On a sunny morning in 2010, Qantas Airways flight 32 taxied onto a runway in Singapore, requested permission to begin the eight-hour flight to Sydney, and lifted into the bright sky.
The Power of Mental Models: How Flight 32 Avoided Disaster
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Look Out for New Malware, Not Just Ads, on Mis-Typed URLs
Next time you accidentally type “.om” instead of “.com” in your browser, beware of malware. A new scam targets URL typos and tries to install dangerous software on your computer.
Store Tools and Pot Lids Inside Your Cabinet with a Magnetic Strip
Wall-mounted magnetic strips are a handy way to store more than just knives. You can also use them to keep metal tools, like food processor blades and attachments, and other loose items like pot lids organized and easy to access.
Organize Reusable Shopping Bags Easily with Wall-Mounted File Boxes
I have a small kitchen and a lot of reusable bags. I also hoard paper bags, and the combination of all of these factors results in a real cool pile that I keep shoved under the sink. Luckily, there is a cheap solution to this problem: file boxes.
Here’s The Deal We’ve Been Waiting For On Anker’s Combination Upright/Handheld Vacuum
Anker’s vacuum transforms from handheld to upright, has the impressive runtime you’d expect from the brand, a washable HEPA filter, a good warranty, and is marked down to $100 today, its lowest price ever. [Anker HomeVac Duo, $100 with code DVX6VHEN]
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Instagram Begins Experimenting With a Non-Chronological Timeline
Instagram, like Twitter before it , is starting to learn there’s no money in letting your best posts disappear to the ravages of time. The service is now experimenting with an algorithmic instead of chronological timeline.
Stop Hitting the Panic Button On Your Investments
Every time you hear that the market’s taking a downward turn, you get the itch to sell your stocks, cash out your investments, and hide in a hole, right? Turns out panic almost never helps investments.
B4UFLY Helps You Plan Drone or Model Aircraft Flights Around FAA Rules
Android/iOS: If you’re a drone hobbyist, or you like flying model airplanes, you’re probably used to staying out of the FAA’s way . Now, the agency has released B4UFLY to help hobbyists avoid interfering with larger aircraft.
What “Negative” Interest Rates Are, and What They Mean for Global Economies
What if a bank’s interest rates were so low, they actually charged you to keep your money there? And what if you could take out a loan without paying any interest at all? That’s the idea behind negative interest rates. We’re sort of in uncharted territory with this concept, which is why it’s making headlines lately. Here’s a quick rundown of what negative interest rates are and what we can expect from them.
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