March 6th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Customize the Windows 8 Task Manager 
http://bit.ly/XpFBV5 iO9 
For my friends with Win 8 

Why You Should Revisit Your Five Year Plan 
http://bit.ly/WujwWS iO9 
Humm, maybe I need a 5 year plan 

Microwave Brown Sugar with Water to De-clump It On Demand 
http://bit.ly/YwXtfk iO9 
For my friends who bake 

Chrome Beta for Android Adds Password Sync and Autofill 
http://bit.ly/XOqtPH iO9 
For my Android friends 

Do Less and Focus Hard: If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong 
http://bit.ly/13G5941 iO9 
Or at a real job...  The idea is good but if you have too many responsibilities it becomes very hard to pull off 

How Do I Prepare for the Death of a Family Member? 
http://bit.ly/WQozkW iO9 
Some very good advice 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 1: The Case for Better Coffee 
http://bit.ly/YMVikP iO9 
MMMMM Coffee 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 2: How to Select Your Beans 
http://bit.ly/ZaBDj3 iO9 
MMMMM Coffee 

Learn to Manage Up to Keep Your Boss Happy and Off Your Back 
http://bit.ly/Zp48rb iO9 
Hummm 

February 25th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Clean Your Washing Machine To Keep Clothes Fresh
http://bit.ly/XvNkAc LifeHacker
A great idea

OblyTile Creates Fully-Customized Windows 8 Tiles
http://bit.ly/XAu41u LifeHacker
For my Win 8 Friends

How to Lock Down Your Facebook Privacy Before Graph Search Strikes
http://bit.ly/XvOsE9 Gizmodo
Start the lock down

The Only Woman Who Ever Got Hit By a Meteorite Survived
http://bit.ly/XSrgPn Gizmodo
WOW

Fruit flies bathe their young in alcohol to keep them healthy
http://bit.ly/13hghnp Gizmodo
Very Cool

Will we ever chow down on kibble made for humans?
http://bit.ly/WlKSc6 iO9
I hope not

February 18th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Unlock Old School Arcade Games in Your Mac’s Terminal 
http://bit.ly/11Q6sxj LifeHacker 
Did not know about this..... 

How to Customize the “Send To” Menu in Windows 8 
http://bit.ly/WRuHXY LifeHacker 
For my Win 8 Friends 

How We Work: Walter Glenn’s Favorite Gear and Productivity Tricks 
http://bit.ly/W53NYC LifeHacker 
Some good ideas 

3DPL Is the Perfect Beginner Programming Language for 3D Games 
http://bit.ly/11Q7edy LifeHacker 
Looks Interesting 

DIY Acrylic Enclosure Displays Just About Anything in Your Home 
http://bit.ly/YsxMv9 LifeHacker 
Great way to make a custom enclosure for your project 

Five Best System Rescue Discs 
http://bit.ly/Zm3gb9 LifeHacker 
A great thing to have 

January 20th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Give Your Canvas Bag a Wax Finish for Added Water Resistance 
http://bit.ly/XthnUQ LifeHacker 
Interesting method  

DIY Flash Paper for Illusions or Just for Kicks 
http://bit.ly/WjTtwK LifeHacker 
This could be fun 

Recognizing Situations Where Renting a Tool Is a Better Choice Than Buying 
http://bit.ly/UIG2Xw LieHacker 
Good To Know 

Why the Moon Landings Could Have Never EVER Been Faked: The Definitive Proof http://bit.ly/V05q9s Gizmodo
No Comment 

PSA: Windows 8 Upgrades Get Way More Expensive After February 1 
http://bit.ly/VTGGnh Gizmodo 
Buy now if you need it 

All You Need in a Boat: An 8-Foot Hot Tub and Four Coolers 
http://bit.ly/XP66B1 Gizmodo
Want 

January 9th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Downgrade Your New Windows 8 Computer to Windows 7 for Free 
http://bit.ly/WMJz5s LifeHacker 
For my friends who hate Win 8 

I Raised My Kids On the Command Line…and They Love It 
http://bit.ly/VFC9ln LifeHacker 
For my friends with kids & computers 

The Janki Method Shortens the Time It’ll Take You to Learn to Code 
http://bit.ly/VKiQJS LifeHacker 
A very interesting idea, your thoughts 

How Can I Save Money on My Smartphone Bill When Traveling Internationally? http://bit.ly/WxQazM LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends 

10 Awesome Female Engineers from Science Fiction 
http://bit.ly/11f0TXH iO9 
Great List 

Astronomers say there are at least 17 billion Earth-sized planets in the Milky Way 
http://bit.ly/WxRrH7 iO9 
Wow 

December 2nd 2012 Sutff that caught My eye this morning

Pin Steam Adds Games to Your Windows 8 Start Screen 
http://bit.ly/SpctsW LifeHacker 
For My gamer friends 

DIY Candy Cane Syrup Is Wonderful in Hot Chocolate or Ice Cream 
http://bit.ly/SpcLQB LifeHacker 
Sounds Yummy for a cold day 

Clean Oil Splatters Using an Oiled Paper Towel 
http://bit.ly/11As6BD LifeHacker 
Will have to give this a try 

Make Lots of Compost for Free Using Guerilla Compost Tactics 
http://bit.ly/TzOnxG LifeHacker 
For my gardening friends 

Frozen Ginger Keeps Longer and is Easier to Peel and/or Grate 
http://bit.ly/UzTC0e LifeHacker 
yummm ginger....

Top 10 Kitchen Annoyances, Solved By Genius 
http://bit.ly/Ym3izu LifeHacker 
Going to have to remember the fruit fly trick for the cottage 

Store Furniture Using Skills from Tetris 
http://bit.ly/Sz4ECa LifeHacker 
So your Tetris time does have a use...

This periodic table shows each element’s relative abundance on Earth 
http://bit.ly/SDTsTl iO9 
Very Very Cool. This should be given to all science students. 

In the 1920s, businesses tricked shoppers by putting fake television sets in their windows http://bit.ly/11Aw0uk iO9
Fake advertising on fake TV.... nothing new in the advertising game

Judge overturns shark fin ban in Toronto 
http://bit.ly/QXYxZU LifeHacker 
I hope who ever had the authority get a province wide ban going 

November 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Build a Soft Focus Filter for Your DSLR with a Sink Drainer 
http://bit.ly/YmjqzH LifeHacker 
Cool Idea 

Bones Simplifies the Process of Creating a WordPress Theme 
http://bit.ly/TitjIm LifeHacker 
For my WordPress Friends 

Khan Academy Comes to iPhone with Over 3,500 Educational Videos 
http://bit.ly/TrDVaJ LifeHacker 
For those wanting to learn 

The Cheapskate’s Guide to Getting Free Stuff 
http://bit.ly/TqJTtd LifeHacker 
Free is usually good  

Add Facebook Notifications and Chat to Firefox’s Toolbar 
http://bit.ly/QIAeir LifeHacker 
For my Firefox Toolbar 

Automatically Create Evernote Template Notebooks with AppleScript 
http://bit.ly/TnSGZS LifeHacker 
For My Evernote friends 

Build Your Own System to Power On Your Computer Remotely 
http://bit.ly/U0wpQd LifeHacker 
Cool Build 

Chameleon Adds Custom Backgrounds to the Windows 8 Lock Screen 
http://bit.ly/USqRu7 LifeHacker 
Customize Win8 

Saudi Arabia implements electronic tracking system to monitor women’s movements http://bit.ly/Wtb6Ja LfieHacker 
Wrong on so many levels. So very wrong.

November 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Why it’s Worth it to Purchase Your Own Domain Name 
http://bit.ly/VLuMMH LifeHacker 
Humm 

How to Use Windows 8’s New File History Backup (aka Time Machine for Windows) http://bit.ly/PIS6rJ LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Fix Stretched Out Sweater Cuffs with a Hair Dryer 
http://bit.ly/Tek5Ok LifeHacker 
Be careful with this one. 

Fayve Is a Slick and Entertaining Movie and TV Discovery App for the iPad 
http://bit.ly/SHB7DN LifeHacker 
Great Idea, thinking about down loading it 

Negotiate a Raise by Asking About Your Worth to The Company 
http://bit.ly/RobYPs LifeHacker 
Hummm 

How to Throw a Movie Night Everyone Will Remember 
http://bit.ly/Uzhg9u LifeHacker 
Sounds like fun 

How to Commit Internet Suicide and Disappear from the Web Forever 
http://bit.ly/UdcCNU LifeHacker 
Not sure why but here is a start to do it 

An Unknown Number of Twitter Accounts Have Been Compromised, Time to Change Your Passwords 
http://bit.ly/VLzvOH LifeHacker 
Oh my 

Cook a Hearty Campfire Breakfast in a Paper Bag 
http://bit.ly/QtetTz LifeHacker 
I would test this before springing this on the family

11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About James Bond 
http://bit.ly/SHDd6y iO9 
Happy 50th James 

November 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Kill Lice with Mayonnaise 
http://bit.ly/VULvsv LifeHacker 
Who knew? For my friends with kids

Win+X Menu Editor Customizes One of The Most Important Features of Windows 8 http://bit.ly/SEbVxW LifeHacker 
For those who have made the jump to Win 8

Grab Eight DRM-free Ebooks for a Pay-What-You-Want Price 
http://bit.ly/RKbDGE LifeHacker 
For my eBook friends 

Kick Off Your Day by Removing 20 Percent of Your Tasks 
http://bit.ly/T7WlLW LifeHacker 
This may work for you 

How to Get Out of an Unwanted Political Conversation 
http://bit.ly/YPq5kG Lifehacker 
Could have used this about a month ago

Keep Track of Your Small Wins to Stay Motivated and Productive 
http://bit.ly/Tvnk1G LifeHacker 
This works for me, it might work for you 

November 1st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Tests Show Why You Should Stay Away from Knockoff USB Chargers 
http://bit.ly/W9YRXB LifeHacker 
Buyer Beware 

WiFi Profile Manager 8 Sets Your Preferred Networks in Windows 8 
http://bit.ly/SpswGc LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Quickly Clean a Blender by Blending Water, Soap, and Ice 
http://bit.ly/Po2zc8 LifeHacker 
Hummm will have to give this a try 

Stock Up for the Next Emergency with This List of Recommended Gear 
http://bit.ly/YqVxEX LifeHacker 
Be prepared and be safe 

Why Can’t We Stop a Hurricane Before It Hits Us? 
http://bit.ly/SyIU8R LifeHacker 
Not sure what the other effects of some of these methods would be. 

October 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Build a Wooden Cage to Corral Stuffed Animals 
http://bit.ly/RoDLjL LifeHacker 
Very cool idea 

Work Parties Save Time and Money and Build Relationships 
http://bit.ly/TpJl6r LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Build a Hidden Outdoor PVC Key Holder 
http://bit.ly/SrVWFe LifeHacker 
Good idea but how safe? 

DIY Giant Jenga is a Great Outdoor Game 
http://bit.ly/Q1h72D LifeHacker 
Looks like fun 

Shrinking Arctic ice and a golden fibre-optic opportunity 
http://bit.ly/VXa9y5 Globe and Mail
An interesting idea 

Windows 8: Where’s the File menu? 
http://bit.ly/UYx22N LifeHacker 
Lots to lean about Windows 8 

October 28th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

DIY Arduino-Based Halloween Blinking Eyes Effect 
http://bit.ly/S18SAa LifeHacker 
Looks like a fun build for Halloween 

Repurpose a VHS Tape Case as a Photo Display and Storage Box 
http://bit.ly/SqmrL6 LifeHacker 
Great Idea and a good reuse of stuff

How to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy 
http://bit.ly/YaeoUy LifeHacker 
Stay safe my friends 

Turn Leftover Rice Into a Crispy Snack 
http://bit.ly/WSHs4K LifeHacker 
Sounds Yummy 

Increase the Sound Output of Your Portable Game Systems 
http://bit.ly/RdEwIZ LifeHacker 
Not for beginners be careful  

Simple Garden Tool Rack 
http://bit.ly/S1d2bp LifeHacker 
Nice build if you have the wall space 

Top 10 Secret Features in Windows 8 
http://bit.ly/VwEOg0 LifeHacker 
Good to know, lots to lean to use Win8 well 

October 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Turn Your Smartphone Camera into a Pocketable Photographic Memory
http://bit.ly/QM2WeN LifeHacker
Great Idea

Make Your Own Candy Corn
http://bit.ly/Rp2inp LifeHacker
Who Love Candy Corn? Make Your Own

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 8
http://bit.ly/TMjSjC LifeHacker
Lot's to learn about Widows 8

Cool Down Oatmeal in an Instant with Frozen Blueberries
http://bit.ly/Tgdy3g LifeHacker
Humm Great Idea

The Tools David Allen Uses to Get Things Done
bit.ly/Rp2W4c LifeHacker
Love GTD

Seed Winter Squash and Other Gourds with an Ice Cream Scoop
http://bit.ly/U4GVGM LifeHacker
Mummmm Winter Squash

October 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye

Exercise Outdoors with the Woodsman Workout 
http://bit.ly/OVGqlf LifeHacker 
Not for every one 

Cool Down Your Hot Glue Gun with a Dimmer Switch 
http://bit.ly/XJcEBv LifeHacker 
A great Idea for my crafting friends 

DIY Vinegar 
http://bit.ly/TrNloJ LifeHacker 
Great Idea, but what is "leftover Wine"? 

Mount a Cycling Water Bottle Cage to Your Wall to Keep Drinks Handy and Avoid Spills http://bit.ly/Pl8oIk LifeHacker  
This is a great idea for around a computer 

Add a Shutdown Button to the Windows 8 Start Menu 
http://bit.ly/T6wUb8 LifeHacker 
I am not finding a lot of love for Win 8 yet. 

Build an Arduino-Based Hotel Room Master Key Housed in a Dry Erase Marker 
http://bit.ly/PLPSJb LifeHacker 
Keep your valuables locked up, far too easy to break in to these locks  

During a Move Make Sure a Tool Box is the Last Item You Pack 
http://bit.ly/RnLOvd LifeHacker 
Very Good Moving advice

August 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely
http://bit.ly/OBsXwg Nadim Kobeissi
Not good if true

How to Clean Stainless Steel (Without Breaking the Bank)
http://bit.ly/PiuTbD LifeHacker
Very good to know

Use the FORD Technique to Make Small Talk Easier
http://bit.ly/Ohkpfc LifeHacker
Good tip for those of us who are not good at small talk

Mix Your Own Alternative to Regular Olive Oil
http://bit.ly/U1c0x9 LifeHacker
Not sure about this one, for frying it may work

How to Be Assertive (Without Losing Yourself)
http://bit.ly/R9SsD3 LifeHacker
Some good advice

Preview Fonts with One Click in the OS X Font Window
http://bit.ly/MS7ocp LifeHacker
Very Very Cool Tip

Stuck? Explore Solutions You Know Are Wrong Anyway
http://bit.ly/OBxpuX LifeHacker
Huum might try this the next time I am stuck

August 17th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Try Out the Final Version of Windows 8 for 90 Days 
http://bit.ly/Nu5MGS LifeHacker
 It's one way to find out if Win8 is for you

Visions of the year 2000 by 20th century French artist are half hilariously wrong, half weirdly prescient http://bit.ly/PimVSO iO9 
Very Cool

12 Magical Items and the Real Life Gadgets that Resemble Them 
http://bit.ly/Pxw62G iO9 
Who knew?