Life Hacks: Any Procedure or Action That Solves a Problem, Simplifies a Task, Reduces Frustration, Etc. in One's Everyday Life (Life Hacks Series)

by Keith Bradford

Want to download a YouTube video? Just add “ss” to the URL between “www.” and “YouTube.” 3

Don’t have a ruler? iRuler.net gives you an actual-sized virtual ruler.

PrintWhatYouLike.com you can make your own printer-friendly version of a website. Print only the essentials, and reformat the page to print exactly what you want.

You can send any size file online for free at PipeBytes.com without uploading to a third party server.

When you copy something from the Internet use “Ctrl + Shift + V” to paste it. This will prevent the text from formatting.

Poke a fork through the creamy part of an Oreo, so that you can dip the whole Oreo in milk without getting your fingers wet.

Making cookies and don’t have eggs? Sure, you could ask the neighbor, but half a banana (per egg) works as a great substitute.

Have a splinter? Pour a small amount of white glue on the area. Let it dry and peel it off. The splinter should come right out.

Get your change stuck in a vending machine? Don’t mess with it. Vending machines kill more people per year than sharks do!