The Aincrad Desktop
Look, you can love or hate SAO, but this desktop is pretty good looking, and comes to us from frequent Jalop commenter, jester74. It’s a good looking Linux desktop, and simple to set up.
Stop Peeling Your Root Vegetables
The skin of most fruits and vegetables are full of nutrition and fiber that you miss out on when you peel them, but when someone reaches for a peeler after picking up a carrot, beet, or parsnip, no one bats an eye. Put the peeler down—you don’t have to use it.
Remember When iPhone Battery Cases Cost Like $100? This One's Down to Just $20.
If you’ve owned an iPhone 6 for the last year, its battery is probably starting to show some age. Hell, even early iPhone 6s reviews say that battery life hasn’t really changed vs. the previous generation. Luckily, you can take matters into your own hands with this $20 MFi-certified battery case. That’s the best price…
A Former FBI Agent's Trick to Spotting a Liar: Listen to How They Say "No"
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The word “no” is used a lot by liars trying to cover up their tracks. According to a former FBI counterintelligence agent, the way someone says it can truly reveal their deceptive behavior.
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Safely Remove Leaves From Your Gutters With a Homemade Shop-Vac Extension
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Leaves can clog up your gutters in the fall and cause serious problems if you don’t take preventative measures. This DIY extension made of PVC piping will fit on a leaf blower or Shop-Vac, and blow the leaves out of the gutter without you having to climb up too high.
Top 10 Ways to Unleash Your Inner Evil
For Lifehacker’s 10th anniversary, we’ve been going through some of our favorite posts from the past decade, and no list would be complete without the inclusion of our yearly Evil Week. Here are some of the best “evil” tips and guides.
Swipe to Delete Alarms in iOS 9
For whatever reason, if you wanted to delete an alarm in iOS, you always had to tap Edit, then delete each alarm from there. Finally, in iOS 9, you can just swipe left to delete them.
Bring a Pot of Water to a Boil Faster by Microwaving Half of It
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Boiling water doesn’t exactly take hours to achieve, but sometimes you’re in a rush. This microwave trick can almost cut the time it takes to bring water to a boil in half.
Fantastical 2 for Mac Adds New Preferences, Trackpad Scrolling, and More
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Mac: Despite the cost, we were fans of Fantastical 2 when it was released earlier this year. Now it gets a little better with handful of new features alongside support for OS X El Capitan.
What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for You
If Congress cannot approve a budget for 2016 by September 30, the end of this fiscal year, the US government will shut down. It’s a likely scenario since there are just a few more working days for lawmakers to come to an agreement and there’s no sign of that in sight. Here’s what you need to know about how a…
“Superfoods” Aren’t Super. They Should Be Your Normal Foods
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It’s easy to pat yourself on the back for the one vegetable you ate today—and if you normally eat zero, by all means celebrate that healthy eating victory. But singling out foods as “super” or healthy may backfire.
This Video Explains Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone--Including Men
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In this TED talk, Michael Kimmel, sociologist and author of Angry White Men, makes the case for supporting gender equality: Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because everyone benefits.
Chicken Broth Comes Out Better on the Stovetop or Pressure Cooker, Not the Slow Cooker
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If you want the most flavorful, full-bodied chicken stock you can make at home, do it on the stove or with a pressure cooker, and save your slow cooker for something else.
Today's Best Deals: Cordless Yard Tools, Discounted iTunes Credit, and More
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Would You Rather Have a Boring Job or a Stressful One?
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Neither are ideal situations, of course, and most jobs have their mix of normal, boring, and stressful times. But—between boredom and stress—which do you think is worse for your career?
How to Perform a DIY Test for Lead Paint in Your Home
Before remodeling an older home, you must have it inspected for lead-based paint. Here’s how to administer the test yourself, and what to do with the results.
The Best Email Client for Android
The Gmail app isn’t just for Gmail anymore. After adding support for IMAP, POP, and Exchange, plus a ton of features to manage and control your email, we recommend Gmail to manage all your email accounts—even non-Google-y ones—on Android.
Take a Road Trip Across the US by Train for Under $500
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A road trip is an epic adventure, but you don’t need a car to see some beautiful parts of America.
Watch Out for These Weird Laws When Traveling to Other Countries
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It’s easy to stand out as a tourist when you don’t follow the social norms of a country’s culture. Beyond that, there are some seemingly harmless habits that can actually get you in a bit more trouble. Smarter Travel runs down eleven weird laws in other countries that tourists should know about.
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