January 30, 2012
Piracy is fast reaching the point where it affects nearly every single Internet user in some way or another. Often the attempts to curb the illegal downloading of copyrighted materials threaten to spill over and affect other aspects of our online lives, much like the recent debate regarding SOPA and PIPA. For film-makers the impact [...]
January 30, 2012
Approximately 6 months ago, Google+ splashed into our lives with a much-publicized launch. Everyone wanted an invite, and as the days went by, most everybody got one. But there was one thing that marred this launch for a large group of people: Google+’s age restriction. When Google+ first launched, no one under 18 was allowed in.
January 30, 2012
Some people say our lives are getting harder the more technology we have. While I’m not here to argue that point, I am sure of one thing – some things only get easier. In this post, I will share with you a list of truly awesome Chrome extensions which can truly make your life easier. At least those aspects which have to do with browsing the web.
January 30, 2012
Apple recently introduced iBooks Author in a live presentation at the Guggenheim in New York. The software is aimed at textbook writers and publishers, but it can just as well be used for producing cookbooks, picture books, interactive fiction novels, how-to books, and the like. iBooks Author looks to be the first consumer-based e-Pub software designed for multimedia books.
January 30, 2012
Installing Chrome extensions is easy as a click and you don’t even have to hold your breath. But we shouldn’t forget that extensions are little programs that feed off our computer’s resources. And some can be real resource hogs. Also, too many extensions create a clutter that’s not so aesthetic when you want some clean real estate on your browser. Not surprisingly, the answer lies in another extension.
January 30, 2012
Mandriva isn’t considered to be a major player in the Linux world anymore, but it used to be back when it was still called Mandrake Linux. A couple months ago, Mandriva let loose their 2011 release, providing another impressive experience. Let’s take a look, why don’t we?
January 30, 2012
Nowadays, you can find all sorts of cases for the iPad and iPad 2. They’re available everywhere and come in all kinds of funky designs. The challenge here really is to find a quality case that is functional. We’ve been sent a couple of iPad 2 cases from Cygnett and today, we’ll take a quick look at one of their most popular folio cases — the Lavish Earth. We’ll also be giving 5 of them away at the end of the week so read on and join the giveaway to win one.
January 30, 2012
Check out the top picks from MakeUseOf Geeky Fun during the last couple of days. Trolling A Cousin Who Posted His Phone Number On Facebook (Pic) A Technical Examination of SOPA & PIPA (Infographic) Revelation (Pic) The Angry Bird Effect (Pic) Awkward Moment Gets More Awkward (Pic) How Much We Share In 60 Seconds (Infographic) [...]
January 30, 2012
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January 30, 2012
I recently wrote a review of ShoeBox for iPhone, and I have to say it is a cool application for anyone who has a lot of old pictures that they want to bring to the digital age. Basically, ShoeBox allows you to use your iPhone’s camera to scan in your old photos, and bring them to the 21st century. Of course, once you scan in the pictures, you can share them via their app and on Facebook.
