August 2, 2009
The number of films I watch has declined greatly in these past few years. I used to go out to the video rental, and read the back of every DVD I hadn’t seen before. Not so much anymore. Time has become too precious a thing and, after all, how do I know I’m even going [...]
August 2, 2009
Gmail offers more than just email – you can add gadgets to your Gmail screen to add more functionality or just for plain fun. Before we get started, you must activate Gmail Gadgets by navigating to Settings then Labs and enabling “Add any gadget by URL.” Now navigate to Settings > Gadgets to add new [...]
August 1, 2009
Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option). No trials or buy-to-use craplets. For more cool websites and web app reviews subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory. (1) Send-Email – Online email sender that lets you easily send free anonymous emails from anywhere [...]
August 1, 2009
So you have heard of all the advantages and geeky babble about how Linux is better and you have finally decided to try it? Just one thing, you don’t know an awful lot about Linux to get you started. How about some free downloadable ebooks to teach yourself Linux, that you can download today? Would [...]
August 1, 2009
I like Firefox but it’s not as fast as it used to be. This is a comprehensive, safe guide to optimizing Firefox 3.5 for speedy browsing. For each suggestion, your mileage may vary. Before you proceed, create a new profile. Quit Firefox, run “firefox.exe ““profilemanager”, and create a new profile to experiment on. Use the [...]
August 1, 2009
About 10 years ago, my wife and I were straddled with so much debt that we thought it would take the rest of our lives, or at least the next sixty years, to pay it all off. The combination of school loans, car loans and credit card debt was enough to make a grown man [...]
August 1, 2009
Let’s face it, folks, the news can be depressing. Sara covered for us the top 5 good news websites, an enchanting place where you don’t have to lock your doors at night and the world seems like a much better place. Yup, there are plenty of positive events going on, but where would you go [...]
August 1, 2009
I have a 20 month old daughter that requires me to keep her entertained. I don’t know if all young ones act this way but mine loves the computer, TV and DVD player. I tried to beat her at her own game when I went out and bought several learning DVD sets including Your Baby [...]
