These are good suggestions for not getting into debt which is, indeed, the first step towards a secure financial future.

Really. What’s next? How to eat an orange (“first, remove the peel ...”)?

I have this model (purchased about a year ago), a bigger APC for my desktops and router, and a Belkin for my TV, Settop box, and Xbox.

I have this model (purchased about a year ago), a bigger APC for my desktops and router, and a Belkin for my TV,…

Two suggestions. 1) Lose the cheap pen (they’re unreliable and can leak, freeze, or dry up) and replace it with a pencil. 2) Add a few feet of duct tape - pull a few inches off a roll and fold it back on itself and then keep rolling around that flat base until you have several feet rolled up.

There's a point when hacks become pointless. If you want to close up your chips, go to your local office supply store and buy a box of binder clips. If you want it free, "borrow" a couple from the office. If you don't have the money and you don't have a job, what are you doing buying wine with corks?

His end of life lesson is worthy of consideration in an age where people “live” their last years with very little, if any, quality to that life:

For work, you want something that runs a work OS, not a phone OS. If the iPad Pro had OSX installed rather than iOS, it would be a valid alternative. As is, Windows tablets like the Surface Pro are a better (and cheaper) alternative for work or work like uses. The iPad Pro is for video and casual games.

The best mouse is a trackball. The traditional top of the line option is the Kensington Expert Mouse:

The best mouse is a trackball. The traditional top of the line option is the Kensington Expert Mouse:

Go to your library, check out a book on mindfulness or Zen or relaxation, and put exercises that sound like they’d help you into your to do list or Google Keep or Google Now. No additional permissions, no new accounts, no in app purchased; I feel more relaxed already.

I’m not sure what version of Firefox you last used but the current version (using Google Search) brings up a Directions link (which goes to Navigation) if there is one result and a clickable Map link (which goes to Map) if there are multiple results.

I’d suggest dropping the “new” and going with cheddar (sharp but not white, so people will recognize it), brie (or Camembert), goat (herbed is nice for a tray), blue (Stilton is king), and Swiss (for people who don’t really like cheese). If you need a mnemonic, it spells CBGB's (a great punk venue and an awful movie).

First, price is no longer an issue. Windows 8.1 laptops start at $179 at the Microsoft Store, include one year of Office 365, and a further 10% discount is available if you qualify for a student discount.

I second this. It's got a UV light to disinfect the water. Its one moving part is a six inch (approx.) fan which is extremely quiet. Since it relies on evaporation, there's no white dust you see with ultrasonic humidifiers.

I second this. It's got a UV light to disinfect the water. Its one moving part is a six inch (approx.) fan which is…

On my cynical days, I take the attitude that stupid people do stupid things and they deserve what they get. Each OS has an app store. Use it.

You aren't investing any more than you're buying. You are donating in a charitable attempt to support the project's dreams. My advice would be to think of it this way - if somebody gave you the funding goal, could you create the product?

1) Intrsting ida but I think it would do mor for comprhnsion than spd.

I've got the $30 100 minutes/unlimited text/5gb data plan as well and I've never gone over in any category. I love it. I would add that LTE is included.

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I'd substitute adjustable locking pliers for the adjustable wrench. I'd add a box cutter, big adjustable pliers that can handle your plumbing traps, a screw starter, and a heavy flat head screwdriver that can be used as a lever and be hit with a hammer.

Brother makes good labelers (my office had one, not this model) but they label, they don't catalog. If you actually have a desire to catalog stuff you probably want something that can print barcodes and catalog database software. But, first, reconsider. I actually tried to catalog my books (which are barcoded by the…

Brother makes good labelers (my office had one, not this model) but they label, they don't catalog. If you actually…