http://scaryhouse.com Computer & Tech News • Apple & Mac Tips • Graphic Design Resources • Haunt & Halloween Tips • My iPhone Photos • Too Many Kittens • Other weird stuff I find... posterous.com Fri, 25 May 2012 13:20:23 -0700 Do Some Serious Relaxing This Weekend http://scaryhouse.com/do-some-serious-relaxing-this-weekend http://scaryhouse.com/do-some-serious-relaxing-this-weekend You've had a long week at work and three full days to relax your stress away. Here are some ways to get the most out of your relaxation this weekend. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 11:12:39 -0700 Become the Memorial Day Grill Master http://scaryhouse.com/become-the-memorial-day-grill-master http://scaryhouse.com/become-the-memorial-day-grill-master Memorial Day marks the start of the serious grilling season, and there's no better weekend to try your hand at outdoor cooking, or bolster your established grill-master game. Luckily, honing your outdoor culinary skills is a lot more simple than it seems, given the right tools, a little preparation, and a few tips on technique. Here's a look at some pointers on getting the right gear, turning out great meals, and even preparing for uncooperative weather. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 10:42:13 -0700 The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Jailbreaking Your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad [iOS 5.1.1] http://scaryhouse.com/the-always-up-to-date-guide-to-jailbreaking-y http://scaryhouse.com/the-always-up-to-date-guide-to-jailbreaking-y 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. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 10:26:19 -0700 How Can I Turn Small Talk Into a Conversation? http://scaryhouse.com/how-can-i-turn-small-talk-into-a-conversation http://scaryhouse.com/how-can-i-turn-small-talk-into-a-conversation Dear Lifehacker, More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 08:31:33 -0700 There's No Speed Limit (The Lessons That Changed My Life) http://scaryhouse.com/theres-no-speed-limit-the-lessons-that-change http://scaryhouse.com/theres-no-speed-limit-the-lessons-that-change Most of us learn and make things at a prescribed pace. We learn a language one semester at a time, finish college in four years, follow set project milestones, and so on. But learning isn't necessarily a one-size-fits-all affair. Entrepreneur and programmer Derek Siver explains the impact of realizing that there's no set speed limit to learning. Here's his example of the life-changing power of a great teacher and raised expectations. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 06:05:35 -0700 iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak Now Available http://scaryhouse.com/ios-511-untethered-jailbreak-now-available http://scaryhouse.com/ios-511-untethered-jailbreak-now-available iOS: Absinthe has just released its new jailbreak too, Absinthe 2.0. The jailbreak works with the new iPad, iPhone 4S, and all previous models running iOS 5.1.1. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Fri, 25 May 2012 04:33:47 -0700 Make Your Own Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping At Home and Dress Up Your Desserts http://scaryhouse.com/make-your-own-magic-shell-ice-cream-topping-a http://scaryhouse.com/make-your-own-magic-shell-ice-cream-topping-a Magic Shell ice cream topping, or that chocolate syrup that hardens as soon as it comes in contact with the cold ice cream in a bowl, is tasty, but it's made with a world of stabilizers and other chemicals with long names. Plus, it can get pricey for the amount you get. Surprisingly, it's super easy to make at home, with ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. All you need is chocolate and coconut oil. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 16:48:19 -0700 Put Your Pants On Without Your Underwear Bunching Up http://scaryhouse.com/put-your-pants-on-without-your-underwear-bunc http://scaryhouse.com/put-your-pants-on-without-your-underwear-bunc It's a silly problem to lament, but it's very real: that moment when you pull up your pants, only to have your underwear bunch up around your waist. Redditor 04andrew22 shares his brilliant solution. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 14:55:30 -0700 Hipster Habit App Is a Pocketable, Printable Mini-Book Designed to Help You Create or Remove Habits in 30 Days http://scaryhouse.com/hipster-habit-app-is-a-pocketable-printable-m http://scaryhouse.com/hipster-habit-app-is-a-pocketable-printable-m Killing a bad habit is easier said than done, but the Hipster Habit App—which is less of an app and more of a miniature printable book for your wallet—can help you through the process. All you need to do is make a few choices, stick with the plan, and you'll have a well-formed habit in 30 days. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:15 -0700 Sworkit Generates Random Workouts for Any Timeframe, Whether You've Got Five Minutes or an Hour http://scaryhouse.com/sworkit-generates-random-workouts-for-any-tim http://scaryhouse.com/sworkit-generates-random-workouts-for-any-tim Web/Android/iOS: Recently we created a 20 minute, randomly-generated exercise routine for people who are too busy to exercise. If you liked that, you're really going to like Sworkit. Just like ours, it generates random workouts that focus on various parts of the body (or all of it), but it'll work for any timeframe, from five minutes to one hour. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 10:21:30 -0700 How Can I Avoid Getting Screwed Buying on Craigslist? http://scaryhouse.com/how-can-i-avoid-getting-screwed-buying-on-cra http://scaryhouse.com/how-can-i-avoid-getting-screwed-buying-on-cra Dear Lifehacker, More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 08:27:34 -0700 Focus Your Ambitions with the Lifehacker Hierarchy of Goals http://scaryhouse.com/focus-your-ambitions-with-the-lifehacker-hier http://scaryhouse.com/focus-your-ambitions-with-the-lifehacker-hier Setting goals is easy, but prioritizing them is hard. Humans suck at properly weighing what we need to achieve our goals. We take on too much, skip steps, and often, as a result, we give up. Once you commit to a framework to prioritize your goals and cut the junk, achieving your goals gets a lot more realistic. Here's one way to do it. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 08:07:48 -0700 DIY Ikea Franken-Desk: Storage and Space in a Sharp-Looking Package http://scaryhouse.com/diy-ikea-franken-desk-storage-and-space-in-a http://scaryhouse.com/diy-ikea-franken-desk-storage-and-space-in-a Building your own desk doesn't have to be difficult, especially when a place like Ikea already has the parts you need to assemble a sharp and functional workspace. This Ikea hack combines four or five different Ikea products, including plenty of storage and a lifted desk surface to offer space to spread out on top and plenty of places for filing away papers and peripherals when you're finished with them. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 06:56:45 -0700 Boost Your Credibility and Sound Smarter by Speaking with Expression http://scaryhouse.com/boost-your-credibility-and-sound-smarter-by-s http://scaryhouse.com/boost-your-credibility-and-sound-smarter-by-s The way you speak has a big impact on how others perceive you. If you talk too slow you might be seen as less truthful and if you talk to high-pitched you seen as nervous. Psychology Today suggests one way to correct for your natural tone and come across as credible is to use expressive speech. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Thu, 24 May 2012 04:33:38 -0700 How to Find a Food Co-Op In Your Area and Score Some High-Quality, Super-Cheap Eats http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-find-a-food-co-op-in-your-area-and-sco http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-find-a-food-co-op-in-your-area-and-sco Want all of the benefits of organic, local produce, meat, and dairy with the convenience of a grocery store? A food co-op might be what you're looking for. They're pretty easy to find and in many cases, you can walk out with bags full of groceries for a fraction of what you'd pay at a traditional supermarket. Here's how to find and get involved with one near you. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Wed, 23 May 2012 17:05:51 -0700 Sports Commentary, Extra Dropbox Space, and Distortion-Free Equalizers http://scaryhouse.com/sports-commentary-extra-dropbox-space-and-dis http://scaryhouse.com/sports-commentary-extra-dropbox-space-and-dis Readers offer their best tips for silencing annoying sports commentators, keeping things stored in Dropbox when you're out of space, and equalizing your music without incurring distortion. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Wed, 23 May 2012 16:09:53 -0700 Stake Is a Grilling Tool that Combines Tongs, a Spatula, and a Fork in One http://scaryhouse.com/stake-is-a-grilling-tool-that-combines-tongs http://scaryhouse.com/stake-is-a-grilling-tool-that-combines-tongs Memorial Day weekend is coming up and it's time to break out the grill. Stake is a clever multi-tool that can help you get a perfect hot dog, burger, or whatever single-handedly. It looks like a standard spatula that you can use for flipping, but it's also capable of grabbing anything on the grill like tongs or piercing it like a fork. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Wed, 23 May 2012 12:18:35 -0700 How to Be Clever, and Not Annoying, When Asking for a Favor http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-be-clever-and-not-annoying-when-asking http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-be-clever-and-not-annoying-when-asking Asking for a favor can be scary because, in many cases, you're asking to be rejected. If someone can't (or doesn't want to) help you, there isn't much you can do about it. You can improve your chances by inspiring genuine emotion. Here are a few ways to do that. More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Wed, 23 May 2012 10:24:09 -0700 Do I Really Need to Update My Drivers? http://scaryhouse.com/do-i-really-need-to-update-my-drivers http://scaryhouse.com/do-i-really-need-to-update-my-drivers Dear Lifehacker, More »


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1817028/me.jpeg http://posterous.com/users/1gCkTlvcVoJ Dan Gildea ScaryHouse Dan Gildea Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:07 -0700 How to Find and Get Involved with A Hackerspace In Your Community http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-find-and-get-involved-with-a-hackerspa http://scaryhouse.com/how-to-find-and-get-involved-with-a-hackerspa Great DIY projects are often easy to do at home, but many require tools and space that you may not have. Just because you don't have a basement workshop doesn't mean you don't get to scratch your DIY itch. Odds are there's a hackerspace in your community, stocked with tools, plenty of space, safety gear, and knowledgeable people willing to help you. These spaces offer would-be makers a place to go and safely experiment, tinker, and dream. Here's how you can find and get involved with one near you. More »


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