Wednesday 30 January 2013

Turn Any Browser Window Into a Quick-Edit Notepad

Turn Any Browser Window Into a Quick-Edit Notepad:
Turn Any Browser Window Into a Quick-Edit NotepadNotepads are awesome, but sometimes you need to just jot down a quick one or two line note that doesn't need to be saved. Software developer Jose Jesus Perez Aguinaga shares a simple way to do it in any browser.
All you need to do is type the following code into the browser's URL bar:
data:text/html, <html contenteditable>
Hit Enter, and start typing away directly in your browser window. The reason this works is that it uses the Data URI scheme to make a simple HTML page with the element, "contenteditable." If you decide you want to save it, you can do so in your browser and it will save as an HTML file. Otherwise, it's a fantastic little place to dump ideas that pop into your head that you don't need saved in an actual notepad. Of course, you don't have to remember the little line of code, you can enter it into your text expander for easy access, or just make it a bookmark. Head over to Aguinaga's site below and dig through the comments for a bunch of modifiers to the code to change the background, text size, and more.
One line browser notepad | coderwall via ReadWrite

Wednesday 16 January 2013

Ancient Korean Fighting Techniques

Ancient Korean Fighting Techniques:


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Haven in the Forest

Haven in the Forest:


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Quickly Multiply Big Numbers the Japanese Way

Quickly Multiply Big Numbers the Japanese Way:




Japanese kids learn to multiply with a completely different method than the one kids in the US do. The Japanese math voodoo/magic is more of a visual technique where you draw lines and count the intersections.
The video above illustrates the basic method behind these magic lines. You draw lines on the diagonal to represent the numbers of the first number to multiply, then cross those lines with the other number's lines. Add up the intersections for each area, and you have the correct total.
I don't know how or why this works. But it's a pretty amazing trick and might make you wonder why we don't teach math the way Japanese teachers do. If you want to learn more, Magical Maths showcases another YouTube video with this amazing method.
Math Magic | YouTube via Magical Maths

Wednesday 9 January 2013

If caterpillars are placed in a circle, they will continuously...

If caterpillars are placed in a circle, they will continuously...:

If caterpillars are placed in a circle, they will continuously follow each other around until death.
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Comic for January 8, 2013

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Downgrade Your New Windows 8 Computer to Windows 7 for Free

Downgrade Your New Windows 8 Computer to Windows 7 for Free:
Downgrade Your New Windows 8 Computer to Windows 7 for FreeIf you aren't a fan of Windows 8 but want a new laptop that comes with Windows 8 preinstalled, you'll be happy to know you can actually downgrade it to Windows 7 without having to reformat. Here's how.
Maybe you've given Windows 8 a fair shake and it just isn't working for you, or maybe you're so against upgrading that you don't want to buy a new computer until you know you can downgrade. No matter your reasons, you may actually have a way out. Some Windows 8 PCs come with what are called "downgrade rights." If your PC comes with Windows 8 Pro, you can downgrade to Windows 7 Pro just by installing it on top of your existing OS. You'll need a legitimate disc and product key, but you can just use an old or used one—after you install, you can call Microsoft and they'll activate your downgrade for you. You can even downgrade multiple machines with the same CD and key.
Not all computers come with downgrade rights, so be sure to do a bit of research before you try this out or buy your new Windows 8 computer. It can be a bit of a hassle, but it's a nice option if you really want to keep using Windows 7. Hit the link to see the full step-by-step process.
Understanding Downgrade Rights | Microsoft via How-To Geek

Thursday 3 January 2013

Change Your Relationship with Credit to Boost Your Credit Score

Change Your Relationship with Credit to Boost Your Credit Score:
Change Your Relationship with Credit to Boost Your Credit Score Your credit score is a pretty meaningful number, and can determine whether you get the best interest rates when you finance a car or a home, or get turned away entirely. A recent FICO report explains the key to a better score is a combination of good financial habits and an understanding that credit is a tool to be used for a specific purpose—not something to be feared or worried about, but a tool to improve your financial situation.
Make no mistake, if you ask someone with a credit score over 800, they'll explain their good financial habits first. US News interviewed one person who improved his score in 18 months by financing an auto loan, opened revolving credit accounts, and doing what anyone should do: Pay the loan every month, focus spending on the credit cards and pay off half or more of the balances every month. At the same time though, the report explains that what you'll also find an upbeat mindset about credit in almost everyone with a high credit score:
John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education at SmartCredit.com and a former FICO employee, says high scorers approach credit differently than mid- and low-range scorers. For starters, they're not intimidated by it. "They look at credit more as something that's under their control, versus something that's controlling them," he says. "That's how credit should be used, rather than to keep up with the Joneses."
Transforming your relationship and mindset about credit is the first step towards building better financial habits. For example, using it to supplement your lifestyle or to buy things you can't normally afford is right out. The FICO report also noted some other behaviors of high score-holders worth noting: namely that on average they use about 7 percent of their revolving credit, their oldest account is about 25 years old, and they have an average of seven credit cards (including both open and closed credit accounts.)
The same report also notes that credit scores change monthly, and those healthy habits are more important than a high number, so don't obsess over the 800 number—it's more important to do what it takes to get there than get there. Hit the link below to read the full report.
What It Takes to Have a Perfect or Near-Perfect Credit Score | US News Money
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