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The Secret to Making Deliciously Crisp Homemade Pickles
There’s nothing like a crisp, delicious, fresh pickle, whether you prefer yours kosher, half-sour, or sweet. But making sure yours are crisp and crunchy starts with the cucumber—a crisp pickle demands a crisp cucumber, and nothing less will do. Here’s how to make sure you get the best ones.
This Week’s Top Downloads
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Download Tons of Free Coursera Courses Before They Disappear Forever
Coursera, one of the best sources of MOOCs
(Massive Online Open Courses), is shutting down their old platform on June 30, and removing hundreds of courses in the process. Here are two ways you can save all the course materials before they’re gone for good.
BitCam Is a Fun, Chunky, Low Resolution Camera for iPhone
iPhone: We all know the iPhone can take great pictures. But what’s the fun in that? BitCam is a camera app that’s all about a pixelated retro feel.
You Don’t Have to Quit Your Day Job to Be Happy
Unless you have the best job you could possibly have, someone’s probably told you to quit so you can be happy. That’s great for some people, but it’s not the only way to make your life better.
This Guide from Serious Eats Will Tell You Exactly How to Cook Any Steak
Few foodie subjects invite as much heated discussion as the topic of “how to cook a steak.” Not only do methods vary with heat source and equipment, but there is literally an entire cow’s worth of cuts to choose from. As such, some home cooks may find the subject daunting, but they need not any longer, for Serious Eats has created a definitive guide to steak.
Nope, Urine Is Not Sterile
Urine consists of urea, water, sodium, potassium, and other chemical compounds. For a long time, people who watched too many survival shows and even doctors thought urine was germ-free. As it turns out, urine isn’t sterile when it leaves your body.
Check Your Ticketmaster Account, You Probably Have Free Tickets Waiting
Last month, Ticketmaster settled a $400 million class action lawsuit over its exorbitant fees. This month, they’re paying it out—in the form of discount codes and vouchers. Chances are, you have a free show or two sitting in your inbox.
Top 10 Places to Get Stunning Desktop Wallpaper
Whether you love switching out beautiful desktop wallpaper or you just want something minimal that you’re going to open windows over anyway, there’s no shortage of great places to find something to dress up your desktop. Let’s look at some of the best.
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