Posts By Sarah Rae Trover

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Snap Bird Helps You Find The Tweets That Got Away

7:30AM December 6, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

With the hundreds of tweets that sail through our Twitter feed everyday, it can be difficult to remember who said what, when, or linked to something worthwhile. Search site Snap Bird makes finding particular tweets a breeze. More »


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Simple DIY Keyboard Cover Keeps Things Dust Free When You’re Away

3:30AM December 4, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Although we’re guessing most of the gunk and grime that lands in your keyboard is from snacking while working, you can still keep the dust bunnies away while you’re not around. DIY site Instructables details how to keep that new-keyboard feel. More »


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Browsera Simultaneously Tests Your Site In Different Browsers

8:00AM December 1, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Browsera is an all-in-one tool when it comes to testing web sites for errors, complications and layout issues. Unlike other sites, it’s more than just a multiple screen shot tool, providing an in-depth assessment of problematic areas in need of attention. More »


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TouchFreeze Disables Your Touchpad As Soon As You Start Typing

9:00AM November 26, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Windows only: Most laptop owners have experienced the frustrations of a spastic cursor when your wrist grazes the touchpad. Some allow for touchpad disabling, but it’s usually all or nothing. TouchFreeze disables your touchpad up on the first keystroke, re-enables it when you stop. More »


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Toothpaste Combats Water Marks On Wooden Furniture

6:30AM November 26, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

No matter how many coasters you set out, it’s almost inevitable that someone will leave a drink on your hardwood furniture. To help rid your favourites pieces of unsightly water rings, all you need is a little toothpaste. More »


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Use Sand To Hold Awkward Objects During Repairs

3:30AM November 26, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Ever need to repair an awkwardly shaped object but have trouble keeping it steady while you work? The always-clever Martha Stewart suggests getting some assistance from sand, using it to hold odd-shaped objects at just the right angle while your glue dries. More »


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Gmail Now Lets You Add And Send Attachments Offline

5:30AM November 25, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Writing emails while offline can help keep you on top of things, especially while on the go. As of today, Offline Gmail allows you to add attachments to an email while you’re offline, bringing essentially the full offline experience to Gmail. More »


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Unclutter Your Workdays To Free Up Your Weekends

6:00AM November 24, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Weekends are a combination of playing catch up from things not accomplished in the previous five days, interjected with bits of free time and family obligations. Unclutter one thing a day to leave your weekends wide open for anything you please. More »


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Give Wireless Charging Mats A Natural Wood Look

6:30AM November 21, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

Wireless charging mats are a clever way to charge your gadgets without cords or power bricks, but a big black mat can easily stick out in any room. Instructables shows you how to make a more stylish wooden induction charger. More »


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Use A Paring Knife To Sharpen Your Vegetable Peeler

3:30AM November 21, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

It’s important to keep your knives sharp for a safe and efficient kitchen, but it’s easy to neglect the other bladed tools, like your vegetable peeler. Food weblog Chow shows us how to keep a sharpener’s edge with a paring knife. More »