Whether you’re trying to remember the name of that guy from the thing, or just contrasting a score against Rotten Tomatoes’s to see if it’s worth spending 15 goddamn dollars to see something in theaters, the Internet Movie Database is an indispensable consumer resource. There are many reasons IMDB has become an… Read more…
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IMDB Kills Its Message Boards and Nothing of Value Was Lost
It’s Super Bowl weekend, which means snacks, beer and, of course, football. If you don’t have cable and you want to stream the game on you might be wondering how to stream the game. Not to worry—we’ve got you covered. Read more…
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How to Live Stream Super Bowl 51 on Any Device, Even If You Don’t Have Cable
This WenTop outlet switch can’t take orders from Alexa or integrate with IFTTT like Wi-Fi connected smart plugs, but it’s far cheaper at $11, and can be pre-scheduled to turn on and off up to eight times per day. That means you can wake up to a well-lit house, never worry about forgetting to turn off the lights at… Read more…
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Schedule Your Lights (Or Pretty Much Anything Else) With This $11 Outlet Swtich
If you have mastered the popping of corn , chances are you’re ready to add other crunchy, delicious, whole grains to your snack repertoire. It turns out that this is very easy to do, as most whole grains pop and puff in a manner very similar to popcorn. Read more…
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You Can Cook Almost Any Grain Like Popcorn
An anonymous reader shares a report: A new month, and a brand new version of open-source office suite LibreOffice is now available to download. And what a release it is. LibreOffice 5.3 introduces a number of key new features and continues work on improving the look and feel of the app across all major platforms. The Document Foundation describes LibreOffice 5.3 as “one of the most feature-rich releases in the history of the application.” One of the headline features is called MUFFIN interface, a new toolbar design similar to the Microsoft Office Ribbon UI. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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LibreOffice 5.3 Released, Touted As ‘One of the Most Feature-Rich Releases’ Ever
It’s time to say farewell to the latest incarnation of the world’s most beloved Time Lord: Peter Capaldi has officially announced his departure from Doctor Who at the end of the current series. Read more…
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Peter Capaldi Is Leaving Doctor Who
Though NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is sadly nearing the end of its mission, the brave li’l orbiter is putting on quite the grand finale . Cassini, which is currently in its ring-grazing phase around Saturn, has just sent back some stunning images of the gas giant’s many rings. Read more…
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These Ultra Close-Up Images of Saturn’s Rings Are Mind-Blowing
Android’s designed largely for mobile users, but since it has Linux at its core, it can work with a desktop environment as well. If you’ve ever wanted a Linux-style GNU workspace for Android, this guide from XDA can show you how. Read more…
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Install a Windowed GNU/Linux Environment On Any Android Device With This Guide
You’ve probably seen those fun time lapse videos that make subjects look miniature , like toys or models surrounded by a realistic looking environment. This style requires a tilt shift lens , but this tutorial shows you how to create the effect without one. Read more…
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This Tutorial Shows You How to Fake Tilt Shift Videos
Scientists have detected thousands of exoplanets in recent years, by catching dips in light as they orbit their parent stars. These days, finding new ones isn’t usually such a big deal. But taking direct images of exoplanets, and turning them into videos so we can watch their orbits, makes these faraway worlds a… Read more…
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Incredible Animations Show Real Exoplanets Orbiting Their Stars