Contrary to our romanticized notions, writers don’t just sit around all day, drink coffee and Scotch, and wait for inspiration to strike. Like any other job, they have to be disciplined and productive. While that does involve lots of coffee, it also requires hard work. Here’s how some famous authors have kept their nose to the grindstone.

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Reader Spencer put together this custom desktop on his Mac with just the widgets and tools he wanted visible. The wallpaper is one of his own photos, but the rest is easy to get on your own if you want a similar look.

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Frozen meals that you’ve made ahead of time, like leftovers or portioned-out containers of chili or pasta can be a life saver after a long day of work or for a microwavable lunch, but they can also get lost in your freezer. Here’s why you should store them in your freezer door.

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PlayStation 4's Media Player, the app that lets you play media natively on your PS4, is getting a few welcome additions. The main thrust of the update is to add support for VR videos, but there are a few nice extra features as well. That and more in today’s news.

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“Vishing,” or voice-based phishing, is a method used by identity thieves to steal your credit card number and other personal information over the phone. Here’s how to tell if a call is actually from a scammer, and the best way to handle the situation if you’re not sure.

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