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42: Kitler's Travels Feb 12, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about writing hacks, iOS 9, and how Nintendo is stupid this week. We’re also answering your questions about ugly websites, coworkers, having a productive day.

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iOS 9 to Focus Heavily on Stability and Optimization
With iOS 7, Apple introduced a major design overhaul and with iOS 8, we gained features like Continuity, Apple Pay, and new app abilities like extensions and widgets. Following these two ambitious OS updates, it seems iOS 9 may be somewhat less flashy, focusing heavily on stability and optimization.
Forget the Apple Watch, Here Comes the Retina Thunderbolt Display
Apple didn’t launch the Retina Thunderbolt Display today, but it did unveil a new “iMac with Retina 5K Display” sporting a 5120×2880 resolution. We expect that a Retina 5K update to the Thunderbolt Display will arrive in the next quarter or two.
Answers to All of Your Questions About Apple’s 5K iMac Display
Ultra high definition apparently isn’t ultra enough for Apple. The company is bypassing the 4K trend in high-end monitors and video rigs and jumping straight to 5K with its latest iMac.
The New Nintendo 3DS XL doesn't come with a charger, and it's weirdly hard to buy one
Nintendo isn't including any way to charge the New 3DS XL when it launches in the US this Friday, which is strange (even by Nintendo standards). To be clear, this means that if you don't already have a 3DS charger purchased separately or from a previous device, you will be able to use your new handheld for an hour or two — however much residual charge is in the battery out of the box — and then it will go dark, and you will be staring at a brick. An infinite void, a place where neither Mario nor Link can be found. Playtime is over. Dreams are crushed. God help you if you gift a charger-less 3DS XL to a young child with a temper.
A crowdfunded startup explains why crowdfunding can be a complete disaster
After more than two years and two million dollars, Lockitron says it's ready to deliver on its promise.
Tennis
Darren's short film, as promised.

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41: An Unkindness of Ravens Feb 05, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about wearables, the future of batteries, and the problems with crowdfunding. We’re also answering your questions about defrosting pipes, newsletter creation tools, Shockhammer superpowers.

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Net neutrality wins: the FCC will propose strong Title II regulation
'The internet must be fast, fair, and open.'
Why the "Internet As a Utility" Is Good for Net Neutrality
Today, the FCC officially announced that it will vote on whether to classify the internet as a utility under Title II regulations. Here's what that mess of jargon means and how it affects you.
How to Move Past the Blame Game and Start Fixing Your Problems
It's easy to blame someone (or something) else for your problems. You don't control everything and the world always finds a way to make your life harder. But here's the problem with placing blame: it doesn't fix anything.
Tim Cook: Apple Watch on Schedule to Ship in April
During today's earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared some new details on the prospective launch date of the Apple Watch. According to Cook, Apple Watch development is currently on schedule, and the company is planning to ship the device in April.
Aptoide: Your Own Android Market
Dustin's suggestion for getting APKs for an Amazon Fire Phone.
APK Downloader Pulls APK Files Directly From Google Play
Being unable to install an app on your device from the Play Store is a pain. Fortunately, a developer has created a tool that lets you pull an APK directly from Google's servers and side load it yourself. Handy!
APK Downloader Extension Installs Restricted Apps Directly
Android: Google Play blocks some apps from being installed on your Android device, whether for phone incompatibility or region-locking. APK Downloader Extension bypasses those restrictions, and is easier than side-loading.
Group Names for Birds: A Partial List
A bevy of quail, a bouquet of pheasants, and so on.

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40: Myths: Busted Jan 29, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re busting some myths, France’s new stand on internet hate speech, and some good news for Apple and Microsoft. We’re also answering your questions about network congestion due to the internet of things, gas burning efficiency, and leaving veganism behind.

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The all-female Ghostbusters reboot will arrive on July 22, 2016
Melissa McCarthy. Kristen Wiig. Kate McKinnon. Leslie Jones. Barring some calamitous event like cats and dogs living together, this is the new quartet starring in Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot. Earlier today, The Hollywood Reporter said that McCarthy had signed but the other three were in negotiation.
Apple posts $18 billion profit, the largest in its history
Huge iPhone sales make up for a slumping iPad.
Apple Pay is already crushing all competitors in the contactless payment space
Back in October, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the newly launched Apple Pay was already the leader in the contactless payments, with it already been used more than the total of all other competitors combined. Now, we're getting more data around that point — according to The Wall Street Journal, Apple Pay accounts for two out of every three dollars spent in contactless payments, but there's a slight caveat there. That only accounts for payments made using Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Still, those are three of the most dominant financiers out there, leaving little doubt that Apple Pay has found a strong foothold in the marketplace.
Apple releases iOS 8.1.3, reduces amount of free space needed for updates
Apple has just released an update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch that addresses a number of bugs and adds a couple of new features to the platform. Available for download now, the biggest thing that iOS 8.1.3 addresses is the amount of free space needed to install updates over the air. Prior to this, most updates required gigabytes of free space available to be installed, which many lower cost iOS devices did not have. As a result, adoption of iOS 8 (which needed as much as 4.7GB free to install) has been slower than with other updates to the platform. Apple doesn't say how much the required space was reduced, but we were able to install it on a 16GB iPad mini that only had 445MB of space available. Earlier updates required using iTunes on a Mac or PC to update this iPad.
Microsoft is no longer manufacturing the Surface 2
Microsoft's Surface just had a very healthy quarter, bringing the company $1.1 billion in revenue. While we don't actually know how many units that is, Microsoft says that most of them were its newest model, the Surface Pro 3, which outsold its predecessor, the Surface 2, three to one. So it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that Microsoft is shifting its focus to the newer version instead. Today the company said it plans to stop making the Surface 2 in favor of focusing on the Surface Pro 3.
France wants to make Google and Facebook accountable for hate speech
The French government announced today a plan to hold web companies accountable for any extremist messages they may host, Bloomberg reports. French president Francois Hollande wants to introduce a law that would make companies like Google and Facebook "accomplices" in crimes of hate speech if users post content the government deems extremist.
'Detoxing' has been debunked. Maybe it's time to debunk that
A few years ago, probably the most irritating thing about New Year’s Day was running into people who couldn’t resist telling you about their January detox plans: how they’d decided to spurn alcohol for a month, eat only raw foods, undergo a juice cleanse, subsist entirely on superfoods or expel liver toxins by means of special yoga poses. These days, though, there’s a competing source of irritation: people gleefully informing you that detoxing isn’t really a thing. Surely you’ve heard the news? It’s been debunked!
What Happens in Your Body During a "Cleanse" or "Detox"
Juice cleanses, colon cleanses, fruit detoxes, sugar detoxes—we've all seen these things, but do they actually work? What are they supposed to do? Let's take a look at the science behind the fad.
Five Computer Security Myths, Debunked by Experts
We're no strangers to helping you secure your computer, but there are some computer security myths and stories that keep getting passed around, even though they're clearly not true. We sat down with a few computer security experts to separate fact from fiction.
Eight Myths About Jury Duty, Debunked
Many people want out of jury duty because it disrupts their lives, and you'll find an endless amount of online information about how to escape. The problem? It's mostly BS. Let's take a look at some of the more common myths out there about jury duty and the truths you should know.
10 Stubborn Sex Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked
Perhaps you've heard that size matters, women are naturally more bisexual than men, or that tantric sex means everlasting orgasms. The fact is, none of these things are quite true. Sex has been around forever, but we're just starting to understand it. Today we're debunking 10 of the most common sex myths to set the record straight.
More Productivity Myths, Debunked by Science (and Common Sense)
“A cluttered desk is a cluttered mind.” “If you had more hours in the day, you'd be more productive.” These are common productivity tropes you've probably heard before, and you may even be wasting time trying to follow them when they don't make sense for you. Let's take a look at some of the most popular claims about productivity, and see if there's science to back them up.
Stop Freaking Out Over Plastic Bottles: They're Not Leaching Toxins Into Your Water
Plastic water bottles aren't silent killers, even if you leave them out in the heat.
Seven Productivity Myths, Debunked by Science (and Common Sense)
The end goal of "productivity" is to spend less time doing the things you have to do so you have more time for the things you want to do. Of course, if you follow every morsel of productivity advice out there, you probably spend more time moving papers and emails around than actually getting anything done. Need to simplify your routine? Let's put an end to some common productivity tropes once and for all.
10 Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science
Every other week, new research claims one food is better than another, or that some ingredient yields incredible new health benefits. Couple that with a few old wives' tales passed down from your parents, and each time you fire up your stove or sit down to eat a healthy meal, it can be difficult separating food fact from fiction. We talked to a group of nutritionists and asked them to share the food myths they find most irritating and explain why people cling to them. Here's what they said.
Why You Shouldn't Stretch to Warm Up for Exercise or Sports
If you're like most people, you've stretched before a workout or playing sports. Doing so should help you get your muscles ready to work. While stretching is good for your muscles, you're wasting your time if it's the first thing you do.
Five Things You Buy That Don't Actually Work The Way You Think
We've learned to be skeptical of product packaging and not always trust the claims it makes, but our hopefulness sometimes gets the best of us. Here are five products you've likely used, or maybe even purchase regularly, that don't yield the results you may expect.
The Medical Condition Invented By Listerine
One of the most famous examples of a "solution looking for a problem," was Listerine. Although people have always had elixirs to sweeten their breath, the company made up a medical condition — and then saw its profits go through the roof.
Halitosis: Epidemiology
Turns out halitosis was actually NOT invented by Listerine.

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39: Free Windows! Jan 22, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about Facebook at work, Google’s wireless carrier plans, and Windows 10. We’re also answering your questions about listening to Lifehacker, downloading APKs, and repurposing an old router.

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Facebook at Work
Facebook at Work lets you create a work account that is separate from your personal Facebook account. With a Facebook at Work account, you can use Facebook tools to interact with co-workers. Things you share using your work account will only be visible to other people at your company.
T-Mobile's New Prepaid Plans with Unlimited Everything Start at $40
T-Mobile announced today new monthly prepaid plans that include unlimited data, talk, and text starting at $40 a month.
T-Mobile owner says “Un-carrier” business unsustainable without merger
T-Mobile US must spend billions each year to keep pace with AT&T and Verizon.
Google allegedly close to launching its own wireless service using Sprint and T-Mobile
Google is working on its own wireless service for phones that would piggyback on the networks of T-Mobile and Sprint, The Information reports. The Verge has been able to independently verify that the project is indeed underway. By purchasing bandwidth from two of the big four national carriers instead of building its own wireless network, Google would be launching what's known as an MVNO; other big MVNOs include Tracfone and Simple Mobile.
Plex Is Now Available on the PlayStation 3 and 4
Plex, one of our favorite media centers, is now available for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 users
Microsoft's Windows 10 event is just getting started, and it sounds like the company is eager to make it as easy and cheap as possible for those running older versions of Windows to upgrade.
Bedphones (Gen. 2) Sleep Headphones
Bedphones are the headphones designed for sleep. At less than 1/4" total thickness, you can barely feel the foam-covered speakers lying flat against your ears. Earhooks made from soft, rubber-coated moldable memory wire provide a custom fit. Bedphones are compatible with all devices that accept a standard headphone plug. Our included in-line microphone with single-buttom remote lets you answer phone calls, play, pause, and skip music tracks without touching your phone.

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38: Broken Glass and Peanut Shells Jan 15, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about food, food, and more food. We’re also answering your questions about sticking a tablet to a wall, quitting Facebook, and listening to music in bed.

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Google's Chrome Remote Desktop app now lets you access a home PC from your iPhone
There are plenty of remote desktop apps that let you log into and control a home computer from your iPhone or iPad. But some of the better options cost money and probably aren't as simple as logging into your Google account. Today, Google released its Chrome Remote Desktop app, already on Android since April, for Apple's mobile OS. Once the app's downloaded, you just install an accompanying Remote Desktop app in your Chrome browser, and from that point on you can access your home PC or Mac from pretty much anywhere: Android, iOS, the desktop Chrome browser, and Chromebooks can all get you there in a pinch.
Lifehacker Highlights: The CES News You'll Actually Care About
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been around for years, showcasing the tech industry's coolest new vaporware. Occasionally, though, some cool stuff is announced. Here are the things you, the life hacker, might actually be interested in from the show this year.
Delicious Dishes You Didn't Know You Could Make in a Slow Cooker
You’ve probably heard about slow cookers, and how they can save you time and money in the kitchen. Most people use them for slowly simmered soups, stews, and broths, which is great—but did you know you can make cheesecake in your slow cooker? What about barbecue ribs? Let's talk about some unexpected, delicious meals that are surprisingly slow cooker-friendly.
Make Breakfast Burritos in Bulk for Cheap, Tasty Mornings
The Simple Dollar blogger wanted fast, healthy, and cheap breakfasts that he doesn't have to shout for at a drive-thru speaker. His solution? Homemade breakfast burritos, made at home and frozen for later.
Make and Freeze Your Own Wraps and Burritos for Healthy, Tasty Breakfasts and Lunches
Even those of us who love cooking can succumb to the temptation of frozen, easy-to-prepare microwavable burritos and wraps. Fortunately, with a little prep time and the right ingredients, you too can trade in pre-made burritos for good in exchange for ones that are easy to make, freeze well, and give you complete control over what's inside.
Make a Breakfast Casserole Overnight in the Slow Cooker
The slow cooker. That awesome low-effort device that lets you come home to a complete meal—or wake up to one, like this complete breakfast of eggs layered with hash browns, sausage, and shredded cheese.
Cook Oatmeal Overnight in a Crock Pot for a Hot Breakfast Ready When You Wake
If you're the type who wakes up in the morning with just enough time to get ready and get out the door to work or school, you may want to eat breakfast but the thought of cutting into your sleeping time isn't very appealing either. Get your crock pot ready—with five minutes of prep, you can enjoy a fresh hot breakfast in the morning that cooked while you slept.
Make Salad in a Jar for an Easy Grab-and-Go Lunch That Stays Fresh for Days
Here's an ingenious way to make sure you eat salad everyday: Make jars of salad on Sunday night that you can just grab to bring to work. If you layer the ingredients correctly, the salad stays fresh for up to four days.
Pack Multi-Layered Meals in Mason Jars for a Grab-and-Go Lunch You Can Make in Advance
Finding time to pack a lunch ahead so you can eat well and save a bit of cash can be tricky. Thankfully the solution to making a healthy, tasty lunch that you can grab in the morning on the way to work or school may be in your pantry already: The humble canning jar.
One Hour Roasted Chicken
Hello I Heart Nap Time friends! I’m Melissa from No. 2 Pencil. Over at No. 2 Pencil, I share my favorite recipes, creative crafts, and fun DIY projects. Today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite dinners. This one hour roasted chicken is simple to make, and so delicious! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and it has a lovely crispy skin that is a must for a roasted chicken. One of my favorite recipes is my slow cooker chicken, and this is an oven roasted variation of that recipe.
Healthy No-Cook Recipes and Tips
Chill out this summer with these easy no-cook recipes for tasty meals prepared without turning on the heat. These no-cook recipes are easy to pull together: just grab your ingredients from the fridge or pantry, chop and assemble. You’ll have a delicious, satisfying meal in no time—no cooking required.
SleepPhones
The SleepPhones headphones are all about helping you fall asleep and stay asleep. That means no more sleepless nights due to partner snoring or other distractions. Watch more videos to learn how SleepPhones can improve your sleep.

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37: Bill Gates Drinks Poop Water Jan 09, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about drinking poop water, the need for ports, and some CES stuff. We’re also answering your questions about well-designed resumes, giving your family access to your passwords when you die, and fixing your unfortunate search results.

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Watch Bill Gates drink water that used to be human poop
For years, the Gates Foundation has been looking for a machine that could make contaminated water safe to drink. More than 2.5 billion people on earth have no reliable access to clean drinking water, so the humanitarian implications of such a machine would be immense. With the Janicki Omniprocessor, the Gates Foundation thinks it's found the best way to do it, converting sewer sludge into water, electricity, and sterile ash that can be used as fertilizer. That system allows the Janicki operator to buy the sewer sludge at cost, and fund for the operation by selling electricity back to the grid. It's an ambitious plan, but the Gates Foundation may have the resources to make it work.
Office for Android tablets preview now available to download
Microsoft is expanding its preview of Office for Android tablets today, allowing anyone to download the software from Google Play. While the company previously released an invite-only preview version late last year, today’s expansion lets Android tablet users running KitKat or Lollipop access the software before a final version is available early this year.
We finally know what comes after the smartphone
I'm very sorry, but you have to learn two new technology acronyms today: IoT and ADAS. Neither is elegant, both are important.
Why Apple Could Leave Ports Behind
While rumors of a 12-inch MacBook Air have been merrily percolating these last few months, the most interesting aspect of Apple's upcoming redesign turns out not to be the size after all. It's the apparent abandonment of ports.
Will future budgeting be available sometime soon?
It would be very beneficial for everyone if we could budget for future months. This would allow people to make more informed financial decisions. For example, if I'm looking to make a larger purchase in the future, it would be helpful to see future month expenses to see when the best time would be to make that purchase. There are many reasons why this feature would be helpful. I hope it can be added sometime very soon.
Has there been any movement with regards to future budgets? If not, is it in the pipeline?
When should we expect this feature? There's been plenty requests for it from what I can see. Thanks
Seting Future Mint Budgets
Does Mint allow a user to make a make budgets in advance. Its currently the middle of October and I know that Novembers budget will be lower. Is there any way I can start on it now.
Budgeting for future months
Is there a way to budget for months that have not yet begun?
Report a Twitter account for impersonation

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36: It's Easier to Get Vicodin Than Cancel Your Cable Jan 01, 2015

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about more hacking, what we learned in 2014, and thoughts on the new year. We’re also answering your questions about jailbreaking your iPhone and getting a job without the right experience.

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How I Used a Webcam to Break My Bad Habits and Make Better Decisions
We all have our bad habits, whether it's nail biting, eating poorly, or something especially embarrassing. Wanting to stop should be enough, but our brains are unfortunately wired to take a large amount of comfort in our vices. We've shared plenty of tricks to kill unwanted behavior, but I found nothing helped until I convinced myself that I needed to change. And all I did was talk to a webcam.
How to Break Bad Habits
Bad habits are one of the biggest targets for resolutions in the new year, but very prone to failure. Replacing bad habits with new behavior can be tough, but it's not impossible. Here are a few great tips to help.
Our Favorite Office Objects: The Endlessly Versatile Binder Clip
Patented 100 years ago to mitigate the time-consuming process of manually hole-punching and thread-binding papers and manuscripts, the classic piece of office-supply brilliance known as the binder clip deserves a prominent spot in every office, home, and quick-and-dirty DIYers' toolkit.
Report: Lizard Squad Hacker Arrested by U.K. Police
Lulz-seeking low-level dipshit troll coterie Lizard Squad is allegedly down one member. Vinnie Omari, member of the obnoxious hacking collective claiming responsibility for DDoS attacks on PlayStation and Xbox, was arrested after police raided his London home, according to the Daily Dot.
Files App (iOS)
With Files App you finally have a place on your iPhone and iPad where you can store and view all your files. Read PDFs, view Photos, watch Videos, listen to Music.
How to Jailbreak Your iPhone: The Always Up-to-Date Guide [iOS 8.1]
Jailbreaking is a process that changes little by little with each iOS upgrade. Rather than always publishing new guides, we're simply going to keep this one up to date. If you want to jailbreak your iOS device, you've come to the right page.
Transparent: Season 1 (on Amazon Prime)
An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. Starring Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, and Gaby Hoffmann.

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35: Worldwide Goat Meat Dec 23, 2014

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about goat cuisine, the Microsoft-Apple switch-a-roo, and the best of everything ever. We’re also answering your questions about photo management, hating Evernote, and your favorite apps.

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Goat Cuisine
As of 2010 goat is eaten by more than 70% of the world's population, comprising 6% of red meat consumption worldwide.[2][3][4][5] It is a staple of Africa, Asia and South/Central America, and a delicacy in a few European cuisines.[6] The cuisines best known for their use of goat include African cuisine, Middle Eastern, North African, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, Mexican, and Caribbean.[7] Cabrito, or baby goat, is the typical food of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico;[8] in Italy it is called capretto.
Microsoft Launches Site to Lure MacBook Switchers to Surface Pro 3
Microsoft is hoping to lure MacBook users to its Surface Pro 3 with a new site that's aimed at users who are considering switching from an Apple laptop to one of Microsoft's surface tablets.
For a fleeting moment, phone calls were magic again
I finally heard HD voice in the wild, and it kind of blew my mind.
Does Napping Change Your Metabolism?
I hear a high metabolism is good for losing weight and keeping healthy, so I try to stay active. However, I love my afternoon naps! Sometimes I'm just tired, but they keep me productive. Sleeping slows your metabolism down though. Am I undoing all my good work?

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34: The #Shower Experience Dec 18, 2014

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about the ongoing Sony hack and our favorite life hacks for the holidays. We’re also answering your questions about moving an iTunes library, stealing Wi-Fi, and using Inbox for Gmail.

Guests: Jason Fitzpatrick, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson Gordon!

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Why Sony Pictures should release The Interview online
Not even North Korea can stop the internet.
Sony hackers threaten terror attacks against people who see The Interview in theaters
The Sony hackers are threatening an attack on people who go out to see The Interview, writing in a message that they "recommend you to keep yourself distant" from movie theaters and other screening locations. The hackers previously promised to deliver a "Christmas gift," and while that originally sounded like another trove of leaked data, they are now implying that it may be an attack. "Warning[.] We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places 'The Interview' be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to," the note says. The hackers also reference 9/11 in making the threat.
Sony hackers threaten terror attacks against people who see The Interview in theaters
The Sony hackers are threatening an attack on people who go out to see The Interview, writing in a message that they "recommend you to keep yourself distant" from movie theaters and other screening locations.
How to Return Nearly Anything Without a Receipt
Whether you've gotten a gift you really don't like or you're just prone to losing receipts, returning items without a receipt can sometimes be a minefield. Here are some tips and techniques to make sure you get your money back.
IFTTT: Text gift ideas to a Docs file
Come up with your own specific tags for people you buy gifts: "#lizgift" in my case. My default text should separate your ideas with some space and dash-lines.
Email gift ideas to a Docs file
Change the tag to whomever you are collecting gift ideas for (#lizgifts in my case). Default text should give you space and dash-lines between ideas.
How-To: Build a WiFi biquad dish antenna
Wireless enthusiasts have been repurposing satellite dishes for a couple years now. This summer the longest link ever was established over 125 miles using old 12 foot and 10 foot satellite dishes. A dish that big is usually overkill for most people and modern mini-dishes work just as well. The dish helps focus the radio waves onto a directional antenna feed. We're building a biquad antenna feed because it offers very good performance and is pretty forgiving when it comes to assembly errors. Follow along as we assemble the feed, attach it to a DirecTV dish and test out its performance.
What to Do on Christmas When You Don't Celebrate It
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year—unless you're like me and don't celebrate it. Then you're stuck with a world mostly shut down and seemingly nothing to do. Fortunately you have quite a few options, whether you're along or with friends, to make December 25th a fun day off regardless of your observances.

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33: Kids Just Want an Arbitrary Point System Dec 11, 2014

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This week on Supercharged we’re talking about parenting hacks, password managers, and Apple’s continued two-factor authentication woes. We’re also answering your questions about bribing your kids, limiting their technology time, and managing your own time when working at home.

Today's guest: Melanie Pinola of Lifehacker.

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Dashlane Password Changer Can Change Hacked Passwords with One Click
Every week it seems there's a new hack. Using a password manager is important, but changing passwords can still be a pain. Dashlane's new Password Changer takes the hassle away by letting you click once to change a hacked site's password to a new, strong one, and save it in your vault.
LastPass Can Now Automatically Change Your Passwords
LastPass just announced a new feature for the password manager that automatically changes your password for sites when a hack is reported.
The Parent's Guide to the Common Core
Depending on who you ask, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are either a step forward in creating a clearer and more consistent education framework for our kids…or complete insanity. Here's what parents need to know about the Common Core and how we can help our kids in this unfamiliar learning environment.
Parental TimeLock - Time limit for children
Finally a time limits application that actually WORKS! Now you can EFFECTIVELY manage your child's daily usage. No gimmicks, the app just works!
Losing Two-Factor Recovery Key Could Permanently Lock Apple ID
In March 2013, Apple introduced two-factor authentication to provide additional security for Apple IDs. It expanded the feature to several new countries earlier this year and introduced it to the company's iCloud.com website this September. This was after CEO Tim Cook promised to broaden use of its two-factor authentication system in the wake of a hacking incident that saw several celebrities' iCloud accounts hacked.

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