The Author's Vintage Workspace

Looking at photo is like stepping back to a time when things like rotary phones and hefty paper dictionaries still rule the workspace. Flickr user Richard Due has thoughtfully labeled the classic, still-working items in his office for us.Even the modern technology items like the MacBook and Dell monitor are old: Yes, that's an Apple Mighty Mouse from 2005 and Apple Pro Keyboard from 2000. Like the other objects in this workspace, however, they still...

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Install More Dictionaries to Chrome for Multi-Language Spell Checking

If you're working with multiple languages in Chrome, it can be very helpful to have your spelling checked in those languages. Weblog Ghacks has a guide to installing other dictionarires.When you install Chrome, a default language dictionary is installed along with it. Chrome will only offer spell checking for that default language—unless you install other dictionaries separately. You can add additional languages to Chrome and set those languages...

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Bring a Little Science to Your Desktop with These Wallpapers

Science is awesome, and you can show your appreciation for all things scientific—from chemistry and biology to physics and geology—with these science-themed wallpapers for your desktop.Remember, we're now requesting your participation in the Wallpaper Wednesday series! You'll find a selection here, but post your favorites for this week's topic in the discussions below. Stick to our format as best you can, including a title, the image, resolution,...

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Plan Vegetarian Nights to Save Money on Food

Vegetables are not only good for you, but they're cheap too. Save money and increase your veggie intake by rethinking how much meat you eat next week.Many of us have a tendency to make meat the focus of our dinners, but food blog Cheap Healthy Good suggests planning a few dinners each week that are strictly vegetarian. For vegetarian meals, plan things that are still hearty and filling, but don't rely on meat as your source of protein. These "Meatless...

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Worn On TV Finds the Exact Clothing Used on Your Favorite TV Shows

Ever find yourself sitting on your couch, watching an episode of your current favorite TV show and see an outfit you must have? Web site Worn On TV keeps a catalog of what each character is wearing on a large amount of today's most popular TV shows.The site lets you search by show, episode, and even character. If they have an exact match for the outfit you're looking for they plop an "exact match found" right on the image of the character in their...

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Gawker A Brief History of Botched Executions in America | io9 The Ten Most Bizarre Theories About Wh

Gawker A Brief History of Botched Executions in America | io9 The Ten Most Bizarre Theories About Why the Dinosaurs Went Extinct| Jalopnik Auto Shows Were Like Sexy Parties In The 1970s | Kotaku Pokémon Characters, All Grown Up | Kinja Popular Posts...

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Most Popular Resource for PC Games: Steam

If you're shopping for PC games, you have tons of stores to choose from. Last week we asked you for your favorites, then took a look at the five best resources for PC games based on your nominations. Now we're back to highlight the winner of our poll. The overall winner may have been obvious, but that's okay—the real benefit is in the nominations and the top five. That said, Steam is a juggernaut, clearly the most popular way for people to get...

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How to Get Into Luxury Airport Lounges for Free

When you hear the word "layover," what do you picture? If you're like most people, you probably imagine expensive food and drinks, spotty wifi, and cramped quarters—with little or no chance to relax or be productive. But there are a few ways you can get into a luxury lounge to upgrade your layover into a mini-vacation.This post originally appeared on The Credit Card Fly . You may have walked past these lounges' shiny desks or glass doors a hundred...

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Share a Meal for Easier Negotiations

When you're in the heat of a negotiation it can seem almost impossible for you and your counterpart to see eye to eye. However, a recent study shows that breaking bread with your adversary during a negotiation can make the process run a little smoother.Researchers at Stanford had study participants conduct various negotiations while food was brought to them."We told participants they were negotiating in either a competitive or a cooperative situation,...

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Mingle Messages Contacts Across Networks Easily

Mingle is a contacts app that takes some cues from the likes of Drafts and Launch Center Pro. Unlike a traditional contacts app that gives you a list and some information, Mingle allows you to launch actions in other apps directly from your contacts list.With Mingle, your contacts and you apps are tied together. So, if you have a contact with an Instagram profile, a YouTube page, a Facebook page, a WhatsApp number, and whatever else, you can set...

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Study Explains Why Walking Can Boost Your Creativity

It's long been thought that when you need a creative boost, you should step out and take a walk. Now, research published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology shows that it works.Researchers from Stanford did several small-scale studies that looked at how walking may increase creativity. Basically, they made research subjects take creativity tests, then had them walk around and take a creativity test again. The New York Times breaks down the...

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Behind the App: The Story of Fantastical

Fantastical is one of our favorite calendar tools in both design and functionality. It's easy to navigate and is driven by a language parser that makes it effortless to create entries. Behind the app is Michael Simmons, co-founder of Flexibits—we chatted with Michael to learn about how Fantastical came to be, their biggest challenges, and what's upcoming on their calendar.Where did the idea for the app come from? Were you trying to solve a problem...

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Google Now Adds Parking Detection, Manages Your Custom Nicknames

Android: Today, Google updated its Search app to add a new card that will remember where you parked your car. Additionally, while previous versions allowed you to set custom nicknames for contacts like "my wife" or "my boss," you can now manage those from Settings.The new parking detection feature will happen in the background if you have location services enabled. Most of the time you might not care, but it's worth having around for those occasions...

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Budget-Friendly NAS, Android-Friendly Flash Drive, Mohu Curve Antenna

This flash drive will work with your computer, of course, but a hidden MicroUSB plug lets you use it with your favorite Android device as well. The 32GB model is only $25 from Amazon.SanDisk Ultra 32GB Micro USB Flash Drive for Android | $25 While its screen leaves something to be desired, nothing in the gaming laptop world can compete with the Razer Blade's polish and build quality.Razer Blade Gaming Laptop | $1500 This Craftsman Mechanics Tool...

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Facebook Introduces Anonymous Login, Try Apps Without Giving Info Away

Today, Facebook announced a feature the internet has desperately needed: anonymous, single-click login. Now, you can log in to apps using Facebook without sending personal information to the developer.The new system is currently being tested with a few developers like Flipboard. You'll see the option to login anonymously below the typical Facebook login. You can choose later to allow more personal information to be shared from your account (though...

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