Binary and hexadecimal are a bit baffling at a glance. The idea that a computer uses numbers and letters as representations of other numbers isn’t exactly the easiest idea to wrap your head around, but Adafruit’s Collin does his best to explain it.
For times when a drill is too large, or just plain overkill, this $21 electric screwdriver earns its keep with an integrated wire stripper, as well as a live wire detector that can sense electrical currents from up to an inch away, before you find out by touching it. It even charges over USB, so you won’t have an extra charger to keep track of.
Vaping’s wild west days are nearly over. Soon, e-cigarettes will be illegal for minors to buy, and ingredients will have to pass FDA approval. The new rules take effect in August, and also apply to hookah and cigars.
iPhone: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are often a costly affair
, but Opera, the company best known for its browser, released a free, unlimited VPN for iOS today that allows you to access the internet securely from a variety of locations.
“What’s your greatest weakness” may be an awkward, tired job interview question, but if a potential employer asks it, you want to be ready. This formula can help you prepare.
Over the weekend, I was so thoroughly ravaged by bug bites that I had trouble getting to sleep last night. More importantly though, Zika is here, and it’s as critical as ever to keep the mosquitos at bay. So please, let’s work together to identify the best bug spray on the market.
You can typically get a discount on big purchases like appliances or electronics, even at large retailers, just by haggling with the sales associate
. And if you’re making that purchase online, expert deal hunter Kyle James suggests haggling via live chat instead.
iPhone custom keyboards were a welcome surprise back when they first launched, but over time, it seems like most people abandoned them
. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some useful keyboards out there though, and it turns out the more weird and niche they are, the better.
You want your resume to stand out.
At the same time, you don’t want it to be unconventional to the point that it confuses recruiters and they pass over it
. One way to boost your resume and still make it easily skimmable: tell a quick story.
Believe it or not, flights have gotten cheaper in recent years (extra fees are another story, though). And this trend is expected to continue into summer, when prices will be as low as they have been in the past seven years, according to flight prediction site Hopper.
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