Set Your Desktop to the Wallpapers of OS X Mountain Lion [Wallpaper Wednesday]

Set Your Desktop to the Wallpapers of OS X Mountain Lion [Wallpaper Wednesday]

Apple announced that OS X Mountain Lion is coming in July, but if you want to get in on the fun a little early you can grab a few of the new wallpapers including with the operating system. This week we're sharing a few of our favorites, but be sure to hit up Cult of Mac for the entire pack if you want to download them all. More … [Read more...]

The Rinser Toothbrush Has a Built-In Water Fountain for Easy, Single-handed Mouth Rinsing [Video]

The Rinser Toothbrush Has a Built-In Water Fountain for Easy, Single-handed Mouth Rinsing [Video]

The Rinser Toothbrush is your standard teeth-cleaning implement with a little secret: it has a tunnel in its chest that creates a water fountain when you place it under faucet. This makes it easy for you to rinse out your mouth without setting the toothbrush down and picking up a cup or something else. More … [Read more...]

Understanding OAuth: What Happens When You Log Into a Site with Google, Twitter, or Facebook [Explainer]

Understanding OAuth: What Happens When You Log Into a Site with Google, Twitter, or Facebook [Explainer]

Logging into another site with your Google, Twitter, or Facebook account isn't just convenient; it's more secure than creating a new account, or entering your Google, Twitter, or Facebook password into a third-party site. That's where OAuth comes in. Here's how it works, and how it keeps your passwords safe on third-party sites. More … [Read more...]

Make Freezer Pops Easier to Open by Storing Them Vertically [Food Hacks]

Make Freezer Pops Easier to Open by Storing Them Vertically [Food Hacks]

Freezer pops aren't the hardest things to open (toy packaging probably earns that title), but they sure could be easier to open than the traditional method of gnawing off the plastic. Reddit member postnick suggests this easy trick: store the pops vertically instead of on their sides. More … [Read more...]

Increase Your Odds of Actually Winning at Carnival Games [Summer]

Increase Your Odds of Actually Winning at Carnival Games [Summer]

Carnival games all look easy to win, but more often than not they're a losing proposition. Still, if you'd like to play or if you get roped into trying to score a stuffed animal for your kid, a few strategies may help you beat the odds. More … [Read more...]

Make a Cool DIY Lego Key Holder [DIY]

Make a Cool DIY Lego Key Holder [DIY]

This is one of the simplest and also coolest DIY key holders we've seen so far. All you need are a couple of Lego pieces to create your own customizable Lego key holder. More … [Read more...]