Ways | - Part 9

7 Fascinating Ways Researchers Are Using Social Media

April 7, 2016

Normally when we think about social media research we think about it in the context of advertising, or Facebook’s ever-watchful eye. However, scientific researchers are flocking to social media as the 21st century equivalent to watching animals with binoculars from the bushes – sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are an opportunity to observe people… read more »

10 Creative Ways to Manage Your Life with a Trello Calendar

April 4, 2016

Leaving tasks for “someday” is a surefire way to leave them undone. To-do list items are easier to work on and tick off your list if you schedule them into your calendar. That’s why we recommend assigning due dates to your tasks and then tracking deadlines using the calendar feature in Trello. In this article we’ll… read more »

Here Are the Best Ways to Teach Kids About Finance

March 31, 2016

If you could go back in time and undo some of the dumb financial decisions you made when you were younger, would you? I wish I was taught about intelligently handling money when I was a kid. You can teach your kids about finance and help them get started on the right foot! While it… read more »

10 Easy Ways to Restore Your Linux System

March 29, 2016

Have you ever wished there was an “Undo” button for everything you do? I certainly have. In fact, sometimes I catch myself trying to press Ctrl+Z while writing on paper. Reverting your operating system to a previous state without consequences sounds almost like magic. You can quickly return to your work as if nothing happened,… read more »

5 Ways to Set Up Remote Video Surveillance At Home

March 13, 2016

What’s happening in your house right now? Perhaps the cat is climbing your curtains, or your young son is playing catch in a room full of ornaments. There might even be an open window, inviting intruders. If you’re home, you can sort all of these things out. But if you’re out of the house, you… read more »

7 Ways to Mine Pinterest for Even More Interesting Pins

March 9, 2016

When it comes to searching for ideas and inspiration in a variety of categories, Pinterest can often be far better than Google. In addition to being a great tool for promoting your brand or website, there are many creative uses for Pinterest, and it’s also a great visual search engine. With a few tips and tricks, you… read more »

3 Ways to Take Advantage of Color in Google Sheets

March 7, 2016

Google Sheets is a viable alternative to Microsoft Excel, especially if you don’t need all the powerful features of the latter or frequently collaborate with others on spreadsheet files. If your spreadsheets are looking bland, a little color can go a long way in sprucing them up. Besides making it more visually appealing, color can… read more »

5 Fun Ways To Check The Weather Every Day

March 5, 2016

You’ve got to check the weather every day anyway, why not make it entertaining? Today Cool Websites and Apps looks at five tools that make the weather just a bit more fun – regardless of what it’s like outside. We’ve gone over sites that make the weather more entertaining, including my personal favorite Carrot, the snarky weather… read more »

4 Ways Philips Hue Can Push Your Lighting to the Next Level

February 19, 2016

In 2016, smart homes are becoming more commonplace. Today, products like Nest help us control the temperature in our homes using a smartphone while devices like Amazon Echo with Alexa allow us to play music using our voice. Without Philips Hue, however, the smart home concept might never have gotten off the ground. What Is… read more »