Reader ravenclawwit is no stranger to our featured desktop series, and submitted this beautiful setup to our Desktop Showcase a few weeks ago. It looks great, from top to bottom, and is pretty heavily personalized. It also has a little secret.
Nutella is delicious, and useful for lots of desserts, but if you have a jar that’s running a little low, a quick hot (or cold) cocoa is an easy way to use it up and make something tasty and special.
Opera has offered up a rebuttal to Microsoft’s claims that their Edge browse is your best bet for extending your laptop’s battery life. Shocker: Opera claims that their battery-saving mode is the true battery savior. Hey, sure, I’ll go with anything that lets me watch ten hours of Netflix in one sitting.
If you feel like your slow cooker meals always turn out a little bland, this trick will reawaken the flavors of your dish—no salt required.
Vitamin D has been thought to help with arthritis, fight off depression, and even reduce cancer risk. But according to a recent, thorough examination of the available research, vitamin D is looking a lot less like the magic remedy some have claimed it to be.
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the perfect productivity system. Unfortunately, it doesn’t exist. The problem isn’t with the productivity systems—the problem is what no system can solve: procrastination, the fear of uncertainty, and the fear of discomfort.
If you accidentally sit on some gum, there’s still hope for your favorite jeans. With a little Bengay and a sandwich bag, you can break down the gum’s stickiness and pick it right off.
After five summers of researching and testing air conditioners, including six new ones this spring, we think the LG LW8016ER is best for most rooms. But those with sensitive ears might want to upgrade to the more expensive, but quieter Haier Serenity Series ESAQ408P. Or if you don’t have a suitable place for a window unit, the Haier HPN12XCM is the best portable air conditioner.
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