9 Productivity Hacks We Learned From Google

You don’t get to be one of the largest companies on the planet without knowing a few productivity hacks. And that’s not counting the many productivity tools made by Google. Google has some of the best leaders in its staff, like Eric Schmidt, Sergey Brin, and Larry Page. The company has been famous for practices like asking employees to spend 20 percent of their time on a personal project. And there’s a lot more where that came from. 1. Use the Four Quadrant System to Organize To-Dos No, productivity gurus, this isn’t the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize your to-do list,...

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The Spotify App Sucks… 7 Alternatives to Try Today

We all know the recent overhaul of the Spotify web app was a total disaster. But let’s be honest, the desktop version isn’t great either. Sure, if all you want to do is search for artists and listen to songs, it’s fine. However, if you want a more fulfilling experience with extra tools and additional functionality, it’s sorely lacking. Ironically, it used to be much better, but Spotify is obsessed with stripping away much-loved features in order to provide a minimalist experience. The biggest blow to the desktop app’s usefulness came in 2015 when third-party app support was axed. In...

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How to Properly Use the Python Dictionary

A python dictionary is a data structure similar to an associative array found in other programming languages. An array or a list indexes elements by position. A dictionary, on the other hand, indexes elements by keys which can be strings. Think of a dictionary as unordered sets of key-value pairs. In this article, we introduce you to working with python dictionaries. Creating a Dictionary There are several ways of creating a dictionary. The simplest uses brace initialization, with a syntax reminiscent of JSON. users = {'firstname': 'John', 'lastname': 'Smith', 'age': 27} You can use numbers too as the keys. However,...

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Buying a Laptop For School? 4 Killer Laptops for Students

It’s a good time to buy a laptop. There are plenty of great choices out there these days. But as a student, there are a few things to keep in mind. This guide will walk you through the most important parts. It’ll also touch on features that you may or may not want — that is, things you can safely ignore if you don’t need them. Expectations There’s definitely going to be some overlap between a good student laptop and a good laptop period, as shown below. You should keep these factors in mind regardless of what you’re studying since...

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The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Games

The Nintendo Switch (our review) has been all the rage lately. Indeed, it’s still pretty hard to find the console in stock. If you’re lucky enough to have snagged one, then you may already have the two biggest game titles available so far: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (our thoughts). Maybe you also grabbed Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition or Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. But what if you’re craving more gaming action on your new toy? Fortunately, there have been some awesome new game releases on the Switch since the initial launch that should...

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How to Restore Recovered Photos Using EXIF Metadata

Data loss is a massive blow, but once you’ve recovered your missing data, sorting it out is invariably time consuming. If the data loss was due to an accidental partition deletion on your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) you’ll typically have hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of images to filter. Now, you might be happy to simply start from scratch… but if you have collected an archive of personal images that for some reason have not been backed up elsewhere or synced to the cloud, it’s time to roll your sleeves up. But will it be as bad as...

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How To Import Internet Explorer Passwords Into Edge In Windows 10

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A good web browser should offer options to import and export passwords, browsing history, bookmarks, and other data. Import and export options make backing up data easy and more importantly, it’s a must for users who often switch between web browsers. The initial version of Microsoft Edge included in Windows 10 (build 10240) didn’t support […]

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This Is Why Your Phone Slows Down Over Time

Unless you’re an early adopter who cycles smartphones every six months, you’ve undoubtedly felt it — a loss of performance in your current device. And this isn’t an Android vs. iPhone issue. Users on both sides often complain that their phones just aren’t as fast as they once were. Rest assured: it isn’t all in your head. At least, not completely. It’s quite possible that your device has actually slowed down, and there are several potential causes. In this post, we’ll cover these reasons and what you can do about them. Note that we’re talking about long-term performance losses after...

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Get an Instant $10 Amazon Credit Just by Streaming a Show

Pssst. Amazon is running an awesome offer for the next few days. If you get involved, you can get a free $10 credit added to your account. And no, you don’t have to fill in any surveys, post a selfie, or pour a bucket of iced water over your head — all you need to do is stream a show on Amazon Prime. Interested? We thought you would be. Keep reading to find out how to claim your credit. Amazon Prime Day Every year, Amazon celebrates Prime Day. Branded as a “one-day only global shopping event exclusively for Prime members,”...

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How to Get 2% Off of All Amazon Prime Purchases Right Now

Amazon recently launched a new program for Prime members which makes it possible to save 2 percent on all purchases. The catch? They want your bank account info. In order to use this feature, you’ll need a U.S. bank account and driver’s license. To take advantage of Prime Reload, there are three things you’ll need to do: You’ll first have to add your bank account information. You’ll need your bank account number, routing number, and your driver’s license. After you’ve linked your bank account, you’ll need to link your debit account, if it isn’t already linked to your Amazon account. Next you’ll need to transfer money...

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How to Close Safari Tabs on Mac, iPad, or iPhone Remotely From Anywhere

By now, you know that one of the reasons to own Apple devices is the way they work in tandem. And this integration can keep you safe and secure in many situations. One of the many little iOS tricks you can use is to walk away from a Safari browsing session on your Mac and then close the open browser tabs from your iPhone. Remotely Close Your Safari Tabs Left your iPad or Mac behind with an open webpage you don’t want anyone else to see? Maybe your Facebook page? Or your online bank account? You can use the feature...

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How to Fix Corrupted Windows System Files With One Command

When you install Windows on your computer, it places lots of vital files on your system that you probably haven’t ever looked into. Usually you won’t need to bother with these, but if they get corrupted somehow, it causes problems. Blue screens, weird error messages, and crashes can all be caused by screwed-up Windows system files. Thankfully, there’s a built-in Windows tool called the System File Checker (SFC) that will automatically scan and try to fix for damaged Windows files. To use it, open an Admin Command Prompt by typing cmd into the Start Menu, then right-clicking on it and...

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5 Simple Steps to Rip an Entire DVD to Your Hard Drive

With the growth of streaming services like Netflix, DVD sales are slipping. It’s safe to assume that before too long they’ll have gone the same way as VHS and audio cassettes. Once that happens, DVD players themselves won’t be far behind. Before we reach that point, it would be prudent to rip all your DVDs onto your hard drive. By doing so, you’ll be saving them for posterity; you’ll be able to watch them long after DVDs have been consigned to the annals of history. Of course, ripping your DVDs also has some immediate short-term benefits; you’ll be able to...

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5 Intelligent Sites to Boost Your Brain

Even though the internet is largely populated by cat videos and memes, it also has some intelligent stuff. But you need to know where to find it, if you want the web to boost your brain and not blast it. A while back, we compiled a mega-list of 35 brainy sites for you to read more intelligent content. This new list has only five more, but we find ourselves going back to them a lot. Don’t miss out on these. 1. Wait But Why (Web): Intelligent Yet Funny This has fast become one of my favorite sites on the internet....

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How to Move a Full Operating System From an Old PC to a New One

Buying a new computer is exciting. It’s blazingly fast, junk-free, and packed with the latest hardware. But that’s where the excitement ends. Once you power it up for the first time, you’ll quickly realize you’ve taken on a mammoth task. It can take days – if not weeks – to get it set up exactly the way you want. You probably have masses of apps, files, and settings, all of which need to be painstakingly reviewed, moved, and reconfigured. It doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of doing everything manually, why not try and move your entire operating system...

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PSA: Some Fidget Spinners Are Exploding

Fidget spinners are everywhere. You probably own one, your kids probably own them, and even your pets have developed opposable thumbs overnight in order to get a piece of the action. And now, just as the craze is peaking, there are reports of fidget spinners exploding. Because of course. Fidget spinners have been around for a long time, with similar devices to the one everyone owns today invented in 1993. However, it took until 2017 for fidget spinners to become a craze, and now, months after schoolchildren started playing with them, their stock is dwindling in value. Bluetooth-enabled Fidget Spinners...

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Netflix Brings Sense8 Back for One Final Episode

Netflix is bringing back Sense8 after passionate pleas from fans. The good news is Sense8 will be back with a two-hour special designed to wrap up all the loose ends. The bad news is that will then be the end of Sense8, with Netflix declining to renew the series for another season. Netflix was once the home of lots of old shows that had previously aired elsewhere. Now, things are changing, with Netflix culling much of the filler in favor of making its own original shows. This was all going rather swimmingly thank you very much, until Netflix started cancelling...

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10 Discounted Course Bundles That’ll Teach You Programming

How long have you been saying you wanted to learn to program? It’s time to stop saying and start doing! Today, we’re looking at 10 discounted online course and eBook bundles that’ll teach you the skills you need to launch a career as a programmer. The Crash Course Coding Bundle ($39) This bundle comes with eight courses that’ll teach you all sorts of programming languages. There are classes on C programming, Java, Perl, Python, internet of things, and much more. You’re looking at 63 hours of content that’ll get you comfortable with lots of different programming skills. The Complete Programming Language...

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4 Features You Lose With a Third-Party Twitter Client

Third-party party Twitter apps, like Twitterrific, Tweetbot, and Fenix, have gotten quite popular. But these apps can never surpass the official app, because Twitter doesn’t allow third-party apps to have more than 100,000 users. That’s not the only bad thing about third-party Twitter apps. Many of Twitter’s newest features introduced just aren’t available outside of the official app. Read on to find out what you’ll lose if you intend to use one of these apps as your primary Twitter client. 1. Twitter Polls In 2015, Twitter introduced polls. The feature is simple: just click the poll button when creating a new...

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Add Wi-Fi Controlled Lighting to Your Computer With NodeMCU

Desktop PC towers have come a long way since the days of gray plastic towers hidden under desks. Alongside cases which fulfill different functions, PC cases have evolved a sense of aesthetics, with glass panels proudly showing off components, and strong futuristic designs taking center stage on any proud geek’s desk. LED installations are becoming ever more common. A simple 12v RGB strip can be bought for as little as $1 per meter and will light up the inside of a case (along with almost anything else) perfectly well. However, we want to do something a little more special than...

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