Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]

• What's a good, free replacement for Adobe Photoshop that's not GIMP?
• I'm planning to buy a used car. Any tips to keep in mind?
• Anyone know where I can get cheap or free music to score my short film?
• I'm in the market for some projectors. Any recommendations?
• I just switched to an Android phone from a BlackBerry, but I miss the fine volume controls. Are there any apps that can help?
• Do pull-ups during my workout have to end in blisters and callouses?
• Does anyone know how to keep permanent market from bleeding through a t-shirt?
• Why are my wireless file transfers so slow?
• Any suggestions for a light and portable laptop for day-to-day use?
• I need a tablet for multimedia: listening to music, watching video, and browsing photos. What do you suggest?

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Give Berries a Hot Water Bath to Prevent Mold Growth [Food Hacks]

It can be disappointing to come home with a fresh batch of berries, stash it in the fridge, and return to it the next day or so to find it moldy and unsalvageable. Thankfully, with a quick bath in some good hot water, your berries can live to see another day. More »

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This DIY Fire Piston Can Start a Fire With Compressed Air [Video]

Fire pistons are no secret to avid campers and survival enthusiasts, but you don't have to be the outdoorsy type to build one of your own. All you need is a few dollars worth of spare parts and some time. Here's how. More »

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Work from a Coworking Center for an Affordable Office Environment [Telecommuting]

If you're self-employed or frequently telecommute, you may find yourself itching to find another place to get some work done that's not your home office. Many people head straight for their local coffee shop, but coworking centers offer an affordable alternative that feels more like an actual office. More »

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Monotone Info Bar Desktop [Featured Desktop]

Today's featured desktop comes from reader and Flickr member rylansedivy, who's turned his Mac desktop into a neat and clean space with an awesome right-side dock and info bar. More »

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Make a Pair of Soundproof Headphones on the Cheap [DIY]

The sound coming from your headphones is great. The sound coming from outside your headphones is not. Here's a DIY project that'll turn your regular set of cans into the soundproof variety. More »

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