Google Play Music is one of the best streaming services out there. It allows users to upload as many as 20,000 of their own songs for free, then stream them all to any device without ever paying a dime. If you upgrade to their All Access subscription, you get these features in addition to an expansive on-demand library of songs (and beta-access to YouTube Music Key).

And while Play Music’s Android and iOS apps offer a nice Material Design interface, the web player, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired. Whether you use the official Chrome app or just a browser tab, controlling… more

Smartphones like the Nexus 6 and those in the Samsung Galaxy Note series border on being called tablets due to the sheer size of their displays. They are essentially “phablets,” i.e., devices too large to be a typical smartphone, yet too small to be a tablet.

While phablets do have their benefits (larger screens, more multitasking functionality, etc.), there are downsides, such as difficult one-handed use. It’s almost impossible to use just one hand to launch apps and enable settings on these types of devices. That is, unless you have a little help from the development community.
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Want to prevent future wrinkles with minimal effort? Sleep on your back. Studies show that sleeping on your side increases wrinkles on your cheek and chin, and sleeping facedown gives you a furrowed brow.

Other lifestyle tips include wearing sunscreen, avoiding exposure to the sun, not smoking, eating fish, and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables to maximize the antioxidant compounds that you are getting into your body.

As for DIY home remedies, massage a little olive oil into your face before bedtime. You can also use coconut oil, lemon juice, and DIY facial massages.

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There’s no denying it was a hectic 2014 here in the United States. We saw the rise of ISIS, dealt with an Ebola scare, and witnessed the turmoil in Ferguson (and its aftermath). Plus, let’s not forget about all of the hype revolving around The Interview, in which Sony was hacked.

Whether or not you’re as up-to-date on current political affairs as you should be, you should still make sure to watch President Obama as he addresses the nation in his annual State of the Union address, which happened on Tuesday, January 20th.

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The weather outside might be frightful, but heating bills are downright scary this time of year. Heat is absolutely essential during the winter season, but it’s also really expensive. If you aren’t blessed with a fireplace or unlimited disposable income, fear not, because you can still heat your home on the cheap using flower pots and tea lights—even if the power goes out.

However, just throwing some flower pots and candles together can look pretty sketchy, and that’s where Ben Galt comes in. He put an elegant twist on the cost-effective flower pot heater with his decorative and inexpensive… more

Technology allows us to communicate with others like never before, providing us with the ability to stay connected with past and current coworkers, classmates from high school, and even relatives in far-away countries.

Yet, that same technology that connects us also ties us down to former friends and classmates that we no longer have an interest in, especially on social media. That’s where “unfriending” comes in.

With Twitter, it’s difficult to gauge who you want to unfriend and keep connected with, especially if you’ve had the account for a while and are following a ton of people. Twindr… more

Essay writing is the bane of most students’ educational existence. Whether you’re a college student tired of slaving away over 30-plus page research papers or a high school student just trying to get through AP Language, chances are you’d love to find a way to cut down on all the writing. Before you spend hours googling facts and figures to cram into your next paper, work smarter by cutting down on content.

More Words = More Points

According to Dr. Les Perelman, director of undergradute writing at MIT, in some cases, the quality of your writing doesn’t matter at all. After studying high… more

Cooking rice, pasta, and other grains in water is so boring. There is a much better way to guarantee they will have your mouth chewing something seriously tasty: cook them in something that isn’t water. Alternative liquids such as stock, milk, juice, or even tea will give bland dishes a fresh new flavor boost. If you’re not sure how your dishes might taste, never fear: we tested them out. Before getting started, be sure to read this article first so that you know why it’s important to rinse your grains before cooking.

#1. Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable Stock

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TWRP is hands-down the best custom recovery out there. Its interface, on the other hand, is… well, let’s just call it utilitarian. The guys over at Team Win made sure that their product was robust, functional, and easy-to-use, but they didn’t put a tremendous amount of effort into polishing the looks.

While it might be lacking in design aesthetics, the great minds of its massive user base more than make up for it. When you have folks like themer Rusiuk Safiik using your product, you can afford to let the community apply the finishing touches themselves.

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There’s no denying it was a hectic 2014 here in the United States. We saw the rise of ISIS, dealt with an Ebola scare, and witnessed the turmoil in Ferguson (and its aftermath). Plus, let’s not forget about all of the hype revolving around The Interview, in which Sony was hacked.

Whether or not you’re as up-to-date on current political affairs as you should be, you should make sure to catch President Obama as he addresses the nation in his annual State of the Union address Tuesday, January 20th, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).

For the increasing number of us cord-cutters out there, you’ll be happy… more