Turn an Old Mac Into a Cheap VPN with OS X Server

VPN subscriptions cost money, and theyoften require a bit of research just to figure out if theyre legit. A VPN is a group of computers networked together over a public data pipe, usually the internet. Youll be able to do all this using a $20 bit of software that works onanyMac. Plus, its dead simple. Then, grab a copy ofOS X Serverfrom the App Store. Basically, your mileage may vary....

November 19, 2015 · 3 min · 605 words · David Morgan

Why Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

When gratitude is inspired by guilt, obligation, or shame, thats not gratitude at all. Its easy to say youre grateful and remind yourself to be grateful when youre feeling a little spoiled. Embracing gratitude as a feeling, however, is a different story. Thats what makes it a powerful tool, not just a nice habit. And the good news is, its an easy enough tool to use. Aregular gratitude sessionis an easy way to get started....

November 19, 2015 · 4 min · 727 words · Bryan Walker

A Used Car Vending Machine in Nashville

Carvana, a technology start-up based in Phoenix, has been selling used cars online since 2013. The car is then delivered to the door or picked up from the companys store. Buyers get a 7-days test-drive period after which they can return the car if they arent satisfied. Now with the new vending machine, even the pickup is unmanned. Upon entry into the lobby, the customer receives an oversized coin that they place into a slot....

November 18, 2015 · 1 min · 99 words · David Malone

Black Friday Is Dying, and That’s a Good Thing

Dont get me wrong, there are some great deals to be had this time of year. But lining up in the cold to nab a cheap 55 TV? Black Friday isnt what it used to be, and thats a good thing. You probably already know that you dont need to wait in line to participate in Black Friday. Toy prices are cheapest in mid-December, with winter clothing cheapest the weekend before Christmas Day....

November 18, 2015 · 2 min · 398 words · Christy Anthony

The Chapel of The Holy Cross in Sedona

The chapel is directly over a butte, nearly 200 feet above the valley. The interior is very simple, with nothing more than a few pews and an alter. It was completed in 1956. The chapel belongs to the Parish of Saint John Vianney and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pheonix.

November 18, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Cynthia Khan

I Paid to Get Rid of Ads on YouTube and Now My Life Is Way Better

To say that reactions to YouTube Red were mixedwould be generous. On the one hand, its a pretty awesome service on its own. On the other hand, yourepayingforYouTube. If youre really annoyed with ads, you canjust use AdBlock, right? Well, technically, yes. Instead, I usually roll my eyes, maybe let out an exasperated grunt, and then click Skip. If its really bad, Ill pick up my phone and check Twitter for a second....

November 17, 2015 · 3 min · 580 words · Stephanie Burton

Pavlov’s House in Volgograd

The inscription on the memorial reads: In this building heroic feats of warfare and of labor fused together. We will defend / rebuild you, dear Stalingrad! The house was strategically important for the war as it defended a key section of the Volga bank. Only four soldiers survived and Sergeant Yakov Pavlov was left with the task of leading them. In the basement were trapped ten civilians who stayed there for the entire duration of the war....

November 17, 2015 · 1 min · 176 words · Kelly Shaw

Ships Made of Concrete

Perhaps the most bizarre choice of material humans ever made to make a vessel that floats was reinforced concrete. For centuries ships have been made of wood, which later gave way to tougher materials such as steel. The concrete ship SS Palo Alto on Seacliff State Beach, California. Photo credit:David Wan/Flickr As suspected, concrete was not the most ideal material to build ships with. This made the ship very heavy and consequently burned more fuel to move around....

November 17, 2015 · 2 min · 343 words · Ashley Jones

“Everything in Moderation” Is a Terrible Rule to Eat By

Everything in moderation is attractive advice, but also a trap. Instead, nutritionists use the concept of moderation as a tool for managing cravings. Kudos to these benevolent nutritionists swooping in with advice to help people manage their cravings! Instead of following good advice, you’re able to pretend that youre following it already. We also use this rule to avoid dealing withharsh truths(What if Idoeat too much bacon?). Im fine, though....

November 17, 2015 · 2 min · 267 words · Beth Becker

Dig Your Own Fossils at These Quarries

Today, there are hundreds maybe even thousands of sites where fossils have been found. Some sites are protected where you might look but cant remove the fossils. Others are in the wild that are still actively pursued by fossil hunters both professionals and amateurs. Such places are great for families, kids and people whove never collected fossils before. You are supplied with tools, guidance, and plenty of rocks to split and keep everything you find....

November 16, 2015 · 2 min · 231 words · Robert Murphy

Master the New Apple TV With These Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

Heres how to get around some of the Apple TVs annoyances and make it your ultimate home entertainment machine. There are a few new toys here to play with that werent on previous Apple TVs. Hover over the app you want to move, then click in the trackpad and hold. Once the app is wiggling, you’re free to move it around with the trackpad. While an app is doing the wiggle dance, you could also delete it by pressing the Play/Pause button....

November 16, 2015 · 3 min · 631 words · Terry Perry

Musical Roads That Play Melodies When Cars Drive Over

These roads have groves cut at very specific intervals along the road surface. The closer the grooves are, the higher the pitch of the sound. The critical ingredient in the mix is the speed of the car. The Civic Musical Road in Lancaster, California. They all play different tunes. They stretch between 175 to 250 meters, and are carved with thousands of groves. Drive too fast and it will sound like a tape on fast forward....

November 16, 2015 · 2 min · 263 words · David Hernandez

PC Graphics Card Showdown: NVIDIA vs. AMD

And no flame war is more prevalent than the NVIDIA snobs vs the AMD fanboys. Whats really going on with these two companies, and which card should you get? Todays Sunday Showdown is going to be a bit different. By far the most important factor in choosing a video card is its price to performance ratio. How well does it fare in games against the other cards in the same price range?...

November 15, 2015 · 2 min · 278 words · Robert Bowman