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A quilter's paradise: 2 days, 5 friends, a whole lotta stuff.
Read how we did the $1,200 "Quilty As Charged" Garage Makeover on the Atwater Village Newbie blog.
This is my current desktop. I decided to create a more sleek looking desktop, to match the way my iMac looks. However I still wanted Functionality.
This is an idea that has been done a lot before, But It works well for me, and the dual monitors really give it all it needs without being too cluttered
I Used Omnimo, They did a great job and I am totally impressed by their work! Keep it up!
(http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Omnimo-3-1-for-Rainmeter-158707137)
Simple home made wrist strap for my new-to-me Leica. Also attached the flip bac camera grip. This is my setup when hiking. Excellent camera.
First and foremost, I can now officially announce the release of Enigma 1.1 to the Lifehacking community. :)
As I described in the preview, I've added:
-RSS reader.
-Gmail notifier.
- System/battery graphics using ecqlipse 2 icons.
- Tray clock replacement.
- Quick-edit button for Notes.
- Application launcher. Useless to anyone with Launchy or StandaloneStack, but it's pretty, and way too much fun to play with. (You can see what it looks like in the deviantArt screenshot.)
- Assorted doodads and revisions.
- Fixed the Location bug plaguing Enigma and HUD.Vision.
As for this shot, it's nothing dramatically different from my Leaf, so I'll redirect you there for all software/themes. My new toy of the week is the aforementioned StandaloneStack, courtesy of skarhead187. I loves them, precious. Right now, I've added a bunch of them to my Launchy directory, but my real plan is to assign some keyboard shortcuts to them using Authotkey - I'm thinking Win+F1, F2, etc. The creators of Enso once mentioned that the one shortcoming of active-input app launchers like Launchy, Executor and Enso is that you can't effectively browse your options. The Start Menu, quite frankly, is an effective tool for that, and I still use it for that purpose regularly. But I think a method using StandaloneStack may eliminate even that need. I already categorize the programs in my start menu (Accessories, Programs, Media, etc.), so it's a natural progression to assign a hotkey/stack combo to each one.
And after that? They're shortcuts. You can do anything with shortcuts and batch files. You can nest them, for heaven's sake! You could design an interface that used literally nothing but these stacks.
Sadly, classes are starting up again, and I have some other non-Desktop-y projects to work on, so God knows when I'll get to that.
Wallpaper: Runner's high by ~Angelus-Hellion.
Instructions for making them: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QezJO0kNgYt2d8sf1J2ZFltTj...
If you wear glasses like me, you are probably quite frustrated by the fog which the mask creates on your glasses, especially in winter. This simple origami design, folded from paper handkerchiefs, tightens up your mask and thus reduces fogging. While this solution is not perfect, it works quite well and is easy enough to fold that using it in real life is reasonably practical.
The main disadvantages are that the seal created by the fog stoppers may open up when you move, especially if you talk while wearing your mask, and the loose corners which stick out in front of your mask and may limit your field of view if the wind blows them up. The latter can be prevented by holding the corners in place with the help of band-aid. It is quite important that this solution uses two separate fog stoppers rather than a single one: this way the nose is free from the tissue paper which allows the mask to be laid out is a straighter line, reducing air leakage.
As for alternatives, my favorite is to use a single long strip of adhesive bandage (sold in rolls at any pharmacy) to affix the upper edge of the mask to your face. While detaching the mask can be a bit unpleasant, this method is quite fast and the most effective one I know of in preventing fogging of the glasses (yes, I do think it is better than the origami solution). An important culprit to watch out for is that you have to attach the whole upper edge: if you only use the band-aid on the central part, you will still get fogging form the air flowing around it.
"Seize the day" is a popular phrase that translates the Latin "carpe diem". This idiom encourages people to make the most of the present moment without worrying too much about the future. It's a philosophy that advocates for living life to the fullest by taking action, pursuing opportunities, and appreciating the now. The phrase suggests a sense of urgency, reminding us that time is finite and each day is a unique chance to create something meaningful, experience joy, and fulfill our potential. It's an antidote to procrastination and a call to embrace life's possibilities.
The concept behind "seize the day" has been a recurring theme throughout history, appearing in various forms of literature and philosophy. From ancient Roman poets like Horace to modern-day motivational speakers, the idea remains the same: life is fleeting, and we should not waste a single moment. It's a powerful reminder to prioritize experiences over possessions and to value our time. This doesn't mean acting recklessly, but rather approaching each day with intention and purpose, actively choosing to live rather than simply exist. In essence, it's a timeless call to action for anyone who wants to lead a more fulfilled and engaged life.
I have used yellow and red darmato for reading. But the red is too strong. I tried other colors this time.
2008.05.26 post as "Analog Devices" example.
Not only is my cat adorable, she has learned to stay on her heated pad on the corner of the desk and not on my keyboard. Home Office WIN.
San Francisco. California
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21-Feb-2020: 1. The crow
7-Mar-2020: 2. The last forever woman
Short film.
21-Mar-2020: 3. Mission: Impossible - Fallout
I quickly lost track of the plot (in which everyone tricks each other all the fucking time), but I was really only watching the movie for the Pulpit Rock scene anyway. :B I'VE BEEN THERE!
22-Mar-2020: 4. The odyssey (a.k.a. L'odyssée)
27-Mar-2020: 5. The Wolf of Wall Street
Jordan: "… I also gamble like a degenerate, I drink like a fish, I fuck hookers maybe 5-6 times a week. I have three different federal agencies looking to indict me. Oh yeah, and I love drugs. Yup, on a daily basis I consume enough drugs to sedate Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens for a month. I take Quaaludes 10-15 times a day for my 'back pain', Adderall to stay focused, Xanax to take the edge off, pot to mellow me out, cocaine to wake me back up again, and morphine, well, because it's awesome. But of all the drugs under God's blue heaven, there is one that is my absolute favorite. See, enough of this shit will make you invincible. Able to conquer the world and eviscerate your enemies." *snorts coke* "And I'm not talking about this... I'm talking about this." *holds up $100*
Jordan: "People say shit... I mean like, you married your cousin or some stupid shit. No?"
Donnie: "Yeah, my wife, yeah. My wife is my cousin or whatever, but it's not, like, what you think."
Jordan: "Is she, like, a first cousin, or is she…?"
Donnie: "Her… her father is the brother of my mom. Like, we grew up together, and she grew up hot, you know, she fucking grew up hot. And all my friends are trying to fuck her, you know, and I'm not gonna let one of these assholes fuck my cousin. So I used the cousin thing, as, like, an in with her. I'm not, like, gonna let someone else fuck my cousin, you know? If anyone's gonna fuck my cousin, it's gonna be me. Out of respect, you know."
28-Mar-2020: 6. Contagion
Apparently this became hugely popular because of corona... :B But I had actually eyed the DVD in a sales bin years earlier. *mumble* becausejudelaw. *mumble* In other news, I spent the entire movie assuming that Matt Damon was Mark Wahlberg. o_O
3-Apr-2020: 7. Bridesmaids
The food poisoning in the bridal gown shop was one of the funniest scenes. And convos such as:
Teenage customer in jewelry shop: "You're weird."
Annie: "I'm not weird. OK?"
Customer: "Yes, you are."
Annie: "No, I'm not! And you started it."
Customer: "No, you started it! Did you forget to take your Xanax this morning?"
Annie: "Oh, I feel bad for your parents."
Customer: "I feel bad for your face."
Annie: "OK... Well, call me when your boobs come in."
Customer: "You call me when yours come in."
Annie: "What do you have, four boyfriends?"
Customer: "Exactly."
Annie: "OK... Yeah, have fun having a baby at your prom."
Customer: "You look like an old mop."
Annie: "You know, you're not as popular as you think you are."
Customer: "I am very popular."
Annie: "Oh, I'm sure you are... very... popular." *mimics fellatio*
Customer: "Well, you're an old, single loser who's never going to have any friends."
Annie: "YOU'RE A LITTLE CUNT!"
Entire shop: *turns and stares*
Lillian: "You have managed to ruin every event in my wedding, thank you very much!"
Annie: "OK, well, thank YOU very much! It's all her fault, it is not mine! And you would know that if you got your beautiful-haired head out of your asshole. In fact, out of HER asshole, which I'm sure is perfectly bleached!"
Lillian: "You know what? It is! And you know how I know? Because I went to the fucking salon with her, and I got my asshole bleached, too! AND I LOVE MY NEW ASSHOLE!"
(And the love interest ate the cake after the raccoons had been at it so now he may have rabies and he kisses the heroine and infects her too)
4-Apr-2020: 8. Angus, thongs and perfect snogging
6-Apr-2020: 9. The emperor's new groove
10-Apr-2020: 10. Aniara
Lifehack: When you barf up your booze, barf in a plastic crate so that you can dip your glass into it and re-use the booze
11-Apr-2020: 11. Mortal engines
16-Apr-2020: 12. Coco
17-Apr-2020: 13. Fantastic beasts: The crimes of Grindelwald
25-Apr-2020: 14. Abortion: Stories women tell
Fave! Docu. A fucking IUD costs $800 in the US?! Mine cost €110, insertion included... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. And one of the abortions in the docu cost $525. AFAIK, it would be about €20 here. I wish I'd had one. Then I would namedrop it constantly and be shamefree, to support people getting abortions and to annoy anti-abortionists. WELL, I suppose the next best thing I can do is get one of those "ABORTION SENDS BABIES TO GOD FASTER" shirts. :D
26-Apr-2020: 15. Outside the bubble: On the road with Alexandra Pelosi
Docu.
27-Apr-2020: 16. Alternate endings: Six new ways to die in America
Fave! Docu. The 6 ways described are memorial reefs, living wakes, green burials, space burials, medical aid in dying (YES PLEASE), and celebrations of life.
30-Apr-2020: 17. Still Alice
1-May-2020: 18. Stuart: A life backwards
2-May-2020: 19. You don't know Jack
Biopic about Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who helped people euthanize themselves. :)
Jack: "It's emotionalism. You know, when heart transplants first started... there was the same prevalent feeling, I mean, even among doctors... that it was wrong, it was contrary to God's will, contrary to nature. Isn't it ghoulish to rip a person's chest open and take out a heart? Or a bypass operation? Ether is the same thing. You have ether, been around for centuries, it wasn't used. Not till 1846. It was discovered in 1543... and before that, everybody was being operated on while they were awake. Surgeons were cutting them open while they were awake. ... And you know why it was banned? Because of religious dogma. Because of the foolish notion... that there's a God Almighty who wills us to suffer."
3-May-2020: 20. The number on great-grandpa's arm
Short docu.
4-May-2020: 21. What happened on September 11
Short docu. FTR, the kid who says "The world I'm growing up in is more dangerous than the one my parents grew up in!!!!111!!!!!1" is wrong, and the risk of being killed by terrorists is negligible. *throws steven pinker books at you*
5-May-2020: 22. Share
6-May-2020: 23. Dirty war
WELL, corona >>>>>>>>>>>>>> nukes!
9-May-2020: 24. And then we danced
22-May-2020: 25. The Golden Glove (a.k.a. Der Goldene Handschuh)
Black German comedy :B or... something... o_O Its Swedish title translates (simply and aptly) to "The vile Herr Honka". And it's hilarious that the main actor looks like some kind of model IRL. xD
23-May-2020: 26. Linas kvällsbok (a.k.a. Bitter sweetheart)
24-May-2020: 27. Mid90s
Scored by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross! "The start of things" is a beautiful piece. ^_^
25-May-2020: 28. Precious
26-May-2020: 29. John Wick
When mob boy murders ur puppy and u go apeshit and slaughter 77 people in ur quest for revenge. I approve of this. :D Also, the music is cool, and this John Wick pitch meeting is hilarious. xD
27-May-2020: 30. Hard candy
MY NERVES o_O
(The take-home message is that you have to tie your pedos up real good)
28-May-2020: 31. Intermission
29-May-2020: 32. Justice League
30-May-2020: 33. I went down
8-Jun-2020: 34. Togo
Fave! D'x Charismatic doggos and exceptional cinematography! I half expected it to be some 100% vanilla Disney shit trying and failing to be "The call of the wild". :p Various fun facts:
- The canine actor is a descendant of the real Togo, 14 generations on or something!
- And he's named Diesel… So is my coworker's dog. :B *rrrrrreeeeeeach*
- The movie is set in Alaska, but was apparently filmed in Alberta – only the most beautiful place on earth. ^_^
- I watched the movie because of Michael McElhatton, who plays some Norwegian guy named Jafet Lindeberg, whose dad was from Norrbotten, Sweden… And… my dad is from Norrbotten too! :O It's a rather small and sparsely populated region... JUST SAYIN'! *brainsplode*
Bonus points because the fur clothes looked fake. :D
10-Jun-2020: 35. The siege of Jadotville
14-Jun-2020: 36. The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
21-Jun-2020: 37. Inside Llewyn Davis
28-Jun-2020: 38. Dallas Buyers Club
5-Jul-2020: 39. The strange history of don't ask, don't tell
Fave! Docu.
12-Jul-2020: 40. Chocolat (2016)
25-Jul-2020: 41. Brexit: The uncivil war
9-Aug-2020: 42. A hidden life
Based on a true story. I watched it over 2 evenings, as it was long. But it turned out that the day I started watching it was the anniversary of the hero's execution! :O
2-Sep-2020: 43. Sex and the city: The movie
I had just finished watching the TV show in its entirety for the first time. FTR, Samantha is my fave character. xD
5-Sep-2020: 44. Sex and the city 2
11-Sep-2020: 45. After truth: Disinformation and the cost of fake news
Fave! Docu.
Journalist Kara Swisher: "White men – younger – run Silicon Valley. If you don't ever feel unsafe in your life, you do not understand lack of safety. You do not build that in. I had someone at Twitter talk to me about… They'd gotten attacked online. First time it happened. And they were like 'Oh, that was pretty bad.' And I'm like 'Welcome to the world of women. Welcome to the world of people of colour. Welcome to the world of marginalized people.' This is what it's like every day. If you could think of a really awful thing that could happen with your product, you need to figure out ways that it doesn't have as much damage. They have not spent enough time doing that."
Mark Zuckerberg: "The principles that we have on what we remove from the service are… If it's going to result in in harm – real physical harm – or if you're attacking individuals, then that content shouldn't be on the platform. But then there is broad debate, and –"
Kara Swisher: "OK… 'Sandy Hook didn't happen' is not a debate. It is false. You can't just take that down?"
Zuckerberg: "I agree that it is false. But overall, I mean, let's take this a little closer to home, right. So, I'm Jewish, and there's a set of people who deny that the Holocaust happened, right? I find that deeply offensive. But I don't believe that our platform should take that down, because I think that there are things that different people get wrong. Either… I don't think that they're intentionally getting it wrong, but I think that they –"
Swisher: "In the case of the Holocaust deniers, they might be, but go ahead."
Zuckerberg: "Um –"
Swisher, post-interview: "'Holocaust deniers don't mean to lie.' And I was like, 'But they do.' So that, to me, was sort of like, 'Oh, you're not even sophisticated enough to understand that they mean to lie, that's the whole point.' If someone who is running the biggest communication system in the history of the world – someone who cannot be fired, someone who has complete control over that system – does not understand what he just said, it's… It really struck me as… It was a big uh-oh moment for me. The implication that they aren't malevolent. He knows they're malevolent. Come on. You can take them off. Like, it's OK. He's gonna get flak for it, but he gets paid the big bucks, right?"
PS. I don't think I'd ever heard the real Zuckerberg speak before, but listening to the voiceover in the docu, I pretty much recognized his way of speaking… from "The social network" movie. :B
12-Sep-2020: 46. Handsome devil
It was like a mashup between "Dead Poets' Society", "Fucking Åmål", and "Bend it like Beckham".
4-Oct-2020: 47. De kallar oss mods (a.k.a. They call us misfits)
Ancient Swedish docu.
28-Oct-2020: 48. Joker
31-Oct-2020: 49. Spin the bottle
Fave!
20-Nov-2020: 50. Brassed off
Whew. That was some intense coal-hugging. o_O
It was a bit like "The full monty", but with a brass band instead of a strip group.
And a bit like "Blow dry", which was also a Yorkshire movie about a competition in an obscure discipline.
And a bit like "Gentleman Jack", in that the heroes thought coal pits were the best shit ever. :B
Er. I'll stahp now.
But anyway:
Gloria: "Do you want to come up for a coffee?"
Andy: "I don't drink coffee."
Gloria: "I haven't got any."
Someone: "Coal is history, Miss Mullins."
Ratexla: "He's right, you know." *sips tea* ^_^
4-Dec-2020: 51. Blackout
11-Dec-2020: 52. The Darkling
24-Dec-2020: 53. Borat subsequent moviefilm
Fave! xD
27-Dec-2020: 54. The Christmas stallion
I facepalmed repeatedly
31-Dec-2020: 55. The actors
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Vegan FAQ! :)
The Web Site the Meat Industry Doesn't Want You to See.
Please watch Earthlings.
mind.Depositor attracted a lot of attention lately (Blog responses: GTDTimes, Moleskinerie, Koloist, David Allen Co., Lifehacking.jp, Geeks Guide To Productivity). Here's something most of you didn't really notice in previous pictures - A GTD to-do template, done in the simplest form for your own flexibility. Download the 4x6 in mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template here.
You can either print the above template on 4x6 papers, or use this plain version to print on your deck of index cards. Enjoy!
For those of you who can't get enough of templates, check out D*I*Y* Planner by Douglas Johnston and The Printable CEO by David Seah. Both sites are full of productivity ideas and downloadable templates. If you are so into index cards, also check out Mr. Hawk's PoIC (Pile of Index Cards) blog and wiki, you will be amazed by his systematic use of them to organize work and life.
Here's the two versions again:
mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template - ruled with priority and checkbox
mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template - plain
More on Scription blog: moleskine.vox.com/library/post/minddepositor-index-card-t...
Why NOT put the apps you use most on the first screen of your iPhone? Find out at www.kadavy.net/blog/archive/2008/03/declutter_your.php
mind.Depositor attracted a lot of attention lately (Blog responses: GTDTimes, Moleskinerie, Koloist, David Allen Co., Lifehacking.jp, Geeks Guide To Productivity). Here's something most of you didn't really notice in previous pictures - A GTD to-do template, done in the simplest form for your own flexibility. Download the 4x6 in mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template here.
You can either print the above template on 4x6 papers, or use this plain version to print on your deck of index cards. Enjoy!
For those of you who can't get enough of templates, check out D*I*Y* Planner by Douglas Johnston and The Printable CEO by David Seah. Both sites are full of productivity ideas and downloadable templates. If you are so into index cards, also check out Mr. Hawk's PoIC (Pile of Index Cards) blog and wiki, you will be amazed by his systematic use of them to organize work and life.
Here's the two versions again:
mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template - ruled with priority and checkbox
mind.Depositor GTD to-do Template - plain
More on Scription blog: moleskine.vox.com/library/post/minddepositor-index-card-t...
am currently infiltrating the money system with my so called 'funny money' - get yourself a waterproof marker and feel free to join me :)
This desktop is inspired by the design of the QLOCKTWO, which was remade by D4Danger here as a Windows Gadget. I then created a matching app launcher and system stats config for Rainmeter. The gadget and rainmeter config files can be downloaded here.
The visual style is APPOWS Haze, which you can find here.
The wallpaper is called 'Dusk' and can be found here.
The system stats on the taskbar is the standard Enigma config that comes with Rainmeter.