Whether we want to admit it or not, it’s back to school season. That means that parents and students alike are all gearing up to spend a ton of money gearing up for class with laptops, school supplies, clothing, and accessories. Here’s how to save where you can and keep the cash in your wallet.
We’ve talked about the wonder of waffle iron cooking before, and even about making cookies in them, but this video walks you through actually making those waffle iron cookies from start to finish.
It’s a great time to buy a laptop. Back to school deals are on now, and new models are hitting store shelves. We’ve talked about how to pick the perfect laptop, but if you’re headed to college, or even back to school, and aren’t sure what you’ll need, you have it tougher. Don’t worry, we’ll help you through it.
Android: It’s been a while since we checked in on Tasks, an open source clone of the gone-but-not-forgotten Astrid to do app. Tasks has come a long way, too, and is even more powerful than ever—and still free for everyone to download and use.
PVC pipe is useful for lots of things, and YouTuber Specific Love has a series of PVC hacking videos. This is just one of them, but it’s useful in its own right, and all of the PVC you’ll see here is super cheap at the hardware store.
This desktop comes to us from our Flickr desktop show and tell photo pool, and is a great example of how sometimes busy and dyamic desktops are great, and other times simple and iconographic are great as well. If you like the look, here’s what you’ll need to set it up.
The respite, peace, and sense of solitude that we get from exploring and playing No Man’s Sky is a topic we’ve already covered, but if you’re thinking about picking it up, definitely head over and read Kotaku’s review. [Kotaku]
Locke’s workspace isn’t designer, or super fancy, it looks like a home office any of us would be happy to call our own. But he does have three displays with a No Man’s Sky wallpaper across them, a comfy chair, a mini-fridge, and space to play his guitar and get creative. That’s why we like it.
Open Hotel Alert makes sure you get a spot in your preferred hotel on your next vacation, convention, or other trip—even if it’s sold out when you try to book. Just tell it where you’d like to stay and when, and if the hotel is sold out now, it’ll text or email you when something opens up.
The How to Vote In Every State channel on YouTube has short videos for every US state and territory that explain how to register to and vote where you live. The rules differ from state to state, so the service is a quick and clear guide to how you can get out and cast your ballot as efficiently as possible.
Some people get carsick when they try to read on the road, other people do it blissfully, but if you’re one of those folks who just can’t get through a page without feeling nauseous, there’s finally a good reason for it. Essentially, your brain thinks it’s being poisoned. Here’s why.
The unassuming story of the greatest—and ongoing—war in animal history, your next desktop wallpaper, courtesy of NASA, an airline that wants you to join the mile-high club, and much more in this week’s Lifehacker Brain Buffet.
If you don’t have an In-and-Out in your area, you may not be familiar with the cult love around the chain and their “animal” sauce, but if you’ve ever had one (or like me, you’ve had one while visiting but live on the other side of the country,) it’s easy to bring that flavor home to enjoy.
Ammo containers aren’t super common, but you could probably find one at your local surplus store, or thrift store if you’re lucky—and Instructables user r570sv turned this one into a massive Bluetooth speaker with a little DIY spirit and the right parts. Best of all, it’s an easy electronics project you can follow too.
Anyone who takes pictures of people on any kind of regular basis has had to deal with portraits or other photos where the people in them look a little shiny. Maybe they’re a little sweaty, or lighting is to blame, but either way it’s an easy fix in either Photoshop or Lightroom, whichever you use.
If you own a DSLR, periodically cleaning your sensor isn’t just good hygeine, it makes for cleaner, better photographs. Of course, getting the sensor properly cleaned can cost a pretty penny, but Blake Rudis of f64 Academy has this guide that’ll show you how to do it yourself—the right way, of course.
Boredom, daydreaming, and idle time are all important for creativity and motivation, as well as your mental health. This video reinforces the idea, pointing out that while none of us will ever be lauded for staring out of the window, it’s exactly what more of us need to do to stay happy, healthy, and inspired.
Our friend joergermeister is running Windows 10 in this desktop, but as always, has it customized to look and work the way he wants it, and the end result looks great. If you like the look—or even just some of the look—here’s how to get it for yourself.
Two ultrawide monitors may seem like a lot to adorn one desk, but when one of them is in portrait mode for easy reading and less scrolling, and the whole thing is held aloft with a monitor arm for a nice, clean desk and good cable management, well, we couldn’t resist. Here are some more photos.
You will need a microwave for this recipe, but only because you have to melt the chocolate for the bottoms and tops of your cheesecakes. Beyond that, it’s just a tart, sweet cheesy filling, a chocolate base instead of a crust, and a little time in the fridge. Then a lovely, shareable dessert awaits.
