Don’t Be Afraid to Complain
Nobody likes complaining, but is it really that bad? Complaining feels cathartic. Complaining gives us something to talk about. Ninety percent of Seinfeld was just listening to four characters complain, and it was entertaining and relatable. Complaining can be harmful and obnoxious, but it can also serve a purpose. It…
How to Stream Tonight's Univision Democratic Debate Online, No Cable Required
Bernie Sanders, fresh off of his upset in yesterday’s Michigan primaries, will have plenty to talk about with Hillary Clinton in tonight’s Democratic debate in Miami. If you want to watch, here’s how to tune in.
The NXT Nebula Desktop
Reader ravenclawwit stumbled on the NXT theme for Rainmeter, and put it to great use in this beautiful, functional desktop. That circle in the upper left? It’s actually a dock, packed with shortcuts. Here’s how it all works, and how to set it up.
Make Your Own Fine, Seasoned Popcorn Salt at Home
Popcorn salt has a finer texture than normal table salt, which means it is better suited to coating every bit of popcorn with tasty seasoning. Making it at home is easy and quick, so if you aren’t doing it—or worse, spending money on flavored popcorn seasonings—now is a good time to start.
Remains of the Day: Flickr's Photo Upload Tool Is No Longer Free
Flickr’s back-pedaling on some of the free features that the photo service launched last year. Oh Flickr. In the face of free alternatives it’s difficult to justify loyalty to the pioneering photo site.
Five Bad Habits You Should Avoid When Driving Automatic Vehicles
Driving an automatic is more straightforward than driving a manual, but there are still ways to mess up parts of your vehicle. Here are five things you shouldn’t do if you drive a car with an automatic transmission.
Today's Best Deals: Networking Gear, Fire HD 6, Electric Shaver, and More
Netgear networking gear, a Kindle Fire tablet, and an electric shaver kick off Wednesday’s best deals. Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Commerce Content is independent of Editorial and Advertising, and if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale. …
Keep a Bowl of Cold Water Nearby When Working With Hot Glue
If you’ve ever worked with hot glue, you know how much it smarts when it gets on your skin. You can’t even pull it off until it cools. Here’s a tick to help with both of those problems.
Habit Graduation: How to Increase Your "Average Speed"
I have a friend named Nathan Barry who recently finished writing three books in just 9 months. How did he do it? By following a simple strategy. He wrote 1,000 words per day. (That’s about two to three pages.) And he did it every day for 253 straight days. It wasn’t a sprint; it was his average speed that was key.
Google Docs Introduces Automatic Outline Tool for Quick Document Browsing
Google launched a new outline tool for Google Docs today that makes navigating your documents much easier on the web or Android device.
Completely Remove Interface Animations in iOS with an Accessibility Glitch
The animations in iOS 9 make for a nice, smooth experience, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s a fan of them. Over on 9to5Mac, they point to a glitch found by a Redditor that’ll let you disable animations completely, which makes apps feel like they’re starting up super fast.
Class Up Your Kitchen and Bathroom With These Discounted Simplehuman Wares
Simplehuman dominated the nominations in our recent kitchen trash cans Kinja Co-Op, and Amazon’s running rare discounts on several different models today, plus a handful of soap dispensers and kitchen accessories to match.
Ulysses, the Powerful Text Editor for iPad and Mac, Is Now on iPhone
Ulysses is one of the best writing tools available for Apple devices and today it’s finishing off its trilogy with the release of the iPhone version of the app.
Topical Anesthetic Cream Can Ease the Pain of Shots
Needles are no fun, especially for kids. While we’ve mentioned before that cartoons and video games can distract both kids and adults from the pain of a shot, there are actually a ton of other techniques that can help—including applying a numbing cream.
Compare Your Tax Deductions to the Average American's with These Charts
The IRS might turn a suspicious eye on you if your claimed deductions are higher than what’s normal for your income level. Compare your deductions against the average to gauge your audit risk or see if you’re missing any deductions.
Destinations on Google Is a One-Stop Travel Planning Tool for Your Mobile Phone
Google wants to make it easier for you to plan a trip with its new Destinations on Google tool. You’ll find flight and hotel prices for flexible dates, itineraries and attractions, and more in one spot just by adding one word to your mobile search.
Grab a Pair of Your Favorite Headphones For $100 or Less
If you still haven’t picked up a pair of Audio-Technica’s coveted Audio-ATH-M50x headphones, Groupon’s offering open box models for just $100 today, one of the best prices we’ve ever seen. Plus, new accounts can save an extra $10 with code WELCOME. [Audio-Technica M50x Headphones, $100]
How to Install the Android N Developer Preview On Your Nexus Phone or Tablet
Today, Google quietly released a developer preview of Android N. If you’re one of the lucky few with a Nexus 6, 5X, 6P, 9, Nexus Player, or Pixel C, here’s how to install it and try out the new hotness.
All the New Features Coming in Android N
Google just took the wraps off of the developer preview for “Android N,” the next version of Android. Even better, it’s available now. There are ton of new features, including a huge one we’ve been wanting for a while: multi-window support for phones and tablets. Here are the highlights from today’s announcement.