Find that sensible, button-filled remote for your TV a little too boring? DIYer Frederick Vandenbosch shows off how to build a gesture-based remote control using a Raspberry Pi.
Build Your Own Gesture-Based TV Remote with a Raspberry Pi
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Uh, Holy Crap, This 960GB SSD Is Down To $188
ADATA’s Premiere line of SSDs isn’t nearly as fast or as well-known as Samsung’s 850 series, but it still got a solid review from Anandtech, and this 960GB model is down to an absurdly low $188 on Newegg’s eBay storefront, complete with a three year warranty.
Quitter for Mac Automatically Quits or Hides Apps After Inactivity
Mac: It’s easy to let the amount of Mac apps you have open at any given time spin out of control. Quitter’s an app from Instapaper developer Marco Arment that’ll quit or hide any app you want after a period of inactivity.
The Moog Model 15 Synthesizer Stuffs a $10,000 Synth Into an iPad App
iOS: The Moog Modular Model 15 is one of Moog’s more popular synths, but it retails for around $10,000, which is far too expensive for most of us. If you’ve got an iPad sitting around, you can snag a digital recreation for $30.
Always Dry Your Knives After Washing Them to Keep Them Sharp and Rust-Free
Your knives are among of the most important and most often used tools in your kitchen, so you’ll want to take care of them as best as possible. For both safety and maintenance reasons, make sure you always dry your knives after washing them.
Fold Socks Instead of Rolling Them for Better Organization
How do you put away your socks? You probably roll them, right? Perhaps with the Army Ranger roll
? Folding your socks into origami-like squares might be more space-efficient.
How Melatonin Helps You Sleep
If you’re having trouble sleeping, melatonin is a popular and easy remedy. It’s effective for many people, doesn’t have any serious safety issues, and is available as pills or gummies for pennies a dose. It’s also misunderstood, though: melatonin is not a traditional sleeping pill.
Amazon’s Running a Huge Sale on Travelpro’s Excellent Crew 10 Luggage
Travelpro makes your favorite rolling carry-on bag
, and nearly their entire Crew 10 line is on sale for all-time low prices today on Amazon. I have the 21" spinner, and while it doesn’t have GPS location tracking
, it’s basically perfect in every other way.
Did You Negotiate Your Salary for Your Current Job?
Even though you shouldn’t be afraid to negotiate a higher salary
, many of us don’t do that. This mistake
can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars
over your career lifetime. We’re curious: Did you negotiate a raise or your starting salary?
Today’s Best Deals: Tasty Meat, Flavorful Coffee, Homemade Bread, and More
A sous-vide circulator, a popular french press, and discounted bread makers kick off Tuesday’s best deals.
Sig Nordal 