Sunday, February 10, 2008
How Do You Beat Procrastination?
10:00AM Tamar Weinberg | Studies report that 95% of people procrastinate, and chances are, you’re one of them. Research shows that we spend most of our days avoiding important tasks, Good Housekeeping magazine reports, and offers tips on how to meet your goals. One suggestion they propose is to have more fun: In … research with graduate students at the University of California, Berkeley, [psychologist Neil Fiore] found that the people who made time to play sports, hang out with friends, and enjoy themselves were the ones who actually got work done faster. Once the fun is squeezed out of the way, you can then focus on what you actually need to do, such as clean your apartment, finish a project, or work on a paper. More »
Build an Attractive Charging Station On the Cheap
9:30AM Adam Pash | DIY web site Instructables turns a brown box, plush cloth, and a couple of extension cords into an attractive, inconspicuous charging station on the cheap. We’ve seen a lot of DIY charging solutions, but this $20 charging station adds that touch of suede-looking class that our previously posted charging stations have always been missing. $20 Charging Station [Instructables] More »
Shave Like Your Granddad
9:00AM Tamar Weinberg | With the the mass-production of disposable shaving products, the Art of Manliness blog claims that traditional shaving of our grandparents’ time no longer the norm. Perhaps, however, it should be. A classic wet shave reduces costs, decreases the impact on the environment, and allows for more consistent shaves. All you really need is a double-edged safety razor, sharp blades, a shaving brush, and the proper soap or cream. After you’ve stocked up on supplies, aim for technique: The four keys to a successful shave with a safety razor are 1) use as little pressure as possible; 2) angle the blade as far away from your face as possible; 3) shave with the grain; and 4) go for beard reduction, not beard removal. More »
View or Save Images in a Directory Tree with Unlinker
8:00AM Tamar Weinberg | Firefox only (Windows/Linux/Mac): Easily view images in a directory tree—without actually clicking through to every image—with Firefox extension Unlinker. The extension embeds itself into your right-click menu and offers many options for an improved web surfing experience. My favorite: the Convert in Page option, which turns the directory tree into a page filled with pictures so that you can browse the items in the directory tree before you actually download them. Unlinker features other options, including the ability to view graphics in a new window, to download all of the images locally, and to save all images to the clipboard. Unlinker is free, works whenever Firefox does. Unlinker More »
Hide Your Cables in Your Baseboards and Crown Molding
7:00AM Adam Pash | Hide your networking and television cables with WireTracks, a wire management solution that hides your messy cables behind crown molding and baseboards. The WireTracks site is full of instructions on how to install WireTracks. As for the actual WireTracks products, it looks like some solutions are more expensive than others, though a seasoned DIYer might be tempted to tackle the entire project without buying any of the gear from WireTracks. Whichever you choose, the idea behind WireTracks could be perfect for your home. WireTracks [via Make] More »
Achieve an Uninterrupted Night’s Sleep
6:00AM Tamar Weinberg | Since sleep deprivation can contribute to loss of productivity and crash your immune system, getting an uninterrupted night’s sleep is a luxury you shouldn’t pass up. One of the key tips requires discipline: put your clock on the bottom shelf. That way, the glow of the digital electronic display would not shine in your face and keep you up at night. By relocating your clock to a different area of your nightstand, if you do wake up, you’ll be less stressed out that you’re losing out on that important sleep. More »
Get Over the Flu Quickly
5:00AM Tamar Weinberg | If you’ve caught the flu this season, it’s important to focus on getting well, and eHow explains what you should do. The moment the flu hits, resolve to stay home. You definitely don’t want your classmates or co-workers to get sick. Get a lot of sleep and sweat out the fever if you have any. Drink a lot of liquids to flush any toxins out of your system. Don’t overexert: running errands, such as cleaning your house, will just cause more damage to your body. If you don’t have the flu this season, keep it away from crashing your immune system by following proper hygiene and avoiding contact with your mucus membranes. How to Get Over the Flu Faster [eHow] More »
