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LocalCast Streams Google Drive Videos to Chromecast for Free

We’ve written about AllCast before, which allows you to stream content from your Google Drive to a Chromecast. Localcast is an ad-supported, free alternative.

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Check Your Potential Boss' References Before Starting a New Job

When you apply for a job, many employers will check your references to make sure you are a good fit. Have you ever thought about checking the references on your employer, in particular your future supervisor? Next time, give it a try.

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Get Roadside Assistance from Your Credit Card or Insurance Company for Less

Many of us have a membership in an auto club for roadside repair assistance, and we renew every year without thinking about it. However, you might already have access to this service for less money through your credit card or insurance company.

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Group Temp Jobs Together on Your Resume to Show Stability

If your job history has been unstable due to multiple temp jobs, some companies may be reluctant to hire you for fear you’ll quickly move on. According to CareeRealism, you can avoid this by bunching your temporary jobs together on your resume

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Batch Delete Photos in iOS from the Moments Section

In most areas of iOS’ Photos app, you can only delete photos one at a time. What a pain. However, if you go to the Moments section, you can actually delete photos in batches.

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Deal with Difficult People by Understanding Those Qualities in Yourself

When people annoy us, it could be they remind us of what we don’t like about ourselves. Dumb Little Man has a test for determining this and ultimately changing those qualities in yourself.

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Top 10 Incredibly Useful Windows Programs to Have On Hand

Some apps are essential , and you use them every day. Everyone knows their names: Firefox, VLC, 7-Zip, and so on. However, there’s another class of app that gets less attention: the apps that are insanely useful to have in your back pocket on the rare occasions you need them. Here are 10 of our favorites.

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Learn to Decipher the Blue Screen of Death and Troubleshoot Your PC

Although the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has changed a bit in Windows 8, Windows computers still crash. Those messages have a bunch of cryptic phrases and numbers, and they aren’t very helpful. Maximum PC has a guide deciphering BSOD.

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Are Beats By Dre Headphones Any Good?

Dear Lifehacker,
I’m in the market for a new pair of headphones, and I’ve been eyeballing the Beats By Dre Studios. I like a lot of bass in my music, but some people tell me they suck and are overpriced. Are they actually horrible, or are these people just snobby audiophiles who like to hate on popular headphones? Will I notice a difference?

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Create Public Accountability to Ensure You Complete a Task

If you find yourself having a hard time completing your tasks, Katie Dwyer of HackCollege recommends a few ways you can use others to force you to be accountable.

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