Word definition gets better in Google Now and in Google search

I check definitions of words constantly to make sure it conveys the right meaning, Google has been of great help. A word search of "define: impeccable" in Google Now in smartphones or in Google search gives a succinct summary of the word and it just got better with Google’s updates as shown in the picture above. The new definition page shows, synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation, usage, adjectives, word origin, a graph showing the usage of that particular word over the years. 

Here’s another example: "define: right".

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Great Literary List of Books in Google Play for Free

It's an amazing collection of books one must read in their lifetime. Even if you don't have an Android phone, you can read it in the computer browser.

Here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/books/collection/topselling_free

via +lynn paden 

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How to remove scratches in a LCD Monitor with Chapstick?

My friend had a big scratch on her iMac screen and was worried about costs associated with changing the screen, so I tried to find a simple and cost-effective method to do it ourselves. Thanks to YouTube search, I found this video and applied chapstick across the scratches and wiped them off with a paper tissue, a few minutes later they were gone for good. I used Nivea chapstick but I'm sure other brands might work also.

You can see the results below, there is some scratch left on the screen, but I think with two or more applications it might go way. My friend was happy with just this application.

Before with Scratches

After without scratches

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Avoid spam calls to your phone with free US National Do Not Call Registry service

I used to receive lots of annoying calls from telemarketers, with "National Do Not Call Registry" service, I was able to avoid them over the years. You can register your phone numbers (up to 3) with simple registration steps at this link https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx. 

The service requires an email address for confirmation purposes. You will receive a confirmation for each phone number, just click the link you receive to confirm the phone number. Once you register it, the telemarketers cannot call your numbers and you can report them if they violate this rule.

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How to locate a lost item using Switch Words?

I used the below Switch-words technique to retrieve lost items more than half-a-dozen times, such as a library book, important bill and headphones. I just chanted these words for about 10 times and thinking about the lost item at the same time and was able to locate the items soon after. 

This solution is from the book, Bach Flower Remedies by Naran S. Balakumar. Though the book suggests us to take Bach Flower Remedies, even saying those words alone worked out for me.

To locate a Lost item say the following three Switch Words: 

"CERATO, ROCK WATER, CHESTNUT BUD" and the Lost item name.

Via Naran's blog.

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How to access Google Play wishlist in your Android phones

The "Wishlist" option in Google Play has been around for a while, where you can add the apps you want to install on your device later on. But there's no way to access them in your desktop or laptop browsers, this option is only available in your Android Smartphones or Tablets (Update: There is a link, which is kind of hidden as browse the apps but nevertheless you can access them via this link: https://play.google.com/wishlist). 

Open any app in Google Play and click the button "Add to Wishlist" and go to Google play settings menu in your Smartphone or Tablet as shown below and click "My wishlist":

You will see a list of apps you added previously in "My wishlist" as shown.

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Thai Ad: Giving is the best communication - ทรูมูฟ เอช " การให้ คือการสื่อสารที่ดีที่สุด

Nice ad from TrueMove H brand from Thailand. A simple act of kindness can go a long way.

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