was so excited about the job. Not just ANY job, but the job I was trying to fill. We had the same goal: I wanted to fill the job, and she wanted THIS job. She called me several times during the decision-making process to let me know she REALLY REALLY wanted to work for me. Someone who…

My iPhone case, because I thought it was hilarious. About $5 on Amazon.

I just went to our elevator and tried the elevator hack. No dice. Maybe depends on the manufacturer.

I don't use dryer sheets any more, but when I did, I saved the used sheets in an empty tissue box and used them to wipe up bathroom sinks, counters and tile. They pick up hair, toothpaste spatter and dust without leaving residue, and then you can toss them.

I was thinking about getting one of these to put my warranty receipts, paperwork, etc. in.

On a cautionary note, once I had a pair of rubber boots that I loved, but the soles cracked. I tried dipping them in Plasti Dip, you know, the stuff you can dip tools in? It made them super heavy and uncomfortable. Oh well.

Another thing I like to do is store the power bar/extension cords that I used with the decorations. It costs a little more to sacrifice those cords to "Christmas only," but it saves a lot of searching when you put things up next year.

I like Curbly's idea of wrapping lights around a piece of cardboard. I find the lights store well when they're flat. I put them in the box with the artificial Christmas tree, on top of everything. That way I know exactly which lights and how many strands we used last year.

I used to work in the open part of our office with the receptionist. Her constant yammering TO HERSELF drove me crazy. When she has laryngitis, she WHISPERS TO HERSELF!! Nothing worked with her.

I wonder if this technique would work after using this tool?

Or try it with Butterscotch Schnapps. Yummmmmmm

My favorite package opener. It's good for the heavy duty stuff, and has a razor blade to slice open cellophane and packing tape.

The air-zooka is super fun... I just didn't realize how big it was when I ordered one! It's about 10" across the front. Doesn't fit easily in a drawer... but it's so much fun, that doesn't matter.

I got a new phone from Verizon last summer and when I did, they took away my unlimited data. I didn't change the package at all, but they switched me to 2 gigs a month. FWIW, I have yet to come near the 2 gig limit. My point is, if you make a change to your plan, they will take away your unlimited data deal.

I agree. I had a couple of those that lasted for over 15 years. Another plus is that a sealed can keeps flies out.

Agreed. If you want to watch negotiating, watch Pawn Stars. The first one to name a figure usually gets knocked down. Usually whatever the seller names, they cut in half.

I have a subliminal mp3 that I play at work sometimes. It sounds like ocean waves. Lalalalala, I can't hear you.