A standing desk riser, popular pressure cooker, and smartphone-compatible tripod lead off Thursday’s best deals.
Today’s Best Deals: Standing Desk, Pressure Cooker, Mini Tripod, and More
Motivation
The Best Operating Systems for Your Raspberry Pi Projects
If you’re new to the Raspberry Pi, that tiny $35 computer we all love, there’s a good chance you’ve downloaded (or purchased an SD card that includes) NOOBS. NOOBS makes getting started with Pi easy, and includes a bunch of different operating systems to choose from. Which you should choose depends, of course, on your project. Here’s how to make the right choice.
Eight Things You Can Get for Free on a Flight
Airlines don’t come with many perks these days—in fact, they charge you extra for the basics.
However, there are still some things you can indeed get for free, and Business Insider breaks it down.
Reminder: Windows 10 Home Will Cost $119 Starting July 29th
The free ride is nearly over. Microsoft has been offering (or in some cases forcing
) a free upgrade to Windows 10 since it first came out. That offer is nearly off the table. After July 29th, Windows 10 Home will cost $119.
Hang Shower Caddies on Hooks for Instant Bathroom Storage
Shower caddies usually hang from your shower head to add useful bathroom storage, but you can also use them out of the shower too. Just add a few Command adhesive hooks to your wall and hang a caddy anywhere you need extra space.
Boost Store Bought Hummus With a Dollop of Greek Yogurt
A tub of store bought hummus, along with some pita and veggies, makes a great, no-fuss snack—but the stuff can be a little lackluster. Try stirring in a dollop of Greek yogurt to take your tub to a smooth, extra creamy place.
Deadspin The Cavs Just Went Scorched Earth On The Poor Hawks | Jezebel A Utah Law Will Require Women
Deadspin The Cavs Just Went Scorched Earth On The Poor Hawks
| Jezebel A Utah Law Will Require Women Seeking an Abortion to Take Painkillers for the Fetus
| Gizmodo Russian Hackers Have 270 Million Email Logins, Including Gmail and Yahoo Accounts
| Gawker Donald Trump’s Deportation Plan Could Cost the United States Hundreds of Billions of Dollars
|
Stretching Prevents Injury, and Other Misconceptions About Exercise
My high school track coach used to tell me to stretch before my workouts to prevent injury. You’ve probably heard the same and other fitness advice: “Be sure to change your running shoes every six months”; “No pain, no gain”; “You sweat out toxins.” But is there truth to them? Eh, it’s a stretch.
Go From Sitting to Standing to Sitting Again With This Affordable Monitor Riser
So you want to try a standing desk
, but you’re not ready to commit to it for 8 hours a day…what do you do? You buy this Lorell monitor riser for $186, an all-time low.
Plan For Social Pushback When You Decide to Tackle Your Debt
Making a plan to tackle your debt
is good for you in the long run. It also probably requires some lifestyle changes. Don’t expect everyone in your social circle to be happy about those changes.
Sig Nordal 