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Look For the Right Information, Not Just More of It, to Make Better Decisions
You probably think that the more information you have, the better the decisions you make will be. This isn’t always the case. In many cases adding more information can make your decisions worse if it’s not the right information.
Breathe for iPhone Walks You Through Breathing and Relaxation Exercises
iOS: Anyone struggling with stress
understands that even a little time to relax can help a lot, and Breathe for iPhone is an app that walks you through simple breathing exercises to help you relax, de-stress, and find a little peace.
The Battle Over Barbecue, the Tech Behind Air Traffic Control, and Instant Pho
Factoids that can save your life, free travel posters for outer space, what barbecue really is (and isn’t,) how air traffic controllers keep planes in the air, and more all wait within in this week’s Lifehacker Brain Buffet.
Nine Simple Tips for Improving Your Table Manners at Fancy Restaurants
Whether you’re dining out at a nice restaurant, enjoying a wedding reception, or trying to look your best at a work event, proper etiquette is important. These tips are easy to remember and will keep you looking classy.
The Alfred Emoji Pack Makes Searching for Emoji on a Mac Less Painful
Mac: The newest version of Alfred introduced improved text expansion
. The cool thing is you can easily download packs from other people to implement them in Alfred. Joel Califa created a series of auto expansion rules and searches that makes finding and adding emoji a ton easier.
Make Your Meals Look Fancier With This Kitchen Tool You Probably Already Own
Good-looking food doesn’t necessarily taste better, but if you’re of the opinion that we eat with our eyes first, you probably appreciate a beautiful plate. Epicurious suggests an incredibly easy way to make your dishes look more appealing: use a peeler.
XDA Labs Lets You Browse Forum Posts, Download Apps and Xposed Modules
Android: XDA has released a few versions of its apps over the years, but the recent ones are the most useful yet. With XDA Labs you can browse the forums, download apps, and peruse a library of Xposed modules
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Count It Is a Framerate Counter for Gaming On Your Mac
macOS: There’s you can do to improve gaming performance on the Mac
, but a lot of it starts with benchmarking your current performance. Count It is a framerate counter that can help you figure out what’s dragging your performance down, and what tweaks boost it.
Budget Fountain Pen Showdown: Lamy Safari vs Pilot Metropolitan
There’s nothing like writing with a fountain pen, and while they can be expensive, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to own one. For less than $25, you can have a refillable pen perfect for art, journaling, or taking notes in style. Let’s look at two of the best, most accessible budget options you can buy.
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