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Yahoo has acquired blogging service Tumblr to the tune of $1.1 billion, news that CEO Marissa Mayer

Yahoo has acquired blogging service Tumblr to the tune of $1,1 billion, news that CEO Marissa Mayer posted to her own Tumblr (and subsequently, Yahoo's corporate Tumblr). They promise to keep it independent and "not screw it up.

CupCloud Saves Tabs and Documents, Instantly Loads Them On Another PC

Windows/OS X: CupCloud makes it easy to save and stop your work on one computer and pick right up where you left off on another, or save your session so you can reboot your computer and get right back to work without opening a ton of tabs or applications again.

Avoid Dealer Advertising and Delivery Fees to Save Big Buying a Car

You already know that dealers will try to hit you with thousands of dollars in fees when you negotiate the price of a new car. What you may not know is that some fees are completely optional, and can be removed if you push back.

Get SwiftKey, Our Favorite Android Keyboard, On Sale for 50% Off

Android: SwiftKey, our favorite keyboard for Android, is on sale now at Google Play for $1,99. That's 50% off its $4 regular price, and for your money you get all of SwiftKey's features, from accurate predictive text to gesture typing.

How to Uninstall Windows or Linux After Dual-Booting

We've talked a lot about running multiple operating systems on the same computer whether it's Windows and Linux, Windows and OS X, or something else but what happens when it's time to get rid of one? Here's how to delete Windows or Linux from your system after you've dual-booted them.

Invert Your Phone's Colors For Nighttime Navigation

Most standalone GPS units have a night mode that draws the map with dark colors so the glare doesn't distract you while driving, but a lot smartphone GPS apps lack this critical feature. However, you can give any GPS app a reasonable stand-in for a real night mode by inverting your phone's screen.

I have an idea for an Arduino project, but I don't have experience.

• I have an idea for an Arduino project, but I don't have any experience with it.
• I'm having trouble updating my jailbroken iPhone.
• My wife & I finally adopted a dog. His name is Obi.

Get a Text When Your Sump Pump Fails

A lot of sump pump systems have a backup pump and an alarm that goes off in the case of failure, but that alarm is only good if you're home to hear it. With a little ingenuity though, you can hack your to send you a text if the water level starts getting too high.

Create a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn By Hand

If you're into knitting or if you regularly need yarn for your DIY projects you know it can be tough to keep your yarn under control and tangle free. A center-pull ball of yarn eliminates a lot of the hassle, and it's really easy to make your own.

SmartDeblur Fixes Blurry Photos without the Fuss

Windows: As good as our camera phones have gotten, they can still produce some blurry images, especially of moving subjects or in low light.