In response to overwhelming demand, I made a 30-second video that shows how to wrap cables so that they stay wrapped, don't get tangled, and are very easy to unwrap.
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9:36 am Sat
Jul 23, 2016
How I wrap earbud and charger cables so they don't get tangled
Here's how to save your friend if they catch on fire
Hopefully you won’t find yourself in a situation where you’ll have to see if the “wipe away the flame” technique demonstrated here really works. Image: LiveLeak
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Chrome’s incognito mode is useful if you don’t want your browsing history saved to your account, don’t want websites to access your cookies, or if you want to troubleshoot your browser. But it doesn’t do much to protect your privacy. Your ISP can see what websites you visit, and services like Twitter can figure out […]
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Two ways to argue more effectively with a political opponent
It’s very difficult to change someone’s mind on a political issue. Facts rarely work, because the person you are arguing with has likely already been told the facts and has already formed reasons to dismiss the facts. But there are two science-back ways to argue, according to this Vox article by Brian Resnick, that will […]
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This cool-hitting glass pipe will change the way you light up
You might know someone who can make a pipe out of any conceivable household object. But if they’re doing it every time they smoke, it might be time to get them a little Christmas present. And we’ve got just the thing: The Twisty™️ Glass Original Combo Pack, priced way, way down for December. If you’ve […]
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These innovative stud finders take the hassles out of hanging
With all the revolutionary tech that’s out there, it’s pretty sad that finding a simple stud in your wall can feel like dowsing for water. This can be equally true whether you’re using a magnetic finder and it’s reliance on “feel,” or an electronic unit that can give fuzzy readings (especially when the batteries are […]
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These Millennium Falcon ice cubes will melt your Star Wars fanboy heart
Do you have any Star Wars fans on your list? Given the reach and output of its new corporate masters these days, it might be easier to ask if there’s anyone out there who isn’t a Star Wars fan. So let’s narrow it down further: Do you know a Star Wars fan who likes to […]
