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Bokeh refers to blurry effects in photographs—purposely out of focus shapes that are creamy and wonderfully fuzzy. You can make your own bokeh with just some inexpensive black cardstock. More »
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Google recently announced it was unifying its privacy policies and would be sharing the data it collects about users between all of its products, starting March 1st. That means your web searches and sites you visit will be combined with other Google products like Google Plus and YouTube. If you'd rather avoid that, the Electronic Frontier Foundation reminds us you can remove your Google search history and stop it from being recorded. More »
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Today's featured workspace belongs to a designer in Paris. Although he has a lot of drool-worthy hardware on his large, beautiful desk, there's still room for art toys to add some personalization and style without cluttering up his workspace. More »
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It's no secret that there's big money to be made in violating your privacy. Companies will pay big bucks to learn more about you, and service providers on the web are eager to get their hands on as much information about you as possible. More »
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iOS (Jailbroken): All notifications make the same sound on iPhones and it's impossible to distinguish between your alerts. PushTone is a jailbreak tweak that adds the ability to set up custom tones for each app. More »
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Ever rushed out the door and arrived at work only to realize your shirt is a wrinkled mess? DIY blog Stylelist Home suggests you can fix those wrinkles no matter where you are by wiping down the shirt with a damp towel. More »
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With tax season in full swing, a number of you might be coming to the conclusion you owe the government a bit of money. If you're considering charging it on your credit card, Smart Money suggests factoring in the often overlooked convenience fee before you pay up. More »
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With the iPad 3 (supposedly) launching soon, movie spoilers hitting the internet before a trailer is released, and the general overabundance of news online, it can be difficult to avoid learning things you don't want (or care) to. Here's how to set up automatic blocks both globally and on specific websites so you can avoid any type of news you want. More »
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Everyone has plastic wrap in their kitchen, but if you have a large bowl you want to get in and out of frequently, or you'd like a bowl cover for a pot-luck or picnic, the answer may be as simple as a plastic shower cap with an elastic band. The elastic makes it perfect for all types of containers, especially large ones, they're reusable, and they're available in packs at your local dollar store (or are complimentary in just about every hotel room.) More »
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iOS/Android: Twitter updated its mobile apps for iOS and Android this week, restoring a number of features that users had complained were removed from the previous version, including the ability to copy and paste a tweet instead of strictly retweeting it, and swipe shortcut to view, favorite, and retweet. Twitter also took the wraps off of a new Android version optimized for tablets, and added a pop-up alert explaining why they need access to your address book. More »
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