samedi 30 juin 2018

How to Add a New LinkedIn Connection Via QR Code

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Whenever you meet someone at a networking event that you’d like to chat with again, the question arises: how?

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An attempt to replicate Jo's Iced Turbo, the coffee drink that tames the Texas heat

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On my one trip to Austin, Texas, I stuffed an unholy quantity of food and drink inside my body. But what stuck with me (psychically)—even more so than Franklin Barbecue, La Barbecue, Micklethwaith, Qui, Uchi, the half dozen migas tacos, and the blur of food trailers—was an avocado-green coffee stand on South Congress…

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Grab An Affordable, Attractive Breda Watch For 35% Off [Exclusive]

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If you don’t know about Dallas-based Breda, you need to. The watch brand creates minimalist, easy-to-wear styles of watches that aren’t overworked or over priced. And we’ve got an exclusive discount for you. Use the code KINJA4TH and grab select watches for 35% off.

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How to Know if Your Dog is Getting Car Sick

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My friend Sara tells this story about a road trip with her dog Dakota where somewhere during a 14-hour drive her Husky-mix got car sick and vomited all over the back of the car. Then, embarrassed by the vomit, managed to pee all over the back of the vehicle as well. Her car was never the same.

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vendredi 29 juin 2018

Hisense's Absurd 100-Inch Laser TV Turned Me Into a Big Screen Believer

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When discussing a big-screen TV, size is bound to be the primary topic of conversation, but with Hisense’s 100-inch Ultra HD Laser TV, bigness approaches a thought-terminating cliche—one I have been happy to let take over my puny mind.

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These Are Our Readers' Four Favorite Sheet Sets

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We asked about your dream sheets and you answered. After reviewing all votes, these four were on the top of the pile. Head down to the bottom of this post and cast your vote for your favorite.

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I Just Did 100 Burpees and Am Somehow Not Dead

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We’re bringing the June fitness challenge home to a glorious conclusion today. Have you done burpees every single day? (Just some days? Hey, better than nothing.) I’m using some of my newfound strength for a grand finale—you should too.

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If You're Having a Tough Day, Try the '1-2-3 Strategy' 

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We’ve all been there—your day is going poorly and it feels like it will never end. Worst of all, it feels like you can’t do anything to make it better. But that’s not entirely true. This strategy won’t solve all of your problems, but it’s a creative way to turn a rough day into a fulfilling one.

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The Beginner's Guide to Buying a House

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If you’re a first-time home buyer, you probably still have a million and one questions about the process, starting, with, well, how the hell anyone manages to afford a home anymore.

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Turn Your Layover Into a Bonus Free Trip

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If you’re booking a flight, there are a few details you’re probably mulling over: Will I have to wake up at 4 am to catch my flight? Are only middle seats available? And, of course: Will there be a long layover to contend with? Most of us dread the idea of a long layover: sitting around an airport for hours is no…

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The Best 4th of July Sales Happening Right Now [Updating]

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The 4th of July brings sales and deals from all corners of the web, and we’ve collected them here. Keep checking back throughout the weekend and into next week as we update with sales as they go live.

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The Best Types of Movies to Watch on a Plane 

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Plane flights and movies are made for each other. A flight is just enough guaranteed time for one to three films, with plenty of room for breaks. You should load a few options onto your iPad or laptop, but not so many that you’ll be faced with indecision. You don’t want to get stuck with the in-flight options; every…

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Celebrate Independence Day With a Cosmonaut

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Happy weekend, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. Independence Day is coming up, but recent political shenanigans have made me feel less than patriotic. As such, I’ll be celebrating with Sasha Petraske’s Cosmonaut cocktail, because we…

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Which AR Measuring App Is More Accurate?

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iOS/Android: The second everyone started talking about this crazy new smartphone feature called “augmented reality,” I thought two things: Most AR apps and games are going to be gimmicky as AF, and I sure hope someone makes a great measuring app, because I keep misplacing my tape measure.

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Eyedrops Are Too Big

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We need smaller eyedroppers, stat. As ProPublica has reported, eyedrops are so large that they contain more liquid than can possibly fit into your eye. Fortunately, an adapter may be on the way that won’t waste half of your pricey glaucoma medication.

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The NES Classic Returns Today But I'm More Excited About This Wireless Controller

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When the NES Classic Edition was first released, we deemed the $40 8Bitdo NES30 as the best wireless controller alternative for the tiny console. But now that Nintendo is selling the NES Classic once again starting today, I’m more excited for 8Bitdo’s new gamepad that’s an even better wireless alternative with a…

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Stop Lying to Yourself About Your Toilet Brush

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When we last rounded up our staff’s Weekly Upgrades, our editors were freshening up our clothes with vodka, planning vacations large and small, and welcoming new four-legged friends into our lives.

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This 4th of July eBay Sale Is Taking 20% off A Bunch of Stuff For Your House

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Update: On top of the 20% off sale, eBay is running a 15% off sitewide sale with a $100 discount cap for today only. So depending on what you’re buying, this could be an even better deal. Minimum purchase of $25. Use code PERFECTDAY. See details

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Make Your Own 'Dirty Water Dogs' With a Sous-Vide Setup

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Hot dogs are the ultimate easy crowd pleaser. They’re already cooked, so you don’t have to worry about poisoning anyone, and even the most picky youth can rarely resist a good dog. “Dirty water dogs”—the ones you get from a cart that sit in a vat of salty water—may seem like a treat you can only get on the streets of…

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How to Combine Siri Shortcuts in iOS 12 Beta for Quick, Silent Commands

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During WWDC 2018, Apple showed us a new trick with Siri in iOS 12: the ability to assign shortcuts. Instead of hoping Siri properly understands what you mean, you can assign a specific phrase (or even a word!) to a set of predetermined actions.

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Pre-Buy Your Intermission Drinks at the Theater

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A night of live theatrical performance can be so much more exciting and engaging than catching the latest blockbuster, and a good cocktail before the show and during intermission can make the night even more fun. Here’s the best way to go about ordering your drinks at the theater’s bar.

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Ask The Salty Waitress: Should I tip my barista for a cup of coffee?

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Dear Salty, there’s a coffeeshop between my train stop and my office, and I get a black coffee there most mornings. I pay with my debit card, and the shop has a screen where I can choose the tip amount. I’m not getting a fancy latte or any food, so do I still have to tip on my $2 coffee? The lowest tip amount is a…

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How to Introduce Your Kid to Fireworks for the First Time 

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Fourth of July fireworks have a way of invoking our fondest childhood summer memories. Barbecues and family time, swimming pools and lightning bugs, sparklers and staying up late. It’s natural to want to share all of this with your kids.

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Here's Another Friendly Reminder To Wash Your Damn Hands

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If you’ve ever suffered gastrointestinal distress after a summer barbecue, it most likely wasn’t the sun-baked potato salad that did you dirty—it was someone’s terrible food safety practices. Specifically, they probably didn’t wash their hands.

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July's Fitness Challenge Is: Squats

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Get ready for strong legs and a poppin’ butt, because July’s fitness challenge is squats! This is the classic lower body exercise for a reason: squats build pretty much every muscle below the waist, and there are tons of variations for all fitness levels.

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Give Your Laptop the Sleeve It Deserves For 15% Off

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Your laptop is one of the most expensive things you own, and it deserves to be treated as such. Rather than throwing it roughshod into your bag, slip it into one of PicasoLabs’ beautiful, hand-stitched leather sleeves, now back on sale just for our readers, this weekend only.

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Why Does My Network Switch Keep Dropping Gigabit Speeds?

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Although it feels like I’m dancing with myself, this week’s Tech 911 column—you ask tech questions, we deliver tech answers—is going to be a little inverted. Rather than fielding a question that you’ve emailed me, left in the comments, or tweeted at me (with a GIF), I’m going to solicit your help with a little issue…

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I Need A Cheap Ride To Escape The City! What Car Should I Buy?

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Alex is the long-suffering Executive Managing Editor of the whole Gizmodo Media Group, which means he endures Jalopnik’s constant emotional abuse. As the saying goes, shit flows upwards, and everyone knows we’re full of it. He who has come to the inevitable conclusion that New York is trash if you actually want to…

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Should You Put More Than 20% Down on a House If You Can Afford It?

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The national average down payment is between six and 11 percent, with some home-buyers paying as little as three to 3.5 percent. But for some people, there’s an opportunity to put down more than the perceived-standard 20 percent. Should they do it?

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How to Make an Animated Lock Screen for Your Phone

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Animated lock screens are a cute gimmick. Your phone comes loaded with a few default options. But if you want to make your own on Android or iOS, you’ll need a third-party app.

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jeudi 28 juin 2018

The Best Buenos Aires Travel Tips From Our Readers

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Buenos Aires stays up late. That’s one takeaway from the tips our readers gave on the Argentine capital, whose name is also a brag. You can see the best comments under the Staff section on the earlier post. Below are some highlights.

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Lug Your Stuff Around In This Stair-Climbing $20 Cart

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If you’re carting laundry, groceries, or other heavy stuff up to your apartment, this $20 cart will make it about 1000x times easier. It has specialized back wheels that can climb stairs and curbs, so you’ll do less lifting. This typically goes for $30, so this a no-brainer for any city dwellers.

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Tell Us All Your Summer Problems That Need Solving

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As of the solstice last week—and the heat wave due to hit much of the U.S. next week—summer is officially upon us. And with it comes a whole mess of itchy, sweaty, possibly smelly problems.

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The Best Way to Ask for a Favor

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So, you need some help. It’s okay, we all need a hand sometimes. Problem is, a lot of us don’t know how to go about asking—so we don’t. Well, according to a social psychologist, here’s the simplest, most effective way to ask for a favor.

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Remove Errant Strings of Corn Silk With a Gripper Pad

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If you cook corn in its husks, which you should, shucking it is not a huge issue, as everything kind of slides right off. But, if you need to get to those juicy kernels while they’re still raw—perhaps to pickle them, or sprinkle them on a salad—removing the little strands of silk can be a bit frustrating.

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Here's One Way To Fix Those Annoying Scratches In Your Door Handles

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You’d think car paint would be tougher than fingernails, but you’ve probably also seen these annoying scratches on the doorhandles of your cars. I know mine’s got some. Here are some tips on how to fix that.

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How to Control Alexa Using Your iPhone

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In January Amazon added voice controls to its Android app, and this week it finally did the same for iPhone owners.

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How to Be Less Distracted With Your Kids

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You want to be more present for your children, to engage with them from a place of intention and connection rather than distraction and knee-jerk reactions. But more often than you’d like to admit, you’re bored or preoccupied, sneaking glances at your phone, reviewing your list of everything you need to get done, or…

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Every Expense You Can Expect With a First-Time Home Purchase

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When you’re saving up to buy your first house, you’re likely accounting for mortgage costs and monthly payments, adding in insurance and maybe even a realtor’s fee. But there are a ton of other costs you might not know about.

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How to Avoid July 4th Traffic

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Holiday traffic is rush hour on steroids. Holiday travelers often include masses of people who don’t typically drive, and they’re all inevitably driving on the roads you need to take to get to your destination.

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How to Add an Emoji Keyboard to Google Chrome

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Emojis are part of our general vocabulary these days, but they’re not as easy to get to on your desktop like they are on your phone. That said, you can bring them there, thanks to a feature in Canary, Google’s developmental version of Chrome.

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mercredi 27 juin 2018

How Much House Can You Really Afford?

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A lot of home buying focuses on your mortgage, but there are a ton of hidden costs you might not consider when you first start shopping around. Add those in, and you might have to narrow your search to more inexpensive offerings.

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The following foods are unacceptable on an airplane

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I’ve been doing quite a bit of air travel recently, which means I need to refill my Klonopin prescription. But of greater concern to you, readers, is that I’ve noticed some people—ahem, sunburnt dude in a polo shirt, seat 23A—need a refresher course in airplane-food etiquette.

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The Fastest Way to Level Up In Pokémon GO

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With the recent announcement of Pokémon Let’s Go for the Nintendo Switch and its ability to interact with Pokémon GO, players are returning to the mobile game en masse. If you’re trying to get back into the game, here’s a trick for leveling up fast and catching up to those who never quit.

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