The average nut butter/condiment jar measures up to 7 inches in length. With a regular knife, you almost always have to reach your hand into the jar in order to scoop the last gobs out. This spreader is 11.8 inches long and is shaped specifically to reach the corners of any jar. If you prefer something more versatile, then this small 12.5-inch-long spatula is your answer.
2. Use mayonnaise to remove those pesky stickers on your laptop.
3. Remove clothing tags using a seam ripper and tweezers.
On delicate material like underwear, ripping or cutting tags off usually results in lousy tears. A more careful way to remove them would be to use seam rippers and tweezers to get the last pieces of thread out.
4. Eliminate Java notifications by changing how often it checks for updates.
You can get rid of the notifications by changing the frequency of updates. To do this, open up the Java Control Panel and select the Update tab. Uncheck "Check for Updates Automatically." If you do this, though, you'll need to update them manually. But at least you won't be in perpetual frustration.
5. Fix your autocorrect problems by resetting it or creating your own shortcuts.
Autocorrect works by adapting to your typing habits, so if you tend to misspell words frequently, it will eventually correct to your misspelled words. If this happens, you can either reset it or create shortcuts for the words you most commonly use.
6. Speed up the time it takes to fill up your water bottle with this water station.
7. Keep your bobby pins from sticking out by mastering the "lock" technique.
First, make sure you're placing the bobby pin in with the wavy side down. Once you get all the hair you want secured, push the bobby pin up, weave the hair through, and then push the bobby pin back down. **GAME-CHANGER.** See more here.
8. Drink cáscara coffee, a tea made from the pulp of coffee cherries, if you can't choose between coffee and tea.
9. If you have gnarly issues with full-page web ads, check your plugin/pop-up preferences and switch to Google's public DNS numbers.
The above plugin and pop-up screen is for Google Chrome. See here for Safari and here for Firefox. DNS numbers serve as the internet's phone book, and there's a chance that you have a DNS server that's redirecting you to a page with pop-up ads. By switching to Google's DNS numbers, you're reducing the load on the ISP's servers, so not only will you have improved security, but you'll also experience faster browsing.
10. Never lose your page again by using an automatic bookmark.
After you slide the bookmark to the back of the book and position the top part to the page you're starting on, it'll follow along as you read. Buy it here.
11. Open links to a new browser tab automatically by either changing your preferences or installing an extension.
12. Lock the rotation of your screen when you lie down so you're not restlessly trying to turn it the other way around.
13. Reduce the number of chargers you have to carry around by upgrading to this five-port charger.
It works for Android and Apple devices. Available here.
14. Can't hear whatever you're watching when eating? Invest in a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones.
These work for pretty much any device, including your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and TV. Get them here.
15. Stop Google Chrome from slowing down your computer by getting rid of its "helpers."
In order to keep these helpers from hoarding all your RAM, you need to keep Google Chrome from automatically running all plugins. To do this, go to Preferences > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings > Plugins and opt for "Let me choose..." rather than "run" or "detect." Another benefit to disabling Google Chrome Helpers (other than preventing your computer from crashing) is that it'll keep flash ads from auto-loading without the help of an ad blocker.
16. Eliminate Shockwave crashes from your life by blocking it from running all the time.
Go to Preferences > Show advanced settings > Content Settings (under Privacy) > Plugins > Manage individual plugins.
17. Learn that not holding the door for everyone and/or declining someone's door-holding does not make you a rude person.
18. Treat a hangnail by soaking it in warm water, trimming it with cuticle clippers, and moisturizing with vitamin E oil.
