Response from: Andamios (Check me out!)

There is also another way: before boiling the egg, you can make a tiny hole in it with a needle. Water gets inside when cooking and then it's easier to peel them.

Response from: Karen (Check me out!)

Aha! You're right Katinha. Now I remember the little egg gadget my aunt brought from Spain. It looks like an egg holder with a needle for puncturing the egg. I was told it was meant to keep the eggs intact, so they don't crack even if the water is on a rolling boil. Even when I used it, I still rinsed the eggs in cold water. Thanks for telling me this.

Response from: raj (Check me out!)

Since the structure of eggs makes both ends the strongest points, crack them both against a flat surface (after boiling), then roll back and forth on its side on a paper towel. Once the egg is cracked all over, start peeling from one of the end points. The thin layer of "skin" under the shell will peel off easily and so will most of the shell. Doesn't work so well for older eggs.