A mixed bag of tips

Comments (0) February 11, 2010

Firefox:

  • You can open links in a new tab by clicking them with the mouse wheel. Middle-clicking tabs will close them.
  • Press Ctrl+Shift+T to open the last closed tab
  • Use smart keywords to search anything from the URL bar, including Trly.gd. This trick also works with URL shorteners!

iPhone:

  • Have an app that refuses to close? Hold the power button until the close then hold the middle button. This will close any app that might cause trouble.
  • Visit AppShopper to browse only free apps or track price changes.

House:

  • Use zippo lighter fluid to remove sticker residues (or about anything, really).
  • AA battery chargers also work for AAA batteries. Just find a conductive piece to fill the gap between the poles.

Money:

  • Ask your bank about your savings account. They take 20$ from my account weekly plus 5$ for each debit card transaction I make and put them in my savings account.

Charity:

  • Submit your pictures and works to Wikimedia Commons and let everyone enjoy them.
  • Put those few bucks left on your PayPal account to good use with microloans.

Use your Xbox 360 as a charging station

Comments (0) April 16, 2009

Did you know your Xbox will still provide power through its USB ports when it’s turned off? It’s a great way to charge your gadgets when you frequently lose your wall chargers.

Some useful tips

Comments (0) July 3, 2008

I learned quite a few things from life. You know, some small tips that help you McGuyver your way out of problematic situations. For example, did you ever use crazyglue to seal a small cut? It’s totally possible and does a great job of protecting you from bacteria. Like it? There’s more!

  • When metal objects rust, dip them in Coka Cola and watch the magic. It can also help to clean dried blood on the floor. The worst part is that I still drink that crap.
  • You can start a fire with a battery and some thin wire. Using the wire to short-circuit the battery will make it hot enough to light a fire.
  • Tampons do a great job of stopping bloody noses.
  • Planting a popsicle stick in a banana and putting it in the freezer makes a refreshing summer snack.

Next time you’ll need to wipe out the blood from concrete or crave for bananas, you’ll think about me.