It never fails: you set your remote down on the couch or end table just to find it miraculously disappear later. This DIY couch pillow mod shows you how to "install" your remote into your couch pillow so you never lose it again.
If you're using Evernote the right way, you probably have a lot of content to sift through. Evernote's Table of Contents feature helps you find your notes quickly when they're piling up.
Mac: Chat heads may not be your favorite addition to smart phones, but it saves you from tabbing back and forth in your web browser on your computer. Chat Heads for Mac is free and available.
Web: Sharing photos, YouTube videos, and other web content is easy, but an easy way to share movies has been uncharted territory until now. Wavelength is a movie library in the cloud that links to your friends' libraries so you can watch theirs, and share with them, too.
Whether it's the sandwich method of criticism, direct criticism, or persuasion methods, there are plenty of strategies you can use to convince someone to change their ways. Tell someone a relatable, convincing story to get them to see the consequences of their actions and change.
Whether your friend needs too much attention, money, or a place to stay, you're probably feeling a little drained having to bear the weight of their responsibilities. Confronting a needy friend may end badly, but there are ways around it that get them off your back without sacrificing the friendship itself.
YouTube is awesome for streaming music and watching fun homemade videos, but it can also be your primary source of organized online media and offline music. Here's how to unlock the true power of YouTube and use it for more than just cat videos.
Arguments are inevitable in any relationship, but what's worse is when you say something so harsh one of you holds a long-lasting grudge—even after the argument ends. Make a pact with your partner to not say anything the two of you won't be able to get over within 15 minutes.
No one wants to sound like a jerk when giving constructive criticism, but sometimes we bury the point when trying too hard to spare feelings. Dive straight to the point without sandwiching praise around it if the kindness in your delivery is muddling the message.
Mornings are tough, but the right kind of shower can help. Alternate between extreme cold and hot temperatures to get energized and ready for your day. Here's why it works.
You have two options in life: strive to achieve your dreams, or keep dreaming them. The WOOP method is a practical system to help you turn wishful thinking into reality. Here's how it works.
Fitness trackers come in many shapes and sizes with varying capabilities and reviews, so it's tough to really be sure which one you should get. Lumoid's Try Before You Buy service lets you do just that so you don't fork over a lot of cash for a lackluster wearable tracker.
We know some pretty cool ways to avoid frost, like parking facing east or using vinegar to defrost your windshield quickly, but if you scrape your window every morning anyway, a piece of cloth or cardboard may be a better option.
Watermelons are huge, and not the easiest fruit to cut. Use this bowl method to cut and store evenly sized cubes in minutes.
Apartment hunting is competitive. Depending on your strategy you can find yourself stuck in a shabby overpriced studio, or relaxing in a roomy two bedroom loft for the same the price. Search on a Monday or Tuesday if you want the loft.
Windows: We've all done it: in the middle of writing you get a notification that looks a lot more interesting, then another, and another. Suddenly, you're distracted and procrastinating. FORCEdraft is a writing tool that stays open and blocks everything else on your computer until you hit the writing goal you set in…
Choosing a college major is a big decision that—if made hastily—can land you in an unemployment line, back in school, or working in a career you chose for the wrong reasons. You may understand these consequences and feel stuck from fear, or simple indecision, but there are some things you can do to choose a major…
It's easy to get stuck when making a big decision, like what you want to do with your life. Remember,, you're surrounded by people who know your skills, character, and the value you bring to others. Ask them what to do, or what value you bring, to help you figure it out.
Whether it's a job interview or after asking someone out on a date, rejection is a harsh reality that we all face at least once. It's tough, but how you handle rejection may very well be the key to getting a second chance later, and succeeding when you do. Here are some tips on handling rejection well and using it…
OS X: It's pretty annoying to deal with a multi-columned window and not be able to resize it properly for a good view. There's a quick way to resize finder columns in unison, and quickly expand or minimize the view.
