Stop Hitting the Panic Button On Your Investments

Every time you hear that the market’s taking a downward turn, you get the itch to sell your stocks, cash out your investments, and hide in a hole, right? Turns out panic almost never helps investments.

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B4UFLY Helps You Plan Drone or Model Aircraft Flights Around FAA Rules

Android/iOS: If you’re a drone hobbyist, or you like flying model airplanes, you’re probably used to staying out of the FAA’s way . Now, the agency has released B4UFLY to help hobbyists avoid interfering with larger aircraft.

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What “Negative” Interest Rates Are, and What They Mean for Global Economies

What if a bank’s interest rates were so low, they actually charged you to keep your money there? And what if you could take out a loan without paying any interest at all? That’s the idea behind negative interest rates. We’re sort of in uncharted territory with this concept, which is why it’s making headlines lately. Here’s a quick rundown of what negative interest rates are and what we can expect from them.

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Amazon’s Serving Up A Rare Deal On Your Favorite Toaster Oven

The best toaster oven, which is also your favorite, and the #1 seller in the category, and rarely discounted, can be yours today for $212 with code SMARTSAVE.

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The Monitor Packed Corner Workspace

Dan, also known as HiTechTLS, shares this corner desk in his tiny apartment that manages to really pack in the gear. Not only does he have six monitors total, there’s only one PC powering it all. Here’s his setup.

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Why You Should Always Preheat Your Oven When Baking

Unless you’re a serious baker or chef, you may have wondered at some point whether pre-heating your oven is actually necessary—especially when you’re in a rush to get food on the table. Well, it is. Here are a couple reasons why.

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Remains of the Day: Google Maps Adds More Ride-Sharing Car Services

Google wants Maps to be the only app you ever open when in transit. They’re increasing the prominence of ride-hailing services in the app as well as connecting with more car services abroad.

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Save a Little Money Toward Upgrading Appliances With Every Use

Even the best of appliances eventually need replacing. You can prepare yourself for the day your old appliance kicks the bucket by saving a little money toward a new model every time you use it.

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Mod a Battery Backup to Add a Digital Voltage Readout and DC Output Jacks

A good battery backup is important if you have a lot of tech you’d like to protect from surges—or just keep running if the power drops out—but this tutorial from The 8-Bit Guy shows you how to make yours even more useful. It’s easier than you might think to add some DC outputs, and a voltage readout so you can monitor for surges.

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