How To Life Guide

End Conversations Smoothly By Agreeing With Others

Say you’re late for work in the morning and you run into your neighbor Dave. Dave loves his Boston Terrier Stinky and won’t shut up about him. As much as you love hearing about Stinky’s pooping habits, you really need to get in your car and off to work. What do you do?

Easy. You agree with Dave. Positively reinforce Dave’s rant, and transition to how you’re running late and need to get going. 

For example:

Dave: “…and then Stinky dug a hole and pooped right in it!”

You: “That Stinky sure is quite the character. I’d love to hear more about Stinky later, but I’m running late for work and need to get going. I hope you understand.”

And now you’re off to work without stepping on Dave’s feeling. You’re cutting the conversation off on a positive note, and giving a perfectly reasonable excuse. It’s as simple as that. 

14 Programs and Websites to Keep Your PC Clean and Efficient

Programs for Cleaning Your PC

1. CCleaner - Application cleaner.

2. Malwarebytes - Malware remover.

3. Microsoft Security Essentials - Virus remover and security.

4. Revo Uninstaller - Uninstall programs more thoroughly. 

5. SpywareBlaster - Adds filters to web browsers.

Programs to Help Your PC Run More Efficiently

6. Defraggler - System defragmenter.

7. Game Booster - Improve computer performance during gaming

8. Rainmeter - Shows RAM/CPU/other info.

9. Speccy - See details about your computer.

Backup Your PC

10. Dropbox - For backing up files.

11. Sugarsync - Alternative/extra backup.

12. Synctoy - For backing up and syncing files.

Other

13. Ninite - Bundle and install free software easily.

14. VirtuaWin - Virtual desktops.

Other Stuff to Help Physically Clean Your PC

1. Condensed Air

2. Screen Cleaning Kit

3. Keyboard Cleaning Kit

Clean and Care For Your Teeth With These 7 Items

1. Sonicare Toothbrush - Electric toothbrushes remove more plaque than manual ones. Make the switch to electric now.

2. Toothpaste - This is the stuff dentists prefer, and it will help keep your teeth white.

3. Floss Picks - Screw regular floss. It’s difficult to use and no fun. Use floss picks.

4. Tongue Scraper - Your breath smells because your tongue needs to be cleaned. Keep it clean with a tongue scraper.

5. Mouthwash - Listerine is pretty much the only effective mouthwash. Everything else is basically a breath mint.

6. Crest Whitestrips - Keep those teeth pearly white. Like mouthwash, alternatives can be deceiving.

7. Gum - Xylitol is known to help prevent tooth decay. Make sure the gum you buy contains this ingredient.

7 Quiz Websites to Keep Your Mind Sharp

1. Sporcle - A lot of trivia stuff here.

2. Math Run - For basic math knowledge.

3. Free Rice - Expand you vocabulary and feed the hungry.

4. Lizard Point - Learn some geography.

5. Games for the Brain - A bunch of logic puzzles.

6. Quizlet - Memorize something new.

7. Luminosity - Your brain, just brighter.

How to Start Extreme Couponing

1. Start a collection. Keep a box of coupons organized by item (ketchups, bread, salad dressings, etc.). Make sure to always bring the box with you to the store.

2. Combine coupons. Use coupon on top of coupon. Don’t feel guilty about using too many coupons, you’re doing nothing wrong.

3. Treat it like a game. Each time you hit the field, try beating your personal low for money spent.

4. Check the newspaper every weekend. Cut coupons out of the paper and file them in your box. 

5. Check online. There are tons of coupon websites out there. You just need to know where to look.

Good luck couponing!

How to Give Back: A Guide to Good Deeds

Donate Blood

• American Red Cross - Set up an appointment to make a donation.
• Blood Source - For a few other locations in America.
• Give Blood - For dem Brits.

Volunteer

• American Red Cross - Volunteer at a Red Cross near you.
• Help Exchange - Volunteer your time for room and board.
• United We Serve - Find a volunteer opportunity.
• Volunteering Made Easy - For those across the pond.

Charity

• Alternative Gifts - Give a gift to someone in need. 
• American Cancer Society - Help fund cancer research and prevention.
• Animal Welfare Institute - Reduce animal suffering caused by people. 
• Doctors Without Borders - Help assist those in countries whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. 
• Donors Choose - Give supplies to a classroom in need.
• Nothing But Nets - Send a net. Save a life. Help fund malaria prevention.
• Red Light Children - Help fight child slavery and exploitation.
• Stop Hunger Now - Help the battle against world hunger.
• United Way - Help local communities.
• Find more at Charity Navigator.

Products

• Krotchet Kids - Buy a hat. Save a life.
• TOMS Shoes - For every pair of shoes you buy, they give a pair to a kid in need.
• Two Degees Bars - For every nutrition bar you buy, they give a nutrition pack to a hungry child.
• Water.org Water Bottle = $10 from every bottle purchased goes to supporting the Water.org movement.

Others 

• Free Rice - Play a vocabulary game, and provide rice to hungry people for free!
• Kickstarter - The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.
• Kiva - Give a small loan to someone in need. 
• Random Acts of Pizza - Give a pizza to a hungry person (basically goes to any average Joe).

7 Things I’ve Learned From Reddit.com

If you’re ever searching Reddit for advice, you will most definitely encounter these seven bits of wisdom.

1. Delete Facebook. That annoying girl from high school biology is pregnant. Good for her, but it has no impact on your life. Start worrying about your own life, and stop caring about people you don’t talk to and will never talk to ever again. Facebook only makes you sad.

2. Lawyer up. Don’t ask your friends or anyone else for legal advice. If you ever have any questions, go to a lawyer. They know what to do, and they will help you get out of trouble before it is too late. Free consultations are everywhere, you just need to take the time to look for them

3. Don’t talk to the police. Exercise your fifth amendment rights. Don’t risk incriminating yourself. If the police want to question you, let them arrest you, then get your lawyer.

4. Don’t stick your d*** in crazy. Yes, it feels awesome to get laid, but don’t be so desperate about it. Save yourself psychologically and financially by avoiding the crazy chicks. Don’t ignore the red flags that pop-up early on.

5. Masturbate before making major life decisions. Give yourself a clear head before making major decisions. Make sure your little man isn’t influencing you too much.

6. Switch to a credit union. Big banks are evil. Credit unions provide better interest rates and better customer service. Go local now.

7. Hit the gym. You will look better, feel better, and boost your confidence.