Even in the futuristic society we live in, it seems as though tech enthusiasts thrive on viewing the world through the eyes of the past. Take Instagram for instance – it simulates many older cameras right on your smartphone, right? However, consider the possibility of being able to do that for real, and instead of using a still camera, doing it with an old-fashioned movie camera. Fortunately, with the LomoKino from Lomography, you can! MakeUseOf was recently able to wrangle in this old-timey movie camera for a review. We’re also giving 5 Lomokinos away — you might want to stick around for this.

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Did you buy an HP TouchPad when they were insanely cheap last year, but never really get around to finding out what it can do? If so, then it’s time to download “How To Use Your HP TouchPad: The Missing Manual”, the latest manual from MakeUseOf. By TouchPad owner and MakeUseOf staffer Christian Cawley, this complete missing manual outlines everything your tablet can do.

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Today, we’ll be taking a look at the PlayStation Vita (specifically the 3G/Wi-Fi model), Sony’s latest entry into the portable gaming space. How will it hold up? Read the review to find out. Plus, we’ll be giving away a brand new, identical PlayStation Vita. Join the giveaway to be in the running to win it.

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The world wide web is supposed to be just that: worldwide. Sometimes it simply isn’t as there is government censorship blocking certain sites in certain countries. Do you want to get around these and other pitfalls of the global Internet? Download “Information Liberation: Your Guide to the International Web”, the latest manual from MakeUseOf.com.

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The Amazon Kindle Touch needs little in the way of introduction. This e-ink device is one of the best selling e-readers in the world, and is a refinement of Amazon’s successful line of Kindle devices. Amazon offers the same device in two prices: $99 “with special offers” (meaning, the device shows ads), and $139 “without [...]

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Learn everything you could hope to learn about Google’s browser. It’s all outlined in “Browsing at Warp Speed: Your Guide to Chrome!”. This free manual, from author Lachlan Roy, covers the basics of using Google Chrome and also outlines more than a few advanced tricks. If you want to learn everything about using Chrome – from the basics to advanced tips and tricks – download this manual now.

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