Make Fluffier, Souffle-Like Pancakes [Food Hacks]
The secret to extra airy and fluffy pancakes? According to an executive chef at a restaurant in Baltimore's Four Seasons Hotel, it's all about the eggs—and lots of them. More »
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Coilgun with laser sights built in an Airsoft rifle housing
This coilgun started as a stock Airsoft rifle. The stock weapon cost about 40€ (just over $50), but we think it was well worth it since it provides plenty of room for all the coilgun components and solves most of the mechanical issues of the build like a body that is comfortable to hold, a trigger, [...]
Sleeping in on the Weekend Will Not Help You Catch Up [Sleep]
Sorry folks, even though sleeping later on the weekends feels good, it doesn't help you catch up on sleep you've lost during the week. In fact, it can actually make you even sleepier next week. More...
Pop Your Head Into This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
Before you scramble to finish your last bit of work for the week, pop on in for a chat in this week's open thread. More »
What to Look for in a Good Auto Repair Shop [Cars]
Ever get that sneaking suspicion when you take your car in for repair that you're overpaying or getting needless work done? If you want to make sure you get service you can trust, keep in mind these tip...
iCloud Adds Reminders and Notes, Improves Mail and Find My iPhone [Icloud]
iCloud got a small update last night, adding two new webapps—Notes and Reminders—and improving others, including Mail and Find My iPhone. More »
Testing 30 brands of batteries
Batteries come packaged in bright blister packs emblazoned with vague guarantees such as “45% more pictures” and “five times longer lasting.” During his internship at BitBox this summer, [Thomas] decided to put those statements to the test. He tested thirty brands of batteries on a homebrew rig to find the batteries with the most power and [...]
RC car upgraded to Bluetooth control
[Chet] is showing off the Bluetooth controller upgrade for this RC car. The donor vehicle is a rather inexpensive Porche which he purchased to make sure he didn’t start hacking up his more expensive toys. He took a bit different route than the IOIO RC truck we saw earlier in the week, but the concept [...]
Are You Future-Focused or Present-Focused? [Time]
Most people are naturally one way or the other—they either focus on long-term goals or they want immediate gratification. As entrepreneur Derek Sivers explains, always sticking to one pattern of t...
Silence a Workplace Whiner By Diverting the Conversation [Workplace]
Workplace whiners aren't just annoying, they're also a hindrance to productivity and general well-being. If you have one of these types in your office, the Wall Street Journal suggests you simply divert...