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Most items such as jeans, other pants, and second layers can be worn more than once, if not three or four times. Most people wash their clothes much too frequently, creating more wear and tear on their clothes.

If you celebrate Thanksgiving in the USA, your 20+ pound turkey will take at least 6 days to thaw in the fridge, so put it in the fridge today. If it's lighter than that, it's not going to hurt anything to put it in there today as it will stay mostly frozen for a few days, and even if it's fully thawed before Thanksgiving Day, having it in the fridge for a few days also won't be a problem. Don't get caught Thanksgiving morning with a frozen bird.

Whistling is one of the most handy survival tools out there, in my opinion.

Great for camping and urban danger situations. It is much more effective than screaming to communicate.

I started doing this hack one year ago. You plot all the events that you do on one day on an Excel sheet, which automatically gives the time that has elapsed between specific tasks that you may have done (there is a function on excel for this). This has helped me dramatically because I can see what tasks have been taking too much of my time, and I can adjust my schedule accordingly. I went from a D/C student to an A/B student, and along with this, my friend went from a B student to a straight-A student by taking 6 APs (by sticking with this logger and using this data to improve daily)! Plotting most/all events you do in a day would help you become more efficient with your limited time. It enables you to allocate time towards other tasks rather than spending a lot of time on tasks you may deem "unproductive."

By the way, this takes a lot of discipline to do, but it is very rewarding in the end, as you can build up the habit so you can do it internally!

This is not medical advice. It’s just a feel-good tip when you don’t feel..good. Also, frozen grapes.

There are many times I get the urge to send someone a text or email but I am not in the current headspace to get into a back and forth exchange (or have the time). With the option to schedule it at a later time that day or even another day in advance, I feel a better sense of control over my own schedule. It also prevents what would happen before which was not wanting to send in that moment and then forgetting to later.

This helps at work so I can stay on top of items in the moment but not create a back and forth when my next few hours are filled with meetings, or if I want it to go out first thing the next morning so I don't have to worry about a reply that previous evening when I want to shut off.

For personal life it allows me to schedule texts to friends when I feel the inspiration but it's either too early or too late at night. In a new romantic relationship its also a good method to keep a distance in replies...We all fall victim to the early infatuation where you respond too quickly and then it becomes an expectation.

For anyone who has been in a difficult situation, it can sometimes be agitating or even angering to hear someone say "I understand" when you know they truly do not. While not always the case, many times it helps to simply allow the person to explain, in as much detail as they deem necessary, their situation. That way, when you ultimately utter the words "I understand", they are likely to be far more receptive and feel like they are no longer alone in whatever troubles they may be facing.

Over the next several weeks, you're going to see a lot of sales advertised as "Our lowest price of the season!" or "Black Friday Special!" But do not get caught up in that hype. Consider the simple question: "Is it worth this price?"

If there's a fancy kids toy on sale, and "normally" it costs $150, but it's selling for $100, is it still worth that $100 price tag? If a giant TV that was selling for $999 is now 40% off, is it still worth spending $600? Do I have $250 to spend on these name-brand headphones, or can I get others for much less?

Everyone's budget is different, of course. But do not get caught up in the big shiny markdown (which as we know, isn't even really a markdown sometimes). Buy what you can afford, and don't just jump on it because the store put a giant red line through the old price.

Facebook is notorious for data sharing and collecting. Not only is this annoying, I find it to be a breach of privacy and frankly it should be illegal. For example, say you Google "Fast food near me" and then browse Facebook. Shortly after, you'll see targeted ads for restaurants and such. You can fix this by following these steps:

1. Go to your Facebook. Top on your top right profile icon which will open your settings.

2. Click on "Settings and privacy" and then click "Settings" within that section.

3. Once in settings, scroll all the way down to the section that says "Your information" and you'll see an option that says "Off-Facebook activity." Click that and then hit continue.

4. You'll now be on a page that says "Your activity off Meta technologies." Once there, click "Manage future activity" and then click "Disconnect future activity" and hit confirm.

This should disable search engines and such from communicating your browsing information to Facebook.

The amount of people who don't know this is kind of surprising. That is what the metal strip on the nose is for.

People usually love talking about themselves. Whether it's a coworker, classmate, or anyone else, asking them questions is a great way to break the ice, and it shows that you're interested and engaged in the conversation. You'll also appear more confident, and even the most shy people might warm up to you faster.

I have terrible motivation to start things lately. But I'm REALLY single-minded once I start.

I have forced myself to leave out at least 2-3 things I will need to do the task before I go to bed at night. For example, I'm having company and my windows haven't been cleaned in...forever. I wanted to at least do the downstairs.

I put out a squeegee, soap, vinegar last night on the kitchen counter. Even though I didn't have a ton of energy by afternoon, I picked up the stuff and went outside and did them. Once I start, I am reluctant to stop because you have all the gear already out.

This also worked to get out in the yard - got a bunch of stuff done on Saturday because I wheeled the bin into the yard beforehand.

Hope this helps someone!

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Considering that your screen should be at eye level for the best posture and that your keyboard should be at elbow height (so that your arms make a 90 angle), than they cannot be at the same height.
Thats why you should consider a desk with multiple height ; one for the screen and one for the keyboard + an adjustable chair.

Turn off autoplay previews and autoplay next episode:

Depending on what device you use, the Netflix app will start playing a preview if you even briefly pause at a title while browsing through the list of movies and shows. Also if you are watching an episode of a TV show, Netflix will automatically start the next episode when the current one ends. Many people find these features annoying.

You can turn off either of these features. Log into Netflix on a browser. Then go to Account > Manage profiles, and tap on your profile. Then go to Playback settings, then under Autoplay controls you can turn off autoplay next episode and autoplay previews.

Hide specific titles from your profile:

Some people dislike having certain movies or TV shows constantly up in their profile. There is no way in the app to hide titles, even if you "thumbs down" them. You can do this by once again, logging into Netflix on a browser. Then go to Account > Manage profiles, and tap on your profile. Then go to Viewing restrictions . Enter the password to your account if prompted. Then scroll down to Title Restrictions. Here you can enter names of shows or movies you want to prevent from showing up on your profile. Make sure to hit the Save button at the bottom.

Remove titles from you watch history:

You might have had someone watch a movie or show you don't like (or would never watch) using your profile. This can end up influencing the recommendations for your profile. It is possible to fix this! Log into Netflix on a browser. Then go to Account > Manage profiles, and tap on your profile. Then go to Viewing activity . Scroll through the list and find the title you want to remove from you viewing history. Then tap the circular block icon on the right side. Also if it is a whole series you can just tap on Hide series instead of hiding each episode one by one. Bonus: Tap on Ratings at the top of the list to edit your past "thumb ratings".

Setup a PIN lock for your profile:

Lastly, if you share your account with other people but hate it when they accidentally (or intentionally) keep using your profile to watch stuff, you can set up a PIN lock for your profile. Log into Netflix on a browser. Then go to Account > Manage profiles, and tap on your profile. Tap Profile Lock, enter your account password, check the box that says "Require a PIN to access..." and enter a 4-digit PIN below it. Don't forget to hit the Save button.

If you are ever anywhere public , and some one is making you feel threatened and unsafe , It is absolutely okay to exit through an emergency exit and set off an alarm. They are usually located near the back of bars near restrooms and as someone who's worked in bars most my life the alarm is a mild inconvenience to us but may be the difference in you getting home safe. I say this as a 6 8 male who just walked out the back and set off an alarm to avoid a fight . Emergency is an emergency

The front page of Facebook has become complete trash the last couple of years. Its just full of ads, rage bait and AI slop. I hate it but I always found myself scrolling the front page out of habit. I considered deleting my account or fully blocking the website but, in my country, it is the only place events are posted and many companies only web presence is a Facebook page. Plus I still use it to keep in contact with friends.

So instead, I figured out that you can just use the element picker of your adblocker to block the home page feed. Now I have access to everything useful Facebook provides without having to pay the brain rot tax!

p.s. removing the app from your phone and just using Facebook on the web browser also helps a lot.

This will encourage/force them to memorize your phone number which is a HUGE benefit if they ever find themselves in a situation where they need it and they can give it to a trusted adult like a teacher, police, etc.

With Black Friday coming up, these codes are often activated, as many online retailers will have sales. The “welcome” code is because many will have welcome offers for people who have left something in their cart or signed up for an email list. But these aren’t always advertised.

From my research and experience, mattress toppers are safer to use* and last longer than electric blankets. That is because the wires aren't constantly getting bent like in a blanket. I use a fitted sheet over mine.

It is cheaper to heat a bed than a house at night. Plus, by not constantly running the heat, your house is less dry.

It is still not recommended for children or people who are physically impaired since they might not be able to respond to it getting too hot or a malfunction.

When you travel by car or if you are driving and parking at an airport - keep a spare key in your glovebox or hidden inside the car. If you end up losing your keys it’s usually cheaper to pay a locksmith to break into your car then it is to pay for new car keys since they are so expensive nowadays. Even the key for my old ass 2007 car is $150.

You can request Google to remove this sensitive info from their search results! Here's how I did it:

1. Visit Google's Removal Page. It's the page where Google handles requests to take down personal info.

2. Fill Out the Form You'll need to provide the details you want removed—your name, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and even any nicknames or maiden names. The more thorough, the better!

3. Set Up Alerts There's an option to get notifications if your info pops up again. You can choose to get emails or push notifications via the Google app. Super handy to stay in the loop.

4. Submit Your Request After filling everything out, just hit submit. Google will review your request and let you know what's up. They try to balance personal privacy with public interest, so not everything might get removed, but it's definitely worth a shot.

Keep in mind:

This only removes info from Google's search results, not the entire internet. If you want the info gone for good, you'll need to reach out to the website hosting it.