Messy Environment Can Breed Creativity And Productivity

by admin | Aug 25, 2016 | Mind Success

“A cluttered room is a cluttered mind.” This sounds like something a mom would say as she wags her finger at her child’s bedroom. It’s four in the afternoon, and there’re more books and laundry on the floor than there are filed alphabetically on the shelf or hanging...

The Long Road Ahead Desktop

by Alan Henry | Aug 25, 2016 | Mind Success

Reader Alec submitted this simple, minimal Mac desktop to our Desktop Showcase, and it’s simple, understated, and looks great. Here’s how you can set it up too. This is one of those desktops that looks simple and elegant, and doesn’t have a lot going on up front, but...

Use a Piece of Scrap Wood to Make Hanging Heavy Items Easier

by Heather Yamada-Hosley | Aug 24, 2016 | Mind Success

[embedded content] When you hang heavy items, like large mirrors or framed art, you want enough support to keep it firmly on the wall, and using two hooks is the best way to do it—but hanging those hooks first and the art second can be tricky. Use a piece of scrap...

Remains of the Day: Microsoft's iOS Keyboard Gets Built-In Search

by Andy Orin | Aug 24, 2016 | Mind Success

Microsoft is adding some new features to their Word Flow keyboard today that already features a one-handed mode and predictive typing. Now you can also use it to search for GIFs, emoji, and pretty much anything through Bing. Additionally you can also use it to search...

What to Look for When Picking Out a Mini-Fridge for Your Dorm Room

by Patrick Allan | Aug 24, 2016 | Mind Success

You move into your dorm room, unpack all your stuff, and realize something’s missing: a mini-fridge. But you don’t want some crappy box that barely chills a few sodas, especially if you have to share it with a roommate. Here are the features you should keep an eye out...

Make Your Vacation Feel Longer With Some Basic Cognitive Psychology

by Patrick Allan | Aug 24, 2016 | Mind Success

If you’ve ever had a week-long vacation that felt like it only lasted a couple days, it’s probably because you did a little too much planning and not enough living in the moment. If you want your vacation to feel longer, you need to focus on the quality of the...