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How to Filter Unnecessary Likes and Comments from Your Facebook News Feed...
Lately, Facebook's news feed has gotten even more cluttered than usual, now informing you of every comment your friends make, and every page they like. If you'd like to keep your feed a little cleaner,...
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Best To-Do List Manager? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
There are plenty of tools to help you stay organized and get more things done, but not all of them have that secret sauce of reminders, mobile and desktop tools, alerts, and other great features that...
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Two Excellent, Customizable Start Pages Worth Trying (Now that iGoogle's...
Google may be shutting down the super-customizable iGoogle start page, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without your daily dose of news and other widgets. Here are two great alternatives to iGoogle...
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Remains of the Day: Apple Approved a Malware App [For What It's Worth]
A malware app makes its way into the App Store, Android devices have been hacked by botnets, captions come to Google+ Hangouts, and Opera unblocks The Pirate Bay in its web browser. Malware Hits the...
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Use a Dry Eraser to Easily Clean LCD Screens [Clever Uses]
Many TVs and Laptops come with a microfiber cloth you can use to clean dust off the screen, but one Redditor discovered that dry erasers work just as well, but are a bit easier to use. You can grab a...
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Put an End to Weeds in the Garden with a Sheet of Cardboard [Video]
With luck, your garden is growing some lovely goodies right about now, whether you've planted for looks or for food. You may also be growing a few unwelcome weeds here and there as well. Sure, you can...
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MenuBarFilter Gives OS X a Dark, iOS-Style Menubar [Mac Downloads]
OS X: The menubar on your Mac is black text on a white background, and even if you tell OS X's system preferences to set the menubar to translucent, it's still a little on the bright side. If you're...
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Turn a Bundle of Fresh Herbs into a Basting Brush for the Grill [Food Hacks]
Grilling meat already makes it instantly delicious, but if you're looking for a way to add even more flavor to your grilled steaks, chops, and chicken, reach for a big bunch of fresh herbs. Bundle...
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ChatStep Is a Secure, Private, and Web Based Disposable Chat Room [Chat]
Most people don't have a need for a group chat service all the time. While many apps require you to set up passwords and accounts, it's just not worth it for that once-a-year experience. If you need a...
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Act as if You're a Certain Type of Person to Become that Person [Mind Hacks]
Countless self-help books push the idea that positive thinking is all you need to become a better person. We know better than that, and over at the Guardian, psychology professor and author Richard...
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Build Your Own Color Temperature Lamp for Multiple Lighting Options from One...
The temperature of lights can have an effect on how you sleep, and for creative types, certain light temperatures are better than other for projects. Instructables user jaybeesy wanted one lamp to rule...
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What to Check to Make Sure Your New Gadget's Screen Doesn't Suck [Buying Guide]
The quality of the display on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is one of the most important purchase considerations. (After all, you're going to be staring at the screen for hours.) Laptop Magazine...
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Boom Makes Your Crappy MacBook Speakers Louder, Is 30% Off Today Only [Video]
OS X: If your Mac's speakers leave a little bit to be desired, Boom will boost your volume past its maximum point, making that sound easier to hear. We've talked about Boom before, and its really easy...
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How to Bring BlackBerry's Best Email Features to iPhone or Android [How To]
RIM set out to create the best email experience for mobile, and it did that. Unfortunately for them, smartphones now do a lot more than email. Still, it's worth pausing to look into what BlackBerry...
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It's the Summer of Love in This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
Getting Wednesday off for 4th of July (yay!) meant no long weekend (boo!), so start yours a little early in this week's open thread. Same drill as always, open-threaders: You can chat and ask...
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Use Keyword Shortcuts on Your Smartphone to Avoid Unnecessary Typing [Shortcuts]
We're big fans of using text expanders on our PCs to avoid repetitive typing. Did you know that you can also enjoy similar time savings on your mobile device? iOS devices, BlackBerries, Windows Phone,...
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DIY Beeswax Insect Repellant Candle Keeps Biting Bugs at Bay [DIY]
These natural insect repellant candles you can make yourself will help you enjoy the great outdoors without being eaten up alive by mosquitos. The beeswax lasts longer than other types of candle wax,...
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Five Things You Should Know to Keep the Man from Snooping on Your Digital...
Is it legal for someone to snoop on your email if you don't log out? Do you have to unlock your phone if a police officer asks? Can a private Facebook post be used against you in court? Digital rights...
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A Foolproof Way to Cook Thick Steaks: Start in the Oven, Then Sear in a Pan...
If you don't feel like firing up the grill, you can still make delicious, thick-cut steaks by cooking them in the oven then finishing in the pan. This method from Cook's Illustrated, via Cookography,...
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Mod Your iPhone for Wireless Charging, No Bulky Case Required [Video]
You've probably seen wireless chargers like the Powermat before, but they require you to put a big, bulky case on your phone in order to work. YouTube user tanv28 shows us how to put the necessary...
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