I installed and started running Windows 8.1 a few weeks ago, and I started a new habit. Instead of hitting WINDOWS to launch the full screen start menu, I now just press [WINDOWS]+[S], to bring up the Search Charm. The nice thing about this is … it’s visually less movement, as the search charm will pop-out from the right on top of your desktop apps. I like it!
Building a Stuffed Animal Zoo
September 1, 2013 by
Our children’s stuffed animal collection is out of control. They love them dearly. Each and every one have names, and a back story. Grandma loves Build-A-Bear as much (or maybe more) than the kids do, and with a combined 12 years of stuffed animal collecting … well you get the point. Here is the final product we built today, and below, I’ll step-by-step show you how I built Courtney built it.
Square Drive Screws FTW
September 1, 2013 by
I find that a lot of friends don’t know square drive screws exist. BUT … once you have used a square drive, you will probably never want to use a phillips or flat head again.
What is a square drive screw you ask? Well, it’s a screw with a perfectly square whole in the top. Then you have a matching bit, that fits in perfectly. You’re chances of stripping a square drive screw are about one in a thousand, where conversely, your chances of stripping a phillips, is about one in one.
The screws are the same price, and the bits are as well, so if you have a choice, buy the square ones.
Oh yeah, a picture is worth a thousand words!
Remove Authorized Sites from your Facebook Account
August 4, 2013 by
When you log into a web site, using your Facebook account, you give that site access to some (and sometimes a lot) of your personal information, and even your friends information. Maybe it’s just your name, or email, or more, but still, it’s access.
You should try and get into the habit of clearing these out on a regular basis. It just takes a few seconds, and you can quickly revoke access to the left overs. Sites you use regularly should be left intact.
My rule is …. weekly. If I visit a site at least once a week, then I want the authorization to stay. Less than weekly, is easy enough to click that “yes, i agree” button when that site needs access.
Enjoy!
Revoke Authorized Sites that access your Google Account
August 2, 2013 by
When you log into a web site, using your Google account, you give that site access to some of your personal information. Maybe it’s just your name, or email, or more, but still, it’s access.
You should try and get into the habit of clearing these out on a regular basis. It just takes a few seconds, and you can quickly revoke access to the left overs. Sites you use regularly should be left in tact.
My rule is …. weekly. If I visit a site at least once a week, then I want the authorization to stay. Less than weekly, is easy enough to click that “yes, i agree” button when that site needs access.
Enjoy!
