Become a Google Calendar Whiz With These Keyboard Shortcuts

If you rely on Google Calendars to plan out your day, these time-saving keyboard shortcuts will turn you into a scheduling master.



Skip the Back Button: A Secret Swipe for Navigating Safari in iOS 7

In the Safari version of iOS 7, when you want to go back a page, just swipe from the left edge of the screen instead of hitting that back button.



Why ketchup is so damn hard to pour—and how to pour it perfectly

Why ketchup is so damn hard to pour—and how to pour it perfectly

Ketchup, that delicious nectar of a condiment, is more annoying than it should be to pour out and enjoy. Why? Partly because of the dumb bottle it’s in but mostly because it’s a non-newtonian fluid in more than one way. Watch TED-Ed explain why it’s so damn hard to pour out and what you should do instead in this enlightening animation.

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Here’s How to Bypass Those Infuriating Automated Phone Menus

Having to enter phone number extensions or deal with multi-layered phone menu systems is a pain whether you’re on a landline or a mobile phone. Luckily, there’s a way to skip those annoying automated menus and dial your contact directly on your smartphone.



Here’s How to Fix Your iPhone’s Goofy Autocorrect

Here’s How to Fix Your iPhone’s Goofy Autocorrect

The iPhone’s autocorrect system often creates more problems than it solves. Here are some quick ways to make sure your most frequently used words and phrases get spelled the right way.

    



How to Keep Your Android Apps From Lagging

How to Keep Your Android Apps From Lagging

When faced with a buggy, slow-loading Android app, try clearing the cache.

    



The Right Way to Attach Your Camera Strap and Avoid Disaster

The Right Way to Attach Your Camera Strap and Avoid Disaster

When it comes to camera straps, one false loop or careless threading decision can end in a costly disaster. So do yourself a favor and make sure that big, bulky camera is secured correctly.

    



10 Simple Techniques For Photoshop Beginners

Adobe’s Creative Cloud has opened Photoshop up to more beginners than ever thanks to its $10 per month price tag. Here are ten super useful things to learn how to do if you’re using the software for the first time.

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A Handy Chrome Hack That Simplifies Obnoxious Mobile Sites

A Handy Chrome Hack That Simplifies Obnoxious Mobile Sites

Reader, a built-in iOS service for Safari, lets you strip websites of extraneous junk. You can do the same thing on Chrome in Android by following these simple steps.

    



Always Know Who’s Calling With Custom Phone Vibrations

Always Know Who’s Calling With Custom Phone Vibrations

There are plenty of situations that warrant using your phone’s vibrate-only mode. But that buzzing in your pocket won’t tell you if someone important is calling. Luckily, this is easy to fix.