Use Active Hours In Windows to Prevent Updates When You Need to Use Your PC

Windows: Microsoft has a nasty habit of pushing updates when they’re least convenient. If you’re tired of updates occurring when you’re working, the new Anniversary Update can avoid them during work hours.

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Canyonlands National Park – Utah – USA (by Fred Moore) 

Canyonlands National Park – Utah – USA (by Fred Moore

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Eight Smart Ways to Use Your Kitchen Shears

The humble kitchen shears are an often underappreciated tool, and many of us don’t bother when a knife will do. This video from Bon Appetit however, showcases some surprisingly useful ways to use your kitchen tools to make food prep (and serving food) much easier.

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Regularly Clean Your Refrigerator’s Coils to Make the Fridge Last Longer

You probably don’t think too much about the life of your refrigerator, until it breaks of course. If you want to put off having to replace this essential appliance, make sure you clean your fridge’s coils regularly.

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Five Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Heat

We’re weeks away from sweltering temperatures, hurricane warnings, and bug invasions. And this year is expected to be an especially hot one in many areas. Before summer hits at full force, make sure you and your home are prepared.

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Photomerge: “Sunset through trees”, Lake Burley…

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San Francisco – California – USA (by Michael Theis) 

San Francisco – California – USA (by Michael Theis

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Steilacoom Ferry under the Sunset by Brianfeutz …

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