You may have heard of soffritto, that flavorful trinity of sauteed carrots, onion, and and celery that adds flavor and richness to everything it graces. You could saute up some soffritto each time you need it, or you could borrow this clever trick from Food 52 and keep a roll of it in the freezer, ready for instant use.
Want a mechanical keyboard, but don’t need (or want) a number pad? This tenkeyless CM Storm QuickFire has your name on it for just $73 today. And while it’s technically listed as a gaming keyboard, its understated design and relatively quiet
Cherry MX Red switches make it appropriate for office use
as well.
If you’re lost in the forest at night, disoriented, and without tools to help you figure out which way is which, the folks at Atlas Obscura have a simple suggestion: Look to the moon. If it’s a crescent moon, you’ll be able to figure out which way is south pretty easily, and this short video explains how.
Running is simple: just lace up some shoes and go, right? We’ve even told you that you don’t need to buy expensive shoes
. But even if you seek out the clothes, shoes, and races with the lowest price tags, it’s hard to keep your overall budget down. Here’s why, and what you can do.
You’ve probably seen those on-foot chase scenes in movies like Casino Royale, where the escapee vaults over obstacles and lands from scary heights with cat-like grace. That’s parkour and freerunning in action—and they’re similar. The difference between the two, however, is in the mindset.
The Xbox One and PS4 are getting some killer updates in the near future, bringing support for 4K gaming, VR, and more. Microsoft’s 4K-capable Xbox One S even has a release date in August
. If you’ve been watching the news or waiting to upgrade, here’s what you need to know.
(Android/iOS): It’s always interesting to think about the history where you’re standing—who may have been there, what may have happened. History Here is an interactive app that lets you explore historic points of interest nearby.
Making your own simple, good-looking poster frames is easy, and showcases your art without costing a ton. You just need a few supplies, some common tools, and a little time to create these classy wooden frames for your favorite posters.
Launched in 2011 as the hardware vanguard for Siri, the iPhone 4s was a big software leap for Apple. But iOS 10, which even focused on making Siri better than ever before, will not work on the iPhone 4s. Sad!
Sig Nordal 