Syrup for pancakes and waffles at the grocery store can get pretty expensive by the bottle for something that's caramel color, corn syrup, and a few stabilizers and additives. There's no reason to buy it, even if you like the flavor—making your own at home is easy, gets you more syrup for the cost of your ingredients, and with this recipe, you can even doctor it up a bit to make a delicious breakfast treat. More »

If the life of a power user teaches you anything, it's that some of the best apps and tools don't always stand the test of time. Let's pour one out for some of those dearly departed. More »

Ads on Wikipedia may be a sign of a hijacked browser, Google adds embedded search tools to Docs, and Flickr gets a redesign. More »

If you're suffering from a moment or a long period of low self-esteem, chances are the problem isn't internal. As Psychology Today points out, the problem is more likely caused by issues you have with people other than yourself: More »

We've shown you four different ways to tie a tie, but if you're really looking to step up your game, this method delivers a sharp-looking tie with serious speed. More »

The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. More »

You're a busy person, and taking time out to shop in a brick and mortar store for clothes is a hassle. Why bother when you can buy great-looking clothes online, custom tailored to your exact measurements, at prices better than you'll find off the rack? Last week we asked you which online clothing shops you trusted for quality clothing, great prices, and a perfect fit. We rounded up your nominations and then took a look at the top five online custom clothing stores and put them to a vote. Now we're back to highlight the winner—and how the contest played out. More »

You might think that the best penmanship would involve excellent finger control over the pen, but your fingers actually don't help you write better—they can make your handwriting worse. Dyas A. Lawson, creator of pen, paper, and writing site PaperPenalia, explains the difference between writing with your fingers and using your shoulders, and why using your shoulders is better: More »

Twitter just added a new feature that sends you a weekly email with the most popular tweets and links from people you follow. If you'd rather not get more spam in your inbox, here's how to nip this in the bud before it starts. More »

Microsoft Word's red and green squiggles suggesting spelling and grammar corrections don't look great on a resume. Even if you click "ignore" to get rid of those lines, they'll still show up when others open the doc. Prevent this from happening with Word's document protection. More »