Power-Naps are Better Than Caffeine! [Video]
An excuse to sleep on the job! Why Power-Naps are great for your productivity, creativity, and better than caffeine! [Asap SCIENCE]
Category Archives: Tips and Hacks
HOW TO: Build a Bottle (Crystal) Radio [Video]
This simple video will teach you on how you can build a bottle radio, which requires no external power source and will let you hear nearby radio transmissions. Crystal radio technology has been around for many years. This “bottle radio” take on a crystal radio requires no power source, operates on the power from radio […]
Survival Technique: How to Light a Fire With Your Pee! [Video]
Yep, you’ve read that headline right. This video will teach you on how you can use pee to start a fire. No joke. WARNING: This project should not be attempted without adult supervision and adequate training. Misuse, or careless use, of tools or projects may result in serious injury, property damage, and/or death. Use of […]
The Scientific Hangover Cure [Video]
So geeks, if you’re planning on partying hard next weekend, here’s a few things you can do to prevent that god awful hangover the next morning. Before you start drinking, be sure to eat some fatty food and carbs. And don’t forget to drink water before, during, and after consuming alcohol. The next morning, having […]
WiFi Blocking Wallpaper
Home Network security seems to be a simple thing these days. It is not difficult to set your router with the proper security measures to stop others from hopping on your WiFi signal and getting that internet service you are likely over paying for. Of course this magical block that keeps out WiFi pirates really […]
How to prioritize your inbox with Hongbing
Office Rat-A-Tat, starring Hongbing, is back! Here’s episode no. 2. Oh, and episode no. 1, if you missed it, is right below.
Perspective is the Key to Happiness [Video]
The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness. [TED]
Cute 4-year-old Shows How to Close Out Apps on iOS Devices
Do you know how to close an app on your iPhone, iPad, etc? Wait, do you really know? Because most people just think once they leave the app, it’s closed. But actually, it’s still running in the background, eating away at your battery. This kid on YouTube, who goes by the name Smark Aleck, shows […]
Dry Your Hands Quickly and Efficiently with the Shake and Fold Technique [Video]
Don’t forget geeks, by using only 1 paper towel per day per person to dry your hands, you’ll be making your contribution to help conserve over 571 million pounds of paper towel products each year, and that’s in the U.S. only! The secret? Shake and fold, my friends, shake and fold. [Via]
How To Draw A Cartoon R2-D2 – Tutorial
Thanks Mark! (Artist) [Source: Andertoons]