Sep 21
Most of the world’s ice cubes are cloudy, soft, and weak. These hazy rocks are less dense, and they melt faster, leaving your drink watered down and terrible. Plus, opaque ice is just ugly. More »
Sep 21
You got a new iPhone 5! Now what? Here’s a how to get started with a new iPhone, whether you’re a first-timer or an iOS pro. More »
Sep 15
Android is a fine OS, but the lure of a new iPhone may be too much to resist. If you’re going to make the switch, you won’t want to leave any scrap of your precious mobile identity in Android’s cold robotic embrace. Here’s how to pack up everything you’ll need to bring to your new life in Apple’s walled garden. More »
Sep 08
If there’s a reason you haven’t killed yourself by now, it’s probably because you recently saw an animated GIF. But where do they come from? Where do they go? Can you make your own? Like Prometheus before us, we’re going to share the divine power. More »
Sep 01
7 Deadly Weapons You Should Never Ever Make Out of Harmless Household Items [How To]
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I write a lot about edgy, semi-dangerous scientific projects. So, I get a lot of suggestions from people who want to share their own ideas for risky home projects. I like the reader engagement, but four times out of five, the ideas are dumb, and borderline deadly. Listen to me: if it involves a pipe, match heads, and gasoline, I guarantee you, it’s a bad idea. More »
Aug 28
A Trick to Make Using an External Monitor with Your MacBook Way Better (Update: Improved Version!) [How To]
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With OS X Lion, MacBooks lost the ability to turn off the laptop’s screen when you connect to an external monitor. Which sucks more than you’d think. Here’s a simple way to (mostly) fix the problem. More »
Aug 25
Any time you’re out to see a show—whether it’s actors on stage or Hollywood’s latest money grab, the place you sit in relation to the action is vitally important to your viewing enjoyment. But it’s not just a matter of preference—there’s a science to getting the best seat. Here’s where to go to get the most for your ticket money. More »
Aug 22
This morning I had a bad case of nostalgia. I listened to the classic “Quack” Macintosh system alert sound in a YouTube video and I thought about the good old days, when computing felt magical and smelled of new. More »
Aug 18
You don’t fool around with home security. The front door locks automatically when you leave. And there’s no way you’d be a big enough sucker to hide a spare key beneath the welcome mat. But what will you do if you lock yourself out? Smash your own window? Not a chance. More »
Aug 11
A man’s home is his castle; his porn collection, his concubine. You’re going to want to keep your secret lover locked away, far from prying, judgmental eyes. Here’s how to ensure your spank bank is as secure as the Tower of London. More »
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