If you're a professional illustrator, podcaster, or filmmaker, a $53 a month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud is a fair price to pay. But if you're just interested in having a good vector graphics application, you can probably get by using Inkscape (free) or Affinity Designer (one time cost $50). Inkscape even runs on Linux computers. This video runs through the key features of each application.
Two free or cheap alternatives to Adobe Illustrator
So, this is how to cut a peach so you can easily remove the pit
It's Holly on Instagram demonstrates the right way to cut a peach so you can easily remove a pit that wants to cling to the flesh. [via Lifehacker] READ THE REST
How to unshrink shrunken clothes
Did you accidentally wash or dry your favorite shirt the wrong way, causing it to shrink? I have, and when it happens I first try to pawn it off on smaller family members before donating it. But according to Lifehacker, it's possible to unshrink clothes after they've shrunk. The secret is using conditioner or baby… READ THE REST
Lost or forgot your ID on the day you have to fly? Watch this TSA staffer's video on what to do
Don't forget to bring your ID to the airport. In case you lose your ID before your flight, here are the steps you need to follow. From the TikTok: If, for whatever reason, you have lost your ID on the very day that you need it, go ahead and bring whatever you have with your… READ THE REST
Power your devices in a crisis with up to $249 off these EcoFlow Power Stations
If mobile devices had been around when the Boy Scouts were organized over 110 years ago, it feels likely that telling scouts to have a stable supply of standby power around in case of emergency would have been high on the essentials list. The Boy Scouts are all about being prepared — and that's pretty… READ THE REST
Are you a hot sleeper? Stay frosty this summer with a chilled water sleep cooling system.
Trying to sleep during the height of the summer heat isn't always easy. If you live in a warm climate and if you have upstairs bedrooms, you know the heat rises — and while the air conditioning keeps things feeling comfortable downstairs, that isn't always the case upstairs. Once you throw some sheets and blankets… READ THE REST
The KingCamp Pop-Up Roof Tent will turn your SUV into a glorious camping base camp
No one wants to sleep on soggy, unstable, or unsafe ground when they go camping. If you've got an SUV, you're probably halfway tempted to just sleep in the vehicle sometimes, even though that kind of defeats the whole outdoor experience. However, you can still use your SUV to your advantage and craft yourself a safe,… READ THE REST
