Build a Solid VR-Ready PC For Less Than $1,000

We’ve seen a few different builds for VR-ready gaming rigs , but if you’re curious what some pros are planning on using, Tested partnered with Loyd Case to put together their VR testing PC for about $1,000.

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Amazon Has an Official Guide for Building Your Own Alexa Device with a Raspberry Pi

We’ve shown off one way to build your own Amazon Echo before (or more accurately, Amazon Tap because the DIY version can’t access the always-listening feature), but if you’re looking for a different approach, the Amazon GitHub page has an incredibly detailed guide to getting the Alexa voice service up and running on a Raspberry Pi.

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Add 31 GoPro Accessories To Your Collection For $20

If you own a GoPro, or any other action cam that’s compatible with GoPro accessories, you can own every accessory you see in the image above for just $20. That’s less than $1 per piece, including critical gear like strap mounts, a floating bobber, and even a padded carrying case.

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You Can Snag the Popular Journaling App, Day One 2, Free from the Apple Store App

iOS: Day One just got a huge overhaul back in February, but it came at the hefty price of $10. If you didn’t snag it back then, you can download it for free through the Apple Store app right now.

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Make Your Own Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookies at Home

As a mom of a Girl Scout, I hope you will buy your Thin Mints from the Girl Scouts. However, cookie season is coming to a close. Make those minty chocolate cookies last all year round with this copycat version.

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Good News: You’ll Probably Have Enough Money in Retirement (If You’re Saving for It Now)

Many of us are worried about retiring with enough money to last the rest of our lives. A new study by researchers at Texas Tech University, however, suggests you’re probably going to be okay.

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Here’s a Sizzling Deal On the All-Clad Skillet Everyone Should Own

All-Clad skillets are among the most popular pieces of cookware we’ve ever posted, and Amazon’s marked the 12" tri-ply down to its lowest price ever.

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Google Doc Publisher Keeps Your Formatting When You Publish a Document

Google Docs works really well for writing and creating documents, however, when you try to publish, the formatting can get kind of garbled. Google Doc Publisher fixes this problem.

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How to Use Prescription Painkillers Without Getting Addicted

From the headlines, prescription painkillers sound pretty scary. Some of the people who take them switch to heroin, and some die of overdoses. The problem is so bad that the FDA has mandated black-box warning labels about the risk of abuse. But at the same time, these drugs are common and useful tools to manage pain.

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Lemon Rinds and Sugar Are All You Need to Make Fresh Lemon Syrup

Here’s a PSA from Serious Eats: Don’t throw out your leftover lemon rinds. Save them to make sweet, citrusy syrup perfect for adding to baked goods.

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