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Add Wireless Charging To Any Smartphone

We’ve seen plenty of phones that support wireless charging, but it’s still not a common feature on most phones. Over on Instructables, user Harari shows you how to add a wireless charging system to just about any mobile phone that charges with a USB.


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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Being Helpful To A Sick Friend

Taking care of sick friends is hard enough as it is, but figuring out how to talk to them in a way that’s helpful is even tougher. The New York Times spoke with author Letty Cottin Pogrebin to find some of the better ways to help a sick friend.


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Noteworthy+ Is A Free, Keyboard-Driven Notes App For Your Mac’s Menubar

Mac: You won’t find a shortage of notes apps for the Mac. Noteworthy+ is somewhat different from the others, because it sits in the menubar, comes with handy keyboard shortcuts, and it’s completely free.


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When Obscurity At Work Is A Good Thing

Most of us strive to be noticed by our bosses when we’re first starting out at a new job. However, as 37 Signals co-founder and author Jason Fried points out, sometimes that obscurity can actually work in your favour.


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Dispatch Integrates Your Email Into Lots Of Other Apps

iOS: You have lots of options for productivity apps on the iPhone, but one of the big problems with having so many options is that they don’t integrate with each other that well. Dispatch is an email app that aims to solve this problem.


Why Consistency Matters With Exercise

It’s common wisdom that missing a workout session makes it harder to get back to it the next day, but the New York Times points out that it’s not as cut-and-dry as simple motivation. A number of other factors show how important consistency is when sticking to a workout.


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How To Augment Your Computer With An iPad

You can do a lot of great things with just an iPad, but one of the best options is to use it as an external controller for your computer. From using your iPad as a second display to turning it into a remote, here are some ways to augment your computer with an iPad.


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Skype Adds New Video Messaging Feature

Skype has added a new video messaging feature to its suite of apps. You can now leave video messages free of charge for any of your contacts.


Maintain An Easy ‘Holiday Beard’ With Three Quick Steps

Nobody wants to take the time to shave every single morning when they’re on holiday. The easiest way to solve this problem is with light maintenance, and the stylists over at Birchbox put together the above video guide for keeping your beard from getting out of hand without too much work.


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MagicanRest Makes Scheduling Breaks A Breeze

Mac: We’ve seen plenty of daily break reminders before, but MagicanRest is a break reminder that offers up enough options to make it worthwhile for just about anyone.


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